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Some 978,700 foreigners landed in Hanoi in the first three months, 5.9 times higher than the same period last year, said the municipal Department of Tourism.Foreign visitors at Hanoi's Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature Complex). Photo by VNAThe number was part of the 5.9 million visitors coming to the capital city between January and March, a two-fold increase year-on-year. Hanoi now houses 3,756 lodging facilities totaling 70,218 rooms. The average occupancy rate of the local 1-5 star hotels was estimated at 56.5% in the three months, up 37.2% year-on-year.The city has 29 food and beverage, 35 shopping, six entertainment, and one healthcare businesses meeting the standards to serve tourists. Its tourism sector is making efforts to develop traveling routes, including those connecting the downtown area with the Bat Trang pottery craft village and the Huong pagoda in My Duc district with the Tam Chuc – Trang An tourism complex in Ha Nam and Ninh Binh provinces. Night tours have beenconducted, and activities on pedestrian streets have been refreshed.One Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi. Photo by Shutter StockHanoi aims to welcome 22 million tourists this year, earning 77 trillion VND (3.27 billion USD), increasing by 17.6% and 28.2% against 2022, respectively./Source: en.vietnamplus.vn / VNAAs the Largest Aviation-Tourism corporation in the country, Vietravel consistently provides high-standard services at the most competitive prices so that you can discover the beauty of not only Vietnam but all of Southeast Asia. Please contact us for more informationVietravel – Asia’s Leading Tour OperatorHotline: (84) 35 235 61 61Email: [email protected]: www.vietravelasia.com#VietravelAsia #Vietravel #Vietnam      

Seven luxury resorts have been voted the best in Vietnam by travel experts at U.S. magazine Condé Nast Traveler.1.      Amanoi Ninh ThuanLocated inside Nui Chua National Park, recognized as a world biosphere reserve by UNESCO, Amanoi Resort in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan has 36 villas overlooking Vinh Hy Bay.Amanoi Ninh ThuanIts most luxurious villa costs $8,000 a night, while the cheapest starts at $1,150. “With its craggy cliffsand gnarled trees, the rugged beauty of Vinh Hy Bay provides a spectacular backdrop for Amanoi Resort,” the magazine says.2.      Azerai Can Tho ResortNestled on Au Islet along the outskirts of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, Azerai Resort is about threehours from Ho Chi Minh City by car.Azerai Can Tho ResortThe resort has 60 rooms and five villas – each with a private swimming pool – accessible only by boat. Visitors can book luxury boat tours, drink cocktails, and watch the sunset on the Hau River. Nearby sightseeing can be found at Ninh Kieu Park and the delta’s floating markets. Room rates begin atVND5.9 million a night.“Taking over a jungle-fringed islet in the Hau River, Azerai Can Tho delivers island idyll in, spades yet puts its guests within easy reach of the highlights of the Mekong Delta,” the editors of Condé Nast Traveler wrote.3. Capella Hanoi Stands on Le Phung Hieu Street in Hanoi's Old Quarter, Capella Hanoi is just a few steps from theiconic Hanoi Opera House.Capella Hanoi The hotel has 47 rooms and suites, each individually styled with operatic artifacts and customportraiture that pays tribute to legendary Opera artists, composers, designers, and performances.A night's stay begins at VND6.5 million ($283.31) per person.4.  InterContinental Danang Sun PeninsulaBuilt on the hills of Son Tra Peninsula just outside the central coastal city of Da Nang, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula has over 200 luxurious rooms, suites, penthouses, and villas that offer views of sandy beaches and tropical forests overlooking the sea.InterContinental Danang Sun PeninsulaRoom rates start at VND15 million a night.5.  Zannier Hotels Bai San Ho Zannier Hotels Bai San HoLocated in Phu Yen Province, Zannier Hotels is an emerging beach destination in south-central Vietnam, consists of 73 villas covering around 98 hectares (242 acres) of lush greenery surrounded by rice fields and lotus ponds“Their [the villas’] designs pay tribute to the vernacular building styles of nearby fisher folk and tribal communities around the country,” according to the U.S. magazine.6.     Regent Phu QuocRegent Phu Quoc, around 15 minutes from Phu Quoc International Airport on Vietnam’s largest island,opened in April last year.Regent Phu QuocIt features 302 suites and villas, six restaurants and bars, and swimming pools overlooking LongBeach. Long beach is one of the most beautiful in Phu Quoc and is adjacent to a UNESCO-recognized world biosphere reserve.Room rates begin at VND11 million.7.     