Japan slackens tourism visa rules for Viet Nam
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan on June 17 announced that it will loosen tourism visa rules for four Asian countries, including Viet Nam, to double international tourist arrivals to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
UNESCO chief honoured for contributions to Viet Nam
The Chief Representative of the UNESCO Office in Viet Nam, Katherine Muller Marin, has been awarded an insignia for peace and friendship in recognition of her active contributions to preserving…
Greece celebrates Vietnamese culture
A cultural programme "Meet my country – Viet Nam'' was launched recently in the capital city of Athens, as part of activities to celebrate 40 years of diplomacy between Viet…
Tra Vinh asks for moon worshipping festival recognition
The southern province of Tra Vinh has submitted a document to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism asking for it to recognise the Ok Om Bok Festival, a moon worshipping ritual of the Khmer ethnic minority group, as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Central provinces boost tourism cooperation
Three tourist destinations in central Viet Nam - Hue, Da Nang and Quang Nam - are strengthening tourism cooperation to provide better products and services for increasing numbers of tourists.
Ha Noi in top five budget-friendly cities globally
Ha Noi has been cited as one of the top five most budget-friendly destinations for a short getaway excursion for two people, according to a recent survey by TripAdvisor - the world’s largest tourism website.
Nearly 11 million tourist arrivals to Mekong Delta in the first 5 months of 2014
(TITC) - According to Mekong Delta Tourism Association, in the first 5 months of 2014, Mekong Delta welcomed nearly 11 million tourist arrivals, increasing by approximately 9% over the same period last year. Of which, international arrivals were 803,700, increasing by nearly 16% over the same period last year. Total tourism receipts reached more than VND 2,566 billion, up 27%.
Ba Be proposed as top eco-tourism site in Viet Nam
The People’s Committee of the northern mountainous province of Bac Kan and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) held a conference on June 17, on the investment and development of Ba Be Tourism Site.
Truong Sa sovereignty steles recognised as national historical site
Two steles affirming Viet Nam's sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, have been recognised as national historical sites, according to an announcement by the Khanh Hoa provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Big tourism promotion campaign in the pipeline
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will launch a tourism campaign touting Viet Nam as an astonishingly safe, hospitable and fascinating international travel destination.
Almost 11 million tourists visit Mekong River Delta
The Mekong River Delta greeted almost 11 million tourists since the beginning of this year, a year-on-year rise of close to 90%, earning total tourism turnover of more than VND2.56 trillion, up 27% compared to the same period last year, said the Mekong Delta Tourism Association on June 11th.
Vietnamese art introduced in London
An exhibition of paintings of Viet Nam, collected by US collector Raquelle Azran, is on display at the ongoing Affordable Art Fair in London, where it has attracted the interest of many visitors.
Ba Na named among 10 amazing cable cars worldwide
The Travel page of UK newspaper The Telegraph has named the Ba Na cable car on its list of ten amazing cable cars around the world.
American tourist praises Viet Nam tourism
(TITC) - On May 20, 2014, an American tourist, Mr. Gregory K Faulk sent a letter to Mr. Nguyen Van Tuan - General Director of Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism, praising the hospitality of Viet Nam Tourism. Mr. Gregory K Faulk, who spent 2 weeks in Viet Nam with his friend, was very impressed with the wonderful job VNAT has done making visitors to…
Famous US chef explores Vietnamese cuisine, culture
Well-known American chef Robert Danhi will replace Martin Yan as the new host for the second season of a TV show “Kham Pha Viet Nam” (Taste of Viet Nam).
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