Xoan Singing to receive official recognition as heritage of humanity
Xoan Singing of northern Phu Tho province will receive the official recognition as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity from UNESCO in a ceremony at Lai Len Shrine, Viet Tri city, Phu Tho on February 3.  
Dong Thap: wooden drum sets national record
A wooden drum in the Phuong Nam Cultural Tourism Area of the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap was recognised as Viet Nam’s largest drum by the Viet Nam Record…
Dien Bien earns VND950 billion from tourism in 2017
In 2017, tourist arrival to the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien increased 25% from the previous year, grossing a tourism revenue of VND950 billion, up 33.8%, said Mr. Pham…
Two Vietnamese hotels in Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Gold List
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, were placed on the 2018 Gold List of the best hotels worldwide by the US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.  
Vietnam Airlines, Quang Ninh cooperate to promote tourism
Vietnam Airlines and Quang Ninh People’s Committee on January 22 signed a strategic deal to assist tourism development and promotion, expand the air network to and from Van Don International Airport and promote hot spots of the province, as well as the image, products and services of the national flag carrier.
Experiencing lunar New Year at Thang Long Imperial Citadel
The Centre for the Preservation of Thang Long - Ha Noi Heritage is coordinating with relevant organizations to organize an exhibition and traditional cultural activities to welcome the lunar New Year at Thang Long Imperial Citadel from January 22nd to 24th.
App launched to support visitors of Thang Long imperial citadel
The Thang Long - Ha Noi Heritage Conservation Centre will launch an automatic guiding system for smart phone users in late January 2018 to support visitors of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel relic.
An Giang speeds up tourism development
According to the Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism of An Giang province, An Giang welcomed around 7.3 million tourists and reached the highest ever turnover of VND3,700 billion in 2017.
Locals and expats back Bui Vien pedestrian street expansion
Local residents and international visitors have shown support for a proposal by the authority of District 1 to enlarge Bui Vien pedestrian-only street in the backpacker’s area before the forthcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, which falls in mid-February.
Communal house to host traditional New Year event
So Village’s communal house on the western outskirts of Ha Noi will provide a platform to showcase the traditional customs of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year on February 10.
Vietnam Airlines promotes products in Spain
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines attended an International Tourism Fair (FITUR 2018) in Madrid, Spain, from January 17-19 to introduce its products and services as well as promoting Viet Nam’s tourism to the international community.
Paradise Cruises offers US$3,000 promotion to lucky passenger
Those booking a cruise with Paradise Cruises, the leading luxury cruise provider in the World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay, through its official website (paradisecruise.com) from now until February 13 will be entered in a lucky draw with a prize totaling US$3,000.
VNPT to support Ninh Binh province in developing smart tourism
The Ninh Binh provincial Department of Tourism and the Viet Nam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) have signed a strategic cooperation deal in order to promote IT application in the tourism sector and boost popularization on the provincial tourism images, according to VNPT on January 18.
Binh Dinh urged to make breakthroughs in tourism
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked Binh Dinh to make breakthroughs in tourism while he was addressing a working session with officials of the south central province on January 20.
Ha Noi, Sai Gon among Southeast Asia’s cheapest cities
The cost of living in Viet Nam’s commercial center Ho Chi Minh City is a bit more expensive than in the capital city of Ha Noi.