Vinh Long: Ancient trees receive historical relic status
Ancient trees and clumps of trees in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long were recognised as cultural and historical relic trees by the Viet Nam Ornamental Creatures Association.
Tran Quoc Pagoda among world’s most beautiful pagodas
Tran Quoc Pagoda of Ha Noi was named one of the world’s 16 most beautiful pagodas by the Daily Mail, a British newspaper.
International visitors to Viet Nam reach 8 million arrivals
(TITC) - According to the General Statistics Office, international visitors to Viet Nam in October estimated 812,017 arrivals, slightly decreasing 0.1% compared to the previous month and increasing 23.2% over…
Tourist route to be opened to Con Co Island
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has accepted an initiative by the People’s Committee of the central province of Quang Tri on opening tourist routes to its Con Co Island District.
Novotel Phu Quoc Resort gets five-star certification
The Novotel Phu Quoc Resort has announced that the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) had recognized the facilities and services of the resort on Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province as meeting five-star standards.
Four Vietnamese hotels win Condé Nast awards
Four hotels in Viet Nam have won this year’s coveted Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, with the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and the Park Hyatt Saigon making it to the top three in the “Top Hotels in Southern Asia.”
Viet Nam hopes to welcome 1 million Japanese tourists by 2019
Viet Nam aims to attract 1 million tourists from Japan by 2019, officials said at a tourism cooperation forum held in Yokohama city on October 28. 
Quang Ninh prepares for hosting major tourism events
(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.
Viet Nam attracts Ukrainian tourists
With beautiful beaches and historical relic sites, Viet Nam has become attractive to international tourists, including those from Ukraine.
Programme enhances Ha Noi-Seoul friendship
Seoul artists are taking in a range of activities in Ha Noi to mark the 20th anniversary of bilateral ties between the capital city and Seoul of the Republic of Korea (RoK). 
Ca Mau seeks solutions for lackluster tourism sector
The southernmost province of Ca Mau has drafted seven major tasks and solutions for its slow-growing tourism sector towards the goal of drawing 1.7 million tourists, including 50,000 foreign visitors by 2020.
Da Nang mountain resort wins Best Resort in Asia award
American tourism magazine Conde Nast Traveler has announced the winner of its 2016 Reader’s Choice Awards, and the InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort was named the best resort in the Asia.
Indonesian media and travel agencies visit Viet Nam
(TITC) – From 21-26 October 2016, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) hosted a famtrip for top media and outbound travel agencies from Indonesia.
Bali tourism (Indonesia) introduced in Viet Nam
(TITC) – On 25 October 2016, in Ha Noi, the Indonesian Embassy in Viet Nam held a workshop with the theme “Denpasar-Bali Tourism Gathering” to promote Bali tourism.
Four local hotels land on Condé Nast Traveler List
Four hotels in Viet Nam won coveted spots in this year’s Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, with the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and the Park Hyatt Saigon being placed in the top three on a list of the “Top Hotels in Southern Asia.”
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