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,…
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).
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 departments of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, the Vietnam Tourism Association, travel agencies, and hotels to ensure security, safety, and service quality for int’l tourists.
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.
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