Self-drive tours become more popular in Hanoi
The "close to home" trend can be seen in the rise of self-driving and local travel this summer.
The "close to home" trend can be seen in the rise of self-driving and local travel this summer.
The program is an initiative by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and Vietnam Airlines to cope with the impacts of the Covid-19 epidemic.
The office aims to introduce and update new Vietnamese tourism products to travel businesses in the UK.
At this time, Hanoi is still a safe and reliable destination, and that is why the capital city is chosen by many tourists.
As the epidemic emerges, a series of travel companies have suffered heavy losses in a short time due to cancellations of inbound tours.
Statistics showed that some travel companies in the city suffered losses due to the pandemic.
According to recent statistics from the Hanoi Department of Tourism, the number of arrivals to the city was 2.4 million in January, slightly down 3.5% year-on-year.
Vietnam is expected to witness a strong fluctuation in the number of inbound arrivals due to the outbreak of the new coronavirus.
During their stay in Danang, the Chinese tourists did not show any symptoms of the new coronavirus (nCoV), VnExpress cited a report by the local government as saying.
If the budget is key, Hanoi is a must-see in Asia offering the best value.
The move came after Iran fired missiles at US targets in Iraq.
According to Vietnamese traditional custom, the first foreign visitor to Hanoi is considered the first-foot, who brings luck and expectation of a smooth start for the new year.
The tourism industry, especially inbound tourism, is considered the "gold mine" for Vietnam.
Visitors of the tour will enjoy the unique scenery with a bird's-eye-view of bridges and the eastern area of Hanoi city.
The event marks the participation of researchers and experts from Vietnam and other countries to create an open space to discuss the practicalities, opportunities, etc.
In 2018, the government approved to establish a public tourism development fund with an initial annual budget of US$4.3 million.
For a trouble-free verification of the financial situation, Vietnamese visa applicants must submit proof of their savings of at least US$5,000.
Visa policy is the most improved indicator in the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness ranking of Vietnam, announced by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in 2019.
For the rest of 2019, Vietnam aims to lure more domestic and foreign holidaymakers to realize the year`s target of catering to 17.5 - 18 million foreign visitors and 85 million domestic tourists.
In recent years, Japan is one of the destinations that attract a large number of Vietnamese visitors.
In June alone, Vietnam received 1.18 million foreign holidaymakers, down 10.6% from the previous year.