In 2025, Vietnam marks a momentous milestone—the 80th anniversary of its National Day. With a four-day holiday weekend set for the occasion, the nation is not only preparing for a historic celebration but also gearing up for an unprecedented boom in domestic travel. This year, all roads lead to one destination: the capital city of Hanoi, which has become the magnetic heart of the festivities.
Category Archives: Tourism Trends
Explore Moc Chau (Son La): The Magic of Plum Blossom Tourism
The blooming plum blossoms have significantly increased the number of visitors to Moc Chau, generating 1.2 billion VND in revenue for local service providers. However, Moc Chau’s profit margin could further expand if orchard owners develop additional activities for visitors during the plum blossom season, instead of just having them come, take photos, and leave.Continue reading “Explore Moc Chau (Son La): The Magic of Plum Blossom Tourism”
Top Destinations for Tet Holiday 2025: Cold Weather Tours and Road Trips in Demand Road
Travel companies in Ho Chi Minh City are busy serving the increasing travel needs of people and tourists during Tet. Ms. Tran Thi Bao Thu, Marketing and Communication Director of Vietluxtour, said that the demand for travel during the Lunar New Year 2025 is on the rise, especially in big cities like Ho Chi MinhContinue reading “Top Destinations for Tet Holiday 2025: Cold Weather Tours and Road Trips in Demand Road”
Top Travel Trends for 2025: Vietnamese and Global Tourist Insights from Booking.com
Booking.com, an accommodation booking app with partners in 220 countries and territories, announced 9 major travel trends for 2025 on November 28th. The annual Travel Predictions report surveyed over 27,000 travelers from 33 countries and territories, including 1,016 Vietnamese, to provide a comprehensive picture of travel in the coming year. In 2025, Millennials (born betweenContinue reading “Top Travel Trends for 2025: Vietnamese and Global Tourist Insights from Booking.com”
Bắc Ninh Receives $2.5 Million Boost to Unleash Tourism Potential
The Provincial People’s Committees of Bac Ninh Province have approved a 60-billion VND project to fuel the tourism potential of this region. This project focuses on developing sustainable tourism experiences centered around traditional craft villages like pottery and folk painting. Challenges include improving promotion and visitor engagement, but the initiative has the potential to benefitContinue reading “Bắc Ninh Receives $2.5 Million Boost to Unleash Tourism Potential”
Old Vietnamese Steam Locomotives Back on Rails
The Revolution Express, a steam-powered tourist train, is set to start operating between Da Nang and Hue in late 2024 or early 2025. This exciting project is a collaboration between Indochina Rail Tourist Service and Wafaifo Optimisers. Retaining the charm of Vietnam’s 1960s steam locomotives, the train promises a unique travel experience through Central Vietnam’s heritage region.
Da Nang Launches New, Attractive Tourism Products for Summer 2024
On June 3rd, the Da Nang Department of Tourism held a press conference to announce the “Enjoy Da Nang 2024” program series and introduced new tourism products.
Ha Noi Maximizes Culinary Value to Boost Tourism
For many years, Vietnamese cuisine, especially Ha Noi cuisine, has been highly praised by international media and experts. Many dishes have been listed among the world’s delicacies.
Emerging Trends in Travel and Accommodation Preferences Among Vietnamese Tourists
The Global Tourism Trends (GTI) 2023 study indicates that the primary driving forces behind the increase in Vietnam’s domestic tourism are Generation Z and families with children. Looking ahead, 41% of Vietnamese consumers are intending to travel within the next 6 months. Families with young children and the Silver generation (over 60 years old) areContinue reading “Emerging Trends in Travel and Accommodation Preferences Among Vietnamese Tourists”
Vietnam’s MICE tourism sector is competing with popular destinations across Asia
In early 2024, there was a notable rise in domestic MICE tourism, emphasising the sector’s growing importance in Vietnam’s tourism industry. To remain competitive with other regional destinations like Thailand and Bali, targeted marketing strategies and enhanced infrastructure are crucial. Mr. Tran Quoc Bao, Deputy General Director of Saigontourist Travel Company, noted a significant growthContinue reading “Vietnam’s MICE tourism sector is competing with popular destinations across Asia”
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