Set sail in style with all-inclusive luxury cruising
Viet Nam’s first five-star all-inclusive Emperor Cruises to launch in Nha Trang Bay - Fit for an Emperor. The project was started in September 2014 and the first sailing is expected to be in the summer of 2015. The participants include Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravels.asia) and the high-end cruise company, Huong Hai Ha Long Ltd. (huonghaihalong.com). Interested buyers can make appointments with Emperor Cruises Reps at the upcoming WTM London, FITUR, ITB ASIA, ITB BERLIN.
Con Dao welcomes nearly 80,000 tourists in nine months
Con Dao district in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau greeted nearly 80,000 tourist arrivals from the start of the year, a year-on-year rise of 14.98%, reported the…
Workshop introduces Draft of Viet Nam annual tourism Report 2013
(TITC)-On 2 October 2014, in Ha Noi, the Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development (ESRT) Program funded by the European Union (EU Project) held a workshop to introduce Draft…
Cua Van (Quang Ninh) listed in top 16 most beautiful coastal towns of the world
(TITC) - Recently, Travel & Leisure Magazine announced list of top 16 most beautiful coastal towns of the world, in which Cua Van fishing village (Quang Ninh Provine, Viet Nam) was ranked ninth.
Ho Chi Minh City sets up tourism department
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has issued a decision on the establishment of the Department of Tourism in a bid to enhance the city’s state management on tourism.
Phu Quoc to build large scale seaport terminal
The Ministry of Transport has just had a meeting with Kien Giang province’s leaders to discuss the plan building a large-scale seaport terminal in Phu Quoc Island, aiming to receive the world’s biggest cruise ships.
Ninh Binh joins hands with neighbouring localities to boost tourism
Ninh Binh province, with its rich nature, culture, and history, is emerging as a tourism magnet for northern Viet Nam, a potential that can be exploited further by enhancing cooperation with other localities in the region.
Bac Ninh province restores old houses for “Quan ho” gatherings
The northern province of Bac Ninh is taking steps to restore two “Nha chua Quan ho” (houses where Quan ho singers gathered for training and performances) in Bac Ninh City and Tien Du district which are home to original “Quan ho” villages.
Dragon Bridge among world’s top 30 gorgeous bridges
Rong (Dragon) Bridge in the central city of Da Nang has been listed among top 30 gorgeous bridges over the world by a famous tourism website, Viralnova.
Ha Noi’s West Lake seeks national attraction status
West Lake, an iconic landmark in the heart of Ha Noi, is seeking recognition as a national scenic attraction, a workshop in Ha Noi revealed on October 2.
More Champa relics discovered in Binh Dinh
The Museum of central Binh Dinh province has announced the discovery of more than 600 precious items during a recent archaeological excavation of Champa ruins at Rung Cam (Forbidden Forest) site at Thu Thien Thuong village, Binh Nghi commune, Tay Son district.
Foreign arrivals in Ha Noi surpass 2 million in nine months
The number of foreign arrivals in Ha Noi so far this year has surpassed 2 million, up 15 percent from the same period last year, the capital city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on October 6.
Over 82,000 visitors flock to Hue during Gold Tourism Month
The Hue Monuments Conservation Center welcomed 82,626 domestic and foreign visitors in Gold Tourism Month (September 2-30), raking in VND6.264 billion, a year-on-year increase of 8.32%.
Ha Noi ranks second among top 25 Asian destinations
Three Vietnamese cities have been listed among top 25 destinations in Asia by TripAdvisor – the world’s largest tourism website.
Cua Van named a world top 10 beautiful coastline
Travel & Leisure Magazine recently cited Cua Van fishing village in the northern province of Quang Ninh amongst the top 10 most breathtaking coastlines in the world.
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