Vietnam
8 mil tourists travel in Vietnam over 27 Apr-1 May holidays, +14% YoY.
Latest monthly intl arrivals
1,556,000
Apr 2024
Recovery vs 2019
106%
Apr 2019: 1,468,766
YTD Intl Arrivals
6,198,798
Up to Apr 2024
Percent of 2024 Target
34%
of 18M target
Source: Intl arrivals - Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism. Page last updated: 4 May 2024.
Latest Travel Industry News
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2-May-2024 🛬 inboundThe Vietnam National Administration of Tourism said from 27 Apr-1 May, 8 million tourists visited Vietnam, +14.2% YoY. 3.6 million tourists stayed overnight and the average room occupancy at accommodation establishments was 70%, whilst some coastal areas recorded 100%. Sapa, Quang Ninh, Thanh Hoa, Phu Yen, Nha Tra, and Ba Ria-Vung Tau recorded an increased number of tourists in 2024 vs 2023. The province will host various events, forums, and symposiums on biodiversity, and tourism promotion activities. Thanh Hoa province welcomed 1.52 million visitors, +27.2% YoY and earned 3.805 trillion VND in revenue. Quang Ninh and Khanh Hoa welcomed 1 million and 970,000 visitors respectively. Danang, Phu Quoc, Quang Nam, and Con Dao recorded downward trend in visitors due to high airfaresSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/eight-million-tourists-recorded-during-just-ended-holidays-post285261.vnp
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2-May-2024 🛬 inboundThe government proposed to extend the Value-Added Tax (VAT) cut from 10% to 8% on specific goods and services from 1 Jul 2024 until the end of 2024 to support business and production activities. With this tax cut, the state budget will be cut by 24 trillion VND in H2 2024Source: vietnamnews.vn/economy/1654925/government-proposes-extending-vat-cut-until-year-end.html
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2-May-2024 🛬 inboundQuang Ninh welcomed 1 million tourists for the Reunification Day and May Day holiday, +48% YoY. 429,000 tourists stayed overnight and the province earned 2.21 trillion VND from tourism activities. The province attracted 92,768 international visitors mostly from China, Korea, India, France, and Australia. Ha Long Bay welcomed 84,700 visitors, including 26,526 foreigners. Mong Cai City welcomed 168,000 visitors including 50,000 overnight tourists. 101,500 people entered and exited through the Mong Cai border. The tourist arrivals to many destinations in the city saw 2-3X tourists YoYSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/quang-ninh-welcomes-over-1-million-visitors-in-recent-5-day-holiday-post285277.vnp
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2-May-2024 🌏 outboundLaos welcomed 263,160 Vietnamese tourists in Q1 2024, the second largest source marketSource: vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1654866/viet-nam-ranks-second-in-number-of-tourists-to-laos-in-q1.html
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2-May-2024 👨✈️ aviationVietnam Airlines Corporation reported an after-tax profit of 4.44 trillion VND in Q1 2024. Revenue from international flights in Q1 2024 recorded 13.8 trillion VND, +30.4% YoY and 65% of total earnings. The airline has flown 5.74 million passengers, +12.7% YoY with an average load factor of 86% for domestic flights and 80% for international flights in Q1 2024. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam said 66,605 flights were operated by domestic airlines in Q1 2024, and 28,287 flights were by Vietnam Airlines. During the Reunification Day and Labour Day holiday, Vietnam Airlines offered 575,00 seats and 2,900 flightsSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-airlines-corporation-reports-profit-in-q1-post285319.vnp
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1-May-2024 🛬 inboundThe World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) chose Quang Nam to host the National Biodiversity Restoration Year 2024. WWF runs 6 projects in Quang Nam for biodiversity conservation, forest protection and livelihood improvement with a 95 billion VND costSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/quang-nam-striving-to-restore-biodiversity-post285169.vnp
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1-May-2024 🛬 inbound61,000 people, including 3,919 foreigners, visited President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum during the National Reunification and May Day holiday from 27 AprSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/over-61000-people-visit-president-ho-chi-minh-mausoleum-on-national-holidays-post285252.vnp
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1-May-2024 🛬 inbound70 Vietnamese expatriates from 22 countries returned to visit Truong Sa and the DKI platform as part of the trip organised by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs and the High Command of the Vietnam People’s Navy from 24-30 Apr. The delegation brought 1.6 billion VND worth of donations. Since 2012, 11 vessels brought 600 Vietnamese from more than 40 countriesSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/overseas-vietnamese-visit-truong-sa-dki-platform-post285263.vnp
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1-May-2024 🛬 inboundBeach tourist spots received more tourists during the Reunification Day and Labour Day holidays, as more people were looking to escape the heat wave. - Thanh Hoa, Sam Son Beach received 1.5 million, +27% YoY with an 80% average hotel occupancy rate and earned 3.8 trillion VND in tourism revenue, +33% YoY - Ha Tinh welcomed 603,000 visitors, +68% YoY and 100% occupancy rate at beach areas - Nghe An welcomed 950,000 tourists, +22% YoY and Cua Lo beach in the province welcomed 40,000 people daily - Khanh Hoa welcomed 970,000 visitors, +21% YoY and 90% hotel occupancy rate - Danang welcomed 336,000 visitors, +12% YoY including 72,000 international tourists. Tourism revenues recorded 1.33 trillion VND, +13% YoY - Vung Tau welcomed 620,000 tourists, +25% YoY and hotel occupancy rates recorded 90%. Tourism revenues recorded 668 billion VND, +12% YoY - Binh Thuan welcomed 220,000 visitors, +25% YoYSource: e.vnexpress.net/news/places/beach-tourist-hubs-see-tourist-influx-during-long-holidays-amid-severe-heat-wave-4740957.html
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1-May-2024 🛬 inboundHanoi welcomed 737,900 tourists from 27 Apr-1 May for the National Reunification Day and May Day holiday, +4% YoY. Hanoi earned 2.5 trillion VND in revenue during the 5-day holidays, +10% YoY. International tourists were recorded at 87,900, +48% YoYSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/tourists-flock-to-hanoi-during-fiveday-holidays/285247.vnp
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1-May-2024 👨✈️ aviationNoi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airport recorded 200,000 passengers on 1 May, after the Labour Day-Reunification Day holidays. Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport received 538 flights including 303 domestic and 235 international flights with 94,000 passengers on 1 May. Tan Son Nhat International Airport, HCMC received 690 flights with 110,237 passengers including 60,528 arrivals and 49,709 departuresSource: vietnamnews.vn/society/1654835/noi-bai-tan-son-nhat-airports-see-over-200-000-passengers-as-holiday-ends.html
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30-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundMagnus International, an environmental project management and carbon offset company, awarded the Gold Platinum Low-Carbon Tourism Standard certification to The Field Restaurant in Hoi An, managed by EMIC HospitalitySource: vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1654784/first-low-carbon-tourism-certificate-granted-in-hoi-an.html
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30-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe General Statistics Office said Vietnam’s good retail sales and consumer service revenues increased by 9% YoY in Apr 2024 to 522.1 trillion VND due to contribution from tourism. From Jan-Apr 2024, Vietnam’s tourism revenue recorded 19.4 trillion VND, +49.3% YoY. Khanh Hoa, Danang, Binh Dinh, and HCMC reported the highest revenues. Restaurant and accommodation revenues increased by 15.3% YoYSource: english.news.cn/asiapacific/20240430/4525462b9a7a4af499074f8ecfa2b190/c.html
