Potentials for developing “creative cities”
With potential for development in the fields of music, literature, and folk art, many Vietnamese cities have been meeting all conditions to join UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. However, this requires the initiative and determination of the authorities at all levels and appropriate policies based on the actual situation and potential of each city.
Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Dinh reopen to foreign visitors
Ho Chi Minh City and the central province of Binh Dinh have received approval from the Government to reopen to foreign visitors this month, the sixth and seven localities to…
Ho Chi Minh City optimistic about tourism recovery
Following the successful launch of New Year tours, tourism agencies in Ho Chi Minh City are upbeat about local tourism recovery in the first quarter of 2022, especially in the…
VNAT’s Chairman Nguyen Trung Khanh: Restarting international commercial flights as a key driver to restore the international tourism market
(TITC) - Chairman of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Mr. Nguyen Trung Khanh, attended the online talkshow "Ho Chi Minh City: Reopening to welcome international tourists and overseas Vietnamese safely and thoughtfully" on December 23, 2021.
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City listed among top 100 city destinations
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been listed among Top 100 City Destinations Index 2021 by London-based market research company Euromonitor International.
Tourism festival launched to promote Ho Chi Minh City as a safe and lively destination
The 17th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival was launched on December 4 under the theme ‘Safe Destination - Lively Itinerary’.
Vietnam has three winners at World MICE Awards 2021
(TITC) - On 28 November 2021, the 2nd annual World MICE Awards revealed Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) as Asia’s Best MICE Destination 2021, Sheraton Grand Danang Resort (Danang City) as Asia's Best Incentive Hotel 2021 and Vietnam Airlines as Asia's Best MICE Airline 2021.
Ho Chi Minh City nominated for Asia's Best MICE Destination in 2021
Ho Chi Minh City has just been nominated as one of the eight candidates for the Asia’s Best MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) Destination under the World MICE Awards 2021.
Vietnam continues to leave good impression on tourists
Vietnam tourism continues to leave good impressions on tourists around the world according to the voting in the Travelers' Choice Awards 2021 from TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel website.
Cu Chi Tunnels on path of becoming world treasure
Cu Chi Tunnels, a popular destination for both domestic and foreign tourists thanks to its unique historical and architectural values, may soon join UNESCO’s list of world heritage.
Discounts up to 40% on train tickets during summer
Saigon Railway Transport Company will offer discounts up to 40% on train tickets during summer for some trains running in southern areas between May 27 and August 15, according to Nha Trang Railway Transport Branch.
Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival opens
The seventh Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai (traditional long dress) Festival kicked off on October 11 at the Vietnam History Museum in district 1, with many excellent collections of famous designers on show.
HCM City: Ao Dai Festival scheduled for October 11-12
The seventh Ao Dai (traditional long dress) Festival in Ho Chi Minh City will take place at the Vietnam History Museum in District 1 from October 11-12.
National Geographic UK feature image of cafe apartments of HCM City
A photo of an apartment block on Nguyen Hue street in Ho Chi Minh City at night has been featured on Facebook by the photo-sharing community of National Geographic UK, with the image receiving 51,000 reactions and thousands of comments from friends worldwide.
Google helps boost digital skills of workers in tourism sector
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism has been working in collaboration with Google to arrange training courses on July 9 that provide digital and marketing skills for state management officials and businesses that operate in the tourism sector.