As the international peak travel season approaches, Vietnamese firms hope for a considerable uptick in foreign tourist groups using their services. Visa hassles remain a stumbling block, though.
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Vietnam rakes in 16.05 billion USD from tourism in nine months
Vietnam earned some 394.2 trillion VND (16.05 billion USD) from tourism in the first nine months of this year, equivalent to 78% of the figure recorded in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out.
Vietnam, Laos eye boosting tourism cooperation along shared border
Representatives of 20 provinces along the shared border between Vietnam and Laos gathered in a conference promoting cooperation for tourism development in the two countries’ border region in Dien Bien Phu City, the capital of the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien, on October 2.
Quang Ninh seeks tourism development along expressway to Chinese border
(VNExpress International) Authorities in Quang Ninh Province plan to develop tourist activities along its 176-kilometer expressway that connects Ha Long Bay and Chinese border town Mong Cai.
Vietnamese tourism sees breakthrough after reopening
After six months of complete reopening to tourists, Vietnam’s tourism activities have been bounced back. Since reopening on March 15, the tourism sector has witnessed miracle recovery with most of travel agencies and accommodations have resumed operation.
Taiwan reinstates visa-free entry
Taiwan will reinstate visa-exempt entry for nationals of the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, countries in Europe, and what it describes as “diplomatic allies”.
Mekong Tourism Forum 2022
After two years of disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mekong Tourism Forum returns as a physical event in 2022. It will be held in Quang Nam Province, home to Hoi An ancient town in central Viet Nam, from 12 – 13 October 2022.
Expedia Group Launches New Global Social Impact & Sustainability Strategy
Extending its Open World™ philosophy to its traveler experience and community and environmental impact, Expedia Group commits to advancing a more responsible, open and accessible travel industry.
3 Vietnam’s hotels are named in top of the best city hotels in Asia
Recently, Travel + Leisure has just announced the list of 15 best city hotels in Asia voted by readers of this magazine.
IHG to open 3 new hotels in iconic Hoi An
The Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Express brands under the IHG Hotels & Resorts roof are heading to vibrant mixed-use development Hoi An d’Or near Hoi An ancient town, a UNESCO heritage site in central Vietnam.
Australian Hospitality Alumni Network Vietnam 