Tourism

Prime Minister (PM) Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed to re-open the flight route to Thailand, according to a conclusion of the Standing Committee of the Government’s meeting on preventing and fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietjet Air on September 17 announced the carrier would resumes regular international flights to Japan, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan (China) to meet the needs of passengers for safe learning, working and travelling.

Sun World Ba Na Hills resort in Da Nang city officially opened its doors to welcome visitors back from September 20, after the central tourism metropolis’ nearly 2-month fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a document, asking tourism management departments, tourism associations and businesses to continue carrying out domestic tourism stimulus programmes in the remaining months of 2020.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism is checking the list of 18 tourism accommodation establishments, being from 2 to 5-star hotels, as isolation sites for foreigners working in Vietnam.

The Ministry of Transport has asked the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV), Department of Health, and Department of Transport to carry out measures to ensure safety regarding COVID-19 pandemic prevention upon resuming some international routes.

The Vietnam International Travel Mart 2020 (VITM) is scheduled to take place from November 18-21 after being postponed twice due to COVID-19.

After the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Quang Ninh launched two tourism stimulus packages with a total value of VND300 billion and achieved positive results.

Many pairs of trains connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Binh Thuan, Khanh Hoa and Da Nang are being resumed, said the Sai Gon Railway Transport Joint Stock Company.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will resume international flights by conducting one-way flights linking Vietnam and Japan from September 18, following suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bamboo Airways will launch new direct flights from Hanoi, Hai Phong and Vinh to Con Dao from September 29. Tickets on the routes are expected to go on sale from 0:00 on September 10.

In order to stimulate the tourism industry, which is heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Quang Ninh province has just launched a tourism stimulus package worth VND100 billion.

(CPV) - The Ministry of Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam have decided to allow Vietjet Air to resume domestic flights from and to Da Nang as the COVID-19 pandemic in the central city has been brought under control.

(CPV) - To welcome the Autumn travel season of 2020, Vietjet offers super promotion tickets priced only 10,000 VND (*) for passengers and relatives to travel across Vietnam, exploring autumn in new destinations and planning to have impressive experiences next year.

Fees for takeoff and landing and aircraft operating services for domestic flights will continue to be cut by 50 percent for the next six months to support airlines affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Transport Ministry circular.

The number of foreign tourists to Vietnam reached only 3.8 million in the Jan-Aug period of 2020, a year-on-year decrease of 66.6% as the COVID-19 pandemic greatly impacted travel, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

(CPV) - Celebrating the 75th anniversary of National Day, the new-age carrier Vietjet joins hands with the five-star hospitality group Vinpearl in launching a super promotion "Double promotion – Double your fun" with 50% off on flight ticket and booking hotel fares.

(CPV) – The 5th Party Congress of the Saigon Tourist Holding Company (Saigontourist) for the 2020-2025 term was held on August 27, in Ho Chi Minh city.

The Saigon Railway Transport Joint Stock Company has increased trains on the Ho Chi Minh City – Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa) route in order to meet the rising demand of passengers before and during national holiday (September 2).

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a Decision recognizing Mui Ne tourist area in the central province of Binh Thuan as a national tourist area.

The Hanoi Department of Information and Communications has requested Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) to install free public Wi-fi systems at tourist spots, famous landscapes and historical sites in the capital.

Vietnam Airlines Group (including Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASCO) officially opened sales for more than 2 million tickets during the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2021 on all domestic routes.

(CPV) - With the desire to bring passengers unique experiences during the 2021 Lunar New Year, Vietjet launches a promotional program with tickets priced from only 2,021 VND (*) on all flights departing from the North and Central Region to the South of Vietnam during Tet holiday. From August 18 to August 22, 2020, more than 2.6 million promotional tickets are up for grabs whole days with the fligh

​Activities to mark the National Day (September 2) and the Mu Cang Chai Terraced Field Festival is scheduled to take place in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai between August 29 and October 18.

(CPV) – From August 12, Vietjet Air officially opened sales for 1.5 million tickets for Tet holiday 2021 on all domestic routes.

An image of Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay has been selected among the most beautiful shots of early morning skies around the world by the travel website Love Exploring.

(CPV) - Vietjet offers the most special promotion in history with 15kg checked baggage free of charge for all passengers flying across Vietnam.

(CPV) - Five Vietnam destinations: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh city, Da Nang, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang) and Hoi An (Quang Nam), have won Travelers’ Choice Awards 2020 of the US online booking website TripAdvisor.

The Thua Thien – Hue People’s Committee has decided to delay the 2020 Hue Festival, previously scheduled from August 26th to 31st, to 2021 due to the complicated situation of the COVID-19 epidemic.

The Lao Cai provincial People’s Committee has recognized tourism destinations in Sa Pa town and launched an emulation movement to improve the quality, image and brand of Sa Pa National Tourism Area.