The world’s leading online travel platform, Booking.com, has announced a list of the top 10 most sought-after destinations by Vietnamese tourists during the upcoming National Day holiday (September 2), with a check-in date from September 2-4.
As the peak season of tourism is approaching, the number of international tourists coming to Vietnam has bounced back significantly, especially after the implementation of the country’s new visa policy which was introduced in August.
Hanoi’s tourism industry has experienced remarkable growth since the beginning of the year. However, experts have suggested the city continuously renewing tourism products to attract more domestic and international visitors.
The number of tourists to the capital city of Hanoi hit 18.9 million in the first nine months of 2023, up 36.5% year-on-year, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
Vietnam has recorded a significant increase in the number of international tourist arrivals by sea since the beginning of this year. This indicates a strong rebound in the maritime tourism market with considerable potential for further development in the coming time.
With over 1,800 relics, including one world cultural and natural heritage site, 78 national relics, and 3 special national relics, Ninh Binh province boasts thousands of years of historical tradition. The province’s spiritual attractions are also a valuable resource in developing local tourism.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore are hosting a tourism promotion programme for Vietnam and the southern metropolis in the island nation from October 21 to 26.
The southeastern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau is focusing on improving existing tourism services, expanding entertainment options, and developing upscale beachfront resorts to attract international visitors.
The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, home to world heritage site Ha Long Bay, held a ceremony to welcome its three millionth foreign tourists on October 21.
Phu Quoc, the only Vietnamese destination to make the list of the top islands in the world according to the globally renowned travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller in its 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, was ranked second among the top 10 best islands in Asia.
Phu Quoc is forecast to experience a "booming" end-of-year tourist season with the launch of many new international flights to meet the increasing demand from tourists worldwide who wish to experience and explore Vietnam's Pearl Island.
Italy’s five-star cruise ship Costa Serena docked at Ha Long International Passenger Port in the northern province of Quang Ninh on October 18, bringing 3,040 tourists from Hong Kong (China) to Ha Long, home to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-recognised world natural heritage.
Phu Quoc island off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has been honoured among the top 10 best islands in Asia by the prestigious British travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler in its 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.
With its advantages in unique natural and cultural resources, along with attractive event organisation costs, Vietnam is gradually emerging as a wedding destination worldwide, especially after many super-rich couples from India have chosen Vietnam for their lavish events.
The Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), under the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, on October 15 officially handed over a project on sustainable coastal community development through ecotourism and the application of the sufficiency economy philosophy to Binh Dai district in Vietnam’s southern province of Ben Tre.
More than just a destination with abundant and stunning nature, Southern Phu Quoc Island is becoming more and more popular as a "multi-experience paradise" with luxurious resorts, artistic architecture structures, and many other interesting, innovative and one-of-a-kind experiences in the world.
Vietnam Airlines, in collaboration with the Tourism Departments of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Sai Gon Tourist Group, and Munich Airport recently held a promotion programme in Munich to popularise Vietnam’s tourism and culture and to enhance tourism cooperation with European countries.
From now until December, Sun Group is launching the "Stay and Play" promotion applying for Sun Group’s resort system in Phu Quoc, with a discount of 40% off on the Eschuri Vung Bau Golf experience fee and free tickets to the world-class “Kiss of the Sea" show.
In addition to cruising - a typical experience for visitors to Ha Long Bay, getting the bird’s eye view of the world's natural heritage site on a cable car ride and enjoying hot spring bathing and diverse cuisine are among experiences that leading travel guide Lonely Planet recommends for travellers.