Khanh Hoa reports preparations for 2019 National Tourism Year
The Khanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee has reported preparations for the 2019 National Tourism Year to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism.
Ha Noi-Sai Gon is world’s seventh busiest air route
The Ha Noi-Ho Chi Minh City flight path is among the most crowded in the world, new data from British aviation analysis company OAG shows.  
HCM City hosts Viet Nam-Japan festival
A Viet Nam-Japan Festival was held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 16 to mark the 45th anniversary of the Viet Nam-Japan diplomatic relations.  
Japanese culture highlighted at festival
Japanese culture will be in the spotlight at the Japan Day - Fullmoon Festival, which will take place on September 23 in Ha Noi.  
Discovering Mid-Autumn traditional toys at Museum of Ethnology
Visitors, especially children, in Ha Noi will have an opportunity to discover the traditional toys of the mid-autumn festival through the “Discovering Mid-Autumn toys” programme held at the Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology at 9am, on September 15.  
Khanh Hoa works to attract more tourists from ASEAN nations
Authorities of the south central province of Khanh Hoa see the need to attract more tourists, especially from member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). 
Qatar Airways to launch direct flights to Da Nang this December
Qatar Airways will launch direct flights to Da Nang starting December 19 as the third Vietnamese destination on the award-winning airline’s rapidly expanding global network.  
Thua Thien-Hue: 123 billion VND for restoration of Kien Trung Palace
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue recently announced an investment of 123 billion VND (5.28 million USD) for restoration of Kien Trung Palace inside the Nguyen dynasty’s imperial city.  
Developing tourism products in South Central Coastal region
(TITC) – Aiming to develop competitive tourism products and prepare for Visit Viet Nam Year 2019 in Khanh Hoa Province and South Central Coastal region, from September 9-14, 2018, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) organizes a famtrip to survey tourism products of the region.  
Cultural exchange event marks Viet Nam – Japan relation anniversary
The Ha Noi chapter of the Viet Nam – Japan Friendship Association held a cultural exchange event in the capital city on September 8 to mark the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the Viet Nam – Japan diplomatic relations (September 21, 1973 – September 21, 2018).  
Tourism, business opportunities in Viet Nam introduced in Indonesia
The Vietnamese nation, people and tourist attractions, as well as investment and trade opportunities in the country were introduced during a conference held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia on September 6.  
Foreign tourists to Ha Noi up 16 percent over National Day holiday
Ha Noi welcomed nearly 250,000 tourists during the recent three-day National Day holiday, up 9 percent compared with the same period last year.  
Stone formation discovered in central Phu Yen province
 A rock formation made of stone has been discovered in the south central province of Phu Yen and is expected to be a new tourist draw in the locality.
International visitors to Viet Nam in August estimated 1,323,546 arrivals, increase 11.3% over last month and up 7.7% over the same period last year. Total international arrivals in 8 months reached 10,403,893 arrivals, increase 22.8% over the same period last year.
Community-based heritage conservation: A sound approach to cultural preservation
Community-based heritage conservation has not only benefited people living in the area but also proven itself as the most effective and sustainable way to safeguard heritages and promote local tourism.