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30-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundHCMC welcomed 969,000 tourists and earned 3,235 billion VND from tourism activities during the Reunification Day and May Day holiday, +2% YoY. Saigontourist welcomed 654 passengers from Azamara Journey of Azamara Cruises at Nha Rong Port, Khanh Hoi. HCMC welcomed 325,000 domestic tourists and 54,000 international tourists during the holidays, +1.6% and 12,5% YoY respectively. Room capacity recorded 75%, +2.7% YoYSource: en.sggp.org.vn/hcmcs-tourism-revenues-approximate-us128-million-during-holidays-post109671.html
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30-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe National Load Dispatch Centre said power consumption recorded 993 million kilowatt-hours on 26 Apr. On 27 Apr, the maximum power of 47,670 megawatts was recorded at 1.30pm. The northern region is undergoing a heatwave and power consumption increasedSource: tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20240430/heatwave-results-in-vietnams-new-record-power-consumption/79627.html
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30-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationVietjet reported 17.76 trillion revenue and 520 billion VND after-tax profit, +38% YoY and +209% YoY in Q1 2024. In Q1 2024, Vietjet operated 34,500 flights with 6.3 million passengers. The airline’s average load factor rate was recorded at 87% and the technical reliability rate was 99.6%. Vietjet’s international passenger flights in Q1 2024 recorded +53% YoY flight growth and +61% YoY passengers growthSource: vietnamnews.vn/economy/1654780/vietjet-reports-positive-business-performances-in-q1-2024.html
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29-Apr-2024 🛬 inbound150 representatives from tourism businesses from Yunnan, China and Vientiane, Laos, discussed improving cooperation in the tourism sector at a conference in Sapa, Lao Cai. This conference aimed to connect businesses and discuss measures to develop tours and tourism routes linking Lao Cai and Sapa. Lao Cai welcomed 300,000 Chinese tourists via the Lao Cai Border Gate, which accounts for 54% of the total visitors. In Q1 2024, 120,000 Chinese visitors entered Vietnam through the Lao Cai border gateSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnamese-chinese-lao-localities-promote-tourism-cooperation-post285220.vnp
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29-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundSilk Sense Hoi An Hotel is pioneering a green hotel model and has applied 70 criteria set by Quang Nam provincial authorities. 80% of the workers of the resort are locals. Only 20 businesses were granted certificate under the criteria for green tourism set by Quang Nam ProvinceSource: vietnamnet.vn/en/vietnam-hotels-resorts-kick-off-green-transition-2271404.html
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29-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe General Statistics Office said 1.6 million international tourists visited Vietnam in Apr 2024, +60% YoY. From Jan-Apr 2024, Vietnam welcomed 6.2 million international tourists, +68% YoY and +3.9% vs pre-pandemic levels. 83.7% of the arrivals were via air, 13.8% via road, and 2.5% via sea. Accommodation and catering services revenue recorded 237.3 trillion VND, +15.3% YoY and travel services recorded 19.4 trillion VND in revenue, +49.3% YoY from Jan-Apr 2024Source: vietnamnews.vn/society/1654747/tourism-sector-surges-with-over-six-million-visitors-in-four-months.html
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29-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundLotte Mall West Lake Hanoi welcomed 6 million visitors from Sep 2023 to Mar 2024. The mall receives 30,000 people on weekdays and 50,000 at weekendsSource: vietnamnews.vn/economy/1654743/rok-shopping-centre-in-vn-attracts-six-million-visitors-in-six-months.html
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29-Apr-2024 🌏 outbound800,000 Vietnamese tourists visited China via the Lao Cai border gate in Q1 2024Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnamese-chinese-lao-localities-promote-tourism-cooperation-post285220.vnp
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28-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundKhanh Hoa Province hosted a conference in Bangkok, Thailand on 26 Apr. Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand said there is great potential for tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand. In 2023, 500,000 Thai tourists visited Vietnam and 900,000 Vietnamese tourists travelled to ThailandSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/khanh-hoa-province-seeks-tourism-partners-in-thailand/285193.vnp
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28-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundOsaka, Japan, hosted the second Vietnam Festival on 27-28 Apr. The Vietnamese General Consulate in Osaka, hosted this event in collaboration with the Kansai region and Vietnamese associations and organisationsSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-festival-2024-opens-in-osaka-post285198.vnp
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28-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Prime Minister asked Ninh Thuan to capitalise on its strength and opportunities to develop the province sustainably. He highlighted 5 breakthroughs for development in its master plan including renewable energy, tourism, processing, manufacturing, hi-tech agriculture and realtySource: en.vietnamplus.vn/pm-directs-ninh-thuan-to-tap-on-strengths-for-sustainable-development-post285194.vnp
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28-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundHCMC residents are suffering from the highest temperatures and the longest heat wave in 30 years. Temperatures have regularly surpassed 35 degrees Celsius, the threshold for heatwaves. Since beginning of 2024, HCMC recorded 74 heat wave daysSource: e.vnexpress.net/news/news/environment/saigonese-suffer-longest-heat-wave-in-30-years-4739923.html
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27-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) gave Vietnam a readiness score of 67 out of 100 in its “Smart Tourism Ecosystem Development Readiness in Southeast Asia” report, ranking second in ASEANSource: bworldonline.com/top-stories/2024/04/25/590695/philippines-lags-southeast-asian-neighbors-in-smart-tourism-index/
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27-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundDien Bien welcomed 3,000-5,000 visitors daily for the Reunification Day and May Day holiday. From Jan-Apr 2024, Dien Bien welcomed 845,000 tourists, 2X YoY. From 3 May, airlines will double flight frequencies to Dien Bien to meet the demand for the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory holiday. The province is expected to welcome 1.3 million visitors during the holidaysSource: vietnaminsider.vn/dien-bien-welcomes-5000-visitors-per-day/
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27-Apr-2024 🌏 outboundTours from Vietnam to South Korea, China, and Japan were fully booked from mid-Apr. Vietluxtour said due to the high cost of domestic tours, 60%-70% of their clients are choosing international tours. Vietluxtour has 30 tours with 30 pax each departing to China on 27 Apr. Trang An Travel had 1,000 clients on tours to China during the holiday including 300 on road trips. Booking.com said Japan, South Korea, and China are the top three countries for Vietnam from 26 Apr to 1 May. Trang An Travel reported a +20% YoY and +15% increase vs the Lunar New Year in bookings to South Korea, China, and Japan during the holiday. European countries and Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia are also popular choices for Vietnamese travellersSource: e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/vietnamese-tours-to-northeast-asia-bustle-on-first-day-of-holiday-4739948.html
