Four central provinces seek ways to boost tourism after Covid-19
Officials from the Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA), tourism associations of Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Gia Lai and Dak Lak, and the Binh Dinh Department of Tourism have met to discuss measures to stimulate tourism after the Covid-19 outbreak is contained.  
Quang Ninh remains safe destination amid Covid-19 concerns
The northern province of Quang Ninh is poised to launch a tourism stimulus program aimed at attracting greater number of tourists in the context of the ongoing novel coronavirus (Covid-19)…
Domestic tourism sector recovering from Covid-19 outbreak
As Vietnam has been removed from the global list of potential destinations spreading COVID-19, domestic tourism is expected to witness growth after implementation of several stimulus programmes and sales promotions.…
Hung Kings’ Temple festival cancelled over COVID-19 concerns
Activities within this year’s annual festival of the Hung Kings’ Temple, which falls on April 2, will be cancelled due to the acute respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), according to authorities of the northern province of Phu Tho.  
Cultural festival showcases ethnic groups
A series of festivals organised by different ethnic minority groups from the country’s northwestern region are taking place at the Vietnam National Villages for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi.  
Women encouraged to wear Ao dai for week-long cultural event
Vietnamese women are urged to wear Ao dai (traditional long dress) from March 2-8 as part of a national event titled “Ao dai - Vietnamese Cutural Heritage” being held across the country.  
Ox racing festival in An Giang gears towards international status
The Bay Nui Ox Racing Festival in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang is expected to become an international event under a project recently approved by the provincial People’s Committee.
F1 circuit completed for Vietnam Grand Prix
The Vietnam Grand Prix Corporation (VGPC) has completed the Hanoi Formula One circuit, which will play host to the first-ever race in the country in April.
Vietnam to halt visa access for Italian citizens beginning from March 3
Vietnam has made the decision to suspend unilateral visa exemptions for Italian citizens, with the decision set to take effect as of 0:00am on March 3, due to the complicated developments surrounding the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic in Italy.  
A Joint Statement on Tourism and COVID-19 - UNWTO and WHO Call for Responsibility and Coordination
As the current outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues to develop, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are committed to working together in guiding the travel and tourism sectors’ response to COVID-19.
HCM City postpones Ao Dai Festival due to Covid-19 fears
The seventh version of the Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival has been delayed as a result of the ongoing situation relating to cases of acute respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), according to the city’s Department of Tourism.
National Young Fine Arts Festival 2020 launched
The fifth National Young Fine Arts Festival will be held in Hanoi in June, for young Vietnamese artists aged between 18 and 35.  
Cultural diplomacy promotes Vietnamese identity
Building national brands through cultural diplomacy is the target of many countries. Many incentives and new methods have been put forward in implementing cultural diplomacy activities in various fields in order to promote Vietnam as a country full of vitality and dynamism.
7th Japan-Vietnam Festival postponed over COVID-19 fears
The 7th Japan – Vietnam Festival has been postponed due to fears over the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which is spreading around the world, according to Special Advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance Tsutomu Takebe.  
Quang Nam proposes exempting tickets for major tourism sites
The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Nam province has suggested offering free tickets for travelers when they visit popular local tourist sites such as the ancient town Hoi An and the My Son relic site.  
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