Hoi An among world’s most wallet-friendly destinations
Hoi An ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam has been given the 11th place among the 19 cheapest holiday destinations in the world in 2019 in the annual Holiday Money report compiled by Post Office Travel Money.
Visitors on a street in Hoi An ancient town (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Hoi An ancient town in the centralprovince of Quang Nam has been given the 11th place among the 19 cheapestholiday destinations in the world in 2019 in the annual Holiday Money reportcompiled by Post Office Travel Money.
In this report, the Worldwide Holiday CostsBarometer compares the costs of eight tourist staple items – a meal for two, acup of coffee, a bottle of beer, a Coca-Cola, a glass of wine, a bottle ofwater, suncream, and insect repellant – across 42 resorts and cities around theworld.
Accordingly, Hoi An costs tourists only 86.87USD for a holiday, including 2.35 USD for a cup of filter coffee, 3.3 USD for abottle of local beer, 2.35 USD for a bottle or can of Coca-Cola/Pepsi, and 6.6USD for a glass of wine (175ml) at a café or bar.
In this Vietnamese destination, visitors onlyhave to spend 0.71 USD on a 1.5l bottle of mineral water, 5.65 USD on suncream,and 2.35 USD on insect repellent at a supermarket.
A three-course evening meal for two, including abottle of house wine, costs them just 63.56 USD here.
The three cheapest destinations in the list areSunny Beach of Bulgaria (45.01 USD), Marmaris of Turkey (56.52 USD), andAlgarve of Portugal (62.61 USD).-VNA
Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam has been ranked the 14th best place in the world for expatriates to live by the The Travel website, thanks to the ancient town’s “cheap cost of living”.
Entries to the ancient town in Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam are free of charge on December 4 to mark 19 years since the area was recognised as a UNESCO world cultural heritage.
The ancient city of Hoi An has launched a campaign to raise awareness of good-natured behaviour and hospitality among the community, promoting a friendly tourism environment to make the city the most popular destination in central Vietnam.
During the festive season 2019, familiar lanterns are transformed into a giant pine tree. This is a modern and fresh highlight of Vinpearl South Hoi An.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Visitors on a street in Hoi An ancient town (Photo: VNA) 