Anam Mui Ne ResortLocated in the coastal resort town of Mui Ne in the south-central province of Binh Thuan, the Anam MuiNe Resort has Indochina-inspired designs with mosaic tiles, statues on plinths, clawfoot bathtubs, and leather-bound tables.Anam Mui Ne ResortIts 127 rooms feature original paintings by Vietnamese artists and woodwork made by local craftsmen.Room rates start at VND3.1 million a night. Source: e.vnexpress.net/ Hoang PhongAs the Largest Aviation-Tourism corporation in the country, Vietravel consistently provides high-standard services at the most competitive prices so that you can discover the beauty of not only Vietnam but all of Southeast Asia. Please contact us for more informationVietravel – Asia’s Leading Tour OperatorHotline: (84) 35 235 61 61Email: [email protected]: www.vietravelasia.com#VietravelAsia #Vietravel #Vietnam       

According to The Travel Magazine from Canada, there are the 10 Most Scenic Hotspots in Vietnam that travelers shouldn’t miss when coming to Vietnam.1.     HA GIANG Ha Giang is one of Vietnam’s “Frontier Areas,” so those exploring this province are assured of superb natural wonders. Lying by the pristine Lô River, its capital city, also named Hà Giang, is a tiny pocket of urbanity in a landscape dominated by ruggedness. The city is the gateway to all things grand in theprovince and where adventures start.2.     PHAN THIET Phan Thiet is another top beach destination in Vietnam for serene beachcombing and worry-free sightseeing. Co Thach is a white-sand beach where rocks abound, perfect for those who enjoyrummaging.3.     HUE As previously mentioned, Hue was once an imperial city, now standing proud as a World Heritage Site. It is a sightseer’s paradise and, in turn, an Instagram-savvy studio for the perfect snaps. For starters, it has a majestic citadel with its streak of colors inspiring tourists. Its riverbanks and hills will make trekkers busy, while pagodas, mansions, and markets will interest strollers. Foodies will also enjoy the city’s world-class flavors, which they can start savoring in Dong Ba Market. Imperial Hue. Photo by Shutter Stock4.    TUY HOA It’s always glowing in Tuy Hoa because it is the “city of oil lamps and braziers.” In the daytime, this provincial capital is splashed with sunlight, an enticing prospect for those who want to span over the six-mile coastline of the Da Rang River. At nighttime, the fun never stops when the oil lamps lighten up the streets and alleys, luring tourists to paint the town red. From its pristine shore to the bustling core, the charming Tuy Hoa won’t disappoint tourists of varied tastes.5.     MUI NE Those who can’t get enough of beautiful Vietnamese beaches should head to the resorts of Mui Ne. Not only will they savor the pristine shores of this fishing town, but they can also explore its expansive dunes. This tropical destination is all about fun under the sun, with kite- and windsurfers challenging its playful waters while trekkers collect sand between their toes. 6.     DA NANG Da Nang welcomes those who want to make a splash with the pristine waters of the East Sea of Vietnam. This port city is home to the white-sand beach of My Khe that complements the blue sea,the cerulean sky, and the greenery of Son Tra Mountain. When hikers observe from a viewing point, the picturesque panorama will inspire them. What makes this coastal city tourist-friendly is its location near three World Heritage Sites: Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary, Hội An, and the Imperial City of Huế.Love Bridge, Da Nang. Photo by Shutter Stock7.     NINH BINH Dubbed “Ha Long Bay on Land,” its riverine landscape, matched with lush mountains makes it an oasis. A paddleboat tour is a must-try, and one of the attractions tourists will appreciate while afloat isthe World Heritage Site of Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex. In Ninh Binh, even stolen shots look heavenly.Trang An Complex, Ninh Binh. Photo by Shutter Stock8.     SA PA Sapa (also spelled as Sa Pa) is one of the only spots in Southeast Asia where it snows, but whatever the season, this town welcomes visitors. It is also known for its terraced rice fields, a picture-worthy scenery that equals that of Banaue Rice Terraces in the Philippines. Located in a valley, Sapa is enveloped by hills and mountains, and it looks magical when misty or foggy.9.     HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN The ancient town of Hội An is one of Vietnam’s World Heritage Sites, praised by UNESCO for being an “exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port.” Walking along this picturesque town is like literally stepping back in time. The city is one big playground for Instagram savvies as its colorful structures, and charming architecture offer endless snap opportunities.Hoi An Anicent Town. Photo by Shutter Stock10.DA LAT Tourists visiting Da Lat will be amazed to see how a city without stoplights can be peaceful – no traffic jams and hot-headed drivers. Its location in the highlands is perfect for a countryside escape. Even though it is charming, it is one of the most overlooked places in Asia, according to CNN. Its downtown is already filled with surprises, more so when tourists explore its natural wonders, from Dambri Falls to Xuan Huong Lake. Xuan Huong Lake, Da Lat. Photo by Shutter StockSource: thetravel.com/As the Largest Aviation-Tourism corporation in the country, Vietravel consistently provides high-standard services at the most competitive prices so that you can discover the beauty of not only Vietnam but all of Southeast Asia. Please contact us for more informationVietravel – Asia’s Leading Tour OperatorHotline: (84) 35 235 61 61Email: [email protected]: www.vietravelasia.com#VietravelAsia #Vietravel #Vietnam       

With the aim of coordinating and organizing promotional activities to introduce tourist destinations and services in Central Vietnam, in 2023, five localities including Quang Nam, Da Nang, Thua Thien Hue, Quang Tri, and Quang Binh have implemented a plan to collaborate and enhance efficiency in developing inter-regional tourism products to attract tourists to Central Vietnam.According to the Tourism Information Center, as the head of the collaboration group, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Nam province has carried out many activities in the collaboration plan, most recently the announcement of events and festivals of the 5 localities. Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam. Photo by @hamigakijawsIn 2023, many exciting national and international events and festivals are expected to attract tourists to the Central region such as the Vietnam International Choir Competition, Hoi An 2023 in April in Hoi An city; Hue – Capital of Cuisine Festival in May in Hue city; International Fireworks Festival in June and July in Da Nang city; Phong Nha – Ke Bang Cave Festival from July to August in Quang Binh province; Sam Ngoc Linh – Vietnamese Ginseng Festival in August in Quang Nam province; La Vang Procession Festival in August in Quang Tri province…In addition, in 2023, the localities will also carry out many collaborative activities to promote tourism such as participating in the Vietnam International Travel Mart – VITM Hanoi, ITE HCMC International Tourism Expo, VITM Can Tho International Tourism Expo, organizing programs to introduce the tourism of the 5 localities in India, organizing programs to introduce tourism in Malaysia, and participating in the ITB Asia Fair in Singapore 2023, promoting on digital platforms, and joint promotion of tourism publications of the 5 localities. With strengths in heritage, nature, cultural diversity, and world-class entertainment, recreation, and resort products, the Central region with the Quang Nam – Da Nang – Thua Thien Hue – Quang Tri – Quang Binh collaboration is expected to attract more tourists.Source: vietnaminsider.vn/As the Largest Aviation-Tourism corporation in the country, Vietravel consistently provides high-standard services at the most competitive prices so that you can discover the beauty of not only Vietnam but all of Southeast Asia. Please contact us for more informationVietravel – Asia’s Leading Tour OperatorHotline: (84) 35 235 61 61Email: [email protected]: www.vietravelasia.com#VietravelAsia #Vietravel #Vietnam      

Aviation ranking website Skytrax unveiled its annual list of the world’s top 20 best airports on March 15th, 2023. “Changi Airport is honored to be named World’s Best Airport for the 12th time,” Changi CEO Lee Seow Hiang said in a press release.According to Skytrax, its results are determined via global customer satisfaction surveys of over 550 airports that rank things like food and retail options, security, terminal layout, comfort, seating, and Wifi.The website describes the awards as the “quality benchmark for the world airport industry” and said the surveys are “provided to airports at no cost, to ensure true credibility of results”. The questionnaires, which represent over 60 nationalities, were collected from August 2022 to February 2023.Having welcomed over 32 million passengers in 2022, Changi is famous for its high-end shopping and free activities, like a cinema and butterfly garden. Travelers can even pay to go swimming in an airside pool.Changi Airport, Singapore. Photo by @travelwithtaliaTaking second this year is Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. Changi won for eight years straight from 2013 to 2020 before Doha secured the win in both 2021 and 2022.Of the top 20 airports, nine are in Europe, eight are in Asia, two are in North America and one is in Australia. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Vancouver International Airport came in at numbers 18 and 20, barely making the list.Source: scmp.com/As the Largest Aviation-Tourism corporation in the country, Vietravel consistently provides high-standard services at the most competitive prices so that you can discover the beauty of not only Vietnam but all of Southeast Asia. Please contact us for more informationVietravel – Asia’s Leading Tour OperatorHotline: (84) 35 235 61 61Email: [email protected]: www.vietravelasia.com#VietravelAsia #Vietravel #Vietnam       

