Vietnam Tourism Awards 2011
Vietnam Tourism Awards 2011   (Dec 11, 2012)
(TITC) - The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the Vietnam Tourism Association jointly held a ceremony in the Hanoi Opera House on December 8, to present the Vietnam Tourism Awards 2011 to 52 leading tourism businesses.
President Ho Chi Minh Memorial graded special national historic site
The President Ho Chi Minh Memorial in the Kim Lien historic site in Nam Dan district, the central province of Nghe An, was formally certified as a special national historic…
Hanoi transforms craft villages into tourist sites
Hanoi plans to develop six traditional craft villages into tourist destinations to attract domestic and international tourists from now until 2015.
Trade and tourism in Cuu Long River Delta promoted
Cuu Long (Mekong) River Delta Investment-Trade-Tourism Promotion Conference took place in My Tho City, Tien Giang Province on December 6th.
Exploring Indochina's heritage in Hanoi
An exhibition of Vietnamese, Laos and Cambodian heritages opened on December 7 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi.
Work starts on luxury resort at Ban Gioc waterfalls
Construction on a four-star resort at Ban Gioc waterfalls in Trung Khanh district, the mountainous northern province of Cao Bang, began on December 8.
Tourist accommodations receive Green Lotus Label 2012
(TITC) _On December 8, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) organized ceremony to present certificates of the sustainable tourism Green Lotus Label 2012 to 21 accommodations in Viet Nam.
Viet Nam tourism to set new record
(TITC) - According to General Statistics Office (GSO), the number of international arrivals to Viet Nam in November 2012 was estimated 655,701, increasing by 24.4% in comparison with October 2012 and 7.2% over the same period of 2011.
Hung Kings' worship ritual recognised as cultural heritage
The unique practice of worshipping Hung Kings in Phu Tho province, Vietnam has been recognised by UNESCO as part of the world's intangible cultural heritage.
HCM City gearing up to welcome New Year
The Ho Chi Minh City municipal People's Committee has planned a host of activities for citizens and visitors to ring in the new year of 2013.
HCM City to host international food fest
A food festival showcasing dishes from countries across the world will open at 23-9 Park in Ho Chi Minh City on December 12.
Domestic travel awards to cover resorts for first time
Resorts will be included for the first time this year in the 13-year history of the "Vietnam's best travel businesses"award, the organising committee announced at a press briefing in Hanoi on December 4.
Vietnam's hotels win Gold Circle Awards 2012
Thirty six hotels in Vietnam are among 494 outstanding hotels worldwide selected to win the Gold Circle Award 2012 presented by leading Asian hotel booking site, Agoda.com.
Sea, island tourism - Hanoi travel agencies' strategic investment
Hanoi's travel agencies over the recent years have boosted investment in developing sea and island tourism through planning new tours and products.
Diverse cultural activities to celebrate Spring 2013
Hanoi City People's Committee has approved a plan to organize cultural and sports activities to mark Spring 2013 and the 83rd founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
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