Viet Nam’s first sand statue park attracts visitors
A park with sand statues named “Forgotten Land” in the south central province of Binh Thuan opened for visitors in January 2017.
Thua Thien-Hue tourism thrives in first month of 2017
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue welcomed 229,600 visitors in January, up five percent annually, according to provincial authorities. 
Hotels and resorts prep for Valentine’s Day
Leading hotels and resorts in HCMC, Phu Quoc, and Da Lat have prepared numerous programs to serve couples on the upcoming Valentine’s Day.
Viet Nam popularises northwestern tourism year in ASEAN
Viet Nam is promoting the “Northwestern Tourism Year” in 10 ASEAN member states to introduce ethnic culture, adventure and eco-tourism attractions, said Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Khanh Hai.
India, Viet Nam tourism bodies link up
In addition to investment and trading, there is also huge potential for cooperation between Viet Nam and India in tourism, a conference heard in HCM City on January 13.
Viet Nam to rank 2nd in travel growth
Viet Nam is expected to enjoy a compound annual growth rate of 9.5 percent between 2016 and 2021 for outbound travel among Asia Pacific’s emerging markets, according to the “Future of Outbound Travel in Asia Pacific 2016 to 2021” report by MasterCard.
Dong Thap Tourism Week to welcome New Year
Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap will organise its first ever Tourism Week entitled “A Place Where Four Seasons Blossom” in Sa Dec City on January 7-14.   
Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2017 to hold next June
The much anticipated festival will feature a great variety of arts and cultural activities. Taking place in June 10 – 13 next year, Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2017 will feature over 50 activities of culture, sports and tourism.
Northern Viet Nam named Forbes’ cheapest travel place
The US magazine Forbes has listed northern Viet Nam as the cheapest place to visit in 2017
Viet Nam among best places for student adventure
The travel guide and information website Roughguides has released a list of the 10 best places to travel as student, in which Viet Nam was suggested as an attractive spot for foodie adventure.
Quang Nam’s gold apple trees recognised as national heritages
A population of three gold apple trees (known scientifically as Diospyros decandra) in Tien Chau village, Thang Binh district of the central province of Quang Nam, has been recognised as national heritage trees.
Viet Nam among Russians’ most favourite destinations
Viet Nam is one of the most favourite destinations of Russians for the New Year holiday, according to Maya Lomidze, Director of Association of Tour Operations of Russia (ATOR).
Viet Nam - Japan cultural exchange opens
A Viet Nam - Japan cultural exchange took place in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau on December 19, gathering Vietnamese and Japanese officials as well as 200 students in the province.
VNAT organizes Viet Nam tourism roadshow in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(TITC) - On December 7, a roadshow to promote Viet Nam tourism took place in Kuala Lumpur. It was part of Viet Nam’s campaign to promote tourism in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
Cooking class invites Vietnamese to experience authentic Korean cuisine
The Korean Cultural Centre in Viet Nam (KCC) hosted a cooking class on December 13 to introduce Korean cuisine and culinary culture.