Travel


Vietnam sees increase of 25% in tourists from ASEAN Since early this year, a number of tourists from ASEAN countries traveling to Vietnam has increased by 21%, surpassing the growth of 10.6% in the total number of international tourists to Vietnam.
Air taxi service launched for Ha Noi and Ha Long Bay The Northern Air Service Company has started an air taxi service between Ha noi and the northern city of Ha Long, which is home to UNESCO World Heritage site Ha long bay
Saigontourist to supply workers for Italian cruise ships The Italian firm Costa Crociere has chosen Saigontourist Travel Service Company to supply workers for its cruise ships.
Country looks to cash in on tourism - image of Vietnam Ads on CNN and international fairs are just part of the country’s tourist attraction efforts.
Miss Israel impressed by Vietnamese people's hospitality Miss Israel Shunit Faragi, who has recently attended Miss Universe 2008 contest in Vietnam had a cultural exchange with the Central Committee of the Ho chi minh Communist Youth Union in Hanoi on July 18.
Entry of foreign tourist vehicles to be made easier The authorities will allow all foreign tourist vehicles, including right-hand-drive ones, to enter the country via all border gates soon in an effort to attract more travelers, especially from neighboring countries.
Far and away - Halong bay Determined to find her own private paradise we takes a cycling and kayaking tour to the far reaches of Halong bay.
2.5 million foreigners arrive in Vietnam in first half of this year - tourist traveling by sea An estimated of 450,000 foreign visitors came to Vietnam in June, an increase of 34 percent on year, raising the total figure for the first six months this year to 2.5 million, said the Governmental website portal.
By motorbike to the birthplace of Vietnamese Zen - Yen Tu Mountain When life in Ha noi becomes stifling, as it often does at this time of year, the weekend getaway is the best cure. And one famous mountain northeast of the capital allows you not only to get away from the city, but also to transcend city life itself.