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27-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationDuring 26 Apr - 1 May 2024, Tan Son Nhat Airport is expected to serve 4,280 flights, 186 less YoY with 690,000 passengers, 70,000 less YoY. On its peak day, the airport recorded 740 flights in 2024 vs 810 flights in 2023. International flights increased to 1,602 flights in 2024 by 222 flights from 1,380 flights in 2023. However, the domestic flights dropped to 2,678 flights vs 3,080 flights in 2023Source: vietnaminsider.vn/reduced-nearly-200-flights-from-tan-son-nhat-during-april-30th-holiday/
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26-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundDien Bien has recorded an increase in visitors and the province has accordingly encouraged locals to use their houses to accommodate tourists. From Jan-Apr 2024, Dien Bien welcomed 845,000 pax, 1.86X YoY. An estimated 3,000-5,000 people travel daily to the destination. Tourist arrivals are expected to increase on Dien Bien Phu Victory. 40 households in Dien Bien Phu city and Dien Bien district have registered to accommodate 2,000 visitorsSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/surge-in-visitors-prompts-dien-bien-to-mobilise-local-houses-for-accommodation/285125.vnp
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26-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Trang An Festival 2024 with the “Visiting Trang An Heritage Region 2024” theme begins on 26 AprSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/trang-an-festival-2024-opens-in-ninh-binh-post285147.vnp
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26-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundVietnam’s travel companies are inviting filmmakers, especially from the US, to film in Vietnam. CEO of Oxalis Adventure said the company is talking with Indochina Productions, Kong: Skull Island and Peter Pan production company’s representative for an “Expo in Hollywood” exhibition in Sep in Los Angeles to reserve a day for Vietnam. The event is expected to welcome 200 filmmakers. There will be 15-20 Vietnamese stalls, and they will also promote the local cuisines. The event will help to promote the film industry and advertise VietnamSource: vietnamnet.vn/en/travel-firms-contribute-money-to-boost-vn-tourism-2270019.html
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26-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Chairman of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) met with Lotte World Vietnam’s General Director to discuss cooperation to promote visitor exchange from both sidesSource: traveldailynews.asia/meetings-events/vietnam-and-lotte-group-boost-tourism-with-new-initiatives/
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26-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundLong An Province and Okayama City, Japan, held talks to discuss cooperation between both areas. The Okayama Chamber of Commerce & Industry signed an MoU with the Long An Business Association and Young Entrepreneurs’ Association to expand cooperation in tourism, labour, industry, education, and cultureSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/long-an-japans-okayama-city-explore-cooperation-opportunities/285168.vnp
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26-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationSacombank has assured it won’t lose a 3.58 trillion VND loan to Bamboo Airlines because it was secured by high-value assetsSource: e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/sacombank-assures-no-loss-on-141m-loan-to-bamboo-airways-4739407.html
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25-Apr-2024 🛬 inbound5 Vietnamese enterprises attended the Food & Hotel Asia (FHA) 2024 in Singapore from 23-26 AprSource: vietnamnews.vn/economy/1654512/viet-nam-attends-asia-s-biggest-food-hospitality-expo-in-singapore.html
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25-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundDonaco International-owned Aristo International Hotel in Vietnam saw a net revenue of $2.5 million USD in Q1 2024, +6.4% QoQ. This increase is attributed to tourist arrivals from ChinaSource: agbrief.com/news/cambodia/25/04/2024/donacos-earnings-steadily-increasing-1q24-close-to-pre-covid-levels/
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25-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Tourism Ministry suggested Provincial Authorities and Centrally-run cities coordinate with agencies, organisations, enterprises, and local communities to launch the “Vietnamese People Traveling in Vietnam - My Beloved Vietnam” Program with new tourism products for the Reunification Day and Labour Day holidaySource: vietnamnet.vn/en/ministry-launches-domestic-tourism-stimulation-program-2274338.html
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25-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundTrang An Travel Company’s Director said the prices of domestic tours by air have increased 150%-200% YoY for the Reunification Day and May Day holidays on 30 Apr-1 May. VietSense Travel Company launched road tours from 1.8-2 million VND per person to northeastern or northwestern provinces and 7-8 million VND to Danang, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Dalat, or Phu QuocSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/high-airfares-create-chance-for-shortdistance-trips-for-reunification-day-holiday/285057.vnp
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25-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Quang Ninh Province’s Transport Department asked Ha Long City not to licence the tourist vessels performing at the Ha Long Carnival 2024 to serve tourists out of safety concernsSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/vessels-in-ha-long-carnival-to-perform-not-to-serve-tourists-authority/285066.vnp
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25-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Head of the weather forecast department of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said heat waves will affect most destinations during the Reunification Day-Labour Day holiday. Northwestern Vietnam will face temperatures up to 36-40 degrees and northeastern Vietnam will record 36-38 degreesSource: e.vnexpress.net/news/news/environment/heat-waves-to-sweep-across-vietnam-during-long-weekend-holiday-4739328.html
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25-Apr-2024 🌏 outboundHongaitour Travel Company’s Director said road tours to Dongxing-Nanning, Hekou-Jianshui-Kunming, and Jiuzhaigou-Leshan-Chongqing sold at 6-10 million VND per person are attracting Vietnamese visitors for the 30 Apr-1 May holidaySource: en.vietnamplus.vn/high-airfares-create-chance-for-shortdistance-trips-for-reunification-day-holiday/285057.vnp
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24-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Carnaval Halong 2024 festival in Quang Ninh will begin on 28 Apr with a fireworks show. The tickets for cruise tours from Tuan Chau and Ha Long international tourism ports are selling wellSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/carnaval-ha-long-2024-woos-visitors-with-fireworks-show-on-sea/284991.vnp
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24-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundNinh Binh will offer various activities to welcome tourists on 30 Apr and 1 May holidays; - Cycling for Green Environment on 27 Apr - Heritage Stamp 2024 Marathon on 28 Apr along the Trang An-Bai Dinh Heritage Route with 1,000-1,500 participants - The “Hoa Lu Splendor” concert will be held on 30 Apr, followed by fireworks - The “Weaving Nostalgia” Concert will be held on 27-30 Apr to experience craft villages and local cuisineSource: vietnaminsider.vn/ninh-binh-various-activities-to-welcome-tourists-on-the-april-30-and-may-1-holidays/
