The first meeting of Steering Committee, Organizing Committee of ATF 2019
(TITC) - On July 31, 2018, in Ha Noi, Steering Committee, Organizing Committee of ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2019 held the first meeting under the chair of Mr. Le Quang Tung - Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism – Deputy Head of the Steering Committee of ATF 2019.
“Quintessence of Tonkin” enters Viet Nam Guinness Book of Records
The live entertainment show “Tinh hoa Bac Bo” (The Quintessence of Tonkin) has received two entries in the Viet Nam Guinness Book of Records.
Thua Thien-Hue: Tourism revenue surges 32 percent
The central coastal province of Thua Thien-Hue earned 2.66 trillion VND (114.38 million USD) from tourism in the first seven months of the year, a year-on-year surge of over 32…
In the hands of the gods: Viet Nam's Golden Bridge goes viral
Nestled in the forested hills of central Viet Nam two giant concrete hands emerge from the trees, holding up a bridge.  
International visitors to Viet Nam in July estimated 1,188,817 arrivals, increase 0.5% over last month and up 14.7% over the same period last year. Total international arrivals in 7 months reached 9,080,347 arrivals, increase 25.4% over the same period last year.
Nam Tra My introduces eco-tourism through virtual portal
The mountainous distirct of Nam Tra My in the central province of Quang Nam has launched a virtual reality photo portal to introduce eco-tourism services in the area.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks ways to further develop tourism
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council and the Radio Voice of Ho Chi Minh City People (VOH) held a dialogue with the municipal authorities on July 28 to discuss measures to further develop its tourism.   
UNESCO helps Ha Noi uphold cultural heritage values
UNESCO attaches special importance to cooperation with Ha Noi, especially in preserving and upholding the values of cultural heritages, said chief representative of UNESCO Office in Viet Nam Michael Croft.   
Ha Noi high up on Asian backpacking list
A U.K. magazine which focuses on royalty and celebrities has named Ha Noi among seven best backpacking destinations in Asia.  
Da Nang hosts Viet Nam - Japan cultural exchange festival
The Viet Nam - Japan cultural exchange festival 2018 officially kicked off in the central city of Da Nang on July 26 as part of activities to mark the 45th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between the two countries.   
Primitive landscape turns mountainous village into tourist site
The primitive landscape in parallel with time-honoured cultural values preserved by local people have helped turn Si Thau Thai village in Tam Duong district, the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau into a charming community-based tourist destination.  
French-style architecture works in Hue to be protected
The People’s Committee of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has announced a plan to preserve French-style architecture works.   
Vietnam Airlines aims to become five-star airline in 2020
Vietnam Airlines has reached five-star standards for 30 percent of the 700 criteria from the international air transport rating organisation Skytrax, a step forward in its quest to become a five-star airline in 2020.  
Vietnam Airlines maintains Skytrax four-star rating for three consecutive years
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been certified as a 4-Star Airline by the international air transport rating organization SKYTRAX for three consecutive years.
Co To Island’s Van Chay recognised as tourism beach
Van Chay beach on the Co To resort island has been verified as meeting the requirements for a tourist beach, according to Tran Nhu Long, Chairman of the island district’s People’s Committee in the northern province of Quang Ninh.