Booming tourism creates property market opportunities
Viet Nam’s flourishing tourism has stimulated the property market. From 2010-2016, the number of foreign visitors to Viet Nam doubled to 10 million people. Domestic tourists also increased, from 28 million to 62 million people.
Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2017 slated for June
The central coastal province of Khanh Hoa will host a Sea Festival from June 10-13 with over 50 activities ranging from culture, art, sports to trade seminars, the provincial People’s…
Discount train tickets on Nha Trang-Hue route
The Vietnam Railways (VNR) will drop the cost of tickets by 20 percent on the tourist trains departing from Nha Trang to Hue in the central region and vice versa…
Binh Thuan should raise tourism’s stake in local economy: PM
The south central province of Binh Thuan needs to fully tap its tourism potential and increase this industry’s proportion in the local GDP to at least 15 percent, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told provincial officials on April 18.
Do Quyen Flower Festival comes to Sa Pa
The Do Quyen (water-rail) Flower Festival 2017 will be organized in Sa Pa Town in the northern province of Lao Cai from March 31 to April 9.
Hoi An listed in TripAdvisor’s top best destinations in 2017
Viet Nam’s beloved town Hoi An has proved its charm once again as TripAdvisor users have chosen it among the world's best destinations. The town claimed the 13th position in the top 25 best destinations in this year's Travelers’ Choice Awards.
Khau Vai love market festival to take place in Ha Giang
Myriads of activities featuring the unique culture of ethnic minority groups will be included in the Khau Vai love market festival, which is scheduled in Khau Vai commune, Meo Vac district, the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang from March 25-27.
Ha Noi approves CNN promotional videos
Ha Noi has selected two promotional clips to be broadcast on the American Cable News Network (CNN) in 2017, according to Decision No. 1415/QD-UBND recently signed by Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Ngo Van Quy.
Book of Co Tu group’s sculpture to debut
Researcher Tran Tan Vinh from Quang Nam provincial library has completed a 200-page book on the Co Tu ethnic group’s artistic wood sculptures.
20% discount offered on Thong Nhat train ticket
The Hanoi Railway Transport Joint Stock Company is offering discounts on tickets for Thong Nhat train from Ha Noi to Sai Gon, from February 9th to 18th.
Tuyen Quang ethnic groups observe Long Tong festival
Tens of thousands of locals in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang as well as tourists flocked to Lam Binh District on February 11 to join the Long Tong (going to the field) festival, a unique and typical agricultural festival of the Tay ethnic minority group in the locality.
Binh Thuan improves tourism services
The central province of Binh Thuan has intensified inspections to improve the quality of tourism services and ensure visitors’ safe and enjoyable stay during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays.
Dong Ky firecracker procession festival kicks off
The Dong Ky firecracker procession festival kicked off in Tu Son town, Bac Ninh province, on January 31, drawing the participation of thousands of villagers and visitors.
Can Tho farmers’ engagement help boost responsible tourism
Engaging farmers in tourism is a new way to boost the sustainable development of the non-smoking industry in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.
Scuba diving, a must-try activity for travelers to Nha Trang
The coastal city of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province has been known for its beautiful white sand, pure sea water, beautiful islands and interesting sightseeing spots. Apart from taking a tour around islands in Nha Trang Bay or going around town, tourists should experience a scuba diving service to admire coral reefs.