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.
Tourist destinations nationwide reopen their doors
09:48 | 01/05/2020 Society
Visitors to the central province of Thanh Hoa can now visit tourist destinations in the province, which have re-opened since last weekend, according to the decision of the Chairman of provincial People’s Committee.
Vietnam tourism prepares for comeback
06:00 | 28/04/2020 Society
(VEN) - Instead of going to work at the Hanoi Travel Joint Stock Company that employs her, Thanh has returned to her hometown, where she does housework, goes to the market, prepares meals, and looks after her child. Her employer has told her to take time off given the suspension of most foreign travel to Vietnam due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vietnam caught between efforts to stem disease and ensure future tourism
06:00 | 27/04/2020 Society
(VEN) - Vietnam is trying to juggle between its desire to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and to maintain its reputation as a friendly, hospitable destination for the tourists and other foreigners still visiting the country.
Vietnam’s tourism eager for EU trade deal opportunities
06:38 | 29/03/2020 Society
(VEN) - The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is expected to offer opportunities for various economic sectors, including tourism. The new-generation trade deal expected to take effect this year will enable the domestic tourism sector to access new markets, restructure the market and promote sustainable development in the context of complicated global changes.
Visits to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum suspended over epidemic concerns
16:58 | 22/03/2020 Society
The management board of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum has announced that the visits to the site in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square and the nearby monument dedicated to martyrs will be suspended starting from March 23.
Asian tourism hit hard by Covid-19
15:25 | 11/03/2020 Society
(VEN) - Although the infection rate of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is slowing down in Vietnam, the epidemic is having a huge impact on the global tourism sector.
