Vietnam’s tourism has bigger problems than visa
Visa debate aside, there are deep-rooted problems Vietnam should deal with to improve its tourism competitiveness, like traffic danger and poor services.
Int’l air passengers to Vietnam in October down 60%
Foreign air passenger numbers through 22 Vietnamese airports in October fell 61.8% against pre-pandemic levels to 1.3 million amid slow international tourism recovery.
Without restarting 3-month visas Vietnam is losing money
Readers said Vietnam should offer longer visa stays now to serve year-end winter escape and not lose money to regional competitors.
Vietnam revives tourism workforce
With tourism activities returning, Vietnam addresses the skilled labour shortage facing the tourism workforce as travel demand outstrips labour supply.
Hue to spend $800,000 to renovate abandoned water park
Authorities in Hue in central Vietnam have agreed to spend VND20 billion ($844,100) to renovate a dragon-shaped water park, left abandoned for years, into a public park.
Vietnam’s train cafes ordered to shut down after tourists return
Authorities in Vietnam’s capital have ordered the temporary closure of one of the city’s most popular attractions, a 300-meter stretch of railway narrowly bordered by cafes, restaurants and shops.
Non-stop flight from Vietnam to India to draw more tourists
In a bid to attract more tourists from the lucrative Indian market, Vietnam has launched non-stop flights from Mumbai and New Delhi to tourist haven Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam.
Tourist numbers down in south during long holiday weekend
Most famous tourist destinations like Phu Quoc and Da Lat saw fewer tourists during the four-day National Day weekend but huge crowds thronged the northern mountains.
Vietnam reports 1.44 million visits
Vietnam welcomed 1.44 million international arrivals during the first eight months of 2022, Vietnam News Agency reported on Monday, quoting Government Statistics Office data.
Vietnam minister proposes visa exemption for US, European travelers
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung proposed expanding visa exemption for tourists from the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India to boost sector recovery.
Local businesses have been ripping us tourists off over everything
Readers weigh in on the bad and ugly of tourism in Da Lat and Vietnam in general, especially rogue tour guides who terrorize tourists.
Vietnam, Cambodia agree to open seaways
Cambodia and Vietnam have agreed to boost cooperation to promote tourism in the countries’ seaside border provinces by the end of this year.
Vietnam leads H1 tourist arrivals in Cambodia
Vietnam sent the highest number of visitors to Cambodia in the first half of this year after its neighbor lifted all Covid restrictions, including pre-departure tests.
5 million foreign tourists unreachable target
Tourism experts suspect Vietnam will not be able to fulfill its target of welcoming five million foreign tourists this year, citing visa policies as a key challenge.
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.