APEC cooperation necessary for sustainable tourism development
Experts have suggested Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members should soon establish a new cooperation mechanism to develop tourism sustainably. 
Kien Giang rakes in 97 million USD from tourism in first half
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang earned more than 2.2 trillion VND (around 97 million USD) from tourism services in the first half of 2017, up 20 percent against…
Notre Dame Cathedral starts restoration
The Notre Dame Cathedral, which is situated in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, began restoration last Friday, marking the first overhaul after 137 years of its existence.
Danang FantastiCity contest opens for entries
The Da Nang Tourism Department and Coco Bay resort have launched the Danang FantastiCity, a competition that offers both domestic and international players a chance to experience the central coastal city.  
Loi Am Pagoda to get cable car system
The Quang Ninh Province’s People’s Committee on Tuesday approved the sites to set up a cable car system and services zone at Loi Am Pagoda.
Ha Noi youth join hands to promote capital tourism
Two-hundred students have taken part in a communications campaign to promote Ha Noi cultural and historical values, which was launched by the municipal Tourism Department on July 5.
Online tourism development - an inevitable trend in Viet Nam
The development of online tourism in Viet Nam is an inevitable trend as the non-smoking industry is strongly affected by technological advances.
First outdoor astronomy park in Southeast Asia to be built in Ha Noi
Nam Cuong Corporation will commence with the construction of an outdoor astronomy park at Duong Noi Urban Area in Ha Dong district, Ha Noi in the second quarter this year, marking it the first of its kind to be built in Southeast Asia.
Viet Nam tourism awards to be presented in July
A ceremony will be organised on July 8 in Ha Noi to present the “Viet Nam Tourism Award 2017” to businesses with the best performances in 2016.  
Hai Phong: Local procession ritual recognised as national cultural heritage
A local festival linked with ceremonial procession in Hoang Chau island commune, Cat Hai district, the northern port city of Hai Phong, has been recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Viet Nam serves 6.2 million foreign tourists in the first half of the year
Viet Nam welcomed 6.2 million foreign visitors in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 30.2 percent, and served 40 million domestic tourists, earning a total of 262 trillion VND (11.5 billion USD) in revenue.
Vietnam Airlines opens new 24/7 customer service centre
Vietnam Airlines has partnered with IT infrastructure provider Sabre Viet Nam to launch a brand-new customer service centre offering 24/7 service, including on holidays, in Ha Noi.
Vietnamese folk culture to be promoted in Europe
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a document on the participation in folk culture festivals in France, Italy, Romania, Greece and Serbia.  
HCM city, Vietnam Airlines sign deal to develop tourism
On June 29th, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh (HCM) city People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong and General Director of Vietnam Airlines Duong Tri Thanh signed a deal for cooperative programs in the 2017-2021 period.
Thua Thien - Hue aims to become top regional destination
The central province of Thua Thien - Hue has issued a plan focusing on developing tourism and services to become a key local economic sector, thus turning Hue into one of the top destinations in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
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