On June 29th, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh (HCM) city People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong and General Director of Vietnam Airlines Duong Tri Thanh signed a deal for cooperative programs in the 2017-2021 period.
The central province of Thua Thien - Hue has issued a plan focusing on developing tourism and services to become a key local economic sector, thus turning Hue into one of the top destinations in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
The first ever Online Tourism Day will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on July 5.
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines announced on June 22 that it has been placed 14th among 20 carriers offering the world’s best premium economy class experience 2017 by Skytrax.
Tourist arrivals to Ho Chi Minh City reached some 2.8 million in the first half of 2017, a 14.7% increase year-on-year.
Vietnamese culture has been introduced to Cuban friends at a gala night in Havana University held by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union’s chapter in Cuba.
The world famous Ural State Folk Choir from Russia will perform at the Viet Nam National Academy of Music on June 12 as part of activities to celebrate Russia’s National Day.
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will add three flights per week to Ha Noi - Chu Lai and Ha Noi - Pleiku routes from June 15 to meet increasing domestic travel demand.
Those looking to escape the Ha Noi summer heat in favour of destinations in the central region of the country have a few more flight options.
The Sai Gon Zoo and Botanical Gardens (Sai Gon Zoo) in HCM City’s District 1 on June 1 opened a new flamingo garden, mini water park and eatery area for visitors.
Three garden houses in Phuoc Tich ancient village will be upgraded in 2017 with total investment of VND2.1 billion.
Domestic airlines are planning to launch new routes and operate additional flights to meet growing demand during the peak summer travel season.