Mui Ne among most beautiful beaches in Asia
Canadian Travellers, a Canadian travel guides magazine, has chosen Mui Ne as one of the top 11 most beautiful beaches in Asia.
Quang Ninh focuses on building sea, island tourism brand
Endowed with beautiful beaches, islands, and favourable transport links, the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh is paying special attention to developing sea-based tourism to promote its brand globally.
Proposal on visa extension for Russian visitors
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on July 24 asked the Prime Minister to extend visa exemption from 15 days to 30 days for Russian visitors.
Traditional crafts of Cham ethnic people in Ninh Thuan on display
As many of 29 photographs, 184 historical artifacts and some scientific documents about the outstanding traditional crafts of Cham ethnic women in Ninh Thuan province, are currently on display at an exhibition in Ho Chi Minh city.
Quan Dai Temple recognised as national historical relic
The People's Committee of Quang Yen town in Quang Ninh province on July 22 received a certificate from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in recognition of Quan Dai Temple as a National Historical Relic.
Seminar on tourism product development of Ninh Binh
(TITC) - On 19 July 2014, within a three-day famtrip program, the Viet Nam Society of Travel Agents (VISTA) in coordination with Ninh Binh Department of Culture, Sports & Tourism held a seminar on tourism product development of Ninh Binh.
Joint efforts to boost tourism in central region
Da Nang city has entered a cooperation agreement with two central provinces Quang Binh and Quang Nam in a bid to boost tourism in the region, the Da Nang Today online reported.
World heritage in Japan to be introduced in Hanoi
A photo exhibition entitled “World Heritage in Japan” will be held at the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Hanoi from July 26 to August 9.
Provinces join hands to lure Russian tourists
The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong and the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa continue to work together to lure more tourists from Russia.
Strengthening tourism cooperation between Viet Nam and India
(TITC) - On 15 July 2014, in Ha Noi, VNAT’s General Director Nguyen Van Tuan had a meeting with Indian Ambassador to Viet Nam, Ms. Preeti Saran.
Dak Lak sets up tourism information centre
The Dak Lak Province People's Committee has decided to set up a tourism information and promotion centre in Buon Ma Thuot City, known as the capital of coffee.
Exhibition highlights Viet Nam’s sea and island sovereignty
A collection of 55 lacquer, oil and silk paintings and sculptures are being showcased by the Indochina College of Fine Arts at an exhibition on Viet Nam’s sovereignty over sea and islands which opened in Hanoi on July 22.
Regional connectivity needed to develop tourism
Regional connectivity will allow Central and Central Highland localities to fully tap their tourism potential and create highly-attractive tourism products, said Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam at his working session with local officials on July 17.
New air routes hoped to boost tourist influx to Phu Quoc
To-be-opened air routes linking southern Phu Quoc Island with international destinations are hoped to smooth the way for tourists as well as investment to the place dubbed “Pearl Island”.
Reality show on Vietnamese culture and cuisine to be aired in the US
The English version of the reality show ‘Martin Yan-Taste of Viet Nam’ will be aired on US television channels, KQED, PBS and APT, starting on September 6.
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