Airlines, tourism firms cooperate to offer attractive products
Vietnamese tourism companies have cooperated with airlines to offer attractive tour packages to meet the increasing travel demand on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese tourismcompanies have cooperated with airlines to offer attractive tour packages tomeet the increasing travel demand on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar NewYear (Tet) Festival.
Deputy General Director at Saigontourist Group Truong Duc Hung said that his company has coordinated with national flag carrier VietnamAirlines to supply promotional tour combo packages during Tet, including luxury hotel andairline ticket services at preferential prices in Ho Chi Minh City and severaltourist destinations with direct flights.
Meanwhile, the collaboration between low-cost airline Vietjet Air and theVinpearl offer package tours including round-trip airfare and 5-starvacation services to Vinpearl’s resorts in central Da Nang and Nha Trangcities, and Mekong Delta Phu Quoc city.
Sun Group and Vietnam Airlines have also enhanced cooperation to develop packagetravel products with many incentives for travellers. Sun Group has pledged to reduceat least 10 percent of service price for tourists using its services in Asia Pඣark in Da Nang; andat least 5 percent for those staying at its accommodation in Fansispan (Lao Cai), Ha Long (Quang Ninh), Hon Thom (PhuQuoc) and Ba Den (Tay Ninh).
Vietnam Airlines also promised a 30-percent discount on economy fares for all visitorswho will stay at Sun Group’s facilities.
Earlier, at an investment-trade-tourism promotion conference held in Kien Giang,a representative of Vietnam Airlines reported that the firm planned to resumeflights from Japan, the Republic of Korea,Thailand, Singapore, Cambodia and Australia to Phuc Quoc to create “Green-lane tourism” connectivity with safe tourist destinationsin Vietnam.
Vietnam Airlines announced that it will also gradually re-open flights betweenVietnam and the US, Europe and China in the near future.
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Representatives from nearly 130 domestic travel firms across the country has made a Famtrip to the south central coastal province of and Khanh Hoa from April 8-11 to explore the province’s tourism products.
The central province of Quang Nam has been paid due attention to the development of tourism infrastructure as the locality is looking to develop sustainable sea and island tourism products.
To make the most of the domestic market in the current climate, localities nationwide have been developing new tourism-related products and services and improving inter-regional connectivity to better suit the taste of Vietnamese travellers.
The Vietnam Culinary and Cultural Association (VCCA) in collaboration with the Restaurant Association of Vietnam held an online press conference introducing the ASIA Food and Beverage Summit (AFBS).
The tourism sectors of southern provinces and cities are exerting efforts to reform and diversify products to attract visitors while ensuring safety in the ‘new normal’, as the 2022 New Year and traditional Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays approach.
The number of visitors increased by 4.1% compared to the same period last year, while total tourism revenue surged by 48.8%, or nearly 88% of the year’s target.
“There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises as this train rattles through historic cities and swooshes beside spectacular coastlines,” according to Lonely Planet.
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.
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) 
