National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines won "Asia's leading airline - economy class" and "Asia's leading airline brand" titles.

A Vietravel Airlines aircraft flies past Landmark 81 building in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietravel Airlines, which began commercial flights in 2021, surpassed two other rivals South Korea's Air Premia and Malaysia's SKS Airways to be awarded "Asia's leading new airline" title.

Vietravel Airlines' product and service excellence within the first year of operation led to its success at the awards, WTA's organizing board said.

Bamboo Airways was named "Asia's leading regional airline" after losing the title to Bangkok Airways last year.

Hai Au Aviation, Vietnam's only seaplane service that offers aerial tours over UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay, was crowned "Asia's leading seaplane operator."

The World Travel Awards, dubbed "the Oscars of the travel industry," is a prestigious organization that acknowledges, rewards, and celebrates excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries.

The annual awards are based on votes cast by travel industry professionals and the public.

Moc Chau receives nature destination nomination at World Travel Awards

Northern highlands town Moc Chau, home to the world's longest glass bridge, was nominated as Asia's leading nature destination at the 2022 World Travel Awards for the first time.

Two Vietnam hotels win kudos at International Travel Awards

A hotel in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau and another in the central beach city of Da Nang won different categories of the 2022 International Travel Awards.

Two Vietnam resorts win at International Travel Awards

A resort in Hanoi and another in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau have been named winners in different categories of the 2022 International Travel Awards.

Vietnam facilitates travel of Vietnamese, foreign citizens

The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been working with domestic ministries, agencies and foreign partners to facilitate travel of Vietnamese and foreign citizens, said Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang.

Vietnam minister proposes visa exemption for US, European travelers

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung proposed expanding visa exemption for tourists from the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India to boost sector recovery.

Source: VnExpress