30 years of Vietnam’s Suoi Tien Theme Park: Steadfast in a dream with a national shape
Travel 08:00 19/08/2025In my search for cultural stories to share with readers, I've always been interested in places that have been linked to many generations' memories. In mid-August, while examining incomplete manuscripts to keep up with a new piece, Suoi Tien Theme Park suddenly sprang to mind – a familiar cultural tourism destination that has kept the Vietnamese ‘soul’ over decades.
Hanoi earns $2.8bn from tourism in January-July
Travel 18:38 26/07/2025Hanoi welcomed an estimated 18.36 million visitors and earned VND73 trillion ($2.8 billion) from tourism in the first seven months of 2025, up 14.5 percent year on year.
Experiential tourism key to driving inbound spending in Japan
World 16:06 17/07/2025TOKYO -- Amid signs of changes in spending behavior among foreign visitors, enhancing experience-based tourism and offering value-added accommodation services are key to further stimulating inbound consumption in Japan.
Check out Cu Lao Xanh, a peaceful emerald island off central Vietnam
Travel 15:55 07/07/2025Located about 24 kilometers east of Quy Nhon Ward, Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam, Nhon Chau Island, also known as Cu Lao Xanh, retains its untouched beauty, secluded from the bustle of the mainland.
Vietnamese demand for US travel declines sharply
Travel 13:54 27/06/2025Tourism companies are reporting a sharp drop in the number of Vietnamese tourists booking trips to the United States. Industry insiders cite global political tensions and shifting travel trends as key reasons why the U.S. is no longer as appealing as it once was.
Thailand becomes less attractive to Vietnamese travelers
Travel 11:54 26/06/2025Thailand, long hailed as a top Southeast Asian destination for international travelers, is experiencing a notable decline in arrivals from Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Quang Tri to pilot 600m zipline service across Ta Du waterfall
Travel 10:17 21/06/2025Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam has approved a pilot eco-adventure tourism project featuring a 600-meter zipline experience across the scenic Ta Du Waterfall in a bid to diversify its tourism offerings and capitalize on its natural beauty.
Namia River Retreat: Hoi An’s hidden charm – A new chapter of wellness hospitality in central Vietnam
Travel 14:05 28/05/2025Nestled on a secluded islet along the Thu Bon River, Namia River Retreat opened its doors in December 2024 as Hoi An’s first and only luxury resort offering all private pool villas.
Vietnam’s golf tourism aims to attract more visitors from Japan
Travel 13:24 25/05/2025Vietnam has many advantages to develop golf tourism, aiming to attract more visitors from Japan and other key markets.
How to get to Vietnam’s Da Lat if Lien Khuong airport temporarily closes
Travel 09:08 24/05/2025Da Lat, one of Vietnam's most beloved highland tourist destinations, is preparing for a six-month temporary shutdown of Lien Khuong International Airport, the key aviation gateway to the city, for major repairs and upgrades, sparking concern among travelers and tourism operators.
Saigon Vibes becomes only firm in Asia nominated for World’s Best Culinary Tour Operator 2025
Travel 14:08 19/05/2025Saigon Vibes has been officially nominated for World’s Best Culinary Tour Operator 2025 by the prestigious World Culinary Awards.
