Fireworks to light up New Year’s Eve
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will see 29 and 6 firework displays on Lunar New Year’s Eve (January 22).
Dutch Government supports investment in Ha Long Bay
The Dutch Government has decided to invest in the newly completed Life Heritage Resort Ha Long Bay, with the goal of generating sustainable job opportunities for Vietnamese in the tourism…
Well-known French electronic artist Alex Millan is set to perform at the French cultural centre l'Espace in Hanoi next month, following great success in the capital in 2010 and 2011.
Photo exhibition focuses on sea and island tourism
A photography exhibition entitled “Spring – Vietnam Sea and Island Tourism” opened in Ho Chi Minh City on January 16.
A photo exhibition entitled “Vietnamese We” showcasing nearly 100 colour and black and white photos opened in Paris on January 14.
Vietnam’s distinctive and high-quality tourism products are being showcased at an ASEAN international tourism fair in Indonesia.
Cruise ship brings 2,000 visitors
Saigontourist Travel Service Co provided on-shore services to around 2,000 passengers, mainly from Italy, Spain, and the UK, who arrived on board the five-star cruise ship Costa Classica at HCM City 's Navi Oil Port, on Jan. 12.
Seminar promotes Vietnam’s tourism potential in France
A tourism promotion seminar themed “Bien voyager au Vietnam” (Traveling in Vietnam) has been organized in Paris, France.
On January 17th, Hanoi Television Magazine under the Hanoi Television and Radio Station will hold a programme about Tet in Hanoi in the past and 2012 to reflect a religious belief in cultural life of Vietnamese people.
Vietnam tops list of world's most attractive tourist destinations
Vietnam is now at the top of the list of the world's emerging tourist attractions, as selected by international visitors in 2012, according to a recent report by the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA).
Gia Lai holds exhibition on gong heritage
Photos, documents and objects featuring gong heritage of the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai are on display at an exhibition that opened in the Gia Lai provincial Museum on Jan. 11.
Viet Nam- Timeless charm   (Jan 12, 2012)
Viet Nam- Timeless charm
"Vietnam-Timeless charm" and the five colorful petal lotus have just been approved by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism to be the new slogan and logo of National Tourism Promotion program in the period 2012-2020.
Ho Chi Minh City launches tourism programme
The second ‘Ho Chi Minh City – 100 Interesting Facts’ programme was launched by the Ho Chi Minh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, aiming to introduce and promote the city’s culture and tourist attractions and improve the quality of its tourism services.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the Hanoi People’s Committee, will co-host a spring programme for Overseas Vietnamese (OV) who return to their homeland for the Tet festival, on Jan. 15 in Hanoi.
Luxury Travel Ltd and DMC to establish a representative office in key markets
Luxury Travel Ltd (a long established specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Viet Nam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand) is expanding its reach with the launch of representative office in London. This office will service UK and Ireland travel agents and tour operators from January 2012.
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