In the first seven months of this year, as many as 3.83 millions of foreign visitors traveled to Vietnam. Of these, the number of tourists traveling via sea routes increased almost 55 percent compared with the corresponding period of last year. This impressive data offers bright prospects for Vietnam's maritime tourism.
Traditional friendship, fighting solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos are reflected through 300 photos, documents and artefacts on display at an exhibition opened in Hanoi on August 15.
VND327 billion for Rex Hotel upgrade HCMC - The Rex Hotel now is upgrading a section of its premises on Pasteur Street in downtown HCMC with total investment funds of up to VND327 billion and plans to put the area into operation in October this year.
Vietnam's first luxury tour operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has been recognized for excellent performance and included in the Year's Best of the Guide Awards 2012.
Monument inscriptions in Han (Chinese characters) and Nom (old Vietnamese script based on Chinese characters) at the royal citadel in Hue will be submitted to the UNESCO for recognition under World Document Heritage criteria.
Vietnam's booth has won a bronze prize at the Expo Yeosu 2012, which took place in the Republic of Korea (RoK) from May 12 - August 12.
As many as 120 Vietnamese tourist businesses have won the 13th Guide Awards for their outstanding contributions to the country's tourism sector.
Vietnamese and foreign people from all over the world who find beauty in the lotus are encouraged to join a photo contest.
An exhibition highlighting the relationship between Vietnam and India opened in Hanoi on August 10.
The Hanoi Gift Show 2012 for handicrafts, home décor products and furniture will be held at the Vietnam Exhibition and Fair Centre from October 26-30.
(TITC) - On August 7, in Ta Van Village, Sapa District, Lao Cai Province, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), World Vision and Australian Aid organized training course on ensuring safety for children at tourist sites. It was a part of Project Childhood in order to enhance capacity to prevent child sexual exploitation in tourism.
According to Ha Giang provincial People's Committee, the province will organize a ceremony on September 16th 2012 to receive the decision of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on recognizing Hoang Su Phi terraced fields as national heritage.