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Visit to postpartum mothers, cemeteries: Guide's unique take on tourism

Jan 18, 2025 | e.vnexpress.net | Tu Nguyen |Tú Nguyên

Vu Ngoc Son, 34, frequently shares videos documenting "unique and unconventional" activities of his guests. In November, during a trip to Ninh Binh Province near Hanoi, he arranged for a British tourist to visit the home of an acquaintance who had recently given birth. "Most of my guests are affluent," Son says, revealing that they typically spend around US$3,000 on a 10- to 12-day trip in Vietnam.
South Korean tourist numbers plummet as Jeju Air plane crash causes fear of travel

Jan 8, 2025 | e.vnexpress.net | Tu Nguyen |Tú Nguyên

Tourism service providers said the peak season for Korean visitors to travel to Vietnam is typically from December to April. But the Dec. 29 Jeju Air crash, one of South Korea's worst aviation disasters, which claimed 179 lives, has disrupted travel in that country, they said. Thanh Bach Tourism Transport Company based in Phu Quoc and specializing in inbound tourism from South Korea, reported a 30% drop in bookings and the cancelation of 30% of group tours.
Knight Frank names Joshua Morris as UK Head of International Capital

Oct 29, 2024 | retalkasia.com | Tu Nguyen |Tú Nguyên

Knight Frank has appointed Joshua Morris, Partner, to the newly-created role of UK Head of International Capital as it continues to enhance its global capital markets and real estate advisory platform. Joshua has been a Partner in Knight Frank’s Capital Markets team since 2019.
Tours for super-rich to Ha Long's deserted islands all set for launch

Oct 23, 2024 | e.vnexpress.net | Tu Nguyen |Tú Nguyên

Nguyen Duc Hanh, CEO of All Asia Vacation, which organized a tour for American tech billionaire Bill Gates in Vietnam in March this year, revealed that his firm has been granted permission to trial ultra-high end tourism products for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNWI) travelers in Ha Long Bay. The inaugural group, set to arrive in November, includes a U.S. billionaire whose identity has not been disclosed to ensure privacy.
Vietnam travel firms look forward to Southeast Asia joint visa

Oct 21, 2024 | e.vnexpress.net | Tu Nguyen |Tú Nguyên

At a meeting on Oct. 9 on the sidelines of the 44th-45th ASEAN Summit in Laos, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra agreed to collaborate with relevant nations to pilot the initiative to boost tourism in the region. Thailand had earlier proposed a Schengen-type joint visa for itself and five other countries: Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Vietnam. If adopted, travelers will not need additional visas or permits.
Con Dao loses northern tourists after suspension of direct flights

Oct 20, 2024 | e.vnexpress.net | Tu Nguyen |Tú Nguyên

Hoang Anh, 24, of Hanoi said she had read good things about Con Dao and wanted to visit it, but found there were only connecting flights via Ho Chi Minh City. The four to six hours of flying from Hanoi to Con Dao made her reconsider her plans.
Bangkok, Singapore among top year-end destinations for Vietnamese tourists

Oct 18, 2024 | e.vnexpress.net | Tu Nguyen |Tú Nguyên

Travel companies were unsurprised that Bangkok topped the list. Pham Anh Vu, deputy general director of Viet Media Travel Company, attributed the city's appeal to its rich culture, diverse street food, and traditional year-end festivals such as Loy Krathong (the Festival of Lights) and New Year's Eve celebrations. Travel costs to Bangkok tend to rise during this period due to increased demand.
5 luxury Gulfstream jets take world billionaires to Da Nang for travel, aviation conference

Oct 16, 2024 | e.vnexpress.net | Tu Nguyen |Tú Nguyên

The five Gulfstream jets—G600, G500, G650ER, and two G700s—landed at Da Nang International Airport on Tuesday. Sun Air, Gulfstream’s representative in Vietnam, confirmed that the jets brought 50 high-profile customers, including billionaires and Gulfstream’s operating partners, to attend the company's annual customer conference.
Chinese tourists prefer Thailand, Malaysia over Vietnam for Golden Week due to favorable visa policies

Oct 12, 2024 | e.vnexpress.net | Tu Nguyen |Tú Nguyên

During this year's holiday from Oct. 1-7, the number of overseas trips made by Chinese tourists increased by 60% compared to the same period last year. According to data from online travel agency Trip.com, the top five overseas destinations for Chinese tourists during this holiday were Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, Japan, and Vietnam. In 2018, Vietnam ranked third among the most popular overseas destinations for Chinese tourists, following Japan and Thailand.
Tourism industry pins hopes on high-speed rail

Oct 10, 2024 | e.vnexpress.net | Tu Nguyen |Tú Nguyên

Tran Trong An of Hanoi recalls his experience traveling from Taipei to Kaohsiung in Taiwan, a 350-km trip, in just 90 minutes on a high-speed train. "On the train, you can comfortably read, enjoy a cup of tea, even sleep because it runs so smoothly," he says.