Int’l visitors to Viet Nam show drastic surge
The number of international visitors to Viet Nam reached nearly 4.3 million in the first six months of 2014, up more than 21% from last year’s same period.
Photo contest to popularize Viet Nam’s cultural heritage
The Viet Nam Heritage magazine under the Viet Nam Cultural Heritage Association in coordination with Cannon Viet Nam Co., Ltd, launched on July 1 the third “Viet Nam Heritage Photo…
Conference discusses tourism policies for future development
Over 160 delegates from 17 nations gathered in HCM city on July 2 for the 20th Conference on Tourism Policy of Future Development in Asia Pacific Region.
Hue relic site welcomes one millionth tourist
The central province of Thua Thien Hue held a ceremony on July 1 to welcome this year’s the one millionth tourist to the ancient imperial relic site in Hue city, which is a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage site.
TripAdvisor names 95 attractions in Hanoi
TripAdvisor, the US’s premier travel website, has rated the best 95 attractions in Hanoi in 2014 based on the reviews from people who have visited the capital city of Viet Nam.
Thai travel agencies survey tourism in Quang Ninh
A Thai Famtrip group of 40 travel agencies and businesses, led by Mrs. Mingkwan Metmowlee, President of the Association of Thai Tourism Marketing, has surveyed travel routes and destinations around Ha Long Bay.
Viet Nam’s land, people introduced in Western Australia
A photo exhibition on the land and people of Viet Nam opened in Perth city, the State of Western Australia, on June 30.
Introduction to Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals Guide
(TITC) – As a step in preparation for the launch of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015, the Guide to ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals (MRA - TP) has been produced as an essential reference for professionals, employers and training organizations.
Vietnamese cultural festival featured in Germany
Thousands of Overseas Vietnamese (OVs) and international friends from over 54 countries around the globe gathered at a recent Vietnamese cultural festival in Frankfurt, Germany.
Travellers describe Viet Nam as environmentally friendly
Both foreign and local travellers involved in a EU-funded survey in Viet Nam say all the destinations they arrive at are environmentally friendly, and visitors respect local cultures and environments.
Art show fetes great Viet Nam family
More than 1,000 people have gathered for an art show and performance at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Dong Mo district.
Central destinations attractive to tourists
The flow of tourists to major destinations in central provinces continued to grow in the first six months of this year.
Paris exhibition features Viet Nam’s 54 ethnic groups
More than 100 photos featuring the life and culture of 54 ethnic groups of Viet Nam are on display at the Luxembourg gardens of the French Senate in an exhibition themed “Viet Nam - Unity in diversity – 54 faces and costumes of Viet Nam’s ethnic groups”.
Viet Nam, Philippines co-operate in cruise tourism
Viet Nam and the Philippines on June 26 signed a co-operative agreement on cruise tourism partnership during the 2014-2016 period, calling for investment into the tourism sector in each country.
Vietnamese cultural days in Russian Federation
From June 24 to July 2, a delegation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism led by Minister Hoang Tuan Anh, participated in Vietnamese Cultural Days in the Russian Federation in Moscow, St Petersburg and Yaroslavl.
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