Ky Co island in Quy Nhon province is touted as Vietnam's Maldives (Photo: quynhontourist.vn)
HCM City (VNA) – Travel businesses in Ho Chi Minh City are offeringdiscount tours this summer to attract more tourists.
Prices for 4-5 day package tours to central provinces have fallen to 2.2-4.6million VND (97-202 USD) per person. Travel companies have also stabilisedprices for foreign tours and offered deals for budget travellers.
Tour operator Fiditour has launched 300 tourism deals from the beginning ofthis summer, said Do Chau Quyen, a media official from Fiditour, adding thatbookings have surged 15 percent from the same time last year.
Top destinations include Nha Trang, Con Dao, Phu Quoc and Mui Ne-Phan Thiet.
To meet increasing demand, Fiditour has opened new tours to Quy Nhon-Phu Yen,bringing vacationers to new tourist attractions like Ky Co- touted as Vietnam’sMaldives, Hon Kho (Dry island) and Eo Gio (wind strait).
Italso offers new packages to visit lavender fields in Hokkaido (Japan), discoverlife in North Korea and experience nomadic culture in Mongolia.
Meanwhile, tour operator Vietravel will run the “colourful summer, full of joy”programme from May 19 to August 3, providing new journeys at reasonable prices,including skiing in Australia.
Special discounts will be offered to groups of tour buyers (up to 800,000 VND (35.27USD) per person) and those who holiday in the country or South East Asia.-VNA
The Russian Centre of Science and Culture, Southeast Asia representative office of Russian Tourism Agency, the Vietnam Society of Travel Agents and Aeroflot Airlines launched a tourism programme.
Authorities of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue suggested increasing flight frequency on the direct air service between the province’s Hue city and Bangkok, Thailand, at a meeting with Jetstar airline and travel agencies on March 17.
The number of bookings for tours during the upcoming holidays celebrating Liberation Day and May Day, from April 29 to May 2, has risen by 15-25 percent compared to the same period last year.
Tourist spots, hotels and amusement venues, and buses and ferries across the country were packed with holidaymakers during the four-day holiday that ended on May 2.
The central provinces saw a rise in number of tourists to their beaches during the four-day national holiday in early May, signaling a bright prospect for sea tourism in the region and the nation.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Ky Co island in Quy Nhon province is touted as Vietnam's Maldives (Photo: quynhontourist.vn) 
