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An Giang sees tourist growth in religious sites (Mar 02, 2017)

The Mekong Delta province of An Giang received more than 1 million tourists to its religious sites in February, up 200,000 from the previous month, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Efforts made to keep alive the art of Soong Co folk songs (Mar 01, 2017)

For the San Diu ethnic group that lives in the northern province of Vinh Phuc, singing is a daily ritual.

Da Nang to host Asia Golf Tourism Convention 2017 in May (Feb 27, 2017)

The Asia Golf Tourism Convention 2017 (AGTC) will take place in the central city of Da Nang from May 7 to 13, announced the city’s Department of Tourism.

Viet Nam attends travel trade show in India (Feb 16, 2017)

Several Vietnamese businesses are participating in South Asia’s leading travel trade show – SATTE 2017, which started in New Delhi, India, on February 15.

“Xong Dat” - A cherished Lunar New Year tradition (Jan 29, 2017)

Passing down through generations and continued with equal enthusiasm today, “Xong dat” (first footing), a Tet tradition in Viet Nam, has always been associated with hopes for a fruitful year ahead.

Entrance fees to Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay to change from early April (Jan 18, 2017)

The entrance fees to Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay will be VND200,000-VND250,000 each route from April 1st, 2017.

Chan May port welcomes 87,000 foreign visitors in 2016 (Dec 29, 2016)

Nearly 87,000 international holiday-makers visited tourist sites in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue in 2016 or nearly 10 percent year-on-year through Chan May port by cruise ships.

“Vietnamese Ao dai Space” - A new tourist site in Ha Noi (Dec 14, 2016)

(TITC) - On 11 December 2016, “Vietnamese Ao dai Space” has been officially launched at Lan Huong Fashion House, 18 Au Co Street, Tay Ho District, Ha Noi to introduce and honor the beauty of Viet Nam traditional dress (ao dai) as well as build the culture – art space for visitors.

Viet Nam Art Kite Festival opens in Vung Tau (Dec 05, 2016)

The fifth Viet Nam Art Kite Festival kicked off on December 3 at the Bien Dong Resort in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau as part of a series of events during the International Kite Festival.

Stamp exhibition on Viet Nam opens in Bangkok (Dec 01, 2016)

A stamp exhibition with the theme of “Viet Nam - endless charm” was opened at the Thai Philatelic Museum in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 29.

Quang Ninh prepares for hosting major tourism events (Oct 31, 2016)

(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.

Cultural exchange event spotlights Viet Nam’s charm in Japan (Oct 10, 2016)

A cultural exchange show promoting the beauty of Viet Nam’s land and people took place at the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan on the evening of October 8, drawing great public attention.

Da Nang resort named best resort hotel in Asia-Pacific (Oct 05, 2016)

The InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort has been recognised as the “Best Resort Hotel in the Asia - Pacific” by The Business Traveller.

Vietjet Air offers 1.5 million cheap tickets for Lunar New Year (Sep 26, 2016)

Low-cost airline Vietjet Air is offering 1.5 million tickets at discounted fares for flights from January 10 to February 12 on all domestic and international routes to serve surging demand on the 2017 Lunar New Year festival.

Handicraft villages to shine at festival (Sep 23, 2016)