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Photo exhibition on Vietnamese heritage sites opens in Da Nang (Nov 03, 2015)

As many as 100 photos featuring natural and cultural heritage sites are being showcased at an exhibit that opened on November 2 in the central city of Da Nang.

VNAT introduces Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals (MRA-TP) (Oct 30, 2015)

(TITC) – On 22 October 2015, in Ha Noi, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) organized a workshop to introduce technical issues related to MRA-TP implementation.

Developing tourism by railway (Oct 30, 2015)

(TITC) – From October 17 – 21, 2015, Ho Chi Minh City’s Tourism Association in cooperation with Sai Gon Railway Company organized a famtrip to explore rail tours in Viet…

Ha Noi to hold national heritage week (Oct 30, 2015)

The Viet Nam Cultural Heritage Week 2015 will be organised at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay Town's Dong Mo on the outskirts of Ha Noi on November 15-23.

Lao Cai enhances agricultural product quality for tourists (Oct 30, 2015)

The northern province of Lao Cai aims to strengthen technological application in agricultural production in a bid to ensure high-quality food and flowers for tourists.

“Ha Noi in me 2015” exhibition opens (Oct 28, 2015)

Over 80 photos, praising the beauty of nature, life and people in Ha Noi, are being showcased at a “Ha Noi in me 2015” exhibition, which officially opened at the Temple of Literature in Ha Noi on October 27.

Thailand’s Loi Krathong festival celebrated in Viet Nam for first time (Oct 28, 2015)

The Thai Embassy in Ha Noi co-organised with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to stage the country’s traditional Loi Krathong (lantern release) festival in Ha Noi on the evening of October 27.

Ha Noi moves to preserve ancient dances (Oct 28, 2015)

Cultural researchers and devoted dancers of Ha Noi are making every effort to collect and conserve ancient dances of the old capital city of Thang Long, which are at risk of slowly fading into obscurity.

Nha Trang greets 80 Russian travel agencies (Oct 28, 2015)

Representatives of 80 biggest Russian travel companies have arrived in Nha Trang city of Khanh Hoa province to join in seminar featuring tourism development potential on October 24- 26.

Bird sanctuary in Mekong Delta recognised as national heritage site (Oct 28, 2015)

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism last week recognised Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong province of Dong Thap as a national heritage site.

Traditional sacred animals on display in Ha Noi (Oct 27, 2015)

Approximately 100 artefacts related to traditional sacred animals will be on display at the Viet Nam National Museum of History in Ha Noi from October 28 - February 2016.

Ho Chi Minh City, Lam Dong, Binh Thuan seek to maximise tourism benefits (Oct 27, 2015)

Tourism officials from Ho Chi Minh City, Central Highlands Lam Dong province and central Binh Thuan province have reviewed their cooperation in tapping local tourism strengths for joint development over the past two years.

Co Loa spiral-shaped citadel restoration planning announced (Oct 27, 2015)

A master plan for restoring the Co Loa spiral-shaped citadel in suburban Dong Anh district, Ha Noi, was unveiled by the Ministry of Construction and the municipal People’s Committee on October 26.

Binh Thuan to focus on sea sports, leisure tourism (Oct 27, 2015)

The central province of Binh Thuan has identified sea sports and leisure as pillars in the development strategy of its hospitality industry through 2020 with a vision to 2030.

Dialogue to preserve “ca tru” singing (Oct 26, 2015)