Vietnamese Women’s Museum: Top tourist destination
TripAdvisor has announced the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi, for the third consecutive year in a row, is rated one of the top three most attractive tourism destinations in the capital city.
Three tourist routes and two tourist destinations recognized in Mong Cai City
Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee has issued a decision recognizing three tourist routes and two tourist destinations in the city of Mong Cai.
Viet Nam cited a top 20 world’s most beautiful country
Rough Guides, a global leading publisher of travel guides, has chosen Viet Nam one of the top 20 world’s most beautiful countries.
Luxury eco-tourism site shaping in Quang Ninh
The Viet Nam-Russia Technology and Investment JSC (VRG) plans to build a luxury eco-tourism area on Soi Nhu island in northern coastal Quang Ninh province’s Van Don district.
Da Nang launches stimulus programme to lure visitors
The central city of Da Nang will launch a tourism stimulus programme from August 1 to help local businesses overcome difficulties during the low season, the Da Nang Today online reported.  
Bac Giang actively promotes tourism
The number of tourists to the northern province of Bac Giang has seen an average growth of around 15 percent in recent years, thanks to its efforts in tapping local tourism potential.
International Press Conference to introduce “Exciting Viet Nam” promotional campaign
(TITC) – On July 9, 2014, Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism (MoCST) in coordination with Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an international press conference to introduce “Exciting Viet Nam campaign” at Inter-continental Ha Noi Hotel. The event was part of the plan introducing Viet Nam - a safe, friendly and attractive destination to international friends.
Quang Nam spurs international tourism
Central Quang Nam province held a forum on July 9 seeking ways to improve the tourism sector and identify alternative marketing strategies to attract new global market segments to the province.
“Flying dragon-Viet Nam’s royal art” exhibition in France
An exhibition featuring the aesthetic value and changes of the dragon image in Vietnamese culture and religion throughout history opened at the Guimet Museum in Paris, France on July 8.
Vietnamese culture promoted in Japan
The Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka, Japan, in conjunction with the association of Vietnamese students studying at Asia Pacific University (APU) in Oita prefecture organised a “Vietnamese Culture Week 2014” from June 30-July 4.
Ca Mau to mobilise 500 billion VND for tourism development
The southernmost province of Ca Mau will mobilise 500 billion VND (23.5 million USD) between now and 2020 to develop its tourism sector, said the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Danang steps up efforts to attract international tourists
Danang city has maximized efforts to market its tourism and investment appeal to international audiences through increased advertising and easing up on procedures for tourists to obtain travel visas.
Ba Ria – Vung Tau welcomes 7 million tourists by mid-year mark
The southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau welcomed and served nearly 7 million tourists in the first half of this year, a year-on-year rise of 17%, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Of these, more than 260,000 were foreigners.
Strengthening culture and tourism cooperation between Viet Nam and Azerbaijan
(TITC) - From 1 to 5 July 2014, Minister of Culture, Sports & Tourism, Mr. Hoang Tuan Anh led Vietnamese delegation to visit Azerbaijan at the invitation of Minister of Culture and Tourism, and Minister of Youth & Sports of Azerbaijan Republic.
First int’l marina gets off the ground in Nha Trang
Focus Travel Co. Ltd commenced construction of Ana Marina, the first international standard marina in Viet Nam, at Nha Trang Bay of the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on July 7.
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