Vietnam Airlines has resumed its regular flights linking Hanoi and Beijing after a three-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The airline’s flight VN513 departed from Beijing at 3:30 pm and landed in Hanoi at 5.55 pm on Sunday (March 19th, 2023). The Huc Bridge, Hanoi. Photo by Shutter StockThe air carrier is operating the Hanoi-Beijing air route with a frequency of three round-trip flights a week.  The airline will start increasing its frequency in mid-2023 while planning to open an air route connecting with Beijing’s Daxing International Airport. China is one of Vietnam Airlines’ biggest international source markets. The air carrier has reopened most of its air routes linking Vietnam to China, said a representative of the airline. The airline will resume four air routes connecting Da Nang in Vietnam’s central region with China’s Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Chengdu, and between Hanoi and Chengdu in the coming months.  Dragon Bridge, Da Nang. Photo by Shutter StockVietnam Airlines is set to use wide-body Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 aircraft for its routes with China.The resumption of air services between the two countries will contribute to speeding up the post-pandemic tourism recovery and driving up bilateral trading activities, apart from helping fulfill Vietnam’s target of attracting international tourists in 2023.Vietnam looks to serve 110 million tourists in 2023, with some eight million from abroad and 102 million domestic visitors. The country is also expected to earn about VND650 trillion (US$27.5 billion) in tourism revenue this year. In 2022, over 3.66 million international tourists traveled to Vietnam, a year-on-year surge of 23.3-fold, according to data from the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.After China added Vietnam to its list of approved countries for group tours on March 15, Vietnamese airlines are racing to transport passengers between the two destinations.Source: Tuoi Tre News/ Tieu Bac - Tuan PhungAs the Largest Aviation-Tourism corporation in the country, Vietravel consistently provides high-standard services at the most competitive prices so that you can discover the beauty of not only Vietnam but all of Southeast Asia. Please contact us for more informationVietravel – Asia’s Leading Tour OperatorHotline: (84) 35 235 61 61Email: [email protected]: www.vietravelasia.com#VietravelAsia #Vietravel #Vietnam       

As the government begins moving ahead with the relaxation of tourist visas, foreigners are hoping the three-month visa policy will soon be resumed to give them more time to explore the country.Eric Warnken from Germany, who says he is tired of having to make visa runs every month, felt a little hopeful after Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh earlier last week ordered officials to waive visas for more countries and to extend the length of stay for foreign tourists to speed up the recovery of tourism. Duong Lam Village, Hanoi. Photo by Shutter Stock"It was problematic to leave the country every 30 days," he said. "We flew from Nha Trang to Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur to spend 3-4 days there and return with new e-visas. Those AirAsia flights and hotel stay cost us around $1,000 every 30 days." Due to strict visa policies, Eric had to move to Thailand for his recent winter vacation where he can easily get a visa for longer stays, or to Malaysia, where there is the visa-free entry for 90 days. "We and many of our friends would love to come back to Vietnam next fall and winter but only if there are finally visas for at least three months like before the pandemic," he added. "We've waited very long for Vietnam's 3-month visa policy," he added, "but nothing has changed until now." Eric said he hopes new relaxed visa policies will soon be issued. Vietnam now offers a one-month, single-entry e-visa to visitors from 80 countries. The multi-entry, three-month visa that was available before Covid has not been brought back yet. In a response to the prime minister’s order, the Ministry of Public Security proposed Friday to prolong the duration of e-visas granted to foreigners entering Vietnam from the current 30 days to a maximum of three months to boost tourism. Pritesh Meta from India said a 30-day visa is not enough for him to explore rural parts of northern Vietnam, where he wants to get a deep understanding of local cultures. Ha Giang. Photo by @avonturen_in_aziePritesh visited Vietnam last month and he spent 28 days riding a motorbike from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Due to the restrictive visa, he had not been able to travel