Phu Quoc island can blossom in 2024
By Thai An
December 04, 2023 | 15:47
Phu Quoc is looking to bounce back after a tough year. Minh Ngo, general manager at Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc, shares with VIR’s Thai An the hotel’s experiences in promoting Vietnam and Phu Quoc’s tourism and hospitality abroad, and the expectation for the island’s tourism landscape in 2024.
Harnessing the power of technology with travelling
By Nhat Ha
November 29, 2023 | 11:12
Vice president for Asia-Pacific of HBX Group’s Bedsonline brand Peter Jones talked with VIR’s Nhat Ha about the company’s plan to penetrate Asia.
Octopass aiming for all-in-one social media network
By Hoang Dan
November 29, 2023 | 10:49
Founder and CEO of the New Zealand startup, Henry Aung, shared more with VIR’s Hoang Dan about his ambitious idea.
Brand hotels can help revitalise Phu Quoc tourism
By Nhat Ha
November 06, 2023 | 14:47
From once being an obscure island, Phu Quoc rose rapidly on the world tourist map, but now a rejuvenation is required.
Vietnam’s new visa policy creating growth engine in tourism
By Hoang Oanh
September 04, 2023 | 16:17
About two-thirds of the 4,000 tourists from over 60 countries and territories on the Spectrum of the Seas cruise ship joined a short excursion to explore Vietnam after it docked at Phu My port in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province last week.
Innovation name of the game in Singaporean tourism
By Celine Luu
August 08, 2023 | 11:06
Through innovative collaborations, advantageous e-visa policies, and a pioneering emphasis on sustainability, the future of tourism between Vietnam and Singapore has never looked brighter.
Scaling up sustainable holidays
By Oanh Do
July 03, 2023 | 10:56
Country head of Booking.com for Vietnam Varun Grover, discussed sustainable tourism in Vietnam with VIR’s Oanh Do and offers solutions to support partners to develop sustainable models for online travel platforms.
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City now on the Michelin map
By Linh Dan
June 12, 2023 | 12:00
As some restaurants in Vietnam were awarded Michelin stars for the first time, high hopes are set for the country’s food and restaurant scene.
The future of tourism in Vietnam new visa policies and beyond
By Martin Koerner*
June 05, 2023 | 15:25
The approval of the new visa policies by the National Assembly is a positive step to boost tourism by attracting more foreign visitors and increasing their spending and satisfaction. However, these policies alone are not sufficient to ensure the sustainable development of the industry.
Connecting Asean to enhance international tourist flows
By Sandy Wee
May 03, 2023 | 16:22
ASEAN is incrementally forming chain connections to promote the growth of long-term international tourists. Meeting the expectations of international travellers is crucial to Vietnamese tourism. Many people are familiar with Vietnam, specifically Ho Chi Minh City, but is there more to Vietnam than the southern metropolis?
The major hindrances to tourism logistics expansion
By Angela Nguyen
May 03, 2023 | 16:00
Vietnam’s tourism logistics has not yet established optimal conditions for visitors. VIR’s Angela Nguyen spoke with Samuel Wilson, CEO of TKHS Group Incorporated, about the measure required to boost tourism logistics.
Keeping up with the race on tourism products
By Thai An
April 04, 2023 | 10:40
Pham Hai Quynh, director of the Asian Tourism Institute and chairman of the Vietnam Community Tourism Chapter, explained to VIR’s Thai An why building high-class products is vital for the industry, in addition to loosening visa policies.
Preserving traditional values through fashion
By Thai An
March 06, 2023 | 09:38
Renowned Japanese designer Kobayashi Eiko, founder of non-profit organisation Be-Japon, discussed with VIR’s Thai An about culture as symbolised in unique costumes that combine the typical traditional features of the Japanese kimono and Vietnamese ao dai.
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