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The man who infuses spirit into letters

Inside the Central Post Office in HCM City, foreign tourists might be captivated by not only the charm of the French-built building but also the image of an 87-year-old man who has been sticking with his job as ghostwriter. 

Tourism promotion needs funding boost

 Vietnam welcomed 10 million international visitors last year, the largest number ever, but more spending on tourism promotion is needed, a team of tourism enterprises told the second Vietnam Private Sector Forum.

Smartphone hotel bookings make up one-third

 One in every three travelers who make online hotel bookings uses the smartphone, the second highest ratio behind laptops in terms of devices used for online bookings, according to a recent report from marketing company Criteo.

HCM City puts into operation tourist information centres

 Two visitor information and support centres began operation at the Bach Dang Wharf and 23/9 Parks in Ho Chi Minh City on August 2.

Eight infinity swimming pools in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Here are eight beautiful infinity swimming pools at resorts throughout Vietnam.

Ba Hoa Market – a venue for birds of a feather

 HCMC has long been a convergence point for people from different parts of the country who want to move to the country’s economic hub to earn a living and settle down. Those people living far from their 

A bustling sight at backpacker’s pedestrian street on weekend

Although Bui Vien pedestrian-only street in the backpacker’s area in District 1, HCMC has yet to be officially opened, thousands of local youths and foreign tourists still rushed to the area on two weekend nights.

Da Nang updates tourism guide phone app

 The Department of Tourism of the central city of Da Nang, on August 1, updated the Danang FantastiCity mobile phone application, which originally helps plan tours and find tourist information in Vietnamese and English.

Mekong Delta on right track to boost tourism

Mekong Delta provinces are on the right track to lure more holidaymakers and turn tourism into a spearhead industry after PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc approved a master plan to develop tourism in the region by 2020 with a vision to 2030.

Over $650,000 VAT refunded to foreign visitors

 Over 3,500 foreigners received VAT refund totaling VND15 billion (US$660,000) in the last six months, a year on year increase of nearly 50 percent, reported the Customs Division at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Vietnamese increasingly using mobiles to purchase travel

Though only 7 percent of overall online travel sales were made on mobile phones in Vietnam in 2016, such sales grew rapidly from 2013-2016, at a compound annual growth rate of 58.1 per cent.

70% of tourists do not return to Vietnam

Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and firms discuss ways to improve local tourism as 70% of tourists do not return to Vietnam because of theft, congestion, food hygiene and pollution.

Peaceful coffee shops in HCM City

Having green space and a unique design, the following coffee shops help you feel relaxed after a busy day.

First Safari Park opens in Hanoi

Hanoians, especially children, will have an opportunity to enjoy the world of animals by rowing boats along the river in ‘Jungle Splash’, the first Safari in Bao Son Paradise Park, Hanoi.

Four emerging beaches for a summer retreat

Dong, Ha My, Gam Ghi and Hon Dam beaches have become new destinations for visitors who want to escape the hot city weather and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Air route linking Da Nang and China’s Zunyi to be launched

Chinese tourist arrivals in Vietnam reached 2.2 million during January-July, with the figure expected to rise thanks to the launch of a direct air route between Vietnam’s Da Nang city and China’s Zunyi city. 

Tourism target hard to achieve

 Vietnam’s tourism sector needs to attract an average of 1.15 million international tourists a month in the rest of the year to translate the 13-million-foreign-arrival target for all of 2017 into reality.

Grapefruit pudding

 Grapefruit Puddingis a popular dessert in Can Tho city. Although this dish is widely available all over Vietnam, the porridge made in Can Tho has a special flavor that can be found nowhere else.

Phu Quoc prison

 Phu Quoc prison, a special national relic, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kien Giang province. The prison is evidence of colonialism, imperialism, and also of the staunch spirit of Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers.

Hotel sector counters competition from new accommodation services

 Since 2010, the number of 3-5-star hotels nationwide has doubled, helping enhance the competitiveness of Vietnam’s hotel system to the regional level. However, hotels also face fierce competition from new accommodation services.