The new visa policy, taking effect from August 15, is creating a boost to the attraction of international tourists, but it is just the initial step and more long-term measures are required to make a breakthrough in this regard, according to insiders.

The country's picturesque landscapes are increasingly featured in domestic and international film productions, effectively promoting Vietnam and its tourism.

In the first seven months of this year, the country welcomed nearly 6.6 million foreign holidaymakers, fulfilling 83% of the yearly target, which sparks a hope that the target of 8 million will be achieved soon.

British travel guide Lonely Planet has published an article revealing some of the interesting experiences foreign visitors can enjoy when traveling around Vietnam.

Small businesses play an indispensable role in the broad tourism supply chain, yet many are struggling to stay afloat, particularly due to the prolonged economic challenges since the pandemic began.

Tourism companies have been developing new tours and products to attract international tourists who usually choose the time from August to April to visit Vietnam.

World renowned travel guide Lonely Planet recently released a review about a travel itinerary across Vietnam, confirming that getting around the country is easy whatever a travelers’ budget.

The search for destinations in Vietnam has increased sharply after a new visa policy was approved by the National Assembly (NA), according to Agoda, a digital travel platform.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has launched a project to promote the advantages of nighttime tourism by 2025.

Travel website Iwandered has suggested an itinerary to explore Hanoi and neighbouring localities in which tourists can sample excellent food, discover fascinating history, or enjoy the pulsating and distinctively Vietnamese energy.

Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas is set to sail to Vietnam, including a stop off at Nha Trang city, central Vietnam, in late 2024, according to information given by the world’s leading cruise magazine Cruise Industry News.

VNAT deputy head Ha Van Sieu stressed that international tourism is expected to grow sharply from now till the end of this year, mainly thanks to relaxed visa and immigration policies.

"Because Vietnam is an emerging tourist destination and doesn’t yet have the same huge footfall that many other Southeast Asian countries experience, much of its natural beauty is still incredibly well preserved," it reported.

According to data released by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the number of international tourists to the nation in July stood at the highest level since the country reopened its border to foreigners after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nguyen Tat Thang from the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture said Vietnam has great potential to develop agrotourism. Its northern mountainous provinces, Red River Delta, Central Highlands and Mekong Delta all have specific characteristics.

In addition to focusing on traditional, high-spending tourists, Vietnam tourism is constantly hunting for new customers and improving the service quality.

A series of homestays and farmstays have sprung up like mushrooms in many provinces and cities in recent years due to the increasing demand from domestic and foreign tourists.

A smart camera and a data storage system has been debuted in the Old Quarter of Hoi An to create better management for public security and early warnings of natural disasters during the flood season.

Channel NewsAsia has picked 10 cooling getaways in Asia to escape the intense heat, with three Vietnamese destinations - Sa Pa in Lao Cai province, Da Lat in Lam Dong province, and Ba Na Hills in Da Nang – featured on the list.

The Statistical Yearbook 2022 which has been released by the General Statistics Office (GSO) found that the average spending of foreign travelers to Vietnam increased slightly.