Hue ancient citadel tops tourist destinations in Viet Nam
The ancient imperial citadel in Hue City, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, has been selected the top tourist destinations in Viet Nam in 2016 by the National Administration of Tourism and the Viet Nam Tourism Association. 
Cannons pegged as national treasure
The central city of Da Nang has proposed that a collection of 11 cannons unearthed at the Dien Hai Citadel between 1979 and 2008 be recognised as a national treasure.
Ha Noi Opera House to host circus show
Foreign tourists will be charmed by an unique circus show entitled Lang Toi (My Village) at Ha Noi Opera House on July 16.
Five ASEAN countries to hold art festival in Viet Nam
Twenty-one art troupes from Viet Nam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand will join an art festival in Dong Ha city, in the central province of Quang Tri from July 18-25, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Department of Performing Arts. 
Peru promotes tourism in Viet Nam
(TITC) – On the occasion of 195th National Day of Peru (28 July, 1821- 2016) and the 22nd anniversary of Viet Nam - Peru diplomatic ties, on 7 July 2016, the Peruvian Embassy in Viet Nam in collaboration with Vietravel organized the conference to promote Peruvian tourism. 
Boosting tourism cooperation between Viet Nam and Gifu Province (Japan)
(TITC) – Aiming to boost tourism cooperation between Viet Nam and Japan, particularly Gifu Province, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in collaboration with Bank for Investment and Development of Viet Nam (BIDV) will hold a seminar on connecting and promoting tourism between Viet Nam and Gifu Province due on 20 July, at Gifu Miyako hotel, Japan.
Festivalgoers immerse in Japanese culture
The event ‘Feel Japan 2016’ simulating a traditional Japanese summer festival is expected to draw thousands of guests on July 16-17 to the Gem Centre in Ho Chi Minh City.
Viet Nam’s salt fields in top most breathtaking sunsets on earth
Viet Nam’s salt fields was listed in top 15 most breathtaking sunsets on earth voted by the UK’s Daily Mail.
Nam Hai named second best hotel resort in Southeast Asia
Readers from the travel magazine Travel + Leisure has named Nam Hai in the list of best resort hotels in Southeast Asia.
Phong Nha listed among top seven South East Asian national parks
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has been rated by the ASEAN travel site GoAsean as one of seven national parks that travellers should visit in in Southeast Asia.
Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology receives leading tourist destination award
The Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology has received ‘Viet Nam's leading tourist destinations 2016’ award for the second time by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
VNAT strengthens cooperation with Wallonie - Bruxelles in tourism training
(TITC) – On 1 July 2016, in Ha Noi, Mr. Nguyen Quoc Hung - Deputy Director General of Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism had a meeting with Ms. Anne Lange - Chief Representative of Wallonie - Bruxelles Delegation in Viet Nam, and tourism experts of Wallonie – Bruxelles, Belgium.
VNAT works with Asian Development Bank
(TITC) – On 30 June 2016, in Ha Noi, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) had a meeting with Asian Development Bank (ADB).  
Art exhibition celebrates Viet Nam, Philippines ties
The Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism (MoCST) has announced that on July 10-16 it will showcase more than 100 traditional lacquer and brocatelle items at a culture and arts exhibition in Manila.
Hoi An goes ‘green’ in fresh campaign
Hoi An ancient city in the central province of Quang Nam has launched the ‘Green Fence - My Village’s Beauty’ campaign to promote greenery among households and home-stay hosts in ecotourism sites.
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