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24-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationThe Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) asked Vietnamese airlines to add flights from Hanoi and HCMC from 27 Apr-1 May to meet the demand for air travel for the 30 Apr-1 May holidays. Flight booking rates from Hanoi and HCMC recorded 75% load factors for 27 Apr. Flights for routes from Hanoi to Hue, Quy Nhon, Quang Binh, Nha Trang, Tuy Hoa and Dien Bien, as well as from HCMC to Dalat, Tuy Hoa, Phu Quoc and Dien Bien had booking rates of over 90%-100%Source: vietnamnews.vn/economy/1654504/caav-requests-airlines-to-increase-flights-on-domestic-routes-during-april-30-may-1-holidays.html
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24-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationVietnamese airlines are expected to operate 9,000 flights on domestic routes to meet the travel demand during the upcoming National Reunification Day and May Day holiday. From 26 April-2 May, the daily takeoffs and landings will increase by 16.5% compared to a normal day in Apr to 1,285, 98% YoY. Airlines plan to serve 1.53 million passengers on all routes. The peak day is projected to be 26 Apr with 1,530 takeoffs and landings and 260,000 passengers. On routes from Hanoi and HCMC total of 657,000 seats and 3,400 flights will be offered, respectively +4.2% and +5.5% YoY increaseSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/airports-to-offer-9000-domestic-flights-during-upcoming-holidays/285124.vnp
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23-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundWorld Bank forecast Vietnam’s 2024 GDP at 5.5% in 2024, and 6% in 2025. Real exports are expected to grow by 3.5% in 2024. Inflation is forecasted to increase to 3.5% in 2024 from an average of 3.2% in 2023 and inflation is expected to stabilise around 3% in 2025 and 2026Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnams-economy-shows-gradual-recovery-wbs-report/284948.vnp
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23-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundHCMC will host the 2nd Vietnam Banh Mi Festival from 17-19 May at Le Van Tam Park aiming to welcome 100,000 visitors under the theme of “Vietnamese Banh Mi - World Culinary Value.” This event will feature 130-150 booths including popular banh mi brands with 50 years of historySource: vietnaminsider.vn/ho-chi-minh-city-holds-the-2nd-banh-mi-festival/
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23-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundTravel companies announced tours to Dien Bien are fully booked during the long weekend for Reunification Day/ Labour Day, and they are no longer accepting guestsSource: vietnaminsider.vn/many-travel-agencies-stop-accepting-tourists-for-dien-bien-tours/
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23-Apr-2024 🌏 outboundVietnam has increased its tourism promotion efforts in Korea. The Chairman of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) met with the Vietnam tourism ambassador in Korea on the activities to promote VietnamSource: traveldailynews.asia/meetings-events/vietnam-enhances-tourism-promotion-efforts-in-korea/
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23-Apr-2024 🌏 outboundBooking.com published a list of popular outbound destinations for Vietnamese for the Reunification Day and May Day holiday from 30 Apr to 1 May. The top destinations are Bangkok, Singapore, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Taipei, Ubud, Hong Kong, Phuket, and Chiang MaiSource: vietnaminsider.vn/top-travel-destinations-chosen-by-vietnamese-tourists-for-the-april-30-may-1-holiday/
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23-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationVASCO announced from 19 Apr-25 Oct it will increase flight frequency between HCMC and Ca Mau on Fridays and Sundays. Previously it only operated 5 flights per weekSource: vietnaminsider.vn/vasco-increases-2-more-flights-from-ho-chi-minh-city-to-ca-mau/
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23-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationPacific Airlines recorded a 1.5 trillion VND loss in 2023 due to increasing costs, but the loss was 28% lower than in 2022. Its airline revenue increased 26% to 4.39 trillion VND. Vietnam Airlines said it would help the subsidiary to solve financial difficulties by finding solutions, negotiating with debtors to delay payments and providing subsidised supportSource: e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/embattled-pacific-airlines-incurs-59m-loss-4737707.html
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23-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundBooking.com published a list of popular destinations in Vietnam. It found that 75% of Vietnamese travellers seek cold destinations, like Dalat. Dalat was recorded as the most searched destination by Vietnamese travellers for the 30 Apr-1 May holiday. The top 10 most searched domestic destinations for the 26 Apr-1 May are Dalat, Danang, Nha Trang, Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi, Phan Thiet, and Mui NeSource: vietnaminsider.vn/top-travel-destinations-chosen-by-vietnamese-tourists-for-the-april-30-may-1-holiday/
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22-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationVietnam Airlines will operate 7 flights per week on the Hanoi-Singapore route in Jun and Jul, increasing the number of passengers on each flight 50%Source: e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/vietnam-airlines-to-operate-seven-weekly-flights-on-hanoi-singapore-route-4737445.html
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22-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationDanang Airport’s international terminal will become a smart terminal under a partnership between Danang International Terminal Investment and Operation and FPT Software. The partnership aims to promote digital transformation in the short term and comprehensive modernisation in the long term. AI-powered cameras will be installed at aviation procedure handling zones to help operators detect hot spots and take solutions. Mobile apps will be launched to update the departure status and finding current locations on the map. A new website will be built to offer multilingual information. Touch-screen systems will also be placed to provide information and give assessments to passengers, and help the terminal to make improvementsSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/da-nang-to-have-first-smart-airport-terminal-in-vietnam/284898.vnp
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22-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundHCMC-based travel companies are offering various discounted tours for the Reunification Day/ May Day Holidays. Viet Media Travel Communications Director said destinations like Vung Tau, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Ninh Thuan, Can Tho, or from Hanoi to Moc Chau, Sa Pa, and Thanh Hoa saw an increase in booking numbers. Saigontourist is increasing efforts to promote Vietnam destinations in foreign markets - recently it attended the SEATRADE Cruise Global in Miami, the US. The Tourism Department announced the second HCMC River Festival will take place from 31 May to 9 Jun to promote the development of local standout tourism offeringsSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/hcm-city-travel-firms-gear-up-for-summer-peak/284870.vnp
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21-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundVietnam Prime Minister visited the Huu Nghi International Border Gate and inspected socio-economic development projects in Lang Son. He highlighted the importance of promoting friendship and economic ties between Vietnam and China, and Lang Son and GuangxiSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/pm-visits-intl-border-gate-inspects-projects-in-lang-son-province/284832.vnp
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20-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundVietnam’s PM has called for suitable plans to make sure that there is an adequate power supply, in anticipation of the hot season in May-Jul in the northSource: vietnamnews.vn/society/1654263/pm-asks-for-sufficient-power-supply-under-any-circumstances.html
