tourists

Thailand eyes 1.5 million tourists from short-haul destinations

March 04, 2022 | 10:35

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set a target of attracting at least 1.5 million tourists from short-haul destinations to compensate for the Chinese market by shaking hands with airlines to spur demand.

Quang Ninh aims to host some 9.5 million tourists in 2022

February 23, 2022 | 12:35

The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh is determined to quickly and sustainably recover the local tourism this year by welcoming between 9.5 million to 10 million visitors, including 1.5 million foreigners.

AI application proves useful to improving tourists’ experience

February 23, 2022 | 12:30

Like e-commerce and retail, customers in the tourism and hotel industry now tend to book tours on the websites providing customised travel experiences.

Hospitality giants based in ideal getaways ready for business

November 30, 2021 | 11:41

The hospitality sector is preparing to welcome tourists following the pilot vaccine passport programmes, contributing to reinforcing Vietnam’s image as a safe destination.

Sigh of relief as tourists arrive again

November 29, 2021 | 16:45

After many delays, flights carrying nearly 1,000 international tourists with vaccine passports have landed at international airports in Khanh Hoa, Danang, and Phu Quoc as the international tourism market in Vietnam finally returns, albeit on a cautious scale.

Danang and Quang Nam prepared to welcome tourists

November 03, 2021 | 10:05

In order to create favourable conditions for the city to boost its growth and generate jobs, Danang has proposed that the government allows the city to resume tourism activity this month.

Vietnam to ease conditions to welcome international visitors

November 03, 2021 | 09:58

Visitors to Vietnam will no longer undergo a seven-day quarantine and the number of visitors to some destinations will not be limited as previously required.

Vietnam’s businesses ready to welcome new tourists

October 08, 2021 | 15:22

Vietnam’s tourism businesses are getting closer to reopening after the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially launched stimulating programmes to restart the market as soon as the pandemic is curbed.

Tourists scarce as travel bubbles fail to inflate

May 29, 2021 | 11:04

Quarantine-free travel bubbles were hailed as tourism's "godsend" earlier this year, but cancellations and suspensions have deflated hopes they will herald a return to pre-pandemic normality.

Tourist arrivals to Hue monuments slump in 2020

January 20, 2021 | 08:00

Tourists visiting Hue monuments in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue sharply fell to over 1 million last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in revenue of more than 106 billion VND (4.6 million USD), down 72.62 percent year on year.

HCM City aims for 33 million tourists in 2021

January 07, 2021 | 09:17

The southern largest economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of welcoming 33 million tourists with total revenue of more than 100 trillion VND (4.33 billion USD) in 2021.

Savouring festivals with InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach

November 16, 2020 | 18:57

Phu Quoc Island is emerging as an ideal destination for urban dwellers during the coming Christmas season thanks to its peaceful atmosphere.

Thailand allows partial reopening of borders to tourists

October 05, 2020 | 10:07

Thai authorities said on October 2 that the country will begin reopening its borders to outsiders and kick-start the tourism industry plagued by the COVID-19 pandemic with a flight from China this month.

Hanoi aims to receive 39 million tourists by 2025

October 01, 2020 | 15:52

Hanoi has set itself a target to greet 35-39 million tourists by 2025, including 8-9 million foreigners, earning about 151 trillion VND (6.53 billion USD), under the city’s recently-launched tourism development strategy with a view to 2030.