Phu Quoc prepares for a tourist influx during Vietnam's National Day holiday with exciting new attractions, safety measures, and special promotions.Phu Quoc Island is preparing to welcome a surge of domestic and international visitors during Vietnam's National Day holiday on September 2. The Kiên Giang Department of Tourism forecasts a large influx of tourists, thanks to various promotional efforts and new tourism offerings. Boosting Tourism with Special Promotions Local authorities and businesses on Phu Quoc have implemented numerous initiatives to attract visitors during the holiday season. Nguyễn Vũ Khắc Huy, standing vice chairman of the Kiên Giang Tourism Association and general director of Vina Phu Quoc Travel, noted that hotels and resorts are offering special service packages and p

Oktoberfest 2024 debuts in Hanoi, drawing thousands for Bavarian beer, German cuisine, and live music. More festivities to follow in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.Hanoi, Vietnam -- The global spectacle of Oktoberfest, the world's largest and oldest beer festival, made a vibrant debut in Hanoi on September 26, drawing thousands of visitors eager to experience Bavarian culture. With a focus on cultural exchange, authentic German cuisine, and traditional beer tasting, the event marks a key milestone in strengthening Vietnam-Germany relations. According to the German Business Association, the organizers of Oktoberfest in Vietnam, the festival is scheduled to take place in three cities this year. After the opening event in Hanoi from September 26 to 29, it will head to Da Nang on October 4, befo

International KOLs visit My Son Sanctuary to promote Vietnam's cultural heritage, aiming to boost global tourism through influencer-driven campaigns. The My Son Sanctuary Cultural Heritage Management Board, in partnership with the Quang Nam Tourism Promotion Center, recently hosted a group of international Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to promote the site's rich cultural history. The group, comprising 12 influencers from Australia, Italy, Spain, and South Korea, is well-known on platforms like Instagram. Notable participants include @antonio.pozo, who boasts 1 million followers, @marcoparrino with 563,000 followers, and @eudiny_insta with 370,000 followers. The influencers were invited to experience and share their visit to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with their vast onlin

Northern Vietnam's tourism industry recovers swiftly from Typhoon Yagi, preparing to welcome international visitors for the October peak season Northern Vietnam's tourism industry is swiftly rebounding from the damage caused by Typhoon Yagi, with recovery expected before the peak international tourist season begins in October. Industry insiders express optimism as major tourist destinations such as Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and Sa Pa are rapidly resuming operations following the storm. While Cat Ba Island, off the coast of Hai Phong, remains severely impacted, other key tourist areas have seen significant progress in cleanup and repairs. In Quang Ninh Province, home to the UNESCO World Heritage site Ha Long Bay, a large-scale cleanup campaign has been launched to restore the area for tourism. As

Ha Long Bay speeds up recovery efforts after Typhoon Yagi to restore tourism services. Cleanup and repairs aim to attract international visitors by year-end Tourism businesses in Quang Ninh Province, home to the UNESCO World Heritage site Ha Long Bay, are speeding up recovery efforts after Typhoon Yagi caused widespread damage in early September. With international tourists expected in the final months of the year, local authorities and businesses are working diligently to restore conditions and ensure safety. On September 15, the Ha Long Bay Management Board launched a three-day cleanup campaign, mobilizing 35 to 50 vehicles and about 150 to 200 personnel from various organizations. The cleanup aims to restore environmental sanitation in the bay, which was heavily affected by debris from

Flights between Can Tho and Phu Quoc Island will resume on Oct. 28, operated by Vietnam Airlines, boosting tourism in the region The air route between Can Tho, a key city in the Mekong Delta, and Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam's largest island and a popular tourist destination in Kien Giang Province, will resume operations on October 28. The service will feature five round-trip flights per week, with departures on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, as announced by the Southern Airport Authority. Flights from Can Tho to Phu Quoc will depart at 10:40 a.m., while the return flights from Phu Quoc will leave at 12:15 p.m. Vietnam Airlines, the national carrier, will operate these flights using ATR 72 aircraft, after Bamboo Airways suspended its service on the route in November 2

Lang Son Geopark in northern Vietnam has received official recognition as a UNESCO Global Geopark, highlighting its geological, cultural, and historical significance. This achievement follows extensive scientific research and community efforts, marking an important milestone for the region. The UNESCO designation will further support the preservation and promotion of Lang Son's unique heritage and landscapes. Lang Son Geopark, located in northern Vietnam's Lang Son province, has been officially designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark by the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council. This significant recognition was granted during a vote at the council's meeting held on Saturday in Cao Bang province, as part of the 8th International Conference of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network for the Asia-Pacific R