tourism sector

New approaches in Vietnam’s tourism

October 02, 2023 | 15:34

With tourism rankings no longer having a significant impact on increasing foreign visitor numbers, the tourism industry has begun to prioritise resources for direct promotion programmes in key international markets.

More efforts needed to tap cruise ship potential

April 11, 2023 | 16:11

Vietnam was home to a thriving cruise ship tourist market in the first quarter this year.

Hai Phong moves to boost tourism development

January 30, 2023 | 16:16

The tourism sector of the northern port city of Hai Phong will focus on developing sports and yacht tourism towards attracting more holiday-makers with high spending power, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Ensuring tourism gets back on course

January 20, 2023 | 09:45

Norbert Vas, vice president of Business Development at Archipelago International, talked to VIR’s Tra My about the potential and challenges of Vietnam’s tourism market in 2023 and the prospects of foreign brands looking to expand their influence here.

Binh Thuan to kick off National Tourism Year 2023

November 23, 2022 | 16:52

Recently, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism approved Binh Thuan province authorities to host the 2023 National Tourism Year.

Employee shortages hinder tourism revival

October 13, 2022 | 10:46

The tourism sector urgently needs to recruit and train additional human resources that can serve international visitors during the end-of-year peak season to ensure faster recovery in the sector as well as sustainable development.

Vietnam’s golf sector creating new impetus for tourism

September 06, 2022 | 16:16

With excellent course conditions, impeccable services, and enjoyable weather among the reasons that draw golfers to Vietnam, golf is expected to drive the recovery of tourism in Vietnam.

International visit targets “ambitious but reachable”

March 25, 2022 | 14:33

General director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Nguyen Trung Khanh explained to VIR’s Hoang Oanh why he believes the tourism sector’s target of welcoming five million foreign visitors this year is reachable in the context that the country is applying suitable measures to accelerate post-pandemic recovery.

Foreign tourists could soon enjoy visa exemptions again

February 11, 2022 | 09:19

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism proposed to relaunch visa exemptions for visitors from 24 countries and territories to promote the demand in the tourism sector.

Tourism board proposes complete opening of market from May 1

January 21, 2022 | 10:12

The Tourism Advisory Board (TAB), the Private Sector Development Committee (Committee IV) and the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) Alliance have proposed that the Government remove all domestic and international travel restrictions and completely reopen the tourism market from May 1.

Da Nang to host Routes Asia 2022

October 16, 2021 | 15:01

The Asian route development forum 2020 (Routes Asia 2022) will be held in the central city of Da Nang, with the municipal People’s Committee and Department of Tourism, and IPP Travel Retail being selected as the hosts of the event.

Tourism hotspots feeling the heat

July 16, 2021 | 12:14

High-end hotels and resorts recorded an increase in visitors after many localities reopened to tourism, with some domestic businesses speeding up negotiations with foreign partners to benchmark the recovery of the international tourist market.

Making vaccine visa trial worthwhile for Vietnam

July 07, 2021 | 16:07

Kenneth M. Atkinson, founder and senior adviser of Grant Thornton Vietnam cum vice chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board, shared with VIR..

Vietnamese tourism moves to new stage of development in 2021

February 17, 2021 | 10:50

Vietnam’s tourism sector will enter a new stage of development this year, with new measures sought to not only recover tourism activities but also ensure disease prevention and people’s safety, Vu The Binh, permanent vice chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association, has told the media.

HCM City targets domestic market for tourism recovery

January 29, 2021 | 15:20

HCM CITY - The HCM City tourism sector this year plans to focus on digitalisation of the industry and promotion of domestic tourism amid a downturn in tourism because of the COVID-19 pandemic.