Khanh Hoa serves 65,000 tourists during Lunar New Year holiday
About 65,500 tourists visited the south-central province of Khanh Hoa, home to famous beach cities of Nha Trang and Cam Ranh, on the first five days of the Lunar New Year holiday (January 31-February 4).
Khanh Hoa (VNA) – About 65,500 tourists visitedthe south-central province of Khanh Hoa, home to famous beach cities of NhaTrang and Cam Ranh, on the first five days of the Lunar New Year holiday (January31-February 4).
The provincial Department of Tourism said Khanh Hoaearned some 233 billion VND (10.28 million USD) from tourists during the period.
Apart from cultural and art activities held by localauthorities, travel firms have offered various programmes and products to attractholidaymakers.
Competent agencies have regularly asked the businessesto seriously observe COVID-19 prevention and control regulations and limit massgatherings.
During the period, Cam Ranh International Airportwelcomed about 29 domestic flights each day and one international flight.
Khanh Hoa on November 25, 2021 welcomed the firstinternational tourists with vaccine passports after a long hiatus due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.
It is among localities selected to roll out the pilot“vaccine passport” programme, which is divided into three phases, starting fromlast November.
In the first phase, designatedplaces and tourism facilities in the selected localities could receive foreigntourists within package tourism programmes arriving via either charter flightsor international commercial flights.
In the second phase that took effect from January2022, the scale of the pilot plan will be expanded by connecting destinationsthrough regular charter and international commercial flights.
Vietnam’s tourism market will fully open tointernational tourists in the last phase, the starting time of which will bebased on the contemporary pandemic situation on the evaluation of the twoprevious phases./.
The south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on December 26 welcomed the first group of Russian tourists back since March 2020 due to the adverse impacts of COVID-19.
The south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa welcomed its first group of Russian tourists since March 2020 on December 26. The move marks a new period of development for the province’s tourism sector.
After a long hiatus, over the closing days of lunar 2021, Hon Ro Port in Nha Trang city, in south-central coastal Khanh Hoa province, has welcomed tuna fishing vessels from many different localities. All of the fishermen are happy, as prices are higher than before the fourth COVID-19 outbreak occurred.
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.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
