Phu Quoc island district targets over 1.8 million tourists in 2017
Phu Quoc island district in the southern province of Kien Giang strives to lure over 1.8 million tourists, including 300,000 foreigners, in 2017, showing a year-on-year increase of 25.5 percent and 42.7 percent, respectively.
Sa Pa and Da Lat listed on the top ten destinations on the rise in Asia
(TITC) - Da Lat and Sa Pa - the two Viet Nam’s famous tourist places have been recently voted on the top ten destinations on the rise in Asia in…
Bac Kan moves to turn Ba Be into national tourist site
The northern province of Bac Kan aims to develop Ba Be into a national tourist site and make tourism a key sector, thereby boosting the locality’s socio-economic development.
Tien Sa Port receives Asia’s large cruise ship
The Asia’s largest cruise ship Genting Dream on November 11th docked at Tien Sa Port in the central coastal city of Da Nang, bringing more than 4,000 tourists to the city.
Vietjet Air to run Ha Noi - Busan route
The low-cost carrier Vietjet Air on November 9th announced it would launch a Ha Noi-Busan route from December 16th, 2016.
Quang Ninh prepares for hosting major tourism events
(TITC) – On 24 October 2016, in Ha Long City, the delegation of Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) led by Director General Nguyen Van Tuan worked with Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee and relevant provincial agencies in preparation for Visit Viet Nam Year 2018 and ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2019.
Hanoians fete young rice flakes
The 2016 Me Tri Young Rice Flake Culture Day was held on October 2 at 1 Do Duc Duc Street, Nam Tu Liem District, Ha Noi.
Upgrade for Oc Eo relic site approved
The Prime Minister has recently approved a project on building several works within the Oc Eo-Ba The relic site in the southern province of An Giang.
Dossier seeks recognition of Ha Long-Cat Ba as world natural heritage
A dossier will be built to propose the area of the World Natural Heritage Site Ha Long Bay, which is in the northern province of Quang Ninh, be expanded to Cat Ba archipelago in nearby Hai Phong city. 
Exhibition “12 types of folk paintings” opens in Ha Noi
(TITC) – On 18 August 2016, the Museum of Ha Noi in collaboration with the Ha Noi Ceramics Museum opened the exhibition “12 types of folk paintings” at the Ha Noi Museum (Pham Hung Street, Nam Tu Liem District, Ha Noi).
“12 types of folk paintings” to be displayed at Museum of Ha Noi
(TITC) – On 18 August 2016, the Museum of Ha Noi in collaboration with the Ha Noi Ceramics Museum will open the exhibition of “12 types of folk paintings in Viet Nam” at the Museum of Ha Noi.
Visiting the pagoda with the highest Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva statue in Viet Nam
(TITC) - Besides charming beaches with blue sea, white sand, Da Nang City also attracts visitors by unique spiritual tourist sites, typically Linh Ung Son Tra Pagoda.
2016 Vi - Giam folk singing club festival in Hong Linh Town
The 2016 Vi - Giam folk singing club festival will take place at the Hong Linh Town’s Centre of Culture, Information, Sports and Tourism in the central province of Ha Tinh from August 12 to 14.
New railway service from Ho Chi Minh City to Tuy Hoa opens
A new railway route linking HCM City with Tuy Hoa (also called the City of Yellow Flowers) was launched by Saigon Railway Co. on July 19. 
Discover Nha Trang Magazine “Summer Edition” to launch
On 21 July, at LIVINcollective, Discover Nha Trang launched the eagerly anticipated “Summer Edition” of its tourism magazine. The event took place from 5.30-8.30pm and served as an opportunity for local individuals, businesses, and media to network and discuss the continuing promotion of the tourism market in Khanh Hoa Province.