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Thailand's capital pilots free space for street hawkers

February 03, 2023 | 10:56

Thailand's capital city of Bangkok has kicked off a project to offer space free of charge for hawkers and street vendors in the heart of the city in a bid to clear cluttered pavements.

Vietnam listed among top places to visit in the New Year

February 01, 2023 | 10:11

Vietnam has been named one of the top 20 places to visit at the beginning of the new year by UK travel magazine Wanderlust for its beautiful natural sights, festive atmosphere, and favorable weather.

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.

Laying focus on sustainable tourism

January 20, 2023 | 08:42

The total revenues of Vietnam’s tourism in 2022 was approximately $19.6 billion – nearly triple that of 2021 but only 60 per cent of 2019. Now, there is a clear imperative for tourism in Vietnam to both improve and become more sustainable.

Hanoi's tourism leaning towards meetings industry boost

January 16, 2023 | 14:36

Hanoi's tourism sector to promote events industry tours.

Chinese tourism set to influence Vietnam’s targets

January 13, 2023 | 11:00

The future of Vietnam’s tourist business is about to shift as China finally reduces the degree of pandemic control and opens its borders.

Vietnam tops list of must-visit international destinations for 2023

January 10, 2023 | 14:32

Vietnam tops the list of the must-visit countries for a vacation in 2023, which was shared by Managing Director of Southern Travels of India Alapati Krishna Mohan.

Building life and home in Vietnam

January 03, 2023 | 12:22

Taking part in the country’s various stages of social and economic development, from raising funds for projects to transferring know-how and transforming industries, the expat community has played a significant role.

Party on the clouds at Mercure Danang

January 03, 2023 | 11:37

Every day of the year, Bana Hills is favoured by four distinct seasons. As the year draws to a close, the distinctive winter cold becomes more pronounced, with foggy days from early dawn until midnight and only gentle sunlight around midday, which cannot help but thrill tourists.

Dream to the stars at Phu Quoc Marina complex

January 03, 2023 | 11:29

What could be better than a trip to one of the six most beautiful beaches in the world, bathe in the warm southern sunlight, and raise a glass to the Year of the Cat?

Breaking records with Muong Thanh Hospitality

January 03, 2023 | 09:00

Lighting up the map of the Vietnamese hospitality industry, Muong Thanh Hospitality has built a position in the hearts and minds of guests from home and abroad.

Responsible and sustainable direction giving wings to Vietnamese tourism development

January 02, 2023 | 22:02

A survey from Economist Impact on more than 4,500 travellers from nations including Australia, Japan, India, Thailand, and Vietnam found that around 72 per cent of participants agreed that the pandemic has changed their way of thinking about sustainable t