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20-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationFrom 30 Apr-1 May, Vietnam Airlines will operate 2,000 flights from 9pm between Hanoi and HCMC to meet the travel demandSource: vietnaminsider.vn/over-2000-night-flights-launched-to-cool-down-airfare-prices/
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20-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Hang Chau Tourist Express Boat collided with a ferry on the Tien River in An Giang Province near the Cambodia border and caused injuries to 2 foreign tourists and a Vietnamese tour guideSource: e.vnexpress.net/news/news/boat-collision-involving-42-foreign-tourists-due-to-barges-blocking-vision-4736694.html
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19-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundQuang Nam launched promotion programs and the ‘green’ heritage experience to attract tourists to world heritage sites from May-Nov 2024. 30 hotels and travel agencies will offer 30%-50% rebates for MICE and golf events. Quang Nam welcomed 1.7 million visitors including 1 million international visitors in Q1 2024, +25% YoYSource: vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1654185/central-hub-promotes-green-growth-tourism.html
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19-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundDanang City was highlighted for its role in the MICE Industry at the Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2024 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. Danang welcomed 25 MICE groups with 9,510 visitors in Q1 2024 and in 2023 it welcomed 163 MICE groups with 45,344 visitorsSource: vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1654240/central-hub-promotes-its-role-as-leading-mice-destination.html
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19-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationVietjet has added more flights to Dien Bien from Hanoi and HCMC with 28 flights per week, 14 flights each for both routes from 3-11 MaySource: en.vietnamplus.vn/vietjet-adds-more-flights-to-dien-bien/284746.vnp
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19-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationNoi Bai International Airport was ranked 96th in the World’s Top 100 Airports 2024 by Skytrax. Danang International Airport also ranked in the top 100 listSource: vietnamnews.vn/economy/1654200/noi-bai-airport-named-in-the-world-s-top-100-airports-for-the-sixth-time.html
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19-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationLao Cai will increase the local budget to 3.456 trillion VND to construct Sapa Airport with a total investment of 6.948 trillion VND under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. Sapa Airport will be serving both the military and civilians with 1.5 million passengers capacity per year in the first phaseSource: vietnamnews.vn/economy/1654215/lao-cai-to-increase-local-budget-contribution-toward-sa-pa-airport-to-attract-private-capital.html
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17-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundVietnam is facing a shortage of human resources for tourism. The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) said the country has 195 tourism training institutes including 65 universities, 55 colleges, 71 vocational schools, 4 job training centres and two institutes run by enterprises. These institutes provide 20,000 tourism workers but Vietnam requires 40,000 workers annually. Only 43% of tourism workers received professional training and 9.7% hold university and postgraduate degrees. Tourism Development Research Institute report shows the quality and labour productivity in Vietnam is still low for the tourism industry. Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Education Association, during the "Training and Utilising International Standard Tourism Human Resources in the Current Period" said the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals (MRA-TP) allows skilled tourism workers movement in the bloc. Hotels in Vietnam are employing workers from the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore. The National Assembly’s Office spokesperson said the EU-funded Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development Program has amended the Vietnam Tourism Occupational Skills Standards (VTOS) to align with Vietnamese regulations and with international and ASEAN standards. Tourism training institutions need to apply for the VTOS in teaching to improve the effectiveness of tourism vocational training and training time at enterprises should not be less than 50% of the total training program durationSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/human-resources-remain-a-challenge-for-tourism-sector/284667.vnp
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17-Apr-2024 🌏 outboundThe 3rd Korean Cultural Street Festival was held near the South Korean embassy in HanoiSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/korean-cultural-street-festival-dazzles-visitors/284696.vnp
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16-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundQuang Nam Province launched the tourism stimulation program 2024, with “Quang Nam - Green Heritage Region”. This program will take place in 2 phases with phase 1 from May to August focusing on various unique tourism products, and phase 2 from Sep to Nov focusing on rice ripening season and related festivals. The program will have a total promotion value of 9.5 billion VNDSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/quang-nam-launches-big-tourism-stimulation-programme/284673.vnp
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16-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundHCMC will display fireworks at 16 locations including 10 along the Saigon River to celebrate the 49th anniversary of South Liberation and National Reunification Day on 30 AprSource: vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1653952/hcm-city-to-have-16-venues-for-reunification-day-fireworks-show.html
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16-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundDalat - Trai Mat railway night services were launched on 14 Apr to offer a new experience to passengers to enjoy Dalat at night. Free tickets were offered from 11-13 AprSource: vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1653996/da-lat-night-train-service-offers-unique-tourist-experience.html
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16-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundNha Trang City, Khanh Hoa, will host the first International Jazz Festival from 27 Apr to 1 May. 100 musicians from Singapore, South Korea, and the US will perform at this festival. This festival will take place at the Hai Thang Tu Square and Thanh Nien StadiumSource: vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1654049/coastal-nha-trang-hosts-1st-in-t-jazz-festival.html
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16-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationVietjet launched the “Real Deal to New Me” event featuring a million Eco tickets and up to 50% off on Business tickets to all domestic and international routes. Travellers can secure one way Eco tickets starting from $58 USD for Singapore-HCMC, Singapore-Hanoi, Singapore-Danang and other domestic and international destinations for the 1 Sep to 31 Oct travel periodSource: ttgasia.com/2024/04/16/vietjet-rolls-out-ticket-deals-to-vietnam-and-beyond/
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16-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationVietnam Airlines will double flight frequency for the 70th Dien Bien Phu Victory Anniversary from 3-8 May. The airline will operate 3 daily flights between Hanoi and Dien BienSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-airlines-to-double-flight-frequency-for-70th-anniversary-of-dien-bien-phu-victory/284613.vnp
