Hoi An voted as scenic city of 2013 in Asia
Hoi An city in Quang Nam province has been voted as a scenic city of 2013 in Asia by the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN Habitat).
Hoi An City attracts 1.3 million tourist arrivals
(TITC) - Since early this year, Hoi An City (Quang Nam Province) has  attracted 1.3 million tourist arrivals, increasing by 22.9% over the same period last year. Total same-day visitor…
Three tourist attractions in Sa Pa to be nominated as Viet Nam's records
(TITC) - On the occasion of the 110th anniversary of Sa Pa tourism (1903 - 2013) held on November 2nd, Lao Cai's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will co-ordinate…
Chau Van singing festival celebrates artistic values
The first Chau Van (Spiritual) Singing Festival which is being held in Hanoi from September 25 to October 5, aims to honour the artistic and spiritual values of the folk performance genre.
New Vinh-Vientiane flight route planned
Nghe An province and the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam on August 9 examined the possibility of opening a new air route servicing flights between Vietnam's Vinh city and Laos' Vientiane capital.
Applying
(TITC) - On 16th July 2013, Ha Noi's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) to hold a conference on "Applying Green Lotus label for tourist accommodations in Ha Noi".
 Foreign experts discuss intangible cultural heritage preservation
Vietnam is one of the first pioneers to implement the 2003 Convention for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage, said UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova.
Free tour information in Japanese offered in Hoi An
The Hoi An Information Service Centre for Japanese tourists, run by Japanese businesswoman Hirukawa Yuki, has opened in the ancient city.
Hoi An: World's favourite destination
Ancient Hoi An town wins the hearts of tourists with its laid-back lifestyle and the sincerity, plainness and enthusiasm of its residents.
Satsuki festival to take place in Hanoi for first time
The Japanese Satsuki Festival will take place in the capital city of Hanoi for the first time. The two-day event, starting on May 8, will include Yosakoi dances performed by four famous Japanese troupes and seven Vietnamese troupes, tea making, sword performances, Japanese cuisine and traditional games.