March 19, 2024 | 15:44
Foreign arrivals have been on track for full recovery since Vietnam opened its border two years ago on the back of a favourable visa policy, Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Nguyen Trung Khanh said at the National Assembly’s Q&A session on March 18.
March 05, 2024 | 16:42
With impressive growth in tourist arrivals, many hotels and resorts believe that the accommodation industry will return to its peak this year.
November 21, 2023 | 15:39
Foreign tourists visiting Vietnam will be subject to a new visa policy beginning on August 15, 2023, with notable changes including the issuance of 90-day e-visas and an increase in the temporary stay period for people entering the country under unilateral visa exemption to 45 days.
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.
August 31, 2023 | 12:32
The new visa policy is presenting an opportunity for Vietnam's tourism industry to enhance its competitiveness, said the Ministry of Public Security’s Vietnam Immigration Department during a press conference in Hanoi on August 30.
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.
June 05, 2023 | 15:04
Changes in entry procedures and e-visa issuance, if approved, will improve the competitiveness of Vietnamese destinations.
March 27, 2023 | 10:18
Vietnam’s tourism industry is expected to surpass its goal of welcoming eight million foreign visitors this year, if visa policies are updated and length of stay options adjusted.
March 21, 2023 | 21:55
Vietnam is gearing up efforts to ease its visa requirements to facilitate travel for citizens from more countries.
March 20, 2023 | 08:00
Openness is vital for countries to boost the recovery of tourism. Pham Hong Long, dean of Tourism Studies at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Hanoi, offered his thoughts to VIR’s Hong Hanh on unlocking the potential of Vietnam’s tourism via its visa policy.
June 10, 2022 | 09:50
Despite the relaxation of travel restrictions, more work is needed to help the nation attract international tourists post-pandemic.
December 22, 2018 | 18:58
South Korea’s new visa policy for Vietnamese citizens is expected to stimulate travel in the country, possibly doubling the number of Vietnamese visitors.