(VOVworld) – International visitors to Vietnam in May were estimated at more than 757,000 arrivals, up 30% against the same period last year, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. Total international arrivals in the first 5 months reached about 4 million arrivals, increasing 20% over last year. Most came from Italy, England, Spain, Germany, and France. More than 70% of international visitors over the last decade spent their holidays on the coast, according to the latest report from Savills on Vietnam’s hospitality industry in the first half of 2016. With a tropical climate and long beautiful beaches, coastal regions are the primary destination for Vietnam’s international visitors, the report revealed, as most hail from the colder climates of the US, Europe, Russia, and China. Coastal cities in the south and central region, with year-round warm weather, were therefore more favored by these groups. From 2010 to 2015, Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, and Phu … [Read more...]
Da Nang named among top 10 improved cities in 2015
The US’s website, the Richest, has listed Vietnam’s central coastal province of Da Nang among the world’s 10 most improved cities that tourists should visit in 2015. According to the Richest, Da Nang will bring provide interesting itineraries for tourists with diverse street gastronomy and specific culture. The expansion and upgrade of Da Nang International Airport in 2011, the development of resorts along the seafront and numerous direct flights from Hong Kong (China) helped to bring more tourists to the central coastal city. Apart from Da Nang being ranked at the sixth, other places on the list are Caceres (Spain), Adelaide (Australia), Medellin (Colombia), Durban (South Africa), St. Kitts(India), Milan (Italy), New Orleans(the US), Montreal (Canada) and Havana (Cuba). Earlier, the New York Times (the US) named Da Nang among 52 places to go in 2015. In 2014, the coastal city was also ranked highest in TripAdvisor’s “Asia’s Destinations on the … [Read more...]
Globetrotters name Vietnam’s Hoi An among the 15 best cities in the world
Vietnam’s favorite tourist destination Hoi An has been named by Travel + Leisure readers among the world's 15 best cities. Every year for its World’s Best Awards survey, the New York-based Travel + Leisure asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe to share their opinions on the top cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines and more. Readers rated cities on their sights and landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping and overall value. T+L said the majority of cities that made it into the top 15 are pedestrian-friendly, possess ample green space and have a rich history that’s being thoughtfully preserved. Hoi An ranked 7th on the list, which was topped by Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende this year. In March, Hoi An claimed the 13th position in the top 25 best destinations in this year's Travelers’ Choice Awards compiled by Trip Advisor. It was praised as a "well-preserved" example of Southeast … [Read more...]
Cities, provinces nationwide welcome first arrivals of 2016
Deputy chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Van Khoa on January 1 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport greeted a group of 500 passengers as the first international visitors to Ho Chi Minh City in 2016 . They arrived in the city on three flights from Hong Kong (China), Taiwan’s Kaohsiung (China). Visitors had a meeting with local authorities’ leaders, enjoyed a Vietnamese traditional music performance and received gifts from tourism enterprises in the city.The city received 4.6 million foreign travelers, posting a year-on-year increase of 4.6 percent; 19.3 million local visitors, up 13 percent versus last year.The total revenue from the city tourism industry was VND94, 600 billion, up 10 percent over the same period last year.The countries sending the largest number of tourists to the southern hub were Singapore (up 19 percent), South Korea (up 17 percent), Taiwan (China) (up 12 percent), the U.S. (up 5 percent).On the same day, Hanoi Department of … [Read more...]
Da Nang listed in top 10 most improved cities
The central coastal city of Da Nang has been ranked sixth in the list of the world’s 10 most improved cities that tourists should visit in 2015 published by the website ‘The Richest’. The expansion and upgrade of its international airports, the unique and newly developed hotels and resorts along the coast, and numerous direct flights from Hong Kong (China) to Vietnam have created favourable conditions for tourism development in Da Nang, cited the travel website. It also said the city’s charm and tasty cuisine is worth experiencing. The website also listed Caceres in Spain, Adelaide in Australia, Medellin in Colombia, Durban in South Africa among the most improved cities in 2015. … [Read more...]
