Hoi An, My Son to pilot welcoming international tourists this month
The central province of Quang Nam, home to the world cultural heritage sites of Hoi An ancient city and My Son Sanctuary, will pilot a programme to welcome international tourists back from this month as the COVID-19 pandemic is put under control in the locality.
Quang Nam (VNA) – The central province of Quang Nam, home to the world cultural heritage sites of HoiAn ancient city and My Son Sanctuary, will pilot a programme to welcome international tourists back from this month as the COVID-19 pandemic is put under control in the locality.
Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports andTourism Nguyen Thanh Hong said that the department had submitted a draft planto welcome foreigners from potential and safe markets such as NortheastAsia, Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Oceania.
The pilot programme will be implemented in three phases. Thefirst phase starts from November only for those who use combo packages and visitseveral selected destinations such as Hoi An ancient city, My Son Sanctuary andHoiana Complex.
Hoi An ancient city (Source: vneconomy.vn)
The second phase starting from January 2022 expects to welcome morearrivals through chartered and regular commercial flights. After completing aseven-day tour in the first destination, tourists can visit severaldestinations in Da Nang city, and Kien Giang, Khanh Hoa and Quang Ninh provinces.
In the third phase, full re-opening will be decided based on the pandemic'sdevelopments and the results of the two previous phases.
Foreigners and overseas Vietnamese must have a certificateof full vaccination recognised byVietnam’s authorities.
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Travellers are also required to have a certificate provingthey are negative for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR/RT-LAMP within 72 hours prior todeparture. They must have travel insurance that covers COVID-19 with a minimumliability of 50,000 USD, and must purchase a tour package from a travel agency.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is temporarily recognising'vaccine passports' of 72 countries and territories, and is in discussions withnearly 80 others on mutual recognition for the 'vaccine passport'./.
Authorities in Quang Nam Province, home to UNESCO-recognised Hoi An town, are considering allowing in fully vaccinated foreign tourists from February 2022.
With good performance in the COVID-19 combat, central Da Nang city and its neighbouring province of Quang Nam are seeking permission to welcome international tourists back.
According to the Management Board of the My Son Sanctuary in Duy Phu commune, Duy Xuyen district, in Quang Nam province, together with nearby Hoi An ancient town, the world cultural heritage site will focus on improving the quality of its tourism products to attract more visitors now that Covid-19 has been largely brought under control.
Foreign visitors to Phu Quoc, Khanh Hoa, Quang Nam, Da Nang and Quang Ninh – localities selected in a pilot reopening programme – will not have to quarantine from next month as long as they test negative for SARS-CoV-2.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Hoi An ancient city (Source: vneconomy.vn) 
Hoi An ancient city (Source: vneconomy.vn) 
My Son Sanctuary (Source: vneconomy.vn) 
