Hue welcomes 2.74 million visitors in 10 months
Over 2.74 million tourists visited the former imperial city of Hue in central Thua Thien-Hue province in the first ten months of 2016, representing a year-on-year increase of 12 percent.
Hoan Kiem Lake walking zone draws big crowds on weekend
The walking zone surrounding the Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Ha Noi has quickly become a hit to local and international tourists since its debut in September. 
Viet Nam heritage photo exhibition opens in Nha Trang
Some 100 outstanding photos selected in the 2016 Viet Nam Heritage Photo Awards are on display at an exhibition, which opened at the Nha Trang University in the central province…
Various activities celebrate Viet Nam Cultural Heritage Day
A wide variety of cultural activities were held around Ha Noi’s Old Quarter in Hoan Kiem District on November 3 to celebrate Viet Nam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23, 2005 - 2016).
Vinh Long: Ancient trees receive historical relic status
Ancient trees and clumps of trees in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long were recognised as cultural and historical relic trees by the Viet Nam Ornamental Creatures Association.
International visitors to Viet Nam reach 8 million arrivals
(TITC) - According to the General Statistics Office, international visitors to Viet Nam in October estimated 812,017 arrivals, slightly decreasing 0.1% compared to the previous month and increasing 23.2% over the same period last year.
Tourist route to be opened to Con Co Island
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has accepted an initiative by the People’s Committee of the central province of Quang Tri on opening tourist routes to its Con Co Island District.
Novotel Phu Quoc Resort gets five-star certification
The Novotel Phu Quoc Resort has announced that the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) had recognized the facilities and services of the resort on Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province as meeting five-star standards.
Quang Ninh prepares for hosting major tourism events
(TITC) – On 24 October 2016, in Ha Long City, the delegation of Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) led by Director General Nguyen Van Tuan worked with Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee and relevant provincial agencies in preparation for Visit Viet Nam Year 2018 and ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2019.
Programme enhances Ha Noi-Seoul friendship
Seoul artists are taking in a range of activities in Ha Noi to mark the 20th anniversary of bilateral ties between the capital city and Seoul of the Republic of Korea (RoK). 
Ca Mau seeks solutions for lackluster tourism sector
The southernmost province of Ca Mau has drafted seven major tasks and solutions for its slow-growing tourism sector towards the goal of drawing 1.7 million tourists, including 50,000 foreign visitors by 2020.
Indonesian media and travel agencies visit Viet Nam
(TITC) – From 21-26 October 2016, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) hosted a famtrip for top media and outbound travel agencies from Indonesia.
Bali tourism (Indonesia) introduced in Viet Nam
(TITC) – On 25 October 2016, in Ha Noi, the Indonesian Embassy in Viet Nam held a workshop with the theme “Denpasar-Bali Tourism Gathering” to promote Bali tourism.
Xoe dance dossier for UNESCO recognition prepared
The Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism and the People’s Committee of Yen Bai province on October 26 jointly held a conference to build a national dossier on Xoe dance of Thai ethnic people to submit for UNESCO recognition as an intangible heritage of humanity.
Ao Dai to become ‘tourism ambassador’
The 'Ao Dai' (Vietnamese traditional long dress) is a symbol of the beauty of Vietnamese women as well as the country’s culture. Tourism directors are seeking solutions to preserve and promote the traditional value of Ao Dai, contributing to developing tourism as well as attracting visitors, particularly foreigners, to Viet Nam.
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