Hanoi culture exhibition opens in city
A Hanoi culture exhibition, jointly organised by the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the city's Library, opened on February 5.
Flower markets add colour to festive pre-Tet
There is an overwhelming festive atmosphere throughout Vietnam to herald the arrival of the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, the country's biggest holiday in the year. Flower and bonsai…
Con Dao in top nine mysterious islands
Con Dao, an island district in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau, has been included in Lonely Planet's travel magazine as one of the top nine mysterious…
UK magazine readers vote Hoi An as top city
Wanderlust, the UK's leading travel magazine, has declared Vietnam's Hoi An city the world's Top City in its latest Readers' Travel Awards.
Festival honours Kitchen God    (Feb 04, 2013)
Festival honours Kitchen God
As part of the ongoing flower festival at the Vietnam Centre for Art and Cultural Exhibitions at 2 Hoa Lu Street, the first ever festival honouring Ong Cong (the Land Genie) and Ong Tao (the Kitchen God) will be held on February 3.
Vietnam participates in Thailand's food culture festival
The second Francophone community food culture festival was held in Bangkok, Thailand on February 2. More than 3,000 people attended the event, including Thai students and staff of foreign agencies operating in Thailand.
VNAT's leaders receive Russian famtrip delegation
(TITC)- On January 24, General Director of Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Nguyen Van Tuan, Deputy Director of VNAT Nguyen Quoc Hung and leaders of Travel Department and Tourism Marketing Department had a meeting with Russian famtrip delegation.
Master plan on Viet Nam tourism development to 2020, vision 2030 approved
(TITC)- The Prime Minister on 22nd January 2013 has approved the master plan on Viet Nam tourism development to 2020, vision 2030.
Hanoi forecasts 35 percent tourist growth during Tet
Hanoi's tourist industry expects the number of travellers will increase by 35 percent during the nine-day Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.
Cultural programme features ethnic food, handicrafts
A cultural programme to promote the traditional handicrafts and culinary arts from three distinct ethnic communities is being held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho from January 30-February 1.
Australian author releases book on Vietnamese arts
A book titled "Arts of Vietnam 1009-1945" written by Australian author Kerry Nguyen Long has been published by the The Gioi (World) Publishing House.
Hanoi's calligraphy street opens for Tet celebration
Calligraphy artists and Confucian scholars are seen gathering on the street adjoining the Temple of to welcome Lunar New Year well-wishers.
Luxury Travel Ltd. has high hopes following the recent ATF Laos 2013
Vietnam's first luxury tour operator has high hopes for expanding its clientele following its successful show at the recent ATF Laos 2013.
Tourism promotion centre launched in Ho Chi Minh City
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourim launched the Tourism Promotion Centre (HTPC) on January 29.
Int'l travel mart in Hanoi to kickstart tourism year
Up to 400 Vietnamese and foreign tourist companies are expected to attend the Vietnam International Travel Mart in Hanoi in April.
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