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.
Hand-made crafts made by artisans from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia are the primary exhibit at a trade fair in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum.
The Festival of art and cultural exchange of provinces along the Vietnam - Cambodia border will take place in Tinh Bien district, the southern province of An Giang, from December 7 - 12.
Free entry for tourists to Hoi An ancient town on December 4
Quang Nam Province in the central Vietnam has just announced that on December 4 this year tourists will not have to pay a fee to enter the ancient town of Hoi An on occasion of the town being recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1999 on this day.
Ly Dynasty dragons carry thousand-year message
On Dec 2, five sculptures featuring dragons from the Ly Dynasty were put on display by the Circle Group at the Kinh Thien Palace - Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Hanoi, in a program named "Thousand-year message".
Seminar talks ways to realise Ha Long's tourism potential
A seminar aimed at seeking ways to realise the tourism potential of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage, was held in northeastern Quang Ninh province as part of the Ha Long Tourism Week 2012 for European visitors.
Worship of Hung Kings 'unique'
The unique practice of worshipping Hung kings in Vietnam will be one of 35 pieces of intangible heritage submitted for recognition at the seventh session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which will be held in Paris on December 3-7.
Highest Amitabha Buddha statue in Vietnam
On November 28, the Vietnam Record Organization awarded a certificate for the highest Amitabha Buddha statue in Vietnam in Tong Lam Lo Son Temple, Vinh Phuong commune, Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province.
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