As Vietnam reopens, villagers seek more sustainable tourism
Villagers in remote Dien Bien Phu are looking to traditional homestays to encourage tourism without overdevelopment.
Abusement parks in Vietnam : The dark side of entertaining tourists on Monkey Island
Monkeys riding dogs and bears wearing tutus, while driving a buggy. These kind of stunts might make a few tourists laugh at one Vietnamese resort, but others call it ‘torture island’.
Illegal loggers in Vietnam train as jungle tour guides
Vietnamese logger turned jungle tour guide Ngoc Anh knows the value of trees.
US CDC lifts Covid ‘Do Not Travel’ recommendations on Vietnam, 89 other countries
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday it had dropped its “Do Not Travel” Covid-19 recommendations for about 90 international destinations including Vietnam.
Access to major markets restricted, Vietnam struggles with tourist numbers
With major feeder markets like China and Japan still imposing strict entry restrictions, the number of foreign tourists visiting Vietnam has remained relatively low.
Can Tho to open pedestrian street this month
Mekong Delta capital Can Tho will open a pedestrian street of one kilometer beside the Hau River, a branch of the Mekong.
Vietnam tourism industry is settling for mediocrity
It is sad that Vietnam prefers to make excuses for issues that have plagued its tourism industry for years instead of fixing them.
Vietnam not bold enough in tourism reopening
Vietnam is one of six top countries with the highest vaccine coverage rate, but it is still “timid” and “lacks confidence” in reopening international tourism, an expert says.
Is Vietnam opening its borders to international visitors ?
Vietnam is one of the most visited countries in Southeast Asia. Before the pandemic shutting the international borders of countries around the world, Vietnam was regularly competing with Thailand for being the most popular destination in the entire region.
Travel firm temporarily stops Russia tourist services
The largest Vietnamese travel agency for Russian tourists has temporarily suspended its services for the market as a fallout of Western sanctions imposed on Russia.
Vietnam reopens for international tourism
Vietnam on March 15 fully reopened for international tourism after almost two years. However, when the date arrived, there was confusion as entry procedures, visa requirements, etc were not released by the relevant government agencies.
Foreign visitors can travel freely with negative Covid test : health ministry
The Ministry of Health said Wednesday foreigners entering Vietnam only need to furnish a negative Covid-19 test certificate and are not required to quarantine.
Coronavirus : Vietnam set to welcome back tourists
It remains unclear what kind of quarantine and testing rules Vietnam will impose on foreign visitors when it reopens after a two-year closure
Tightened entry restrictions for foreign tourists no longer necessary
With the number of daily Covid cases in Vietnam increasing rapidly, tightening entry rules for foreign arrivals “is no longer essential,” Deputy Health Minister Nguyen Truong Son said.
International tourism key to revival, relax quarantine rules : industry insiders
Many travel operators are also worried that stringent entry measures will make it harder for them to revive their business.
Foreign tourists disappointed by unclear reopening policies
Many foreign travelers have expressed worries in the absence of official entry regulations a day before full tourism reopening in Vietnam.
What’s wrong with tourism in Vietnam ?
Some foreigners think Vietnam’s tourism lacks strategic campaigns, while others simply wish to roam freely in a clean place.
Tourism council calls for end to Covid testing for foreign visitors
With Vietnam set to fully open its doors to tourists from March 15, the Tourism Advisory Board has urged the government to scrap Covid testing requirements for foreign visitors.
Uncertainty, staffing shortage loom as Vietnam heads towards fully reopening to foreign tourists
With the clock ticking towards Vietnam’s earlier announced reopening to international tourists on March 15, the government has yet to confirm which groups of travellers would be granted visas on arrival.
Ahead of Vietnam tourism opening, daily omicron toll nears 100,000
On March 15, the government plans to reopen the country fully to international tourists.
At least 13 people dead after tourist boat sinks off Vietnam coast
Two children are among four people missing after the boat capsized as it was returning to Hội An
Vietnam to reopen international tourism from March 15
The government on Wednesday agreed to reopen inbound and outbound tourism from March 15 under new normal conditions.
Ministries agree to fully reopen international tourism from March 15
Several ministries have voiced support for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s proposal to fully reopen international tourism and lift all travel restrictions from March 15.
Vietnam to further loosen entry requirements for tourism reopening
After a two-year closure, plans are being finalized for Vietnam to fully reopen to international tourism by this April.
Food for thought : going beyond ‘survival’ in Vietnam
A restaurateur who weathered the postwar trade embargo has found ways to benefit from ‘Lockdown 2.0’
Vietnam scraps rapid Covid test requirements for int’l passengers
International passengers entering Vietnam will not need to receive rapid tests for Covid-19 upon boarding or embarking planes, the Government Office announced.