Viet Nam officially adopts VAT refund policy
(TITC) - Ministry of Finance has issued Circular No.72/2014/TT-BTC on value-added tax (VAT) refund for purchases made in Viet Nam by foreigners, overseas Vietnamese when leaving the country.
Strengthening investment in tourism development in Mekong Delta
(TITC) – According to Mekong Delta Tourism Association, in 2014, the region’s localities have actively invested in tourism development, contributing to attracting more international and domestic tourists.
Viet Nam’s Dai Lai Bamboo Complex wins Asian architectural prizes
The Bamboo Wings Restaurant and the Dai Lai Conference Hall in the Dai Lai Bamboo Complex, Vinh Phuc province recently won the gold award for resort building from the Architects…
Da Nang aims to attract 3.6 million tourists
Da Nang's tourism promotion centre has launched a programme to promote MICE tourism (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) in Ha Noi and HCM City, the two major domestic tourism markets.
Maps, documents affirming Viet Nam’s sovereignty exhibited in Ly Son
Following a number of localities, Ly Son island district in the central province of Quang Ngai was the next destination of the exhibition “Viet Nam’s Hoang Sa, Truong Sa – historical and legal evidence”.
Traditional RoK culture on show in Viet Nam
A traditional art performance by artists from the Republic of Korea takes place in Ho Chi Minh City on July 3 and Hanoi on July 6 to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Korea.
Promotion plan to lure more visitors to Hue
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has designed a tourism promotion plan with various activities in a bid to lure at least 2 million visitors in 2014, said Phan Thanh Hai, Director of the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre.
Int’l visitors to Viet Nam show drastic surge
The number of international visitors to Viet Nam reached nearly 4.3 million in the first six months of 2014, up more than 21% from last year’s same period.
Photo contest to popularize Viet Nam’s cultural heritage
The Viet Nam Heritage magazine under the Viet Nam Cultural Heritage Association in coordination with Cannon Viet Nam Co., Ltd, launched on July 1 the third “Viet Nam Heritage Photo Awards 2014” contest.
Conference discusses tourism policies for future development
Over 160 delegates from 17 nations gathered in HCM city on July 2 for the 20th Conference on Tourism Policy of Future Development in Asia Pacific Region.
Hue relic site welcomes one millionth tourist
The central province of Thua Thien Hue held a ceremony on July 1 to welcome this year’s the one millionth tourist to the ancient imperial relic site in Hue city, which is a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage site.
TripAdvisor names 95 attractions in Hanoi
TripAdvisor, the US’s premier travel website, has rated the best 95 attractions in Hanoi in 2014 based on the reviews from people who have visited the capital city of Viet Nam.
Thai travel agencies survey tourism in Quang Ninh
A Thai Famtrip group of 40 travel agencies and businesses, led by Mrs. Mingkwan Metmowlee, President of the Association of Thai Tourism Marketing, has surveyed travel routes and destinations around Ha Long Bay.
Introduction to Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals Guide
(TITC) – As a step in preparation for the launch of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015, the Guide to ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals (MRA - TP) has been produced as an essential reference for professionals, employers and training organizations.
Travellers describe Viet Nam as environmentally friendly
Both foreign and local travellers involved in a EU-funded survey in Viet Nam say all the destinations they arrive at are environmentally friendly, and visitors respect local cultures and environments.
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