Two Int’l cruise ships dock at Chan May port

The central province of Quang Nam organized a tourism promotion conference to introduce its tourist products in Ho Chi Minh City on April 4.

The survey was conducted in 11 key tourism markets in the region, with a focus on Southeast Asia. Across Asia, Indonesia takes the top spot as the most popular diving destination, followed by the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Charter flights offer a swift, direct connection between the two nations, unlocking potential for broader cooperation in aviation, trade, culture, and education.

Ho Chi Minh City's total tourism revenue rose 26.7 percent year-on-year to VND56.66 trillion (US$ 2.21 billion), achieving 21.8 percent of the 2025 plan.

The Ministry of Construction has approved a pilot program allowing international cruise ships to dock at Saigon - Hiep Phuoc Port in Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) announced that Vietnamese airlines plan to operate 7,536 flights to meet the surging demand during National Reunification Day, up 24 percent compared to normal days.

Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2025, themed "Developing Green Destinations, Elevating Vietnam's Tourism,” will take place at the Hanoi International Exhibition Center (ICE) on April 10-13.

Thanh Thanh Phat Passenger Transport Company, in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport and Public Works, held a ceremony to officially launch the high-speed boat service connecting the city and Con Dao Island on March 21.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism welcomed a group of 200 Iranian tourists who arrived in the city on a charter flight on March 19.

The high-speed boat service connecting HCMC and Con Dao Island in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province will resume operation, starting on March 28.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism yesterday announced a variety of exciting tour packages for both domestic and international tourists during the upcoming Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day holidays.

After a three-year halt, the first direct flight from Russia to Khanh Hoa Province landed at Cam Ranh Airport on March 17.

China is one of the important int' tourism markets for Vietnam, particularly for the Mekong Delta. In 2024, Vietnam attracted more than 3.7 million Chinese tourists, accounting for 21.26 percent of the total number of int'l visitors in Vietnam.

The Ministry of Construction's appraisal council has approved the Master Plan for the construction of the Mui Ne National Tourist Area in Binh Thuan Province to 2040 with a vision to 2050.

The Vietnamese Government has just issued the visa exemption policy for citizens of 12 countries, taking effect from March 15. This move is seen as expanding the "door" to attract international visitors to Vietnam, including high-spending tourists.

The People's Committee of Kien Giang Province on March 14 held a ceremony to announce the Prime Minister's decision to recognize Phu Quoc City as a first-tier urban area and launch the preparations for the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders' Week.

Passenger Terminal T3 will begin trial operations on the Tan Son Nhat - Van Don - Tan Son Nhat (SGN-VDO-SGN) route with Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air, starting at 4 a.m. on April 24, 2025.

Vietnam Airlines has announced that the direct flight route between Hanoi and Moscow (Russia) will be reopened on May 8 after a three-year suspension.

Several travel agencies in Ho Chi Minh City reported that domestic tour packages for the upcoming national holiday have already been fully booked.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam proposed airlines consider and study the feasibility of launching direct flight routes between Vietnam and Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland.