Da Nang International Firework Festival 2020 cancelled due to Covid-19 threat
The Da Nang International Firework Festival 2020, a big cultural and tourism event of the central coastal city of Da Nang, has been cancelled due to the complex developments of the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19).  
The images of Vietnam’s conical hat, a mask used by Vietnamese stage artists, a Dong Ho folk painting, the lotus and a bronze drum have been featured on tickets of…
Special tour promotions on offer during Covid-19 time
As the novel coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19  ) has resulted in multiple tour cancellations, travel firms have taken innovative measures with special promotions to woo visitors.  
Covid-19: Travel safety standards built to revive tourism sector
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien has stressed the need to develop a set of travel safety standards to develop the tourism sector, which has suffered since the outbreak of the acute respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus (Covid-19).  
Tourism sector discusses solutions to increase revenue
A conference was held in Ho Chi Minh City on February 20 by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the municipal Department of Tourism on February 20 to discuss solutions in response to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).  
Hue Festival 2020 to be rescheduled due to COVID-19
The Hue Festival 2020, a big cultural event of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, will be rescheduled due to complex developments of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).  
Vietnam’s first overseas tourism office opened in UK
The first overseas tourism office of Vietnam was officially opened in London, the UK, on February 18.  
Vietnam is a safe destination amid global Covid-19 outbreak
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism has affirmed that Vietnam is a safe destination amid the global Covid-19 outbreak.  
No delays to Formula One race despite COVID-19 outbreak
The Formula One VinFast Vietnam Grand Prix 2020 will still take place as scheduled on April 5 despite growing concerns over the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Hanoi Department of Tourism announced on February 18.  
Quang Ninh remains active in promoting local tourism amid Covid-19 threat
The hospitality sector in the northern province of Quang Ninh has rallied every effort to seek new tourism market and step up tourism promotion activities amid the threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).  
Traditional festivals of ethnic minority groups restored
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) has issued a document guiding the implementation of restoring traditional festivals of ethnic minority groups.
Balkan Exhibition honours Vietnamese photographers
Vietnamese photographers have won prizes at the 5th Balkan Exhibition.
Int’l community speaks highly of Vietnam’s effort on controlling Covid-19
After VNAT’s Chairman Nguyen Trung Khanh issued letters dated 02 and 12 February 2020 informing Vietnam Tourism’s effort on controlling Covid-19 and tourist spots in Viet Nam remain open, positive feedbacks by international visitors have been seen quickly.
Hanoi reports improvement in tourist arrivals
The Hanoi Tourism Department has reported an increase in the number of tourists visiting local destinations as compared to the beginning of February.  
Quang Binh seeks ways to overcome challenges caused by nCoV
Amid increasingly complicated developments relating to the novel coronavirus (nCoV), travel operators throughout the central province of Quang Binh are seeking ways to ensure the health and safety of visitors to the locality.
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