Lifting the position of Viet Nam’s performing arts
Viet Nam's central city of Da Nang has been chosen to host the first World Performing Arts Festival in 2018. The decision was made by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) at its 35th World Congress held recently in Spain. The festival will help raise the position of Viet Nam’s performing arts.
ASEAN and China, RoK, Japan, India discuss on strengthening tourism cooperation
(TITC) – In the framework of the 46th Meeting of ASEAN National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) and related meetings, on 26 July 2017, the 31st meeting of ASEAN+3 NTOs took place…
Historic town to host Hoi An-Japan Culture Festival
The historic city of Hoi An will re-enact a 17th century wedding parade held for Princess Ngoc Hoa and Japanese businessman Araki Sotaro in the old quarter as part of…
Viet Nam among world's best places for weddings
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort has been listed among the eight most ideal places to organize a wedding by the US Cable News Network (CNN) website.
Vietnamese Ao dai shines on Argentinean magazine
Argentina’s Diplomatics News Network has published an article by Mirta Ayala, on “ao dai”, the Vietnamese traditional costume for men and women.
Viet Nam - Japan cultural fest opens in Da Nang July 28
A fourth Viet Nam - Japan cultural festival will open in the central city of Da Nang on July 28, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism.
Da Nang hotel ranked high by travel magazine
Viet Nam’s InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula resort was chosen among the ‘Top 100 Hotels in the World’ in the 22th annual World’s Best Awards, announced by US tourism magazine Travel Leisure.
Dong Nai welcomes 2 million visitors in six months
The southern province of Dong Nai served over 2 million visitors in the first six months of this year, generating revenues of nearly VND640 billion (USD28.16 million), a respective rise of 9.4 percent and 12 percent year on year.
Mövenpick unveils opening of 6th hotel in Viet Nam
Upscale Swiss brand Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a contract to construct a riverside property in the coastal Vietnamese city of Da Nang.
Lao artists to perform in Viet Nam
The Department of Performing Arts under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has welcomed 42 Lao artists to perform in Viet Nam from July 17th to 21st on the occasion of “Laos Tourism Cultural Days in Viet Nam 2017”.
Marriott International expands footprint across Viet Nam
Marriott International continues its robust expansion with news of the signing of a contract to construct a new property on an island a short distance from the popular beachside resort of Nha Trang in southern Viet Nam.
Viet Nam tourism culture days in Laos
The Viet Nam tourism culture days began in Vientiane on July 17 as part of activities to celebrate the 55th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between Viet Nam and Laos (September 5, 1962) and 40 years of the Viet Nam-Laos Treaty on Amity and Cooperation (July 18, 1977).
Rising arrivals put tourism sector under pressure
The tourism sector is tasked to lure 13-15 million foreign visitors this year, 3-5 million higher than last year. However, the increase in the number of visitors to Viet Nam has put the sector under pressure to ensure the quality of tourist destinations.
Prague exhibition introduces Viet Nam’s sea, islands’ beauty
An exhibition on “Viet Nam: The Nation and People - View from Sea and Island” opened in Prague, the Czech Republic on July 12, aiming to introduce the beauty of Viet Nam’s culture, local fishermen and the country’s maritime economy.