Fostering Viet Nam tourism promotion in Japan
(TITC) – In the framework of Viet Nam Culture and Tourism Festival 2015 in Japan, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism organized two workshops on promoting Viet Nam tourism in Osaka (June 10, 2015) and in Tokyo (June 15, 2015).
Quang Binh to host Cave Festival
Quang Binh provincial People’s Committee will organise the ‘Quang Binh Cave Festival 2015’ from July 15-21.
Mekong forums discuss sustainable tourism development
Representatives from private and public tourism sectors, social and development organisations, and media from the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) gathered in the central city of Da Nang on June 15…
Mekong forums discuss sustainable tourism development
Representatives from private and public tourism sectors, social and development organisations, and media from the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) gathered in the central city of Da Nang on June 15 for a forum to discuss measures to promote sustainable tourism development in the region.
Conference to boost north-south tourism links
Some 300 experts and representatives from eight localities, international organisations and tourism agencies gathered at a conference on tourism promotion in northern Quang Ninh province on June 15.
Da Lat holds summer activities
Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong plans to organise a slew of events to attract local and foreign tourists in summer, the country's high season for tourism.
Master plan for tourism growth discussed
Vietnamese and foreign experts gathered in Ha Noi on June 10 to give their opinions on building a master plan for the future growth of Viet Nam’s tourism sector.
The 9th Northeastern tourism, sports and culture festival in Bac Kan
The 9th northeastern tourism, sports and culture festival in Bac Kan will take place from September 10th to 12th, 2015 in Bac Kan City, Bac Kan Province with the participation of ten provinces in the region.
Ancient Shan Tuyet Tea trees recognised as heritage tree
The Viet Nam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE) has presented a certificate to recognise a population of 220 Shan Tuyet Tea trees at Cao Bo commune, Vi Xuyen disitrict, Ha Giang as heritage trees of Viet Nam.
Asia-Pacific Bonsai Festival 2015 kicks off in HCM City
A large number of bonsai trees crafted by artisans across the country are being exhibited at over 100 booths at the Asia-Pacific Bonsai Festival 2015 which opened in Hoc Mon District, Ho Chi Minh City on June 5.
Quang Ninh welcomes over 4.77 million tourist arrivals in five months
The northern province of Quang Ninh greeted nearly 735,000 tourist arrivals in May, bringing the total figure for the first five months to over 4.77 million arrivals, 62% of the year’s plan or a year-on-year rise of 12%, reported the Quang Ninh provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Ha Noi-HCM City-Binh Thuan tourist route expected
A tourist route linking Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Thuan and Phu Quy Island is likely under development following a familiarisation trip for tour operators and related media experts to the south central coastal province of Binh Thuan from May 28-31.
Bac Ha plum tree gardens lure visitors for harvest
People from the south - especially big cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho – think of plums as a Ha Noi specialty. But in reality they're grown on Bac Ha Plateau, 340km from the capital.
2015 Golden Spoon cooking contest kicks off in Binh Duong
The third Chiec Thia Vang (Golden Spoon) competition, which seeks to find the country's best chefs and dishes, was launched in the southern province of Binh Duong on May 26.
Viet Nam promotes activities to draw Indian tourists
The Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism has revealed plans to promote Viet Nam's attractions in India, which is a booming market.