Tourists visit Paradise Cave in central Quang Binh province (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) ⛄– Saigontourist is offering special deals on domestic tours during Ho Chi Minh City’s 12th tourism festival which takes place from March 24-27.
The tour operator is giving a discount of 5.2 million VND (233 USD) per person per trip on a five-day tour from Hanoi to Sapa Town, Fansipan Mount, Lao Cai and Ha Long Bay which now costs 6.38 million VND (285.7 USD).
The same discount also applies to a five-day tour from Da Nang to Hoi An Ancient Town, Ba Na Hills, Thien Duong (Paradise) Cave and Hue City which now can be purchased for 4.980 million VND (223 USD).
Holidaymakers can save up to 4.32 million VND (193.5 USD) on other selected tours. For example, tours from Hanoi to Cao Bang, Ban Gioc Fall, Ba Be Lake, Lao Cai, Sapa Town, Fansipan Mount, Ha Long Bay, Yen Tu and Ninh Binh now cost 6.38 million VND (285.7 USD), while tours linking Con Dao Island and Phu Quoc Island cost 3.88 million VND (174 USD).
Additionally, Saigontourist is offering a discount of up to 14.6 million VND for bookings at Vinpearl Resorts in Phu Quoc Island, Nha Trang and Da Nang.
It will also give away vouchers, and hold raffles and game-shows during the four-day event to attract visitors.-VNA
The Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association has launched a domestic tourism promotion programme signed with two carriers, Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air.
Vietnam welcomed more than 5.47 million foreign holidaymakers over the Jan-August period, representing a year-on-year increase of 2.2 percent, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).
A marketing campaign encouraging Vietnamese to escape the daily grind of day to day living and become a tourist in their own country has been launched by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The hospitality sector in Vietnam must take steps to improve the quality of personnel as tourism professionals from other countries in the ASEAN Economic Community (EC) will be permitted to work within the region by year-end.
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.
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.
Tourists visit Paradise Cave in central Quang Binh province (Photo: VNA)