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16-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationThe Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) held a meeting with airlines to discuss increasing flights and seats, and offering flexible airfare to meet the travel demand during the National Reunification Day and May Day holiday. 27 Apr route load factors are: - Hanoi - Quang Binh, 99.51% - HCMC - Tuy Hoa, 83% - Hanoi - Phu Quoc/ Hanoi - Hue, 80% - HCMC - Phu Quoc, 77% The CAAV asked airlines to increase capacity for the Hanoi-HCMC route from 27-29 Apr and 1-3 May. Vietnamese airlines are expected to provide 900,000 seats on domestic routes, especially for Hanoi and HCMC. 3,400 flights with 657,000 seats will be offered on the Hanoi - HCMC route, +4.2% in seat numbers and +5.5% in flight numbers YoY. Airlines were granted adjusted slots at airports across Vietnam to help optimise flight schedulesSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/airlines-asked-to-increase-flights-during-upcoming-holidays/284668.vnp
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16-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationVietnam Airlines will add 100 domestic and international flights with 15,000 seats for the National Liberation Day on 30 Apr and the May Day holiday. The airline’s representative said they will optimise their fleet to add early morning and late night flights on busy routes. From 26 Apr to 5 May, the airline will offer 2,900 flights with 575,000 seats with a 10% increase for domestic and a 12% increase for international routes. The additional flights will be added on Hanoi - HCMC and Danang, Hue, Quy Nhan, Nha Trang, Dalat, Phu Quoc, and Con Dao routes. The load factor has reached 70%Source: vietnamnews.vn/economy/1653992/vietnam-airlines-boosts-flight-services-for-upcoming-holidays.html
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15-Apr-2024 🛬 inbound80,000 people visited the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2024 and 10,000 products were sold during the 4-day event in Hanoi. A survey found sales of 50 participating companies and organisations reached 180 billion VND. 81% of companies and organisations said they will join VITM 2025Source: vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1653944/nearly-80-000-visitors-attend-viet-nam-tourism-fair.html
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15-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationThe planning for 30 airports, both international and domestic under a master plan on airport development for 2021-2030 with a vision towards 2050 is expected to be completed by 2025. The 14 international airports are Van Don, Cat Bi, Noi Bai, Tho Xuan, Vinh, Phu Bai, Sa Nang, Chu Lai, Cam Ranh, Lien Khuong, Long Thanh, Tan Son Nhat, Can Tho, and Phu Quoc. The research and planning for Cao Bang Airport, the second for Hanoi and Hai Phong International Airport will be complete during the 2026-2030 periodSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/planning-for-30-airports-to-complete-by-2025/284539.vnp
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15-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationAir India will launch a Delhi-HCMC route from 1 Jun, flying 5 times per weekSource: businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2024/04/15/ho-chi-minh-city-gets-air-india-service/
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14-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundLao Cai is taking steps to minimise the impact of tourism towards the environment. Nghia Do, Bao Yen District, is piloting the Rural Tourism Development Program in 2021-2025. This program aims to optimise tourism benefits to the community, build rural landscapes, protect the environment, promote economic growth, and build sustainable rural areas. The Lao Cai Department of Tourism has collaborated with the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment to organise training to reduce pollution in Sapa caused by plastic waste at production and service establishmentsSource: vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1653899/lao-cai-limiting-tourism-impact-on-nature.html
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14-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundBinh Dinh received 112 flights from Hanoi and HCMC from 21-31 Mar during the Amazing Binh Dinh Festival. The province welcomed 700,000 visitors including 5,000 international visitors. The province earned $85.6 million USD from tourism activities. In Q1 2024, the province welcomed 2.7 million visitorsSource: vietnamnews.vn/sunday/features/1653743/binh-dinh-a-new-paradise-for-sports-tourism.html
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14-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundCentral Highlands is suffering from extreme drought with rivers, lakes, and streams dried upSource: e.vnexpress.net/photo/environment/central-highlands-suffering-from-extreme-drought-4734165.html
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13-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundBooking.com released the Holiday Homes Outlook Report for Asia Pacific. The report surveyed 11,000 homeowners and tourists in the APAC region. The report found in Vietnam; - Gen X from 1965-1980 prioritise fair pricing and immaculate spaces, half of the respondents prefer cost-effectiveness and cleanliness - Millennials prefer a holistic vacation experience, half of the respondents say they balance affordability, safety, and the convenience of local attractions - Gen Z prefers to focus on safety and unique homes with an inclination for pet-friendly optionsSource: vietnamnews.vn/economy/1653838/hotel-booking-app-reveals-holiday-homes-trend.html
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13-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundHa Long Bay Management Board said they will temporarily close the Cua Van Floating Cultural Center from 25 Apr to conduct maintenance and repair work. Activities like rowing and kayaking will still be available for tourists at the Cua Van fishing villageSource: vietnaminsider.vn/famous-attraction-on-ha-long-bay-stops-welcoming-guests-for-maintenance/
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13-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundHCMC is targeting to launch 5-10 new river-based tourism products. HCMC will invest in infrastructure and new waterway routes connecting the city with Binh Duong, Tay Ninh, Dong Nai, Long An, Ben Tre, Tien Giang, Vinh Long, Dong Thap, An Giang, and Con Dao Island. Waterway travellers are expected to increase by 10%-12% in 2024 to more than 500,000Source: vietnamnews.vn/travel/1653829/hcm-city-eyes-new-river-tourism-products.html
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13-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationVietravel Airlines reported 10 billion VND in profits for Q1 2024, its first profitable quarter since it began its operations in 2021. The airline’s Q1 2024 revenues recorded 491 billion VND, surpassing its target by 42%. The increases in domestic airfare are attributed to increased profits. Vietravel Airlines is targeting 1.05 trillion in revenues for Q2 2024. The airline is expanding its network with new routes and increasing domestic and international flight frequencySource: e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/vietravel-airlines-reports-first-profits-in-3-years-4733680.html
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13-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Thai PM expressed readiness to upgrade Thailand and Vietnam’s relationship to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” soon. The two countries also plan to collaborate on advancing the ACMECS for inclusive and sustainable development in the Mekong sub-regionSource: pattayamail.com/thailandnews/thailand-vietnam-see-double-in-tourist-exchanges-aim-to-add-more-city-direct-flights-458029
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12-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundNinh Binh, Vietnam, and Laos are keen to work more closely together to expand cooperation, including for tourism, by setting up a cross-border heritage urban networkSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/ninh-binh-keen-on-promoting-tourism-links-with-laos-official/284439.vnp
