Dien Bien to host Vietnam-Laos border exchange programme
A cultural, sports and tourism exchange programme between border localities of Vietnam and Laos, will take place in Dien Bien Phu city in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien, from October 1 to 3.
Programme promotes Da Nang tourism in Japan
The Da Nang City Tourism Department held a programme in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, on September 21, aiming to to promote the city’s tourism potential.
Hanoi Golf Tourism Week to attract visitors from regional countries
Hanoi Golf Tourism Week 2022 is expected to attract a large number of international visitors, thereby greatly contributing to boosting the capital’s total tourism revenue.
Con Son - Kiep Bac Autumn Festival opens
On September 11, Hai Duong province held a ceremony to commemorate the 722nd death anniversary of national hero Tran Quoc Tuan (1300-2022) and open the Con Son-Kiep Bac Autumn Festival, at Kiep Bac Temple, Hung Dao commune, Chi Linh city.
Quy Nhon dubbed “Cancun of Vietnam” by travel writer
Kylie McLaughlin, a writer of Traveller.com.au, has described Quy Nhon city in the southcentral province of Binh Dinh as being similar to Mexico’s coastal city of Cancun, apart from without major crowds.
People flock to entertainment areas in Hanoi during national day holiday
Many amusement parks and entertainment areas in Hanoi were overloaded during the National Day holiday, which lasted from September 1-4, which was a good sign for the recovery of the tourism sector.
Quang Nam: Cham Islands – one of eight most beautiful places in Vietnam
Travel booking platform Bookmundi (Denmark) has just named eight most beautiful destinations in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s tourism continues impressive growth momentum in August
Vietnam’s tourism continued its impressive growth momentum in August, since its full reopening on March 15, according to a report released by the General Statistics Office on August 29.
Three Vietnamese dishes listed in CNN’s 50 best street foods in Asia
Three Vietnamese dishes – “banh mi,” “pho” and iced coffee – have been named in the CNN’s list of “50 of the best street foods in Asia” which it calls just a “small sampling of the region’s wonderful food traditions”.
Exhibition highlights fine art works from silk
An exhibition, entitled “The thread of connection”, is taking place in Hanoi from August 19 to September 11, featuring nearly 80 fine art and installation artworks created from silk materials by young painters and artisans from Phung Xa silk craft village in My Duc district.
Hot air balloon festival due in September to celebrate National Day
A hot air balloon festival is set to get underway in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang in early September to mark the 77th anniversary of National Day (September 2).
Viet Nam needs to address visa and stay duration issues to attract more int'l visitors: Tourism committee
Among solutions to boost Viet Nam's tourism recovery post-pandemic and make it a key economic sector, it was necessary to remove institutional obstacles related to regulations on entry and exit, transit and duration of stay to make it more convenient for international tourists, said Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung.
HCMC International Tourism Fair expected to attract 22,000 visitors
Yesterday, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism announced the return of the 16th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Fair (ITE HCMC 2022) after two years of hiatus due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
Stamp collection featuring famous Vietnamese waterfalls released
A set of stamps featuring famous waterfalls in Vietnam was launched by the Vietnam Post Corporation on August 15 aiming to promote the country’s scenic landscapes among the public.
Vietnam to host Mekong Tourism Forum in October
Vietnam is scheduled to host the 2022 Mekong Tourism Forum, themed “Rebuild Tourism, Rebound with Resilience”, from October 9 – 14, the first in-person meeting of the six Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) destinations since the pandemic began in 2019.
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