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Quang Ninh greets over 6.5 million tourists in ten months (Oct 30, 2013)

The northern province of Quang Ninh welcomed more than 6.5 million tourists so far this year, 84.7 percent of the year's plan and a 10 percent rise in comparison to the same period last year.

Cultural and tourist fair held in Ha Long city (Oct 21, 2013)

A fair aiming to recreate the specific characteristics of ancient Phong Coc market in Quang Yen town and Dong Van love market of the Dao ethnic minority in Binh Lieu…

Quang Ninh hosts workshop on tourism promotion via movies (Oct 17, 2013)

A workshop on tourism promotion via movies was held in the northern province of Quang Ninh on October 15.

Quang Ninh opens tourism office in Jeju (Oct 15, 2013)

The northern province of Quang Ninh will open a tourism office on Jeju Island in South Korea to promote its image and lure more Korean travelers under a cooperation agreement between the two localities.

Diverse activities mark 50th anniversary of Quang Ninh province (Oct 04, 2013)

Nearly 20 events have been held to mark the 50th founding anniversary of Quang Ninh province. Many activities took place at the beginning of this year, and nine major activities will be held in October 2013.

Quang Ninh greets over 6 million tourists in nine months (Oct 04, 2013)

In the first nine months this year, total tourist arrivals to Quang Ninh province reached more than 6 million, a year-on-year rise of 10 percent, including more than 1.8 million foreign tourists, up 20 percent, with over 2.9 million tourists staying overnight, up 24 percent.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang dossier compiled for UNESCO recognition for 2nd time (Oct 03, 2013)

Under the decision of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently signed an extended dossier with some added criteria on Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to submit to UNESCO for recognition as a World Natural Heritage for the 2nd time.

Tra Vinh, Vinh Long prepare for Sene Dolta festival (Oct 02, 2013)

The Khmer community in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh is gearing up for the Sene Dolta, one of their biggest annual festivals scheduled for October 3-5.

Quang Ninh responds to World Tourism Day 2013 (Sep 18, 2013)

(TITC)-Heading towards the World Tourism Day 27th Sept., a series of activities will be held in Quang Ninh Province.

Hue plans to launch tourism promotion month at heritage complex (Aug 23, 2013)

Visitors both at home and abroad will have a chance to enjoy a special tourism promotion month at the complex of royal relics in Hue from September 2-30.

Da Nang becomes animated with summer activities (Jul 01, 2013)

The 'Da Nang - Summer Destination 2013' event was officially launched on June 28, featuring a wide range of cultural, sports and tourism activities to attract visitors during the summer holiday season.

VietJetAir announces Thai Joint Venture (Jun 27, 2013)

Vietnam's budget carrier VietJetAir has entered into a partnership with a Thai air carrier to capitalise on this lucrative market.

UNESCO continues to help Thua Thien - Hue preserve heritage (Jun 25, 2013)

UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova has pledged to continue assisting Thua Thien-Hue province in protecting and preserving its cultural heritage values.

Ta Lon pagoda recognised as national historical site (Jun 14, 2013)

The Ta Lon pagoda, built in 1816 in Vinh Long Commune, Duyen Hai district of southern Tra Vinh province, received a certificate recognising it as a national historical site on June 12.

UNESCO Culture Week to be held in Vietnam (Jun 10, 2013)