HCMC welcomes over 1 million foreign tourists in first quarter
In the first quarter of 2013, the number of foreign tourists to Ho Chi Minh City was estimated at more than 1 million, a year-on-year rise of 8 percent and 25.6 percent of the year's target, announced the city's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Niger, Vietnam increase cultural cooperation
Vietnam will work closely with Niger on a cultural cooperation agreement to be signed in the near future. Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh made the statement…
A performance of the opera "Yuzuru" to commemorate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan will take place at the Hanoi Opera House on March 29 and…
Quang Binh publishes cave photos
The Quang Binh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has published three photo books depicting the beauty of caves discovered in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park over the last 20 years.
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Vietnamese history and people have become the theme of a workshop held within the framework of the "World Culture Day" in Gretz-Armainvilliers city, France, on March 23 and 24.
Vi-Dam singing seeks recognition as world heritage
Vi-Dam folk music was officially selected as a representative of Vietnamese heritage seeking UNESCO's recognition as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2014.
Con Dao Prison becomes special national relic
Con Dao Prison, where some 20,000 Vietnamese revolutionaries died during the war against the French colonialists and American invaders, has become a special national relic.
VNAT holds meeting with Air Asia
(TITC)- On March 15, in Ha Noi, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism received representatives of the international carrier of Air Asia. Attending the meeting were Deputy General Director of VNAT Nguyen Manh Cuong, leaders of Tourism Marketing and International Cooperation departments.
Tourism development in Mekong Sub-region discussed
Tourism officials from four Southeast Asian countries - Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam - gathered at a meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on March 21 to discuss connectivity measures to develop the industry in the Mekong Sub-region.
Saigontourist plans 100 tours for Re-unification holiday
Saigontourist - Travel Service company will offer more than 100 domestic and foreign tours designed to meet every needs during the upcoming holiday of National Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labour Day (May 1).
RoK promotes its tourism in Vietnam
RoK Toursim Year has been launched in Vietnam by the Republic of Korea (RoK) General Department of Tourism.The campaign includes a number of festivals and fairs such as the Mini Tourism Fair (March 21-23), featuring a variety of tours and Korean products.
Luxury Travel Vietnam to seek growth from Halal Tourism
Vietnam's first luxury tour and travel operator has launched its website www.vietnamhalalholidays.com and a Vietnam guidebook for Muslim tourists visiting the country.
Vietnam's five most beautiful East Sea paradise resorts
CNN has judged Vietnam boasts five of the top nine most beautiful paradise resorts in the East Sea.The central province of Khanh Hoa's stunning landscapes and pleasant climate have seen its international tourism prestige steadily rise. It is home to two of the five highlighted Vietnamese resorts.
Five-star cruise ship Minerva docks at Quy Nhon
The UK five-star cruise ship Minerva carrying 500 tourists and a crew of 200, docked at Quy Nhon port in the southern province of Binh Dinh on January 31.
World Heritage title eyed for Yen Tu Buddhism relic
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has asked the Prime Minister for permission to compile dossiers of Yen Tu Buddhism complex with a view to seeking World Heritage status for this national special relic.
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