further north to areas where he wants to learn more about ethnic minority groups with their distinctive culture.Australian John Rafter and his family is preparing to visit Vietnam next month and he is waiting for "major changes" in the visa policy.Rafter said he hoped the duration of maximum stay for foreign tourists would be extended up to three months like it was before the pandemic as some tourist destinations in Vietnam "are really beautiful."Source: vnexpress.net/ Hoang PhongAs the Largest Aviation-Tourism corporation in the country, Vietravel consistently provides high-standard services at the most competitive prices so that you can discover the beauty of not only Vietnam but all of Southeast Asia. Please contact us for more informationVietravel – Asia’s Leading Tour OperatorHotline: (84) 35 235 61 61Email: [email protected]: www.vietravelasia.com#VietravelAsia #Vietravel #Vietnam       

Half a million colorful LED lights, with a 50-meter light tunnel as the centerpiece, have been installed in Ho Chi Minh’s Bach Dang wharf park.Art lights at Bach Dang Wharf. Photo by @vnexpressOn the evening of March 15, the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City coordinated with Japan to organize the decoration of art lights at Bach Dang Wharf (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City). This is an event within the framework of the 8th Vietnam - Japan Festival on the occasion of commemorating the 50thanniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.Bach Dang Wharf is more sparkling and fanciful than ever after being decorated with 500,000 LED lights, tunnels with thousands of LED lights, and decorated with fabric leaves.Colorful LED lights at Bach Dang Wharf. Photo by @vnexpressThe installation has two themes: the classic Vietnamese image of fresh lotus blossoms on water and agarden of sakura, Japan's national flower. The lights will be on for a month.Source: vnexpress.net/ Quynh TranAs the Largest Aviation-Tourism corporation in the country, Vietravel consistently provides high-standard services at the most competitive prices so that you can discover the beauty of not only Vietnam but all of Southeast Asia. Please contact us for more informationVietravel – Asia’s Leading Tour OperatorHotline: (84) 35 235 61 61Email: [email protected]: www.vietravelasia.com#VietravelAsia #Vietravel #Vietnam      

Vietnam will waive visas for more countries and extend the length of stay for foreign tourists to speed up the recovery of tourism, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023.The list of eligible countries for e-visa issuance will be expanded, the prime minister said at a conference on post-Covid tourism recovery. "The government will create favorable conditions for domestic and international airlines to open direct routes connecting Vietnam with key tourism markets," he added. Nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo by Shutter StockVietnam already waives visas for travelers from 25 countries, compared to 162 for Malaysia, 157 forthe Philippines, and 68 for Thailand. It also offers a one-month single-entry e-visa to visitors from 80 countries.Speaking at the conference, Sun Group Chairman Dang Minh Truong proposed the government consider exempting visas for tourists from key markets such as Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Belgium.In addition, Truong proposed that the 15-day period of visa-free stay allowed for tourists from keymarkets such as Europe be increased to 30 or 45 days.International visitors stayed in Vietnam for 8-12 days, spending $1,100 to 2,000 per trip while domestic tourists mainly traveled on weekends, staying one or two days. Nguyen Thi Nga, chairwoman of real estate developer BRG, also urged the government to quickly extend the length of stay for international visitors to boost tourism revenue. Currently, only citizens of Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Kyrgyzstan areoffered a visa-free stay of 30 days, while tourists from Chile and Panama enjoy a 90-day visa waiver. Visitors from some European countries, Japan and South Korea, Vietnam's top tourism markets, arepermitted to stay in the country for no more than 15 days without applying for a tourist visa.Last year, the country served 101.3 million domestic visitors and 3.5 million foreign tourists, and raked in 495 trillion VND from the industry, up more than 23% from the set target, and equivalent to 66% of the 2019 figure./.Source: vnexpress.net/ Hoang Phong & en.vietnamplus.vn/ VNAAs the Largest Aviation-Tourism corporation in the country, Vietravel consistently provides high-standard services at the most competitive prices so that you can discover the beauty of not only Vietnam but all of Southeast Asia. Please contact us for more informationVietravel – Asia’s Leading Tour OperatorHotline: (84) 35 235 61 61Email: [email protected]: www.vietravelasia.com#VietravelAsia #Vietravel #Vietnam