Rise in number of tourists visiting Quang Binh
More than 1.5 million visitors arrived in central Quang Binh Province for its cavern system and burial site of General Giap in the first five months of the year.
Ensuring safety for int’l tourists in Viet Nam
(TITC) - In respond to bad effects caused by recent tensions,  the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Vietnam National Administration of Tourism have sent urgent dispatchs to provincial…
Sea and islands - a driving force for Viet Nam tourism development
(TITC) - Islands and sea tourism accounts for 70% of tourism activities in Viet Nam.
Viet Nam House in Canada appeals to public
The Viet Nam House in capital city Ottawa, Canada, became a magnet for visitors after it was opened to the public on June 8.
Strengthening investment, development of Lang Co tourism brand name
(TITC) - Lang Co is endowed with ideal location for tourism development, for different types of tourism such as leisure, scuba diving, ecotourism and fishing.
Da Lat Flower Park and Saigon Botanic Gardens and Zoo listed in the book “The Magical Gardens of ASEAN”
(TITC) - On the occasion of ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2014 hosted by Malaysia, Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Malaysia has published the book “The Magical Gardens of ASEAN” to introduce the most typical parks and gardens of ASEAN to the world. Each ASEAN country has two parks/gardens listed in this book, of which two representatives of Viet Nam are Saigon Botanic Gardens and…
Tourism promotion programme launched
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho Anh Tuan has approved a plan to implement urgent measures to boost trade promotion in some key markets.
Quang Ninh welcomes over 4.2 million tourists in five months
According to the Quang Ninh provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the number of tourists to the province in May reached an estimated 456,400, bringing the total figure in the first five months this year to 4.2 million arrivals. This development makes up 55.1% of the year’s target and shows a year-on-year rise of 1%.
The first Vietnamese tourism office officially opens
(TITC) - On June 4, 2014, Viet Nam Tourism Association (VITA) officially opened its representative office in Tokyo, Japan which is the first Vietnamese tourism office in Japan and foreign countries.
“Sea and Islands in the Heart of the Country” exhibition opens
50 old maps affirming Viet Nam's sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes are on display at the Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum in Dien Bien Phu city.
Dak Lak aims to exploit tourism potential
The Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, one of the localities with the greatest potential for developing community-based and cultural tourism, has intensified investment in the field.
Photo contest ‘Viet Nam – Landscape – People’ launched
A photography contest themed ‘Viet Nam – Landscape – People’, was launched on June 3 in Hanoi for professional and amateur photographers across the country.
Opening the first Vietnamese tourism office in Japan
(TITC) - On June 4, 2014, Viet Nam Tourism Association (VITA) will open its representative office in Tokyo (Japan). This is the first tourism office of Viet Nam in Japan.
Ha Long Bay listed in top eight green spaces/national parks in Asia
(TITC) - Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking websites, announced the list of top eight green spaces/national parks in Asia, of which Ha Long Bay (Viet Nam) ranked 4th.
Superstar Virgo docks in Ha Long Bay
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism co-ordinated with the Quang Ninh provincial People's Committee and the Sai Gon Travel Service Company (Saigontourist) to welcome the Malaysian five-star cruise liner SuperStar Virgo to Ha Long Bay on June 3.
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