(TITC) - In the last 3 years, the number of international visitors to Viet Nam nearly doubled, from 7.9 million arrivals in 2015 to 15.5 million arrivals in 2018, recording an average annual growth rate of 25 percent. UNWTO ranked Viet Nam among the fastest tourism-growing destinations in the world.
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue is expected to become a cultural, tourism and health care centre in Southeast Asia by 2030.
The eighth Da Lat Flower Festival, themed “Da Lat and Flowers”, will take place in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong from December 20-24.
Vietnamese culture has been promoted at the Winternational 2019, the 8th Annual Embassy Showcase, held in Washington DC on December 5 (local time).
The four-star Victoria Mekong cruise ship is set to start carrying tourists on a route between Viet Nam’s Can Tho City and Cambodia’s capital of Phnom Penh on December 11, Thien Minh Group said recently.
Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities need to focus on five solutions to effectively preserve cultural heritage in the city, according to Pham Duc Hai, Standing Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Council.
The activities taking place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay district of Ha Noi.
The International Food Festival took place in Ha Noi on December 8, featuring nearly 130 pavilions run by members of the ASEAN Community, international agencies, cultural centres and foreign relations departments of Vietnamese localities and businesses.
The Asia Food and Beverage Summit and related activities will be held on March 5, 2020 to welcome Viet Nam’s ASEAN chairmanship, according to the Viet Nam Cuisine Culture Association (VCCA) and the Restaurant Association of Viet Nam (RAV).
In addition to investment for preservation of Ha Long Bay heritage, Ha Long City in Quang Ninh Province has applied information and technology (IT) into the management of tourism services, bringing convenience to visitors.
Hanoi and beach town Nha Trang have been listed among the best 10 cities to go for honeymoon in Asia by The Travel, a leading travel site of Canada.
An international conference named “Hoi An Cultural Heritage - 20 years of conservation and sustainable development orientation" took place in Hoi An city, on December 3, as part of activities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Hoi An ancient town.