Forum discusses solutions for sustainable tourism development
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam chaired a tourism forum in Ha Noi on December 6 to discuss major measures to develop high-quality and sustainable tourism in Viet Nam by 2030.
Ninh Thuan promotes farm produce through tourism
Developing special agricultural products in tandem with tourism has helped farmers in the central coastal province of Ninh Thuan promote on-the-spot consumption of their produce.
Ha Noi Zoo recognised as tourist site
Ha Noi Zoo, in Ba Dinh District, Ha Noi, was recognised as a tourist site according to a recent decision approved by the Ha Noi City People’s Committee.
National Tourism Year 2019 to highlight theme ‘Colour of Sea’
The National Tourism Year 2019 will take place in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa coastal province, under the theme ‘Colour of the Sea’, heard a press conference held in Ha Noi on November 30.
Israel travel enterprises and press agencies visit Viet Nam
(TITC) – From 22-28 November 2018, the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism organized a famtrip for travel enterprises and press agencies from Israel to explore tourist attractions in some cities and provinces of Ha Noi, Hoa Binh, Ninh Binh and Quang Ninh.
Visitors to be offered free entrance tickets to Hoi An on Dec. 4
The ancient town of Hoi An and Thanh Ha pottery village will be offering free entrance tickets to visitors on December 4, stated Vo Phung, director of Hoi An city’s Centre for Culture, Sports and Tourism on November 28.  
Special tours give visitors insight into HCM City’s history
Special tours of the best places of interest in Ho Chi Minh City are being offered as part of a promotion programme of the southern economic hub of Viet Nam from now through 2019.  
Nearly 150 Vietnamese cultural antiques introduced
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Antique Association opened an exhibition of 130 valuable antiques featuring Vietnamese history, culture and cultural exchanges in the region, on November 28.  
Ha Long harbour welcomes its first ever 5-star cruise liner
Ha Long International Passenger Harbour welcomed its first ever 5-star cruise liner as the US Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines’ ship docked in the harbour.  
First Viet Nam brocade culture festival to open in Dak Nong
The first Viet Nam brocade culture festival and Dak Nong investment promotion conference will take place in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong from December 28-30, heard a local press conference on November 27.   
Over 1,000 artisans to join gong cultural festival
More than 1,000 artisans from five Central Highlands provinces will perform at the 2018 Gong Cultural Festival scheduled to take place from November 30 to December 2 in Gia Lai province.   
International flights to operate from Phu Cat
The Civil Aviation Administration of Viet Nam, the Vietnam Airlines Corporation and domestic carriers have backed a plan to launch international flights from Phu Cat Airport in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province.
Quang Ninh promotes travelling through Van Don airport
The northeastern province of Quang Ninh is considering reduction in transportation costs for buses from Van Don International Airport to the centre of Ha Long city. 
Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark receives UNESCO title
Cao Bang provincial People’s Committee held a ceremony on November 24 to receive a certificate from UNESCO honouring Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark as a global geopark.  
Phu Tho: 14 more Xoan singing artisans recognised
Additional 14 people in the northern province of Phu Tho have been presented with the “Xoan singing artisan” title in recognition of their contributions to preserving and promoting the value of the UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage.  
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