International arrivals hit 7.6 million
International tourist arrivals have risen to an all-time high with more than 7.57 million so far this year, up 10.6% over the same period in 2012 and even higher than the target set for 2015, according to the General Statistics Department.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes 4 millionth foreign tourist
Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in conjunction with the municipal Tourism Association and Vietnam Airlines, held a ceremony on December 24 to welcome the 4…
West Lake to become attractive tourist destination
The West Lake, which is dubbed as the lung of Hanoi, will be turned into an attractive cultural and spiritual tourist site.
Hue ancient capital welcomes two millionth visitor
The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre on December 24 held a ceremony to welcome the two millionth tourist to the Hue imperial relic complex in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.
Festival promotes “Don ca tai tu” value
The Mekong delta province of Tra Vinh launched a “don ca tai tu” (amateur singing) festival for local people on December 23-24 to honour the art, which was recognised as a piece of the world’s intangible cultural heritage.
Hanoi welcomes 2.5 millionth foreign visitor
Hanoi welcomed its 2.5 millionth foreign tourist on December 20, fulfilling its set target two years ahead of schedule.
Attractive tourism programs to welcome New Year
(TITC) – Almost tour operators have launched special tours to welcome Christmas and New Year.
Hanoi promotes trade village tourism
Hanoi’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism is developing tours to six selected trade villages in the city as part of efforts to promote this type of tourism in the capital.
Travel & Leisure names four Vietnamese hotels among world’s best
Four Vietnamese hotels have been lauded among the best worldwide by seasoned travelers from around the globe, according to the latest survey by Travel & Leisure Magazine.
The 8th Hue Festival 2014 to welcome 200,000 tourists arrivals
(TITC) - On 12 December 2013, in Ha Noi, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) coordinated with Thua Thien Hue People’s Committee and Ministry of Foreign Affairs to organize international press conference on the 8th Hue Festival 2014 with the theme “Cultural Heritage with Integration and Development”.
Gala promotes Da Nang-RoK tourism cooperation
Representatives of travel agencies from Vietnam and the republic of Korea (RoK) gathered at a gala night in the central city of Da Nang on December 17 to seek cooperation opportunities in the tourism sector.
Phu Yen launches website to draw Russian tourists
The Phu Yen provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has launched a Russian language tourism website at phuyentourism.gov.vn.
Asian Records recognises 10 more Vietnamese dishes
The Asian Records Organisation (ARO) has included ten more Vietnamese culinary specialties in its latest Asian Records listings.
Deals offer new Hue for golden week
Central Hue city is offering a variety of promotions for visitors during the year's third Golden Tourism Week at Hue Heritage Site, which will last from December 24 to 31.
Club on outbound tours to Japan launched
The Vietnam Society of Travel Agents (VISTA) on December 15 launched Japan Outbound Travel Club, including 24 international travel agencies which bring Vietnamese tourists to Japan.
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