Vietnam’s Quang Tri Province opens trial trekking tours to highest peaks
TravelAuthorities in north-central Vietnam’s Quang Tri Province have approved a pilot ecotourism project offering trekking tours to Pa Thien – Voi Mep peaks, the highest point in the province, local officials said on Friday.
Unique rotating wooden house captivates visitors to Vietnam's Central Highlands
TravelNestled atop Giang Son Hill in Dak Lak Province, located in Vietnam's Central Highlands region, a wooden house has become the center of fascination for locals and tourists alike as it can rotate—changing direction according to the homeowner’s preference with just a gentle push.
Da Nang pours over $3.8mn into An Thuong ‘Western Area’ development
TravelDa Nang, the capital city of central Vietnam, has announced a new investment of more than VND100 billion (US$3.8 million) in the second phase of the An Thuong tourist area development project, known as ‘Western Area.’
Red Wings launches first direct flight to Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa, bringing 400 Russian tourists
TravelRussia’s Red Wings Airlines inaugurated its first direct flight from Kazan, a city in southwest Russia, to Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa Province on Monday, carrying nearly 400 travelers to the popular destination in south-central Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Vinpearl partners with 4 leading Russian travel companies
TravelVinpearl Joint Stock Company, a leading hospitality and tourism brand under Vietnam’s Vingroup, has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with four leading travel companies from Russia: Anex Tourism Russia, FUN & SUN, One Click Travel, and Coral Travel.
Vietnam’s fashion shopping tours attract foreign visitors
TravelFashion-focused shopping tours in Vietnam are attracting international visitors, with the hashtag #VietnamFashionTour becoming a keyword in a growing consumer tourism trend that promotes Vietnamese fashion as a destination in online content.
123-year-old station in Vietnam’s Hai Phong becomes tourist attraction
TravelIn a move that blends heritage preservation with modern tourism, authorities in Hai Phong City have officially designated the city’s 123-year-old railway station as a tourist destination, making it the first stop for visitors exploring the northern port city by train.
Da Nang gears up for largest-ever int’l fireworks festival with expanded stage, AR experience
TravelDa Nang City in central Vietnam is finalizing preparations for the 2025 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF), which will take place from May 31 to July 12 and feature six nights of competition and a series of new technological enhancements.
Vietnam’s tourism sector anticipates visa-free policy to boost international arrivals
TravelVietnamese travel businesses are preparing to seize new opportunities as the central government considers a limited visa-free policy for selected foreign nationals, part of the broader efforts to help the country achieve its 2025 economic goals.
Thailand afraid of losing SE Asia’s leading position in tourist attraction to Vietnam
TravelSome tourism operators in Thailand have expressed concern over the rapid growth of Vietnam’s tourism industry, fearing it will lose its position as the top Southeast Asian destination to Vietnam in the next few years.
