Travel firms battle surging costs

Travel firms battle surging costs

Travel businesses are cautious about reaching their full-year projections amid increased costs.
Chronic shortage in tourism personnel

Chronic shortage in tourism personnel

Increasing the number of quality workers available for Vietnam's tourism industry is paramount if the next decade's growth targets are to be met.
Refusal to issue visas to new VN passport causes problems for travel firms

Refusal to issue visas to new VN passport causes problems for travel firms

The rejection of Vietnam’s new passport by some EU member countries is affecting HCM City tourism companies since their customers are unable to travel to those countries.
Tour bookings for upcoming holidays surge

Tour bookings for upcoming holidays surge

As travel demands during the National Liberation Day (April 30) and the May Day (May 1) have surged, many travel firms said that their outbound tours have been fully booked, while those for domestic destinations have also increased strongly.
Tourism agency warns against ‘vaccine tours’

Tourism agency warns against ‘vaccine tours’

The HCM City Tourism Department has ordered travel firms to suspend “vaccine tours” to the US due to possible hidden costs and the risk of no return flights.
COVID-19: Tourism administration urges safety measures for travellers

COVID-19: Tourism administration urges safety measures for travellers

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has requested tourism departments of localities nationwide to promptly take measures to ensure safety for tourists in the face of the complex developments of COVID-19.
Hanoi plans to lure more tourists with the tours to craft villages

Hanoi plans to lure more tourists with the tours to craft villages

The Hanoi Department for Culture, Sports and Tourism carried out a field work in a preparation to build up some tourism products to craft villages, with Van Phuc silk village on the focus.