Completing a marathon is a proud reward and achievement for all running enthusiasts. With diverse and unique playgrounds, the Ho Chi Minh City International Techcombank Marathon will be held on 10th December 2023 with many attractive distances suitable for each age, interest, and desire. This is one of the largest events in Vietnam. With more than 12.000 athletes from 64 nations and over 25.000 visits to the event, this has shown its reputation over the years both nationally and international...

With Hue's goal to become a cultural, tourism, and healthcare center of Southeast Asia by 2030, there is still a lot to be done to diversify tourism outgrowths and improve customer experiences in the meantime.The People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue province has just issued a decision (No. 678/QD-UBND) with the approved plan Project "Hue - Capital of Ao Dai" by 2025. Concentrate on promoting the cultural beauty of Áo dài Huế, and celebrate the establishers and developers of this nat...

Among big international names in the golf tourism industry thus far, the 10th World Golf Awards honoured Hanoi, winner of the World's Best Golf City Destination 2023 title.The award is based on a year-long survey of the best golf tourism and hospitality brands in the world. Golf industry professionals, the media, and the public cast their votes for the nominees in each category. The winner is the one with the most votes. The nominated cities had to meet high standards of golf facilities, serv...

Phu Quoc is acknowledged as one of the best islands in the world. Phu Quoc Island has confirmed itself as a top-tier island destination once more, receiving recognition in the 2023 Readers' Choice Awards from the esteemed American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. Once again, Phu Quoc was ranked as one of the "Top Islands," confirming its appeal to tourists looking for a little piece of heaven. Phu Quoc is a popular beach resort destination among Western expatriates and sun-seeki...

On the afternoon of October 31st 2023, Hoi An and Da Lat officially joined UNESCO's Global Creative Cities Network.The UNESCO Creative Cities Network was established in 2004 with the goal of strengthening cooperation between recognized creative cities, considering this a strategic element for sustainable development in all fields: economic, social, and environmental. To date, this network has 350 member cities from 90 countries and territories.As it is an honor to praise two of the most-visit...

Bui Vien Walking Street, Ho Chi Minh City, vibrantly welcomes the spooky Halloween festival with scary "ghost" models decorated by restaurants and bars, with the participation of thousands of foreign and local tourists.The atmosphere of Bui Vien walking street is really passionate about fun and entertainment activities such as enjoying music, buying souvenirs, enjoying dishes from countries around the world, taking photos with devils, etc. Visitors came to have fun together and show...

On October 28–29 this year, Hanoi Department of Tourism will corporate with Hoan Kiem district to launch a night tour product - a lighting art experience space called "Hanoi Night: Touching Point of Emotions" - to attract domestic and international tourists, contributing to the capital's tourism development. In the mornings of October 28 and 29, there will be an activity introducing the art of Hang Trong painting; performances of ca tru, cheo, Vietnamese ritual singing, and Vietname...

Luxury travel specialists at Ovation Network have selected Ha Long Bay as one of 24 vacation destinations for the year 2024, giving tourists the chance to enjoy its natural beauty and cultural legacy.The New York-based Ovation Network has taken note of the predicted increase in travel demand in 2024. According to Forbes, this increase is marked by a pronounced predilection for immersive, off-the-beaten-path travel experiences. Ha Long Bay stands out as the only Vietnamese destination on their...

In the latest issue of October 2023, Condé Nast Traveler presented the 2023 Readers' Choice Awards, and Phu Quoc once again earned a spot among the "Top Islands" of the World's Best selection. This prestigious award is the longest-running and receives the best recognition of excellence in the travel industry. Once again, this shows great potential for Vietnam's Tourism in general and specifically for Phu Quoc to gain more attention among the world's best destinations.The awards grou...

Being well-known for an upbeat vibe on the streets among SEA countries, but Vietnam seems to lack the potential of expanding more night markets and entertainment activities for foreigners to participate. The government has sent approval on night-time economy development since 2020. Despite remarkable night-life entertainment sites having gone into construction, Vietnam hasn't shown any sign yet to launch promising projects in making this a reality. Except for Bui Vien (Saigon), a vibrant nigh...