Smart tourism portal VTV Travel to be launched this December
A smart tourism information portal called VTV Travel will be launched this December, with the aim of providing a variety of smart tourism experiences for visitors during their time in Viet Nam.
Exhibition on folk paintings opens at Temple of Literature
An exhibition of Viet Nam’s folk paintings and application will take place at the Centre for Scientific and Cultural Activities of Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature)…
Artifacts of Dong Son Culture, feudal dynasties on display in Ninh Binh
More than 500 documents and artifacts dating back centuries ago are on display at an archaeological exhibition which kicked off in the northern province of Ninh Binh on October 24.
Ha Nam announces tourism master plan
Authorities in the northern province of Ha Nam have announced a master plan for tourism development by 2030.  
Ninh Binh targets higher tourism quality
The northern province of Ninh Binh has employed an array of synchronous measures in an effort to improve the quality of tourism services, especially at the Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourism site in Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district.   
Tourists to Ninh Binh up 4.9 percent
The number of tourist arrivals to the northern province of Ninh Binh hit 6.3 million in the first nine months of this year, up 4.9 percent compared to the same period last year.  
Meliá Hotels International expands its presence to Ninh Binh
Meliá Hotels International has signed a management agreement with a Vietnamese ownership group, Nam Ninh Trade Investment Co., Ltd at The Reed Hotel in Ninh Binh City on rebranding of The Reed Hotel to Meliá Ninh Binh.
Can Tho city strives hard to make tourism key industry
Can Tho has exerted great efforts to reach its goal of making tourism a spearhead industry for the Mekong Delta city.  
Viet Nam wins 2nd prize in regional travel startup competition
Vietnamese startup travel company Ecohost beat 110 competitors to take second prize in the 2018 Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) challenge.   
 Vietjet Air, Japan Airlines jointly operate code-share flights
Vietjet Air and Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a code-share on a number of domestic flights in Viet Nam, as well as flights between the two countries, which are operated by Vietjet Air, from October 23.
Viet Nam extends e-visa policy for foreign tourists until 2021
A policy extension will allow citizens of 46 countries to enter Viet Nam for 30 days with e-visa until 2021.
Ha Noi-inspired international photography contest launched
An international art photograph contest titled “Tu hao Ha Noi” (Proud of Ha Noi) was launched in the capital city on October 18.  
Northwestern culture to be featured at 6th Ban Flower Festival
The Ban Flower Festival 2019 in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien will feature activities imbued with the cultural identities of the northwest region.   
Da Nang plans to launch direct flights to Nagoya
The central city of Da Nang is planning to launch direct flights to Nagoya in Japan to boost investment, trade and tourism.  
Ha Noi Gift Show 2018 opens   (Oct 18, 2018)
Ha Noi Gift Show 2018 opens
The Ha Noi Gift Show 2018 opened on October 17, attracting the participation of hundreds of foreign importers seeking cooperation opportunities with Vietnamese businesses.   
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