Tourist arrivals expected to top 5 million this year
The strong recovery of the inbound sector in recent months made the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) confident it can surpass its annual target and receive 5 million foreign visitors this year.
Forty rare photos of Ho Chi Minh go on show
An exhibition called “Memories of the First Independence Day” was held in Hanoi on September 21 to present a photo album of political events from 1945-1946, including 40 photos of…
Vietnam attends International French Travel Fair
Vietnam’s travel companies are attending the 32nd “International French Travel Market Top Resa” Fair that opened in Paris, France, on September 21.
Vietnam takes part in ASEAN Day in Russia
The embassies of ASEAN countries in Russia held an ASEAN Day in Moscow on September 21 to celebrate the bloc’s 43rd anniversary.
Photo exhibition on Germany-Vietnam ties
A photography exhibition entitled ‘Vietnamese and Germany homelands’ is taking place from September 20 to October 2 in the German city of Leipzig, where many Vietnamese expatriates live and work.
Japanese TV highlights Vietnam’s ancient Oc Eo culture
The Japanese TV channel BS, is filming a documentary on the ancient Oc Eo culture in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang to highlight its unique cultural characteristics.
Photo exhibition on Truong Sa Spratly Islands
A photo exhibition on the Truong Sa Spratly Islands opened at 16 Ngo Quyen Street in Hanoi on September 21. These pictures will help visitors gain a better understanding of the Truong Sa Islands.
Champa cultural center opens in Binh Thuan
A Champa cultural center was opened on September 18 in Phan Hiep Commune, Bac Binh District in Binh Thuan Province.
Bavarian party band comes to Hanoi Oktoberfest
A German folk music band, The Happy Bavarians, is coming to Hanoi to perform at the American Club’s Oktoberfest party September 24 and 25.
Portable village brings a touch of Dutch Culture
To see windmills and tulips, you won’t have to get on a plane to travel to Holland in October as a piece of the Netherlands is coming here.
125 Vietnamese tourism businesses to receive Guide Awards
Guide Awards will be presented to 125 leading tourism businesses at the 11th Guide Awards ceremony in Da Nang city on September 25.
UNESCO to verify file on Phong Nha-Ke Bang
The Management Board of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park said on September 17 that UNESCO has sent of a group of experts to Vietnam to verify the entire dossier submitted by the country to seek the park’s second UNESCO recognition, this time for its biodiversity.
Vietnam looks to five million international arrivals this year
Vietnam’s tourism authority is pinning hopes on a strong recovery of the inbound sector and aiming for a record high of five million foreign visitor arrivals in the country this year.
A plan to develop the tourist and aviation infrastructures in the central region was discussed at a conference on developing the central region’s tourist industry, in Da Nang on September 16.
UNESCO General Director to attend Hanois’ anniversary
The General Director of the UNESCO will arrive in Hanoi on October 1 to attend celebrations of the 1,000th birthday of the capital city and hand over certification of UNESCO recognition of Thang Long Royal Citadel as a world cultural heritage.
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