Viet Nam attends travel trade show in India
Several Vietnamese businesses are participating in South Asia’s leading travel trade show – SATTE 2017, which started in New Delhi, India, on February 15.
Ha Long determined to become civilised, friendly city
Ha Long city, home to the world natural heritage site Ha Long Bay, is working to turn itself into a civilised and friendly resort destination.
Chan May port expects to welcome 49 cruise ships in 2017
Chan May port in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue expects to receive 49 cruise ships and 113,000 tourists in 2017.
Flowers tell stories of love   (Feb 13, 2017)
Flowers tell stories of love
Twenty Vietnamese flower artisans are displaying original floral installation works at a new exhibition in Ha Noi to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Ho Chi Minh City to hold Ao Dai Festival in March
The HCM City People’s Committee has scheduled the fourth Ao Dai (traditional long dress) festival for March 3-17.
Viet Nam attends annual tourism expo in Israel
An annual international tourism expo opened in Tel Aviv, Israel, on February 7, attracting travel companies from 40 countries worldwide, including Viet Nam.
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