Da Nang among 10 most improved cities
HA NOI (VNS)— The central coastal city of Da Nang has been ranked sixth in the list of the world's 10 most improved tourist cities, according to the website The Richest. The website said that expansion and upgrade of its international airports, the unique and newly developed hotels and resorts along the coast, and numerous direct flights from Hong Kong had created favourable conditions for tourism in Da Nang. It also said the city's charm and tasty cuisine was worth experiencing. The website also listed Caceres in Spain, Adelaide in Australia, Medellin in Colombia, Durban in South Africa among the most improved cities for 2015. — VNS … [Read more...]
Joining int’l firework festival in Danang
The Hanoi Times – Danang International Firework Competition 2009 will take place in the central coastal city of Danang on March 27 and 28 with participation of Spain, Australia, China, the Philippines and the home team Vietnam. Saigontourist is offering a three-day tour to the firework festival as well as other attractions in DanangCity. The event is expected to lure many local and international tourists and promises to delight viewers with amazing and talented performances against the backdrop of the poetic Han River. The shows are all around 21 minutes long and are titled as follows: Australia - “The Southern Stars”; Philippines - “Danang-new epoch”; China - “Freedom for love”; Spain – “Happy Melodies”; and Vietnam will express the beauty of the nation as well as the friendliness of Vietnamese people via “Han River’s Echoes”. Visitors to the fireworks competition will also have a chance to enjoy … [Read more...]
VN expects to welcome 5.3 mil foreign visitors in 2011
The sector expects to pocket VND 110 trillion (US $5.5), representing 4.5% of the national GDP next year. To achieve the targets, the country will partake in both international and domestic tourism fairs like the International Tourism Fair in Spain, Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (MITT), and International Travel Expo in Hồ Chí Minh City. In addition, VNAT will launch tourism promotion campaign and carry out market researches in other countries such as France, Thailand, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Russia, the Europe and the US. The administration will also closely work with localities for successful organization of the National Tourism Year program in Phú Yên and other central coastal provinces. VNAT recently welcomed the five-millionth foreign tourist to Việt Nam. It is the first time Việt Nam makes a record in luring international visitors to the country, with a growth of 19% in comparison with the set target of 4.2-4.5 million./. By Hương … [Read more...]
La Maison 1888 as one of the 10 Most Beautiful Restaurants in the world
(Cinet)- La Maison 1888 Restaurant, located inside the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort right in the coastal city of Da Nang has reached the top 4 most beautiful restaurants in the world. Overcoming many famous restaurants around the world, La Maison 1888 in InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort to reach the top 4. It is also the only restaurant in Vietnam shortlisted for this prestigious rank. The criteria for selection is the charms of a unique, one of a kind space. Judgement is made based on elements of design, Michelin star and location to pick out the most amazing destinations in the world. The chef of La Maison 1888- the world renowned Michael Roux opened his first restaurant in Asia in the space of a French-styled luxury villas. Dedicating entire devotion to the art of luxurious culinary and delivering classical culinary experience, he is one of the chefs having most influence in Europe. His restaurant The Waterside Inn, located in the picturesque British … [Read more...]
City crucial to Mekong growth
City crucial to Mekong growth Businesses owners in HCM City access market information using an online portal. Firms have been urged to improve trade links between the Cuu Long Delta and the City. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoang Hai VINH LONG (Biz Hub)— Leaders of HCM City and the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta region called for further co-operation between their businesses at the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta Economic Co-operation Forum held yesterday in Vinh Long Province. Since 2001, HCM City has invested in 23 industrial parks and export processing zones and 1,001 projects in 13 provinces and cities in the Delta region. Most of the projects are in the fields of agriculture, aquaculture, transport infrastructure, urban areas, trade and tourism. According to the Southwestern Steering Committee, total registered capital of HCM City's enterprises in the Delta is VND264 trillion (US$12.57 billion). The coastal province of Kien Giang attracted the highest number of investment projects from HCM … [Read more...]