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12-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundHCMC will offer electric vehicle service for tourists. Saigon PT, with the support of the Transport and Tourism Departments, will run 70 vehicles in Districts 1,4,5, and 6Source: vietnamnews.vn/society/1653850/hcm-city-piloting-electric-vehicle-service-for-sightseeing.html
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12-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundHCMC hosted a training program for developing tourism human resources for students from Kon Tum Province. 19 students in Kon Tum received scholarships to study tourism services and specialised tourism services and specialised training courses for 6 months. This program is sponsored by the Young Entrepreneurs Tourism Club of Vietnam. After 6 months of training the students will return to develop the tourism industry in their hometownSource: vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1653784/hcm-city-offers-free-training-of-tourism-human-resources-for-kon-tum.html
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12-Apr-2024 🌏 outboundOne of the barriers for Taiwan to attract Vietnamese tourists is the difficulty in applying for a Taiwan tourist visa, according to Taiwan News. In 2023, Vietnamese tourist arrivals reached 95% of pre-pandemic levels and Taiwan hopes Vietnam tourist arrivals will break the 2018 arrivals numbers of 490,000 tourists in 2024. Taiwan also sees a strong competition from China for the Vietnamese tourist marketSource: taiwannews.com.tw/news/5343338
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11-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundKlook said Vietnam recorded 2X YoY inbound tourists in Q1 2024. Average spending by the visitors increased by 13% YoY. The top 5 arrivals were from South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. Klook said demand from Indonesia recorded strong growth, followed by Taiwan and Europe. Danang, Ha Long, HCMC, Phu Quoc, and Hanoi are the most popular destinations based on bookings on Klook. Phu Quoc recorded a 3.5X growth in bookings compared to 2023 and Hanoi recorded close to 3X growth in bookingsSource: vietnamnews.vn/economy/1653778/klook-sees-strong-growth-in-viet-nam-tourism-in-first-quarter.html
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11-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundBinh Dinh Province approved an eco-tourism project worth 4 trillion VND ($160 mil USD) over an area of 43 hectares. The 50-year project will include high-end tourist and commercial service areas, hotels, resort villas, entertainment areas, parks, and spaSource: vietnamnews.vn/economy/1653722/binh-dinh-approves-160-million-eco-tourism-project.html
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11-Apr-2024 🌏 outboundGangwon Province, South Korea, hosted a tourism promotion program to attract Vietnamese tourists. In 2023, 420,000 Vietnamese tourists visited South Korea and 76,000 visited Gangwon. Gangwon and 13 cities from the province joined the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM)Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/roks-gangwon-special-selfgoverning-province-woos-vietnamese-tourists/284433.vnp
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11-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationAir India will launch a new route between New Delhi and HCMC from 1 Jun with 5 flights per weekSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/air-india-to-start-new-delhiho-chi-minh-city-flights-from-june/284360.vnp
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10-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThai Nguyen Province organised a tourism promotion conference at the HCMC Tourism Fair 2024. The province in its tourism development plan for 2021-2025 with a vision to 2030, targets building 5 community tourism sites based on its tea culture by 2025. The province has identified 6 community tourism sites, including 2 based on tea culture. The sites helped to popularise the Thai Nguyen tea brand and helped to provide more sustainable income for rural residents. In Q1 2024, the province welcomed 1.1 million visitorsSource: vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1653623/thai-nguyen-focuses-on-tourism-development.html
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10-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundSavills Vietnam report said Hanoi hotel occupancy reached 65% in Q1 2024, +7% YoY. It said the average room rate increased by 2% QoQ and 11% YoY. The report also showed the city has 11,120 rooms from 67 projects, which dropped by 1% QoQ after two projects were delisted from 3-star ratings in Q1 2024. 9 5-star hotel projects will increase room supply by 76% and 4-star hotel projects will increase room supply by 24%. 8 projects from the inner city will offer 1,732 rooms equal to 60% of the share and 7 international projects will supply 1,177 rooms, of which Hilton accounts for 25%, and Fusion 17%Source: vietnamnews.vn/economy/1653621/ha-noi-sees-improved-performance-in-hospitality-market.html
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10-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundVietnam aims to start construction of two high-speed railway lines connecting Hanoi with China before 2030, according to the Planning and Investment Ministry. One line will connect Haiphong and Quang Ninh through Hanoi to Lao Cai Province, which borders Yunnan, China. The second line will connect Hanoi to Lang Son Province, which borders Guangxi, ChinaSource: bangkokpost.com/world/2774121/vietnam-aims-to-start-work-on-high-speed-rail-lines-to-china-by-2030
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10-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) expects Vietnam’s economy to grow at 6% in 2024 and 6.2% in 2025. Vietnam’s pro-growth monetary policy and public investments are key measures taken to sustain the economy’s growthSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/adb-maintains-6-growth-forecast-for-vietnams-economy/284364.vnp
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10-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundVisa Application Platform Atlys said 45% of Indian visa applications for Vietnam are solo travellers. Indian solo travellers also represent 65% of visa applications for the UAE, 60% for Egypt, and 40% for Singapore. For group tours, 20% of applications are for the UAE, 30% for Egypt, 25% for Singapore, and 20% for VietnamSource: vietnamnet.vn/en/more-indians-interested-in-solo-travelling-to-vietnam-2269125.html
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10-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Deputy Minister of Tourism said Vietnam needs to take a new approach to its tourism promotion campaigns at the conference organised by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). He said Vietnam should focus on the US, Australia, and India. 3-4 promotion campaigns are carried out in foreign countries every year: in Q2 2024 there will be one campaign in North America, Australia, and China and in Q3 2024 there will be campaigns in Europe, ASEAN, and India. The promotion will focus on key cultural heritage tourism, ecotourism, golf tourism, adventure tourism, and cruise tourismSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/new-approach-needed-for-tourism-campaign-official/284358.vnp
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10-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationDomestic airlines will add 120 flights with 20,000 seats for the Reunification Day and Labor Day Holiday on 30 Apr and 1 May respectively. The Civil Aviation of Vietnam said domestic airlines will provide 100,000-110,000 seats a day during the holiday, +20% compared to Mar. Airports will record more frequent flights; - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi will serve 42 flights per hour during the day, instead of 37 on a normal day - Tan Son Nhat Airport, HCMC will serve 46 flights per hour instead of 44 flights - Flights on 27 Apr for the Hanoi-Quang Binh route are 99% booked and the HCMC-Tuy Hoa route is 82% booked - Vietnam Airlines will add 30-40 flights during the holidays - Vietjet will add 80 flights a day - However, the available planes for domestic airlines are 40-45 lower YoY due to restructuring and a lower number of crewSource: e.vnexpress.net/news/traffic/domestic-airlines-ramp-up-flights-for-labor-day-holiday-despite-fewer-planes-available-4732688.html
