Sa Pa enjoys holiday season tourism boom
The northern mountainous town of Sa Pa in Lao Cai province received around 30,000 holiday-makers during the New Year holiday, soaring 45 percent compared to the same period last year.
Foreign tourists flock to Hue for New Year
The central province of Thua Thien - Hue received roughly 90,000 travellers, including 40,000 foreigners, from December 24 - January 2, up 12 percent from the same period last year. 
Ho Chi Minh City: New Year-welcoming parties available
Many entertaining activities will be held at different places for people in the HCM City to have a joyful night welcoming the turn of the year. 
Ha Noi Memories event brings back old Ha Noi ambience
The Ky Uc Ha Noi (Ha Noi Memories) programme that opened at the Thang Long royal citadel in Ha Noi on December 30 night brought back the congenial atmosphere of old Ha Noi to the dwellers of all ages and international visitors. 
Da Nang to hold free art performance programs early next year
Da Nang City’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced that the city will launch a free regular variety show for citizens and tourists at a location near the Rong (dragon) Bridge from January.
Hue heritage area receives 2 million visitors
The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre announced that more than two million visitors came to see its heritage sites this year as of December 25, including a historic influx of one million foreigners.
Ten major culture, sports and tourism events in 2015
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on December 29 announced the top 10 culture, sports and tourism events in 2015, which were voted by 121 journalists representing media agencies across the country.
Viet Nam becomes attractive destination for Russian tourists
Viet Nam has emerged as one of the attractive destinations for Russian holiday-makers.
Nha Trang, Hue among top 10 destinations on rise in Asia
Nha Trang and Hue in central Viet Nam rank eighth and tenth, respectively, in the list of the top destinations on the rise in Asia, according to a survey by renown travel website TripAdvisor. 
Cham Island introduces new crafts
The ancient city of Hoi An has introduced new craft products made from Firmiana colorata, commonly known as the Chinese parasol tree, a big tree in Cham Island. 
Boosting tourism promotion via cinema
(TITC) – On 19 December 2015, in Ha Noi, Cinema Department and Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in collaboration with the Indian Embassy in Viet Nam organized a seminar “Film co-production between Viet Nam – India and promoting tourism via cinema”. This activity is part of the Indian Film Festival in Viet Nam.
Thanh Hoa receives more than 5.5 million tourists in 2015
The number of international and domestic tourists to the northern central province of Thanh Hoa, which hosted the National Tourism Year 2015, exceeded 5.53 million this year, generating 5.2 trillion VND (233.18 million USD), up 45 percent from the previous year.
Thanh Hoa seeks tourism link with neighbouring provinces
The central province of Thanh Hoa has made a noticeable move to bring its tourism sector to a new level by signing agreements with the neighbouring provinces of Ninh Binh and Nghe An. 
Japanese culture festival comes to Ha Noi
AKE OME! 2016 festival introduces Japanese traditional and modern art performances at the Giang Vo Exhibition Centre in downtown Ha Noi on December 26-27.
Foreigners enjoy warm Christmas in Viet Nam
Foreign tourists who are in Viet Nam on Christmas and New Year holidays are enjoying a warm and jubilant festive atmosphere as they have been offered numerous preferential programmes.
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