Visitors seek information at the Vietnam Airlines booth at the tourism festival that opened in Hanoi on July 6 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Various tours are beingoffered at discount prices during a two-day tourism festival opened on July 6in Hanoi.
Hosted by TransViet Company, the event is taking place in the pedestrian zonearound Hoan Kiem (Return Sword) Lake, with discounts of up to 50 percenton offer.
Several travel agents as well as tourism organisations from the Republic ofKorea, Japan, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia worked together to organise theevent.
“We worked with airlines and foreign travel agents to give attractive pricesfor the tourists,” said Nguyen Tien Dat, director of TransViet Company.
“Tourists will have many choices for their trips in summer and autumn. Weexpect that events like this will be held more usual to boost the tourismindustry and bring more benefits for customers.”
Starting from 200,000 VND (10 USD), tourists can join one-day tours to discoverthe outskirts of Hanoi such as Duong Lam Ancient Village, Huong (Perfume)Pagoda and Trang An – Bai Dinh Complex.
Each agency has a booth to introduce tours and cultural programmes representingthe cultural identity of each locality. Visitors can take photos in traditionalcostumes of the participating countries. They also have a chance to learnJapanese origami art and write calligraphy.
Replicas of European streets, Japanese peach blossom and RoK palaces wereset up for tourists to pose for photos.
Various art activities are scheduled to take place on the stage such as circus,KPop dancing, Taekwondo, Thai traditional dance and magic tricks, withinternational food also on offer.
A similar programme was held in HCM City in 2016 by TransViet.-VNA
Close to 8.5 million foreigners visited Vietnam in the first half of this year, a rise of 7.5 percent year on year, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO) on June 28.
Vietnam was the only Asian country listed among the top nine destinations in the world with the most beautiful and must-see landscapes by Ride Apart, a website site for motorcycle enthusiasts.
Boat tours along Ho Chi Minh City’s canals, which were expected to boost water tourism, have failed to attract tourists because of a lack of facilities and waste discharge in waterways.
The number of visitors increased by 4.1% compared to the same period last year, while total tourism revenue surged by 48.8%, or nearly 88% of the year’s target.
“There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises as this train rattles through historic cities and swooshes beside spectacular coastlines,” according to Lonely Planet.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Visitors seek information at the Vietnam Airlines booth at the tourism festival that opened in Hanoi on July 6 (Photo: VNA) 
