Tourist destinations not crowded as heat wave deters revelers

Tourist destinations across the country are not very crowded despite the long five-day holiday, with the sizzling heat discouraging outdoor travel.

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Throngs cool off at artificial beach amid heat wave

Thousands of people flocked to an artificial beach in which waves reach four meters high in Dong Nai Province on Sunday to escape the torrid weather.

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Brew your own brew: Hanoi's self-service coffee experience

In Hanoi, a hidden cafe offers a tranquil garden escape where customers can ditch the barista and become their own DIY coffee creators.

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Singapore's Crowne Plaza Changi named best airport hotel

Crowne Plaza Changi located at Terminal 3 of Changi Airport in Singapore was voted world’s best airport hotel via a passenger satisfaction survey by British air transport rating organization Skytrax.

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The tranquility of the Cham Islands

Situated 20 km off the coast of Hoi An are a cluster of islands with untouched and unspoiled beaches that are growing in popularity, but are still relatively unknown compared to nearby destinations such as Da Nang and Hoi An itself.

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10 best hotels to stay in Vietnam selected by Tripadvisor readers

Hanoi and Da Nang dominate this year’s list of 10 best hotels in Vietnam as voted by readers of American travel site Tripadvisor, with each having four representatives, and the remaining two in Hoi An and Phu Quoc.

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Banyan Tree Lang Co in Hue among world's 25 best luxury hotels

Readers of American online travel agency Tripadvisor have voted Banyan Tree Lang Co in the former imperial city of Hue to a list of 25 best luxury hotels in the world.

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World's first-ever flight for dogs to take off next month

Bark Air, a new airline dedicated to dogs and their caretakers, is set to debut on May 23, marking the launch of a new luxury service for man's best friend.

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Amsterdam bans new hotels in fight against mass tourism

The Netherlands' Amsterdam will no longer allow new hotel buildings to be built as part of its fight against mass tourism, the local government said on Wednesday.

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Thailand expects wave of tourists during Golden Week

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) estimates that about 996,000 foreign tourists will visit the Southeast Asian country between April 26 and May 5, known as the Golden Week holidays in Japan, during which Chinese tourists also prefer to travel overseas.

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Hoiana Resort & Golf to light up tourism in central coast

Hoiana Resort & Golf is bringing a new light to Vietnam's luxury tourism industry, earning third place in the Integrated Resort Category at the 2023 Travel+Leisure Asia Pacific Luxury Awards.

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Hoiana Resort & Golf to light up tourism in central coast

Hoiana Resort & Golf is bringing a new light to Vietnam's luxury tourism industry, earning third place in the Integrated Resort Category at the 2023 Travel+Leisure Asia Pacific Luxury Awards.

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Guiyang-Laos tourist train to be launched to boost tourism

The Guiyang-Laos tourist train will be launched on May 8, signifying a pivotal step in boosting tourism and cultural ties between China and Southeast Asia.

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Istanbul named world's best dining airport ahead of Changi

Turkey's Istanbul has bagged the 2024 award for the World's Best Airport Dining Experience ahead of Singapore's Changi, based on a passenger satisfaction survey carried out by British air transport rating organization Skytrax.

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Thailand extends visa exemption for Russian tourists until July

The Thai government has decided to continue its visa waiver for Russian tourists until July as the regional tourism race heats up.

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Thailand reconsiders $8 tourism tax as Phuket, Pattaya face overtourism

Thai tourism operators are urging the Thai government to seriously consider measures to tackle overtourism and one of the proposed measures is a tourism tax of 300 baht (US$8.11).

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In world first, Venice to trial day tickets

Venice will this week begin charging day trippers for entry, a world first aimed at easing pressure on the Italian city drowning under the weight of mass tourism.

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Singapore's Changi named world's best airport for immigration services

Singapore Changi Airport has won the 2024 award for the World's Best Airport Immigration Service following a passenger satisfaction survey done by British air transport rating organization Skytrax.

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Da Nang to have first smart airport terminal in Vietnam

The international terminal of Da Nang Airport in central Vietnam is set to become a smart one under a partnership between the Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation JSC (AHT) and FPT Software.

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Vietnam Airlines to operate seven weekly flights on Hanoi-Singapore route

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will use wide-body Boeing 787 aircraft on the Hanoi-Singapore route to meet the increasing demand, especially during the summer peak.

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Singapore's Changi loses crown as world's best airport

Doha's Hamad International Airport has dethroned Singapore's Changi to claim the title of world's best airport this year, as voted by Skytrax, a British airline and airport review and ranking site.

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Three Vietnam locales among world's 'best walking cities'

Hanoi, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City have made the list of the globe's 100 best cities to discover by foot, as ranked by British tour operator GuruWalk.

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Vietnamese tourists shift preference to Asian destinations

Vietnamese tourists have so far this year favored Southeast and Northeast Asia, ranking among the top 10 international visitors in many destinations.

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Le Méridien Saigon launches new series of Chef's Table

A new series of "Chef's Table" is led by Le Méridien Saigon's Executive Chef Nguyen Phi Cong, who was named Chef of the Year 2023 by LUXUO magazine, in order to honor the diverse international cuisine.

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Campsite offers scenic beauty on Hanoi outskirts

Once a bare hill, Thuong Than Peak has become a haven for nature lovers, boasting year-round flowers, private tent camping, and on-site dining options.

