Final round of “Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism” contest
(TITC) – On 14 June, Final round of “Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism” contest was held in HCM City.
"Cua dinh" folk singing certificated as national intangible cultural heritage
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recognized “Cua dinh” folk singing in the northern province of Quang Ninh as national intangible cultural heritage.
Luxury cruise liner brings 6000 visitors to Viet Nam
The Royal Caribbean International Quantum of the Sea luxury cruise liner docked at Cai Mep international port at Ba Ria-Vung Tau on June 17 with more than 6,000 foreign travellers…
Photo exhibition on Vietnamese communal houses in August
As many of 3,757 members of the Vietnamese Communal House Club have collected documents, organized field trips and taken photos to prepare for an exhibition on Vietnamese communal houses in August 2015 in Ha Noi.
Tourism cooperation and promotion opportunity for travel businesses in ITE HCMC 2015
(TITC) – International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City – ITE HCMC 2015 is a both trade and public tourism event which will take place from 10-12 Sep 2015, in Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
Vietnamese fried spring rolls ranks world’s top 10 culinary dish
Vietnamese fried spring roll (Nem Ran) has been listed among the top 10 culinary dishes, according to CNN Travel’s voters.
Unlocking the Potential of the Mekong Region via Innovative Partnerships
(TITC) – This is the theme of Mekong Tourism Symposium which will be held on June 18, 2015 in Da Nang.
Fostering Viet Nam tourism promotion in Japan
(TITC) – In the framework of Viet Nam Culture and Tourism Festival 2015 in Japan, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism organized two workshops on promoting Viet Nam tourism in Osaka (June 10, 2015) and in Tokyo (June 15, 2015).
Almost 300,000 tourists visit Ba Ria-Vung Tau
The southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau has greeted and provided services for nearly 6.8 tourist arrivals since the start of the year, 41.46% of the year’s plan, reported the Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Golden Tourism Week to be held in Hue relic site
A “Golden Tourism Week” will take place in the Hue ancient imperial relic site, a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage, in the central Thua Thien-Hue province from June 15-21.
Phong Nha - Ke Bang nominated for World Heritage the second time
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has assigned the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to submit dossiers to the UNESCO to seek the world natural heritage title for Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park for the second time.
Mekong forums discuss sustainable tourism development
Representatives from private and public tourism sectors, social and development organisations, and media from the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) gathered in the central city of Da Nang on June 15 for a forum to discuss measures to promote sustainable tourism development in the region.
Conference to boost north-south tourism links
Some 300 experts and representatives from eight localities, international organisations and tourism agencies gathered at a conference on tourism promotion in northern Quang Ninh province on June 15.
Art show dubbed intangible heritage
The Tuong Xu Quang (Quang Nam classic drama region) art performance has been recognised as a National Intangible Heritage.
The First Secretary of the Delegation of EU to Viet Nam awarded Medal “For the Cause of Culture, Sports and Tourism”
(TITC) - On 12 June 2015, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) organized a ceremony to award Medal “For the Cause of Culture, Sports and Tourism” for the First Secretary of the Delegation of European Union (EU) to Viet Nam, Mr. Bryan Fornari.
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