Being overcharged, having pockets picked, foreign travelers won’t return to VN
If Vietnam cannot eliminate pickpockets and stop the overcharging, it would fail to receive 7.2 million foreign travelers in 2013 as planned. According to the General Statistics Office, in the first four months of 2013, Vietnam received 2.4 million travelers, a decrease of 5.3 percent from the same period of the last year. In the [...]
Tourist arrivals increase sharply
The number of tourist arrivals increased sharply during the past five-day holiday in celebration of National Reunification Day and May Day. They were attracted to a wide range of cultural activities, such as Lao Cai’s festival in the clouds, Quang Ninh’s Ha Long Carnival, Haiphong’s Do Son- the Calling Sea, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An’s [...]
Sapa in the clouds festival
More than 33,000 visitors, including 1,503 foreigners, have gathered for a week-long festival in Sapa district, Lao Cai province. From April 26 to May 5, they enjoyed a wide range of activities, such as a Red Dao ceremony in Ta Van commune, a Khen (Pen-pipe) and flute contest for Mong ethnic minority people, ethnic costumes [...]
Longer stay in Vietnam
Hello, i have been many times in Vietnam for business and private reasons. 2 years ago I met a girl and since last year we are engaged. I am not sure when will we marry, but for the moment i am thinking to buy a small house. the house will be on my fiance’s name. [...]
Vietnam Visa for Russians
I am Russian nationality and I understand that I do not need visa to enter Vietnam if stay in Vietnam less than 15 days. However, I am planning to travel to Vietnam in December this year, and I will be crossing border and entering Vietnam by bus coming from Cambodia (via Bavet cross border point). [...]
First int’l tourism fair opens in Hanoi
The first Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM)—featuring more than 100 foreign and 260 domestic stalls representing six airlines, 134 travel operators, and 105 hotels and resorts—opened in Hanoi on April 18. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan praised the organisation of the VITM, saying it meets the demands of both businesses and tourists. He asked [...]
Vietnam Airlines increases flights during two-day holiday
The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, will operate 434 more flights than scheduled on April 30 and May Day. The airliner is prepared to carry as many as 57,900 passengers a day from April 26 to May 2 on both domestic and international flights, up 5 percent compared to the same period last year. There [...]
Northwestern provinces promote tourism
Northwestern region attracted over 10 million visitors in 2012 thanks to a tourism development cooperation programme by eight provinces. The figure was released at a conference in Hanoi on April 20 to introduce the provinces’ tourism potential and call for investment. The eight provinces involved in the programme are Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Son La, [...]
Cat Ba seeks UNESCO World Heritage recognition
The northern port city of Haiphong has completed a dossier for its Cat Ba Archipelago seeking UNESCO recognition as a world natural heritage site. The dossier was carefully prepared to showcase the Cat Ba archipelago’s biodiversity and natural beauty. The archipelago houses a group of 300 islands of varying sizes. The main island of Cat [...]
When to apply for Visa Vietnam
Hi, I will be planning to visit Ho Chi Minh around Mar 03. I don’t know exact date yet but will be a few days before or after. Since visa is valid for one month; does it count the day I apply or the day I enter Vietnam ? Also, when should I apply for [...]
