Chef Bobby Chinn named Viet Nam’s tourism ambassador
World-famous chef Bobby Chinn has been appointed tourism ambassador for Viet Nam in Europe by the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism.
Sovereign steles in Truong Sa Archipelago become national relics
Two steles on the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago declaring Viet Nam’s sovereignty over the archipelago have been recognised as national relic sites.
Da Nang greets first flight from Japan
The central city of Da Nang on July 16 welcomed the first flight of a new direct air service from Tokyo (Japan) which is hoped to bring more Japanese tourists…
Viet Nam seeks domestic fillip to tourism industry
Viet Nam is banking on domestic tourists to boost the fortunes of the tourism industry, especially in terms of ensuring its stable growth.
Dong Son culture introduced in RoK
The Jeju National Museum is prominently displaying 400 artefacts from Viet Nam’s bronze age Dong Son culture at an exhibition in the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Lao Cai launches tourism stimulus programme
The northern province of Lao Cai will launch a spiritual tourism route and a flower and lantern festival in the coming months as part of a tourism stimulus programme.
Three Viet Nam hotels make prestigious Travel + Leisure list
The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the Nam Hai in Hoi An and the Park Hyatt Saigon have been ranked among the top hotels and resorts in Asia by readers of USA's Travel + Leisure magazine.
Khanh Hoa attracts 1.65 million visitors in first half
The southern province of Khanh Hoa welcomed over 1.65 million tourists in the first half of 2014, a year-on-year rise of 22%, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Vietnamese Women’s Museum: Top tourist destination
TripAdvisor has announced the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi, for the third consecutive year in a row, is rated one of the top three most attractive tourism destinations in the capital city.
Three tourist routes and two tourist destinations recognized in Mong Cai City
Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee has issued a decision recognizing three tourist routes and two tourist destinations in the city of Mong Cai.
Viet Nam cited a top 20 world’s most beautiful country
Rough Guides, a global leading publisher of travel guides, has chosen Viet Nam one of the top 20 world’s most beautiful countries.
Luxury eco-tourism site shaping in Quang Ninh
The Viet Nam-Russia Technology and Investment JSC (VRG) plans to build a luxury eco-tourism area on Soi Nhu island in northern coastal Quang Ninh province’s Van Don district.
Da Nang launches stimulus programme to lure visitors
The central city of Da Nang will launch a tourism stimulus programme from August 1 to help local businesses overcome difficulties during the low season, the Da Nang Today online reported.  
Bac Giang actively promotes tourism
The number of tourists to the northern province of Bac Giang has seen an average growth of around 15 percent in recent years, thanks to its efforts in tapping local tourism potential.
International Press Conference to introduce “Exciting Viet Nam” promotional campaign
(TITC) – On July 9, 2014, Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism (MoCST) in coordination with Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an international press conference to introduce “Exciting Viet Nam campaign” at Inter-continental Ha Noi Hotel. The event was part of the plan introducing Viet Nam - a safe, friendly and attractive destination to international friends.
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