Vietnam tour

Online travel agent Agoda has revealed that Vietnam’s travelers are making a bee-line for its beaches this National Day (September 2). With seven of the top ten domestic destinations located on the nation’s 2,000 kilometer coast, it’s clear that Vietnamese travelers are seeking a little vitamin-sea over the long weekend and getting ready for the rays. Proximity to Ho Chi Minh City sees Vung Tau top the list for domestic getaways, with the countless connecting buses, limos and hydrofoil services ensuring the town is set to be buzzing over the long weekend. Da Nang came in second, with adjacent Hoi An taking seventh place to ensure a busy period for the central coast. Perennial favorites Nha Trang and Phan Thiet claimed fourth and sixth spots respectively. UNESCO site Halong Bay’s hotels and junks are set to be popular too, with the stunning emerald bay claiming ninth spot ahead of the southern paradise island of Phu Quoc, which rounded out the top 10. … [Read more...] about Vietnam heads to the coast the upcoming holiday

Provided with beautiful landscapes, long beaches and rich cultural and marine resources, Binh Dinh Province is expected to transform into a key destination for both domestic and foreign visitors. Provided with beautiful landscapes, long beaches and rich cultural and marine resources, Binh Dinh Province is expected to transform into a key destination for both domestic and foreign visitors.— Photo vietnamnet But like some other areas, the province's biggest hurdle in becoming more attractive to tourists is its lack of developed infrastructure. “Binh Dinh’s tourism sector has been developing less than expected because the infrastructure and facilities are still limited and underdeveloped,” said Nguyen Tien Dat, deputy director of tourism company Transviet. The underdevelopment of infrastructure connecting different tourism sites has made it hard for visitors to come to the province, according to Ho Quoc Dung, chairman of the provincial People’s Committee. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s tourism sector must focus on infrastructure, regulatory changes

Domestic tourists increase from 20 million in 2009 to 80 million in 2019. — Photo dulichvietnam.com   HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam's booming tourism industry has led to growth in the aviation sector, with more routes and airlines creating a new landscape for the industry. According to data from the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), the number of international tourists visiting the country grew from 4.25 million in 2008 to 15.5 million in 2018, while the number of domestic tourists rose from 20 million in 2009 to 80 million this year. In the last ten years, total revenue from tourism has climbed more than ten times from VNĐ60 trillion (US$2.59 billion) in 2008 to VNĐ620 trillion in 2018, accounting for 7.8 per cent of the country's GDP. Việt Nam's aviation market had developed strongly during that time, with average revenue growth of 17.4 per cent, two times higher than the 7.9 per cent average in Asia, according to the … [Read more...] about Tourism helps more airlines take off in Vietnam

The local aviation market is booming as several new airlines have entered the market, provoking concern over how major airports in the country can handle sudden rises in passengers and aircraft movements. Passengers stand in line for check-in procedures at Tan Son Nhat International Airport - PHOTO: LE ANH Over the past five years, some major airports such as Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai and Danang have received funding for repairs and upgrades to meet the rising air travel demand. However, the investment has been trivial given the rapid rise of air passengers. Statistics from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) show that Vietnam is operating 22 airports with a combined capacity of 90.4 million passengers per year, but last year, some 103 million passengers went through those airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport currently has two passenger terminals with a combined designed capacity of some 28 million people per year. The airport, however, served 38.3 million … [Read more...] about New airlines may put pressure on Vietnam’s airport infrastructure

The Bau Ca Cai mangrove forest in Binh Son District, 40 km northeast of Quang Ngai Town, is home to 50 ha of Lumnitzera racemosa Willd (commonly known as white flowered black mangrove). In late autumn and early winter, this section turns ghostly white as the trees lose all their leaves, leaving only whitish trunks and branches exposed. Due to its close proximity to sea, the government approved in 2014 the cultivation of white flowered black mangrove trees as a protective forest. Local fishermen row their boats inside the mangrove forest section. This forest is grown by the Green Climate Fund, a financial mechanism of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in collaboration with the Vietnamese government. It is part of a wider project for "Improving the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities to climate change-related impacts in Vietnam". The forest, where other mangrove trees are also being planted, has become a popular destination for photographers, especially when … [Read more...] about A mangrove forest in central Vietnam turns ghostly