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Image: High occupancy reported on flights to tourist destinations during holidays

High occupancy reported on flights to tourist destinations during holidays

HCMC – The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has requested local carriers to add flights for the upcoming public holiday travel rush given the high occupancy of many flights from HCMC and Hanoi cities to tourist destinations nationwide. Vietnamese will have a five-day weekend holiday next week

Image: Quang Binh set to become adventure tourism center of Asia

Quang Binh set to become adventure tourism center of Asia

HCMC – The central province of Quang Binh is oriented to become an adventure tourism center of Asia, with the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park playing the central role in the province’s tourism development. This orientation was included in the provincial master plan for 2021-2030, with a vision

Image: HCMC considers pedestrian thoroughfare project in city center

HCMC considers pedestrian thoroughfare project in city center

HCMC – HCMC authorities will this week appraise a plan for expanding the walking street of Nguyen Hue into a pedestrian thoroughfare encompassing the surrounding areas of Le Loi Boulevard, Ben Thanh Market and September 23 Park. A meeting will be hosted this week by HCMC Chairman Phan Van Mai to

Image: Northwestern provinces promote tourism in Mekong Delta

Northwestern provinces promote tourism in Mekong Delta

HCMC – A conference on tourism promotion of eight northwestern provinces was held in Can Tho City on April 9 with the participation of local authorities, departments, tourism associations and tourism companies, reported the local media. The conference was part of a series of “The Northwestern

Image: CAAV to increase flight frequency at Tan Son Nhat airport

CAAV to increase flight frequency at Tan Son Nhat airport

HCMC – The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has decided to increase aircraft movements at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport to meet the rising travel demand during the April 30-May 1 holiday and summer vacation. Tan Son Nhat will have an additional 26 slots per day from April 28 to

Image: Last victim in Quang Ninh helicopter crash found dead

Last victim in Quang Ninh helicopter crash found dead

HCMC – Rescuers have found the body of the last passenger in the tourist helicopter crash in the waters between Quang Ninh Province and Haiphong City. The body was recovered near Cat Hai District, Haiphong City, a few hundred meters from where the helicopter’s wreckage was found. The Bell 505

Image: Fourth body found in Quang Ninh tourist helicopter crash

Fourth body found in Quang Ninh tourist helicopter crash

HCMC – A woman’s body was recovered today, April 6, 16 hours after a helicopter carrying a pilot and four local tourists crashed near Halong Bay in Quang Ninh Province. The victim’s identity remains unknown. Early morning, rescuers recovered the body of Colonel Chu Quang Minh, the pilot. He is the

Image: Tourist helicopter crashes in Halong Bay

Tourist helicopter crashes in Halong Bay

HCMC – A helicopter with five people on board crashed today, April 5, in the waters between Halong Bay of Quang Ninh Province and Lan Ha Bay of neighboring Haiphong City, reported the local media. Piloted by Colonel Chu Quang Minh, the Bell 505 helicopter was carrying four Vietnamese tourists who

Image: Vietjet to launch Hanoi-Phuket air service

Vietjet to launch Hanoi-Phuket air service

HCMC – Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet Air has announced plans to operate the first flights between Hanoi and Phuket in southern Thailand, beginning May 19. As planned, the flights leave Hanoi at 11:35 a.m. and land in Phuket at 2:40 p.m. Return flights from Phuket to Hanoi depart at 3:45 p.m.

Image: New visa policy proposal sent to National Assembly

New visa policy proposal sent to National Assembly

HCMC – The Government has officially written to the National Assembly proposing a new policy for changing immigration procedures and e-visa issuance, and lengthening a visa-free stay for foreign visitors. The proposed policy includes granting e-visas to citizens of all countries and territories,

Image: Vietjet Air set to launch Quang Ninh-Can Tho service late next month

Vietjet Air set to launch Quang Ninh-Can Tho service late next month

HCMC – Vietjet Air will launch an air link between Quang Ninh Province and Can Tho City from April 25, reported the local media. The Van Don International Airport in Quang Ninh Province said yesterday, March 30, that Vietjet Air would put the Quang Ninh-Can Tho flight into service from April 25.