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IHG to open luxury hotel near Ho Chi Minh City's Ben Thanh Market

IHG to open luxury hotel near Ho Chi Minh City's Ben Thanh Market

Global hotel operator IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to open a 52-room hotel near iconic landmarks in downtown Ho Chi Minh City later this year amid a boom in foreign arrivals.
How China's tourism industry elicits billions of dollars from foreign visitors

How China's tourism industry elicits billions of dollars from foreign visitors

Iran lifts visas for 33 countries including Vietnam

Iran lifts visas for 33 countries including Vietnam

Vietnam's tourism sector earns $23.7B in 10 months

Vietnam's tourism sector earns $23.7B in 10 months

Vietnam’s total revenue from tourists is estimated at VND582.6 trillion (US$23.7 billion) in the first 10 months of 2023, exceeding the whole last year's figure, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.
October 31, 2023 | 10:04 pm PT
Japan to issue e-visas for Vietnamese tour groups

Japan to issue e-visas for Vietnamese tour groups

The Japanese embassy in Vietnam will start issuing single-entry e-visas for groups of Vietnamese tourists for short-term stays of up to 15 days from November.
October 5, 2023 | 09:06 pm PT
Vietnam no longer top choice for Chinese tourists

Vietnam no longer top choice for Chinese tourists

Chinese travelers were Vietnam's largest source of tourists before Covid, but the local travel industry is now worried because the country is not even in China's top favored destinations.
October 4, 2023 | 04:28 pm PT
China simplifies visa procedures to attract foreign tourists

China simplifies visa procedures to attract foreign tourists

The Chinese government said it has simplified its visa application forms for foreigners entering the country as it seeks to lure more international visitors post-reopening.
September 23, 2023 | 03:07 pm PT
Vietnam far behind regional neighbors in solo travel ranking

Vietnam far behind regional neighbors in solo travel ranking

Vietnam lags far behind its Southeast Asian neighbors in this year's ranking of best destinations to travel alone, ranking 49th out of 87 destinations.
September 18, 2023 | 11:21 pm PT
Vietnam's tourism recovery slower than other parts of Southeast Asia

Vietnam's tourism recovery slower than other parts of Southeast Asia

Though Vietnam has nearly achieved its target of welcoming 8 million foreign tourist arrivals this year, its tourism recovery rate remains lower than its Southeast Asian neighbors.
August 31, 2023 | 07:30 pm PT
Inside $940M cruise vessel docked in Vung Tau

Inside $940M cruise vessel docked in Vung Tau

The US$940-million Spectrum of the Seas, billed as Asia’s largest cruise ship, which returned to Vung Tau for the second time this year, features 20 restaurants serving Western dishes and Asian cuisine.
August 23, 2023 | 03:36 am PT
All e-visa procedures handled online: immigration department

All e-visa procedures handled online: immigration department

The entire process for granting e-visas, from applying for, processing requests to issuing visas and paying fees, is now carried out online, said the Vietnam Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security.
August 18, 2023 | 05:00 pm PT
Hanoi seeks ways to promote nighttime tourism

Hanoi seeks ways to promote nighttime tourism

Hanoi is a pioneer in developing night-time tourism and now there are various options for visitors to do in Hanoi at night but Hanoi’s night tourism still needs a strategic plan, according to experts.
August 18, 2023 | 04:12 pm PT
HCMC government office building to open to visitors during National Day holidays

HCMC government office building to open to visitors during National Day holidays

The 110-year-old heritage building housing the HCMC People's Committee office will be open to sightseeing tours during the National Day holidays on September 1 and 2.
August 17, 2023 | 07:31 pm PT
Foreigners struggle to apply for new e-visa

Foreigners struggle to apply for new e-visa

Though the government started granting e-visa for all countries starting Aug. 15, some people are struggling with the procedures.
August 16, 2023 | 03:30 pm PT
Tourists excited over new Vietnam visa policy

Tourists excited over new Vietnam visa policy

Many foreigners are upbeat and already preparing plans to visit Vietnam after the country started granting three-month e-visas for citizens from all countries from Tuesday.
August 15, 2023 | 05:25 am PT
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