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On November 12, exceptional creative ideas were recognized and awarded in a competition for designing a multifunctional cultural park along the sandbank and riparian areas of the iconic Red River. Hon Gai Architecture Co Ltd and the Green Lungs Hanoi Consortium were awarded second place for their respective proposals – the ‘Red River Art Cultural Park’ and the ‘Ecological Park’. Meanwhile, the Encity-Siura Studio Consortium secured third place with their innovative ‘Dragon Park by the Red River’ concept. Notably, the competition organizers decided to withhold the first prize, feeling that none of the submissions quite met the exceptional standard they were seeking. This event, a highlight of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2024, took place at the Hanoi Information and Exhibition Center on Dinh Tien Hoang Street in the heart of Hoan Kiem District. An impressive overview of the award ceremony. Credits: Eventus Tin Le According to Ta Nam Chien, Chairman of the Ba Dinh...

Hanoi’s tourism sector is thriving, with an estimated 23.11 million visitors in the first ten months of 2024, marking an impressive 11.2% increase from the previous year, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism’s latest report. Hanoi Festival of Creative Design captivates visitors. Credit: Eventus October witnessed a surge in tourism, with 2.05 million visitors, a 9.1% rise year-on-year. International tourist arrivals exceeded 553,000, increasing by 14.6%, while domestic travelers reached 1.5 million, up by 7.1%. The city’s tourism revenue for the January-October period is estimated at VND90.065 billion (over $3.5 million), reflecting a notable 17.2% year-on-year growth. To enhance its appeal, Hanoi’s tourism industry introduced a range of innovative initiatives in October. Among these was the “Cultural Festival for Peace,” commemorating the 70th anniversary of the city’s liberation and its 25th anniversary as a City of Peace. Another highlight was the elegant and ...

The Ho Tram tourism strip in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau, for example, has seen a surge in development of world-class resorts in recent years. More than eight projects have given guests from Vietnam and abroad a taste of luxury holiday experiences. The location benefits from year-round warm weather and a coastline that rivals any in Vietnam. Most of these resorts are self-contained, making them appealing to overseas visitors who only need to communicate in English. They provide a safe option for food and services. For many tourists, simple tasks like buying food can be challenging due to the language barrier. This is a common issue in non-English-speaking countries. Golf has also become a focal point of Vietnamese tourism. Several development and tourism companies have opened golf courses across the country, attracting revenue from international travelers who enjoy playing the sport. Ho Tram, for instance, offers a featured golf course within a short drive from most re...