Hanoi has been ranked seventh on a new list of the world’s fastest-growing tourism cities, with a 16.4% average annual growth rate in the 2009 - 2016 period, according to the MasterCard Global Destinations Cities Index 2017.

Vietjet offers discounted tickets to Taiwan

Vietjet is offering 40,000 discounted tickets starting at zero dollars, from now until October 22.

Exploring tourism in Ngoi village

(HBO) – Lying in the reservoir of Hoa Binh hydropower plant, with no road and waterway only, Ngoi village in Ngoi Hoa commune of Tan Lac district was like an isolated yet peaceful oasis. It is among the most ancient and beautiful villages of the Muong ethnic minority group in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh.

Thua Thien-Hue welcomes 1.07 million foreign tourists

The flow of foreign tourists into the central province of Thua Thien-Hue increased by 31.29 percent to 1.07 million in the first nine months of 2017.

Plans to develop Ban Gioc waterfall tourism announced

The People’s Committee of Cao Bang province and the Ministry of Construction on August 17 announced master and detailed plans for developing Ban Gioc waterfall tourist site.

Hanoi launches “Golden Tour”

The opening ceremony of a "Golden Tour” to discover Hanoi and the launch of a new tourism product themed "Hanoi’s Traditional Fondness of Learning” was held at the Vietnam Fine Art Museum in Hanoi on October 10.

Life in Muong ethnic-inhabited Giang Mo village

HBO – Giang Mo village in Binh Thanh commune (Cao Phong district) has been become an outstanding Muong cultural highlight for years. Separating from smoke and noise of urban areas, the picturesque romantic vista of Giang Mo is an ideal destination for those who want to find tranquility. Furthermore, this is one of the ethnic-inhabitedvillages which is defined by the provincial tourism sector to become a spearhead product to attract visitors when talking about Hoa Binh.

Organising board for National Tourism Year established

The People’s Committee of the north-eastern province of Quang Ninh has established an organising board for the National Tourism Year 2018.

Dao Dua - a must-see destination in Hoa Binh

(HBO) - – Dua (Coconut) Island is a must-see destination to visitors who want to explore the Hoa Binh Lake area in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh.

Mai Chau’s political resolve to develop community-based tourism

(HBO) – Mai Chau district in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh has emerged as an attractive destination for tourists both in and outside the country thanks to its great strides in community-based tourism development.

Famtrip brings new opportunity to attract more tourists to Hoa Binh Lake

(HBO) – Famtrip, an abbreviation of familiarization trip, has become a familiar term in the tourism industry to talk about tours offered to travel agents by a supplier or group of suppliers to familiarize the agents with their destinations and services.

Bangkok Airways launches Bangkok - Phu Quoc air route

Bangkok Airways announced the opening of a direct air route connecting Bangkok and Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, on October 3.

Fascinating beauty of the fall in Vietnam

Terraced fields in Sapa, wonderful colors on the triangle oat fields in Ha Giang province are amongst the many famous places attracting a lot of tourists in the fall.

Programme promotes Vietnam’s tourism potential to Italians

A programme on promoting Vietnam’s tourism potential was held in Rome, Italy, from October 1 to 3, by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the Vietnamese Embassy in Italy.

Visiting community-based Da Bia village

(HBO) – Da Bia village in Tien Phong commune, Da Bac district is one of the areas offering community-based tourism services in Hoa Binh lake, an ideal destination for tourists to evade the hustle and bustle of the city and explore cultural life of the Muong ethnic group.

Mid-Autumn Festival celebration at Grand Mercure Danang

Local and international tourists should head to La Rive Gauche on the ground floor of Grand Mercure Danang to savor a sumptuous dinner buffet and enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn festival, which falls on October 4.

Hue opens second walking route in weekend

Hue city in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue opened its second walking route on Pham Ngu Lao - Chu Van An - Vo Thi Sau streets (formerly known as Tay (foreigner) streets) on the night of September 29 after several months of preparation.

Mai Chau welcomes over 247,000 tourists during Jan-Sep

HBO – Mai Chau district of northern mountainous Hoa Binh province welcomed over 247,000 tourists, including 66,074 foreigners, in the first nine months of 2017. The district earned more than 64 billion VND from tourism services in the period.

Road show promotes Vietnam’s tourism in Indonesia

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) held a road show, on September 25, to introduce tourist products, the land, people and culture of Vietnam to the Indonesians.

Da Nang to promote tourism during APEC Week

The tourism sector of Da Nang city has designed a lot of tourism promotion programmes to boost local tourism during the APEC Economic Leaders' Week scheduled to take place in Da Nang in early November.

Homestay, a draw of vibrant Hoa Binh tourism

(HBO) – Community-based tourism with professional services in renowned Lac village in Mai Chau district left a strong impression on Vu Hong Quan from Ho Chi Minh City. A line-up of ancient architectural and spacious stilt houses in the village can house a throng of visitors at the same time, especially in weekends.

Russian tourists to Vietnam skyrockets

Between January and August, Russian tourist arrivals in Vietnam surged 45 percent compared to the same period last year, according to Russian new agency Sputnik.

Enjoying natural landscapes of Thung Nai

(HBO) – Thung Nai is a commune in Cao Phong district, about 25km from Hoa Binh city, is an ideal destination for tourists who love the pristine beauty of Hoa Binh lake. We visited Thung Nai in an autumn sunny morning. The road to Thung Nai is winding under the sunny and crystal-clear sky. There are some tranquil villages on the side of the lake.

Community-based tourism village festival to be held in Hoa Binh

A festival of community-based tourism villages of the North-western provinces is scheduled to be held in Mai Chau district, in the mountainous northern province of Hoa Binh, from September 29 to October 1.

Binh Dinh province awakes tourism potential

Officials of the south central province of Binh Dinh are hoping to persuade tourists to add the province to their Vietnam itineraries.