Ha Long listed among world’s best travel destinations
The UNESCO World Natural Heritage Ha Long Bay in the northen province of Quang Ninh, has been included in the 2011 list of the world’s best destinations for hotels, family vacations, beaches, and food by the prestigious online travel website Tripadvisor.
Northern provinces boost tourism investment
A tourism programme called “Return to the Roots” has attracted large numbers of visitors, contributing to the industry’s annual revenue growth of 16.7 percent.
Vietnamese music gala held in France
A Vietnamese music gala was held at the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France on December 3.
Promoting Vietnam sea tourism in Europe
More than 50 delegates from domestic and foreign travel agents and European tourism magazines gathered at a seminar in Khanh Hoa on December 2 to discuss promoting Vietnam sea tourism in Europe.
Guitar gala 2011 to be held in HCM City
Guitar gala 2011, the first of its kind in Vietnam, will take place at the HCM City Academy of Music from December 8-18.
Delicious international dishes on display in HCM City
A gastronomy festival featuring delicious dishes from countries throughout the world will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from December 26, 2011 to January 1, 20112.
Famous Korean and Vietnamese artists gathered for a concert in Hanoi on December 3 to promote the image of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Vietnam.
VietjetAir officially announced its operation on Dec. 2, marking its participation in budget air service in Vietnam.
6,000 objects to be displayed at spring flower festival in HCM City
Almost 6,000 objects will be displayed at the spring flower festival 2012 held from January 18th - 28th, 2012 in District 1 and District 3 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tourists visiting Hoi An to be offered free wireless internet service
People and tourists to the UNESCO heritage town of Hoi An can access free wireless internet (wi-fi) at the end of 2011, said the Quang Nam provincial information and communication department.
Vietnam receives more than 5.3 million foreign tourists since the beginning of the year
The number of foreign tourists visiting Vietnam in the first eleven months of 2011 reached more than 5.3 million, a year-on-year increase of 15.9 percent, reported the Vietnam General Statistics Office.
Italian jazz artists to play in Vietnam
The Embassy of Italy in Vietnam will organize a jazz concert “Dialektos” performed by the famous duo and Huw Warren to give Vietnamese audience an insight on Italian jazz.
Festival to promote Hanoi’s special dishes
A culinary festival will be held in Ho Tay Water Park from December 30, 2011 to January 2, 2012 to honour Hanoi’s specialities.
Spain assists Vietnam’s tourism capacity
An agreement on tourism funded by the Spanish Government has been signed between Deputy Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism Ho Anh Tuan and Spanish Ambassador to Vietnam Fernando Curcio Ruigómez in Hanoi on Nov. 29th.
Hanoi to pilot walking streets from early 2012
The Hanoi Department of Transport has submitted a pilot plan of organising some walking streets around Hoan Kiem District to the city People’s Committee for approval.
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