Safety, trust post Covid-19 markers for Vietnam-Thailand tourism
06:00 | 14/07/2020 Culture & Tourism
(VEN) - Vietnam and Thailand have become favored destinations for citizens of both countries, reflecting robust and fruitful tourism cooperation in recent years.
Authorities strive to restore domestic tourism to pre-pandemic levels
13:00 | 09/07/2020 Culture & Tourism
(VEN) - Many localities and tourism businesses nationwide have launched attractive promotion programs to attract domestic visitors and boost the industry’s recovery.
Vietnam launches domestic tourism stimulus programs
06:00 | 09/07/2020 Society
(VEN) - Localities and businesses have strengthened information dissemination on safe destinations and launched a series of domestic tourism stimulus programs in order to resume tourism activities.
Country branding itself as reliable tourism destination
13:00 | 24/06/2020 Society
(VEN) - Tourism-oriented countries all over the world are debating how best to bring back tourists as soon as the Covid-19 pandemic is controlled. Vietnam, which will be one of the first out the starting gate in tourism recovery, is focusing its strategy on emphasizing its safety as a local and international travel destination, substituting the “safe at home” mantra of the Covid-19 period with “safe in Vietnam”.
Awakening tourism in heritage village and traditional crafts
06:36 | 15/06/2020 Society
Traditional villages possess many cultural values and great potential for tourism development; however, their ways of thinking and creative methods need to be innovated to awaken this potential.
Number of visitors to Hanoi increases again
13:09 | 08/06/2020 Society
The number of visitors to the capital city of Hanoi reached around 258,000 in May 2020, including 12,000 foreigners, as announced by the municipal Department of Tourism.
Deputy PM: VNAT and localities focus on developing domestic tourism activities
06:20 | 06/06/2020 Society
The Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) needs to coordinate with local administrations and the Việt Nam Tourism Association (VITA) to advertise tourism destinations in the northwestern, northeastern and central coastal regions.
Vietnam develops national standards for MICE venues
13:00 | 03/06/2020 Culture & Tourism
(VEN) - Thanks to successful organization of major events, such as the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, Vietnam is emerging as a strong destination for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) tourism in the ASEAN bloc.
Tourism authorities juggle dual task: Flattening disease curve, raising visitor curve
13:00 | 02/06/2020 Society
(VEN) - The Covid-19 outbreak has caused massive damage to the tourism industry around the world, and Vietnam is no exception. The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and tourism agencies have been brainstorming in order to cope with the crisis and plan the industry’s recovery.
Vietnam prepares to lure back tourists
06:00 | 20/05/2020 Culture & Tourism
(VEN) - Vietnam has brought the Covid-19 epidemic under control and eased social distancing. However, due to the complex global development of the pandemic, the government has yet to allow the entry of foreign tourists. In the meantime, Vietnam is making efforts to maintain online contact with potential visitors and preparing programs to welcome back visitors as soon as the pandemic subsides.
Vietnam tourism unlikely to achieve annual targets, but recovery appears promising
06:00 | 09/05/2020 Society
(VEN) - The Covid-19 pandemic had a negative effect on the tourism industry in the first quarter of 2020, with the number of foreign tourists down 18.1 percent compared to the same period last year, making it difficult to achieve the growth targets set for the year.
Tourism sector busy on holidays after social distancing eased
14:56 | 04/05/2020 Society
Tourist attractions around Vietnam have begun re-opening their doors after “hibernating” during the COVID-19 outbreak and hope to fully tap into the opportunities brought by the four-day National Reunification Day and International Labour Day holiday from April 30 to May 3.
