HCM City launches tourist information telephone service
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism on March 18 officially operated the tourist information telephone service at number 1087.
Conference discusses tourism policies for future development
Over 160 delegates from 17 nations gathered in HCM city on July 2 for the 20th Conference on Tourism Policy of Future Development in Asia Pacific Region.
Tourism promotion programme launched
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho Anh Tuan has approved a plan to implement urgent measures to boost trade promotion in some key markets.
Over 1.1 million foreign tourists visit HCM city
Ho Chi Minh city received 1.16 million foreign tourist arrivals in the first quarter this year, a year-on-year rise of 10 percent, and 26 percent of the year’s plan, according to the city People’s Committee.
HCM City Tourism Festival kicks off
The 10th annual HCM City Tourism Festival officially got underway on March 27 at Park 23/9 in district 1 featuring many tourism related venues and activities.
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.
Largest flower festival marks the beginning of spring
More than 6,000 arrangements from over 700 artisans have been displayed at the largest Spring Flower Festival in HCM city on January 25.
HCM City greets first foreign tourists in 2014
Ho Chi Minh City organised a ceremony to welcome the first foreign tourists of 2014 at Tan Son Nhat Airport on January 1.
Jetstar Pacific opens two air routes to Phu Quoc, Nha Trang
The low-cost Jetstar Pacific airline has announced that it will open two new domestic air routes from HCM City to Nha Trang and Phu Quoc as of December 15 to meet travelers growing demands.
HCM City food fest promotes foreign dishes
Sixty restaurants and hotels are showcasing dishes from more than 20 countries at 120 stands of a food festival, which opened in HCM City on December 5.
HCM City to kick off bumper sales month for tourism
HCM City will launch Saigon Big Sales 2013 to promote sales and tourism from December 1-31.
Mekong cities work together to lure regional guests
HCM City will work together with Phnom Penh, Vientiane, Yangon to promote tourism in Japan and the Republic of Korea.