Government agrees to continue visa waiver for seven major markets
The Government officially agreed with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's proposal of continuing visa waivers for single-entry visas from seven major tourism markets, said Head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Nguyen Van Tuan.
 Building Son Tay into cultural and historical urban area
Hanoi city People's Committee has issued Decision 3356/QĐ-UNND to approve the master plan on socio-economic development in Son Tay town until 2020, and with orientation until 2030.
Strengthen Viet Nam tourism promotion
(TITC) - On 30th May 2013, in Ha Noi, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in collaboration with Viet Nam Tourism Association (VITA) and Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism…
 An Bang, Bai Dai listed among world's 100 best beaches
An Bang beach in Hoi An and Bai Dai (Long Beach) in Phu Quoc were placed 86th and 93rd on the list of the 100 best beaches in the world, as announced recently by CNN Travel News.
 Ham Rong to become attractive central destination
The Ham Rong cultural tourist site will become an attractive tourist destination in central Thanh Hoa province in the near future.
 Exhibition to mark Japan - Vietnam Friendship Year 2013
A cutting-edge contemporary art exhibition titled “Winter Garden”, co-organised by the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, the Consulate-General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City and the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam to mark the Japan - Vietnam Friendship Year 2013, will take place from June 8 to July 21 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city.
 High hopes for Vietnam tourism in 2013
Vietnam hopes to boost domestic tourism growth and attract more foreign visitors, when launching the 2013 tourism stimulation programme in HCM City on May 29. This year the tourism industry aims to serve 7.2 million foreigners and 35 million domestic tourists, developing Vietnam into an attractive and high quality tourist destination.
Lao Cai develops community tourism
Several tourist destinations in Lao Cai Province such as Cat Cat, Sin Chai, Ban Den, Trung Do, Ta Chai, Na Hoi, and Ban Pho have become more familiar to domestic and international travelers thanks to provincial community tourism development.
 Japanese traditional dolls displayed in Thai Nguyen
Nearly 150 Japanese traditional dolls are on display at the Museum of the Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups in the northern city of Thai Nguyen as part of activities to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties and greet International Children's Day on June 1.
Luxury Travel Vietnam reveals its successful story of over 9 years
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) reveals its successful story of becoming one of the Vietnam's first luxury travel and tour operators on the Indochinese Peninsula, allowing you to meet the founding CEO, Pham Ha, who is determined to create the most unforgettable travel experiences for high-end tourists.
 Central Highlands develops tourism potential
The Central Highlands is endowed with rich and unique cultural and natural conditions and scenery for tourism development, evaluated talks on orientations to develop tourism products in the Central Highlands-Da Lat National Tourism Year 2014.
AECID's project made significant contribute to responsible tourism in Viet Nam
(TITC)- On May 21, in Hanoi, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) organized the closing ceremony of the project "Support the development and implementation of Viet Nam tourism development strategy for 2011-2020, vision to 2030, with focus on socially responsible policies" funded by the Spanish government via the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).
 Red River Delta targets 5 million foreign visitors by 2020
The Red River Delta is developing tourism as the region's key economic industry, aiming to attract 24-25 million domestic visitors and 4.5-5 million foreigners by 2020. This goal is set in the region's overall socio-economic development plan up to 2020, which was recently approved by the Prime Minister.
 Bai Tu Long gears up for peak summer season
Bai Tu Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh is expected to stun holiday-makers as various tours to explore the beautiful bay will be launched this summer.
 HCM City targets 4.1 million foreign visitors
Ho Chi Minh City is expected to welcome 4.1 million foreign guests in 2013 to post a year-on-year increase of 8 percent. The city hopes to pocket over 81 trillion VND (40 billion USD) in revenues, or up 15 percent from last year's figure.
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