Ha Noi told to prioritise tourism-boosting policies
Ha Noi needs to develop its own brand of tourism, focusing on craft villages, eco-tourism and cultural tourism, said Nguyen Cong Hoan, the deputy director of Ha Noi Redtours.
“Happiness Road” documentation on display
A document-based exhibition showcasing the process of constructing and opening the “duong Hanh Phuc” (Happiness road) during 1960’s was held in the northern province of Ha Giang on March 16.
Hue’s tourism potential promoted at int’l tourism fairs
The central province of Thua Thien Hue is set to join two major international tourism fairs- annual Korea World Travel Fair (KOTFA) and JATA Tourism Expo-Japan.
Ha Noi to restore Kinh Thien Palace
The Ha Noi People's Committee approved the restoration of Thang Long Citadel Complex's Kinh Thien Palace in Ha Noi, which was used for royal meetings under the reigns of the Ly (1009-1225), Tran (1226-1400), Le (1428-1789) and Nguyen (1802-1945) dynastries.
Hoi An to develop carpentry village
The Hoi An City People's Committee has approved a plan to develop craft and tourism in Kim Bong carpentry village, which is famous for its skilled carpenters and beautiful carpentry products.
Ban flower festival opens in Dien Bien
The 2015 Ban Flower Festival kicked off in the northwestern province of Dien Bien on March 13.
Heading towards International Day of Happiness
(TITC) – Heading towards the International Day of Happiness (20 March), from 16 – 23 March 2015, many diverse activities will take place in Viet Nam under the theme “Love and Share”.
Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival bolsters Viet Nam’s coffee reputation
The fifth Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival has wrapped up in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, having successfully promoted the coffee trademark of Buon Ma Thuot and Viet Nam in general.
Ancient lion and lion-like sculptures on show in Can Tho
An exhibition featuring ancient sculptures of lions and “nghe” – a fictional creature with lion-like head, long tail and dog-like body - opened in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on March 12.
Hue: Royal banquet lures 1,000 luxury cruise travellers
Nearly 1,000 travellers aboard the Celebrity Century cruise ship participated in a royal banquet in Hue Citadel’s Can Chanh Palace in the Dai Noi (Royal Palace) on March 12.
Nghe An promotes local tourism potential
The 2015 Hoang Mai Tourism Season was launched at a ceremony to introduce coastal Hoang Mai town in central Nghe An province.
Exhibition portrays happiness road in Ha Giang
An exhibition “Happiness road, now and then” celebrating the 50th anniversary of the road’s construction opened in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang on March 10.
Viet Nam promotes tourism in GES - India
(TITC) – To promote tourism cooperation between Viet Nam and India, from 23-25 April 2015, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) will collaborate with Vietnamese Embassy in India to take part in Global Exhibition on Services (GES) in New Delhi, India.
Can Tho aims to diversify tourism services in 2015
Can Tho aims to diversify tourism services in 2015 The Mekong Delta City of Can Tho targets to expand services, improve facilities, and enhance service quality to boost tourism development in 2015.
High-end hotel boom in Nha Trang set to continue
Around 3,200 rooms in six four- and five-star hotels will enter the market in Nha Trang this year, according to property services provider Savills Viet Nam.
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