Caving tourism turns Quang Binh into hotspot for visitors
The less developed Central region of Viet Nam harvests distinct cultural values and natural masterpieces largely unknown to outsiders.
Developing craft village tourism in Viet Nam
How to develop tourism closely linked to traditional craft villages was examined at a March 20 seminar in HCM City.
Luxury Travel Ltd. nominated under ‘Viet Nam’s Leading Tour Operator’ category at the World Travel Awards 2014
The World Travel Awards (www.worldtravelawards.com) serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
Viet Nam has nine more national relics
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recognised nine historical and archeological vestiges and landscapes as national relics.
VNAT launches tourism environment protection campaign in Ly Son Island
(TITC) – Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in coordination with Quang Ngai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and People's Committee of Ly Son Island District launched a campaign on tourism environment protection in Ly Son Island on March 17, 2014.
Da Nang listed in top 10 Asia’s Fresh Destinations
(TITC) – Recently, Agoda.com - one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites, has released its fourth annual Asia’s Fresh Destinations list, marking some of Asia’s hottest emerging travel stops which includes Da Nang City of Viet Nam.
Tourism businesses in Ba Ria - Vung Tau focus on developing green tourism
(TITC) - In addition to constantly improving the quality of products, services, Ba Ria - Vung Tau also focuses on environmental protection in order to lure more visitors and contribute to the sustainable development of local tourism.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Famtrip delegation visits Phu Yen
(TITC) - Organized by Lua Viet Tours in collaboration with Phu Yen Tourism Promotion Information Center, the Famtrip delegation surveyed tourism products in Phu Yen from 14th to 16th March 2014.
Groundbreaking for President Ho Chi Minh Monument in Hanoi
On March 17, the groundbreaking ceremony for President Ho Chi Minh Monument in K9-Da Chong historical site took place in Ba Vi district, Hanoi.
Tourist numbers to Hanoi up in first quarter
Hanoi welcomed 4.87 million domestic tourists and 705,000 foreign arrivals in the first quarter of 2014, up 8 percent and 15 percent respectively from the same period last year.
Traditional royal ritual held in ancient capital Hue
The central province of Thua Thien–Hue on March 18 organised the Le Te Xa Tac (Worshiping the Genies of Earth and Crop), one of the most important rituals performed by kings of successive feudal dynasties to pray for peace and a good harvest.
Second free tourism information centre opens in Da Nang
The central city of Da Nang has opened its second tourism information centre at the Da Nang International Airport's national arrival station. Total investment was VND200 million (US$9,500).
Cua Lo aims to increase tourist traffic
Cua Lo town in the central province of Nghe An expects to welcome 2.2 million tourists, this year and increase tourism revenue by 19.9% compared to last year.
Oldest silk craft village recognized in Hanoi
Van Phuc village on the outskirts of Hanoi has been recognized as the oldest silk village that has maintained the trade in Viet Nam for more than 1,000 years.
Dien Bien Phu historical site holds special value for tourism
The Dien Bien Phu historical relic is of special value to tourism, experts said at a March 13 workshop in the northwestern province of Dien Bien which was held by the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the provincial authorities.
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