Viet Nam promotes cruise tourism
(TITC)_ On June 9, the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in conjunction with the People's Committee of Khanh Hoa Province organized a seminar on "Cruise tourism development"  under the framework of International Sea Travel Expo Nha Trang - Viet Nam 2013 (ISTE Nha Trang - Vietnam 2013).
Malaysia to promote tourism in VietNam
(TITC)_From 18th-22nd June, Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia) in Vietnam will organize a tourism roadshow in three cities of Vietnam including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An.
Vietnam's four sites receive Asia Destination Awards
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An and Ha Long in Vietnam are listed in the Top 25 Destinations in Asia and receive the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice: Asia Destination Awards…
Exhibition photographs Vietnam-Italy solidarity
An ongoing photo exhibition depicting the Italy-Vietnam solidarity in the 1960s and 1970s shows past support and closeness providing a firm foundation for the two countries' current growing ties.
Khmer traditional musical instruments revived
Khmer people in southern An Giang province are determined to revive their traditional "Ngu Am" music, which requires five to seven musical instruments.
Vietnam attends Hong Kong travel expo
Vietnam is showcasing its tourism products and services at the ongoing International Travel Expo Hong Kong (ITE HK) in China.
Handover Ceremony of Hong Phong Puppetry display house (Hai Duong Province)
(TITC) - On 8th June 2013, at Hong Phong Commune's Culture House (Ninh Giang District, Hai Duong Province), Institute For Tourism Development Research (ITDR) under Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held the Handover Ceremony of Hong Phong Puppetry display house for People's Committee of Hong Phong Commune.
Ta Lon pagoda recognised as national historical site
The Ta Lon pagoda, built in 1816 in Vinh Long Commune, Duyen Hai district of southern Tra Vinh province, received a certificate recognising it as a national historical site on June 12.
Costa Atlantica's first trip to Vietnam
Luxury cruise ship Costa Atlantica is scheduled to dock at Ba Ria-Vung Tau province's SP-SPA seaport on June 14, bringing 2,200 crew members and passengers to Vietnam. This is the cruise ship's first visit to Vietnam prepared by leading Vietnamese tour operator Saigontourist.
 Then singing hopes to win UNESCO recognition
The National Academy of Music in Hanoi has revealed that traditional Then singing will be submitted to UNESCO in a bid to be recognised as a piece of intangible cultural world heritage.
 Nha Trang sea festival impresses visitors
Over 450,000 domestic and foreign visitors rushed to the four-day Nha Trang Sea Festival 2013 which concluded in the central coastal city of Khanh Hoa on June 11.
 Malaysia spreads tourism in Vietnam
Malaysia will carry out a large tourism promotion programme in three cities in Vietnam - Hanoi, HCM City and Hoi An city in Quang Nam province - from June 18-22, according to the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Agency in Vietnam.
 Japanese culture week kicks off in Nghe An
A Japanese culture week commenced in central Nghe An province on June 10 with a wide range of activities. The week was co-organised by the Nghe An Union of Friendship Organisations and the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association to mark the 40 th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic ties and the 2013 Vietnam-Japan Friendship Year.
 Int'l Sea and Island Tourism Fair 2013 opens
Local and foreign visitors have flocked to Nha Trang city in central Vietnam to attend an international sea and island tourism fair, which opened at the Diamond Bay Resort on June 8.
 Vietnam's gastronomy introduced in Thailand
The Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand in conjunction with Le Danang restaurant in Thailand 's capital of Bangkok has launched the Vietnam Gastronomy Month in Thailand .
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