Da Nang launches tourism advertising campaign
Da Nang has launched a new advertising campaign touting its new slogan “Da Nang City – a friendly, safe and hospitable community” aiming to attract more domestic holiday and foreign tourists from traditional markets.
Quang Binh boasts four top tourist sites in Viet Nam
As many as four tourism sites in the central province of Quang Binh have been listed among the top 50 must-see travel destinations in Viet Nam, according to the Viet…
Golden statues of Saint Giong makes debut
Two golden statues of Saint Giong, part of a project on casting 60 statues to mark the 60th anniversary of the Capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2014) were inaugurated at…
Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa co-operate in developing tourism
Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa, having great potential for natural and historical tourism, promise to become attractive destinations when the provinces co-ordinate closely in developing tourism.
Da Nang City promotes tourism in Russia
The central city of Da Nang, in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia, organised a programme in Moscow on August 18 to promote local tourism.
Hoang Gia, Tuan Chau and Mai Quyen satisfy standard of tourist beaches
Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee has issued three decisions recognizing Hoang Gia beach and Tuan Chau beach in Ha Long city and Mai Quyen beach in Van Don district as standard tourist beaches.
Water puppetry mesmerizes Cuban audiences
Vietnamese water puppetry performances have won the heart of audiences in the Cuban capital city of Havana.
Travel club to promote tourism with Japan
The Viet Nam Society of Travel Agents (VISTA) on August 15 introduced a Japanese travel club in southern Viet Nam with the aim of increasing the number of tourists travelling between Viet Nam and Japan.
Ha Noi to attach plates to historic revolutionary relics
The Ha Noi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will attach plates of historical and revolutionary significance in the 1946-1954 period to 15 relics to welcome the 60 anniversary of Ha Noi Liberation Day (October 10).
Thang Long heritage centre receives historical documents
The Thang Long Heritage Conservation Centre on August 12 received more than 500 historical documents and objects related to a Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) meeting that played a decisive role in the liberation of the South and national unification.
An Giang preserves Oc Eo cultural relic values
Southern An Giang authorities have paid attention to preserving and promoting values of the Oc Eo special national cultural relic.
VNAT leader meets Vietnamese Ambassadors to France and UK
(TITC) – On 8 August 2014, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism’s (VNAT) General Director, Mr. Nguyen Van Tuan had a meeting with Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Son, Vietnamese Ambassador to France; and Mr. Nguyen Van Thao, Vietnamese Ambassador to United Kingdom (UK). The meeting also had the presence of leaders of VNAT’s departments.
UNWTO Regional statistical workshop for Mekong River countries/regions
(TITC) - From 25 – 31 July 2014, United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia and Government of the Republic of Korea held regional workshop for Mekong River countries on Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) and Tourism Statistics in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Launching Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex’s Tourism Logo and Slogan Contest
(TITC) – On 23 June, 2014, Trang An has just been inscribed in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List, proudly being the Viet Nam’s first site to be acknowledged as a mixed natural and cultural heritage.
Stimulating MICE tourism in low season
(TITC) - Preparing for low tourism season, many local tourism enterprises are planning variety of tourism stimulus programs including promoting MICE tourism with discounts on tour, enhancing service quality…to attract more tourists.
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