Director of “Kong: Skull Island” named Viet Nam’s Tourism Ambassador
(TITC) – The Director of “Kong: Skull Island” Jordan Vogt-Roberts was officially appointed Viet Nam’s Tourism Ambassador for 2017-2020 by Viet Nam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism at the ceremony on 13 March 2017.
Budget airlines benefit tourism
Airlines transported an estimated 52.2 million passengers in 2016, up 29 percent from the previous year, according to a report by the Civil Aviation Administration of Viet Nam.
Hollywood director vows to promote Viet Nam tourism
Hollywood film director Jordan Vogt-Roberts said he is honoured to be Viet Nam’s tourism ambassador and will do his utmost to help Vietnamese tourism take off.
“Kong: Skull Island” helps promote Quang Binh’s tourism
The central province of Quang Binh has planned to organise tours to the set of the film “Kong: Skull Island”, which is expected to bring huge revenue for US filmmakers and great benefits to tourism in countries where the film was shot.
RoK introduces traditional, modern culture in Hoi An
The Republic of Korea (RoK) has offered Vietnamese people an insight into its traditional and modern culture at a two-day event in Hoi An Ancient Town, the central province of Quang Nam.
“Kong: Skull Island” director to be Viet Nam’s tourism ambassador
Jordan Charles Vogt-Roberts, director of the latest Hollywood blockbuster “Kong: Skull Island” has been appointed as tourism ambassador of Viet Nam in the 2017-2020 tenure. 
Quang Ninh taps tourism opportunity as Kong: Skull Island screened
Northern Quang Ninh province is aiming to take advantage of opportunities the American blockbuster “Kong: Skull Island” may bring to its tourism industry.
Ha Noi hosts first-ever Vietnamese truck driving tourney
Viet Nam’s first-ever truck driving tournament is taking place at the Dong Mo Culture and Tourism Village in Ha Noi on March 10-11.
New progammes support tourism startups in Mekong region
The Mekong Innovative Start-up Tourism (MIST) on March 9 announced two incubation programmes to support innovative firms in tourism in Viet Nam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.
Bo Da pagoda to be recognized as national relic site
The People’s Committee of Bac Giang province held a press conference on the organization of a ceremony to receive the certificate recognizing Bo Da pagoda in Viet Yen district as a Special National Relic on March 12.
Viet Nam-Thailand art exhibition opens in Ha Noi
The third contemporary Viet Nam-Thailand art exhibition opened on March 8 in Ha Noi, featuring works of 66 artists from the two countries.
Tourists to Da Nang by sea up 30 percent
The number of tourists visiting Da Nang city by sea has increased 30 percent since the beginning of this year.
Thanh Hoa: Xuan Pha folk dance recognised as national heritage
The Xuan Pha folk dance was recognised as a part of the nation’s intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism at a ceremony held on March 6 at Tho Xuan District’s cultural centre in Thanh Hoa Province.
Exhibition on Viet Nam and Russia opens
The Viet Nam-Russia Friendship and the Russia-Viet Nam Friendship Organizations and the Pushkin Sub-Institute jointly held an award ceremony and an exhibition for the painting contest “I draw Viet Nam, I draw Russia” at the Russian Science and Culture Centre in Ha Noi on March 5.
New direction for Quang Nam tourism
Quang Nam, home to the World Heritage Sites of Hoi An ancient town and My Son sanctuary, is following new paths in tourism development, focusing on community-based tourism that both promotes and supports the local cultural identity.
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