Vietnam welcomes back foreign visitors and announces largest-ever international hot air balloon festival in the country in late March

Passengers wait for transportation outside the arrival hall of Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on March 15, 2022, as Vietnam announced the return of a visa exemption policy for 13 countries in an effort to kickstart its tourism sector. - AFP

HANOI, March 15 (Bernama): Vietnam has officially reopened international tourism Tuesday. At present, the whole tourism ecosystem, from aviation, travel agents to accommodation and entertainment service providers, is ready to open doors to welcome visitors.

Vietjet and the People's Committee of Tuyen Quang held a conference this morning to introduce and promote tourism in the northern province and announce the largest-ever international hot air balloon festival in the country slated for this month, reported Vietnam News Agency (VNA).

The carrier has also announced the reopening and increase in the frequency of a series of routes covering Vietnam, especially those to and from Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Can Tho, and Da Nang right after the resumption of international routes to Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, India, and Indonesia.

This is a strong move of Vietnam's first low-cost airline, aiming to meet customers' travel and trading needs in the coming summer.

Vietnam has completely lifted the restrictions on international flights and their frequency a month before the official full reopening. As a result, airlines have immediately implemented various plans to increase frequency and reconnect many flight networks after a 2-year hiatus.

Domestic accommodation and entertainment service providers are also ready to serve tourists with a series of new and attractive products and services.

Big names such as Sun World of Sun Group and Vinpearl of VinGroup have focused on upgrading their facilities and renewing their products to offer visitors with new experiences. - Bernama