The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently has made a proposal to the Government to extend the visa exemption policy for citizens from five Western European countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Germany and Italy from one year to five years. Under the document, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism proposed to rise visa-free stay for those tourists from 15 to 30 days to meet their demands. The ministry also suggested the Government approve its proposal to provide unilateral visa exemption for citizens from another 13 countries who visit Vietnam on full-package tours. According to the report of United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s visa openness, the share of tourists requiring to obtain a visa prior to travelling continues to decline, from 77% in 2008 to 61% in 2015. In Asia-Pacific, in 2015, nearly 20% of the world population was able to travel to a destination without a visa, while another 23% could receive a visa on arrival and 11% was … [Read more...] about Western European travellers to Vietnam rise 13.91% – Attractions – Travel
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The problem with traveling to Vietnam just because it’s cheap
Yet another travel list has named Vietnam among the must-visit places in the world because it’s cheap. This time, it’s Emily Zemler, a writer from Refinery29, who describes Vietnam as one of the best “super cheap” destinations in the world. “Asian destinations like Japan and Singapore can be pricy, but Vietnam is notably budget-friendly. The food, which is just as good from a street cart as it is from a sit-down restaurant, is cheap (usually less than 10 bucks a pop) and hotels are reasonable, with luxury properties averaging around $80 per night… Don’t be afraid to sample the street food, which includes signature dishes like beef pho and bun cha, and make sure to spring for a countryside bicycle tour from Hoi An, which run $17 and up.” To be fair, cost-based recommendations like these are what Vietnam, still an emerging travel destination, needs now. It’s perfectly fine to love something when it doesn’t bankrupt you … [Read more...] about The problem with traveling to Vietnam just because it’s cheap
British government warns travelers to Vietnam of recent adventure deaths
The U.K. has issued a warning to its citizens traveling to Vietnam, saying that while the country is a safe destination, there are adventure tourism risks that should be taken seriously. “Since 2016, a number of British and foreign visitors have died while engaging in adventure tourism in rural areas," the U.K. government said in its travel advice noted updated this week, "you should make sure you follow safety guidelines and procedures.” According to the public notice, British nationals make over 200,000 visits to Vietnam every year and most visits are “trouble-free.” There is also a low threat from terrorism for tourists, it added. The warning did not specify the number of British and foreign tourists who died in Vietnam last year. But media reports showed that at least four deaths were recorded. In February last year, three British tourists, including two women, died after they got swept down the Datanla Falls in the Central Highlands province of Lam … [Read more...] about British government warns travelers to Vietnam of recent adventure deaths
Sea travellers to Vietnam up sixfold
The number of sea travellers to Vietnam in 2008 increased six times compared to the previous year, announced the Saigon Travel Service Company (Saigontourist). In 2008, Saigontourist welcomed 180,000 international arrivals, a year-on-year increase of 85 percent. Famous cruisers, such as SuperStar Virgo, SuperStar Libra, SuperStar Aquarius and Costa Allegra frequently docked at seaports in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Ha Long unloading a larger number of foreign tourists. According to the Vietnam Administration of Tourism (VAT), 2008 was considered a banner year for cruise services. … [Read more...] about Sea travellers to Vietnam up sixfold
Japanese women keen to travel to Vietnam
More than 60 members of the Asian-Pacific Ladies Friendship Society (ALFS) gathered for a seminar spotlighting Vietnam's tourism potential held recently in Tokyo, Japan. At the seminar, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan, Nguyen Phu Binh introduced them to Vietnam's land and people, its cultural traditions and customs and a number of famous tourist sites. The seminar is of great importance for 52 ALFS members who are scheduled to make a trip to Vietnam from October 25-31 under the initiative of Le Hieu Ngan, wife of the Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan. The trip will be similar to the tour of Vietnam last February taken by Japan's Crown Prince, Naruhito. Apart from visiting places of interest, the delegation will donate US$10,000 in aid to the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang. … [Read more...] about Japanese women keen to travel to Vietnam