Travel company builds Red River tourism as special treat for tourists
Ha Noi ’s Thang Long GTC One Member Public Limited Company - the only supplier of tourist services on the Hong (Red) River - aims to make the river a special destination for domestic and foreign vacationers, said President and Director General of the company Ta Minh Hung on March 23.
Viet Nam promotes cultural heritage education
Experts and educators gathered at a seminar in Ha Noi on March 24 to discuss how to include intangible cultural heritage in education for sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Exhibitions to mark 40 years since Quang Ngai liberation
Exhibitions on the history of central Quang Ngai province were launched on March 23 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the locality’s liberation (March 24, 1975 – March 24, 2015).
Seminar about cultural heritage and tourism in responsibility
With two main contents “Increasing more awareness of cultural heritage and tourism in Viet Nam” and “Viet Nam Tourism Year – Connecting some heritages”, the EU Project will organize the seminar “Tourism with responsibility and cultural heritage”.
Tourism Stimulation Program 2015 in Hoi An (Quang Nam)
(TITC) - Rich in revolutionary tradition and diversified culture values, Hoi An appears as an ancient picture but lively.
Relic zone of Quang Nam province to receive Certificate of the national relic
Quang Nam Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Tien Phuoc district’s People Committee organized to receive Certificate of the national relic for the relic in Quang Nam.
Luxury cruise liner brings 600 tourists to Da Nang
The luxury liner, Crystal Symphony has docked at Tien Sa port in the central coastal city of Da Nang bringing with her 600 tourists from England, France and the US.
External cultural strategy of Viet Nam until 2020 announced
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a press briefing to announce the cultural strategy for Viet Nam’s foreign relations until 2020 and the vision for 2030.
Olympic Run Day launched nationwide
A ceremony was held on March 22 in Ha Noi to launch the 2015 Olympic Run for All People’s Health to mark the Viet Nam Sport Day (March 27, 1946).
Heading towards the 55th anniversary of Viet Nam tourism industry
(TITC) – In 2015, Viet Nam tourism industry will celebrate the 55th anniversary (July 9, 1960-2015). This event remains an important marker of the industry’s development process, especially in the period of international integration of the country.
Bai Choi singing seeks World Heritage status
The Prime Minister has authorised the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to prepare application documents proposing the traditional singing Bai Choi to be declared a piece of World Intangible Cultural Heritage .
Exhibition on quid of betel chewing custom in Viet Nam
As many of 150 objects, documents and photos on quid of betel chewing custom in Viet Nam are on display at an exhibition which has opened at Lam Dong museum in the Central Highlands city of Da Lat.
VNAT works with Bangladesh delegation
(TITC) - On the occasion of Bangladesh Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism’s visit to Viet Nam, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) had a talk with representatives of the delegation on aviation and tourism cooperation between Viet Nam and Bangladesh.
Awarding Medal “For a Cause of Culture, Sports and Tourism” for Ambassador of Hungary to Viet Nam
(TITC) – On 17 Mar. 2015, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a ceremony to award Medal “For a Cause of Culture, Sports and Tourism” for H.E. Dr. Torda Eszter - Ambassador of Hungary to Viet Nam for her contribution to strengthen cooperation relationship between Viet Nam and Hungary in the field of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
HCM City launches tourist information telephone service
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism on March 18 officially operated the tourist information telephone service at number 1087.
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