Malaysia’s independent newspaper, Malay Mail Online, has delivered its rankings and suggestions for travellers for the coming year and cites Vietnam as one of the top five destinations that stand out from the crowd.
The newspaper reported that Vietnam has declared 2015 its national year of tourism, meaning that there has never been a better time to visit.
Special events and shows for tourists will be held at the country’s monuments and cultural heritage sites, such as the imperial fortress of Thang Long.
Rounding out the top five are Namibia, Panama and Nicaragua, Lithuania, and Mons, Belgium.
Vietnam has set the target of welcoming 8.5 million foreigners and 41 million domestic visitors this year, grossing more than US$12 billion from the tourism sector.
Other News
- Hanoi to develop creative tourism based on inherent advantages
- Two Vietnamese cities in Asia's top five destinations for digital nomads
- New milestone in Hanoi's night tourism development
- 24 hours in Hanoi: Learning to love the city
- Nostalgia for rice noodles with fried tofu from Hanoi's Old Quarter
- Finding ways to make Hanoi pho, a global dish
- Hanoi's digital pho served in Old Quarter
- Explore priceless artifacts at the new Vietnam Military History Museum
- Relations between travel businesses and locals key to grow agrotourism: Hanoi specialists
- City for Peace designation boosts tourism in Hanoi
Trending
-
Vietnam, Czech Republic issue Joint Statement on elevating ties to Strategic Partnership
-
Vietnam news in brief - January 20
-
Tet homework? Yes, but keep it light to avoid stress for students
-
Hanoi kicks off the Spring Calligraphy Festival in celebration of Lunar New Year
-
Hanoi’s central role means heightened responsibility in foreign affairs: Mayor
-
Hanoi revives historic Tet traditions in Duong Lam Ancient Village
-
AI set to drive Vietnam's economic growth in 2025
-
Two Vietnamese cities in Asia's top five destinations for digital nomads
-
Prime Minister sets vision for Vietnamese football: Asian glory and World Cup dreams