Vietnam Airlines announces “Golden Autumn 2017” program
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on August 8th announced its annual “Golden Autumn 2017” program for both domestic and international routes.
Viet Nam listed in top destinations for cheap eats, lodging
Viet Nam was named among 21 destinations that cost visitors only 20 USD a day or less for food and accommodation by the US-based news website Business Insider.
Homestay: a community-based tourism business
The path leading to Phia Thap village, home to 50 families from the Nung ethnic minority in Cao Bang province, is surrounded by green rice paddy fields.
Viet Nam to promote tourism in Australia
Viet Nam will introduce and promote tourist destinations in three Australian cities - Perth, Sydney and Melbourne - as part of the 2017 National Tourism Promotion Programme, from August 12 to 19.
Viet Nam’s signature Nem introduced at food festival in Indonesia
The Embassy of Viet Nam in Indonesia introduced the country’s signature Nem (spring roll) at the ASEAN cuisine festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, on August 5.
A bustling sight at backpacker’s pedestrian street on weekend
Although Bui Vien pedestrian-only street in the backpacker’s area in District 1, HCMC has yet to be officially opened, thousands of local youths and foreign tourists still rushed to the area on two weekend nights to enjoy dining and entertainment services and witness the animated atmosphere of the street.
Viet Nam participates in World Folklore Festival
A Vietnamese art troupe, led by Director and Meritorious artist Thanh Son, is participating in the World Folklore Festival 2017, in Bistrita city, Romania, from July 27-31.
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 in Vinh Phuc Province (Viet Nam) with the participation of leaders of NTOs of ASEAN, China, RoK and Japan.
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 the 14th annual Hoi An-Japan Culture Festival on August 18-20.
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.