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10-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationVietnam Airlines and Saigontourist signed MoUs with Shanghai Boxi, and Beijing Cosmos Travel International Co., Ltd to cooperate in offering charter flights and coordinating to promote and organise tourism events worth $450 million USD. Vietnam Airlines signed another MoU with Shanghai Wanjun Aviation Service Co. Ltd to coordinate freight transportation, logistics operations, service promotion, and investment opportunities in freight transportation infrastructure. From Jun, Vietnam Airlines will operate wide-body aircraft from Hanoi to Shanghai and Beijing, in addition to Airbus A321, and from Jul it will operate wide-body aircraft for all HCMC and Shanghai flightsSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-airlines-signs-deals-totalling-nearly-450-million-usd-with-chinese-partners/284325.vnp
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9-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundSaigontourist will offer more than 200 domestic and foreign tours and is expected to attract 110,000 visitors for the Reunification Day and Labour Day holidays. A representative from the company said 80% of its tours have been booked. STtourist has offered 63 summer tours with 20 tourists for each tour, to ensure service quality. For summer, the homestays have become a popular choice for tourists, destinations like Ba, Van Don, Sam Son, Sa Pa in the north and Vung Tau and Mui Ne in the south are getting high booking ratesSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/tourism-activities-expected-to-bustle-in-upcoming-holidays/284282.vnp
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9-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Railway Sector is working to meet high travel demand during the upcoming National Reunification and Labour Day holidays on 30 Apr and 1 May respectively. Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR), said they are arranging night trips to Dalat City, Lam Dong. The official launch will be held on 14 Apr and free tickets will be offered from 11-13 Apr. The train on this route will have 5 modern seating carriages and 1 for community activities with mobile check-in for passengers. The train will be equipped with Wifi in AprSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/railway-sector-gears-up-to-meet-demand-in-peak-travel-season/284281.vnp
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9-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundInformation and Communications, Home Affairs, Transport Ministries, and the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour agreed to the full 5-day holiday in conjunction with Reunification Day on 30 Apr and Labour Day on 1 May. Workers will have holidays from 27 Apr - 1 May and the normal working day on 29 Apr will be replaced on another day. Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour said a social media survey with 3,590 trade union officials and workers found 87% of respondents with 3,129 votes supported this and only 8% were againstSource: vietnamnews.vn/society/1653573/ministries-approved-the-five-day-holiday-proposal.html
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9-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundHCMC Power Corporation (EVN HCMC) said the city’s electricity consumption in Apr increased and surpassed the 2023 level due to prolonged hot weather. From 3-5 Apr, daily electricity consumption was recorded at 95 to 97 million kWh compared to the highest 94.8 million on 6 May. EVN HCMC asked the people to use electricity effectivelySource: vietnamnews.vn/society/1653600/evn-calls-on-hcm-city-residents-to-save-electricity.html
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9-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Hung Kings Temple Festival was held on 9 Apr in Viet Tri City, Phu Tho Province. The province also will host various other festivals from 9-18 Apr, like Xoan singing performances, a volleyball tournament, a trade fair, One Commune One Product (OCOP) exhibitions, and a fireworks display on 17 AprSource: vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1653571/hung-kings-temple-festival-opens-in-phu-tho.html
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9-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationThe Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) said from 6-8 Apr, 19 flights to Dien Bien Airport were cancelled due to haze and dust. VATM said the visibility was reduced to 2,000-4,800 metres. Smoke from burning agricultural practices in upper Laos caused the problem. From 2018-2022, multiple April flights were canceled or diverted due to weather, account for 20% of total flightsSource: vietnamnews.vn/society/1653572/low-visibility-forces-flight-delays-and-cancellations-in-dien-bien.html
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8-Apr-2024 🌏 outboundThe Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported that over 150 Vietnamese, 30 Chinese, and 14 Indonesian nationals were among the 220 foreign nationals that were denied entry to the Philippines in May. BI’s immigration protection and border enforcement section (I-PROBES) said the increase in entry denials for Vietnamese were attributed to the influx of Vietnamese nationals found to be working in illegal online gaming hubsSource: businessmirror.com.ph/2024/04/08/bi-denies-entry-to-vietnamese-nationals/
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8-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported that over 150 Vietnamese, 30 Chinese, and 14 Indonesian nationals were among the 220 foreign nationals that were denied entry to the Philippines in May. BI’s immigration protection and border enforcement section (I-PROBES) said the increase in entry denials for Vietnamese were attributed to the influx of Vietnamese nationals found to be working in illegal online gaming hubsSource: businessmirror.com.ph/2024/04/08/bi-denies-entry-to-vietnamese-nationals/
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8-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundVietnam aims to attract 28 million affluent Chinese tourists by highlighting shopping opportunities. Duty-free shops at the Bac Luan border gare in Mong Cai and Quang Ninh will start by the end of 2024 and are expected to attract 10 million Chinese visitors. A duty-free shop is expected to open in Nha Trang in 2025 and will accommodate 12 million international visitors including 50% Chinese. The Inter Pacific Group (IPPG), estimates duty-free shops will attract 28 million visitors annually to Vietnam, 2% of Vietnam’s population. Chinese tourists usually spend $1,022 USD per trip in Vietnam, and in 2019, revenue from Chinese visitors recorded $5.9 billion, 32% of the total revenue from international visitorsSource: vietnaminsider.vn/vietnam-aims-to-attract-28-million-affluent-chinese-tourists-annually-heres-how/
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8-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundVietnam’s Tourism was promoted at the Travel and Vacation Show held at Shaw Centre, Ottawa, on 6-7 Apr. 200 exhibitors participated in the event and 20,000 visitors participatedSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-promoted-as-attractive-destination-at-canadian-travel-show/284181.vnp
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8-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationVietnam Airlines will launch direct flights from Hanoi and HCMC to Manila from 17 Jun. The Hanoi-Manila route will have 3 flights per week and the HCMC-Manila route will have 4 flights per weekSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-airlines-to-launch-direct-flights-from-hanoi-hcm-city-to-manila/284190.vnp
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