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Huong River wood walkway attracts visitors

 A pedestrian road along Huong River decked with a rare and valuable wood has attracted many young people although its construction has not yet been completed. 

Digital transformation poses challenges for Vietnamese tourism

Digital transformation is an ongoing, indispensable trend occurring throughout the world. In Vietnam, however, the trend has posed multiple challenges for the local tourism industry.

Vietnam’s tourism sector works to attract more foreign tourists

 A fund for tourism development will be set up in the coming time in hope of providing financial sources for brand building of Vietnam’s tourism in foreign countries.

Tam Thanh pagoda – sacred oasis amid bustling city

 Tam Thanh pagoda is a must-see destination for tourists visiting the northeastern mountainous province of Lang Son. 

Budget, zero-dong tours in need of tighter control

 Budget and zero-dong tours in Vietnam are in need of tighter control from local authorities and relevant agencies as they are showing signs of fraud, tax evasion and sales of products without clear origins to tourists.

Tourism sector shows signs of robust growth

 The local tourism sector boasts healthy growth in both quantity and quality, according to data from the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

Da Nang to attend Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific in China

 A delegation of the Da Nang Tourism Department will attend Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific, scheduled to take place from October 23-25 in Shanghai, China, to introduce the city’s cruise tourism.

90-year-old market in HCMC ready to reopen

 The nearly 90-year-old Binh Tay Market in HCM City will be reopened in November after being repaired and upgraded for two years.   

Agriculture tourism in HCM City needs boost

 In recent years, visitors to Ho Chi Minh City can not only tour a number of destinations to contemplate charming architecture and learn about local culture, but also have a chance to take part in farming.

Da Nang seeks to cut low-cost tours

 The central coastal city of Da Nang will increase the level of scrutiny applied to budget tours in a bid to further develop sustainable tourism services.

Homestay service makes Moc Chau more appealing

 With its cool weather, beautiful landscapes, and large grass and tea fields, Moc Chau National Tourism Site in Son La province, 200 km from Hanoi, draws crowds of visitors.

Da Nang’s Golden Bridge wins special award at The Guide Awards 2018

 The Cau Vang (Golden Bridge) has been honoured among the Top 5 special awards of the year under the Guide Awards 2018.

Phu Quoc Island lauded as top destination in Southeast Asia

 Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang will become one of the top destinations in Southeast Asia, Malaysia’s World of Buzz newspaper wrote in its article about Vietnam’s largest island.

Mekong Delta among the best places to visit in December

 The list is based on airfare trends, climate data, and worldwide cultural calendars.

Art photo contest on Hanoi launched

 VietNamNet Bridge – The city’s authorities have just launched an international art photo contest themed Pride of Hà Nội.

Vietnam to promote tourism at ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019

 Vietnam will host the most important annual event on ASEAN tourism cooperation, the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2019, in Ha Long City, the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on January 16-18, 2019.

VNAT claim 40% of foreign visitors return to Vietnam

 The National Administration of Tourism have claimed that 40% of foreign visitors returned to Vietnam for a second time according to a new survey.

Two islands in Vietnam among The Telegraph’s list of most pristine beaches

 Two small islands in Vietnam have been named among a list of 10 beaches in Southeast Asia unspoilt by tourism suggested by a travel piece in the UK newspaper The Telegraph.

Da Nang seeks to cut low-cost tours in favour of sustainable tourism

 The central coastal city of Da Nang will increase the level of scrutiny applied to budget tours in a bid to further develop sustainable tourism services.

Vietnam destinations among Asia’s best places to ring in the New Year 2019

 Say goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019 by traveling to the best places in Asia to celebrate New Year`s Eve.