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Spicy fish noodle soup sells 1,000 bowls daily

Hai Phong simmers with excitement for Cau Doanh's spicy fish noodle soup with a tamarind-kissed broth that has become the city’s culinary hot ticket.

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Emirates suspends flights transiting through Dubai after storm

Dubai's flagship airline Emirates is suspending check-in for all customers with onward connections through the city, it said on Friday, three days after a record storm swept the United Arab Emirates.

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Accidents claim 287 lives in Thailand during week-long water fighting festival

During the seven-day Songkran festival that wrapped up in Thailand on Wednesday 287 people were killed in 2,044 road accidents, the country's interior ministry said.

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Thailand earns $13.5B tourism revenues so far this year

More than 10 million foreign tourists have visited Thailand so far this year, bringing in more than 500 billion bahts (US$13.5 billion), the country's Tourism and Sports Ministry has reported.

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Cambodia sees record number of tourists during traditional New Year holiday

Cambodia recorded almost 22 million domestic and international visitors traveling to different tourist destinations nationwide during the four-day traditional New Year holiday, from April 13 to 16.

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Hanoi's egg coffee finds fame among celebrities

Egg coffee, originating in Hanoi, has charmed the tastes of global icons, including Apple CEO Tim Cook, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and singer John Legend.

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Inside $5.5M cruise ship that carries wealthy tourists on the Mekong River

A four-star cruise ship that takes visitors to the Mekong Delta and Cambodia costs VND140 billion (US$5.5 million) and has 35 river-view cabins, a pool, lounge bar, and luxury interiors.

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Japan records best-ever monthly visitor numbers

More than three million foreigners visited Japan in March, a record for a single month, government data showed Wednesday in a major boost for its tourism sector.

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Airlines asked to increase flights during Vietnam's five-day holidays

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has requested airlines to consider increasing flights and seats and offering flexible airfare to meet the travel demand during the upcoming Reunification Day holidays.

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'Go home': Too much tourism sparks backlash in Spain

Anti-tourism movements are multiplying in Spain, the world's second most visited country, prompting the authorities to try and reconcile the interests of locals and the lucrative sector.

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Inside $5.5M yacht that carries wealthy tourists on the Mekong River

A four-star yacht that takes visitors to the Mekong Delta and Cambodia costs VND140 billion (US$5.5 million) and has 35 river-view cabins, a pool, lounge bar, and luxury interiors.

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$4 Da Lat night train tour offers unique tourist experience

The Da Lat - Trai Mat railway night services, launched late last week, promise a new experience for passengers to gain a better sense of Da Lat at night.

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Phu Quoc hotels, travel firms despair as high airfares keep tourists away

Expensive airfares are causing tourists to shun Phu Quoc during the five-day Reunification Day and May Day holidays starting at the end of this month.

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Chinese tourists almost drown after falling asleep on beach

A Chinese couple fell asleep on a rocky beach in Shandong province's Qingdao and when they woke up, they found their surroundings had been submerged in water by rising tide.

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Malaysia pursues holistic strategy to lure Chinese tourists

Malaysia is adopting a holistic approach to boost Chinese tourist arrivals, moving beyond traditional promotional methods to create an ecosystem that enhances visitors' experience.

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China detains two over boat capsizing that killed 12 tourists

Two people have been detained following the capsizing of a tourist boat on a river in northeastern China that led to the drowning deaths of 12 visitors, state media reported Sunday.

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Inside $2.8M yacht that carries wealthy tourists on the Mekong River

A four-star yacht that takes visitors to the Mekong Delta and Cambodia costs VND69 billion (US$2.76 million) and has 35 river-view cabins, a pool, lounge bar, and luxury interiors.

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The spicy breadsticks that won over MasterChef judge

MasterChef Vietnam judge Luke Nguyen was drawn to Khanh Nap, a Hai Phong shop known for its 10-cent spicy breadsticks, made from a recipe passed down through the generations.

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Michelin Guide Thailand expands to Chon Buri

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced an expansion for the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025, which will now include Chon Buri province.

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Schengen-like visa for Southeast Asia will boost foreign arrivals to Vietnam: insiders

The Schengen-style joint visa initiative for six Southeast Asian countries, proposed by Thailand, will be a great opportunity for Vietnam to attract international visitors and increase its competitiveness, insiders said.

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Chinese passenger fined $160 for smoking on flight from Hanoi

Aviation authorities on Thursday fined a Chinese man VND4 million (US$158) for smoking on a flight from Hanoi to the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

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British backpacker arrested for stripping naked in front of tourists in Thailand

A British backpacker was arrested after a viral video showed him stripping naked in front of a group of tourists in Thailand’s Krabi Province.

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Vietnam official tourism website beats most neighbors' in global rankings

Vietnams tourism promotion website vietnam.travel is 132,676th in a global ranking of most visited websites, surpassing those of most Southeast Asian neighbors except Singapore.

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Aviation and tourism industries fail to coordinate in peak travel periods

Rising airfares during peak travel periods, with no cooperation between the aviation and tourism industries, are making domestic tourism lose out.

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Michelin stars to be awarded to Da Nang restaurants

The central city of Da Nang will become the third Vietnamese destination where restaurants will be awarded with star rating by Michelin Guide inspectors, after Hanoi and HCMC.

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