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.
Quang Binh welcomes 1.1 million tourists in 2013
In 2013, the number of tourists to the central coastal province of Quang Binh is forecast to reach 1.1 million, a year-on-year rise of 9.1 percent. Tourism turnover is expected to post more than VND1.3 trillion, up 11 percent in comparison to the previous year.
Luxury cruise ship brings 3,000 foreigners to Vietnam
US flagship Celebrity Millennium docked at Ba Ria-Vung Tau province’s Cai Mep international port on December 13, bringing 3,000 foreign passengers and crew to the southern locality.
Red River Delta Tourism Year brings more visitors
The number of tourist arrivals to the Red River region has reached 35 million, earning revenue in excess of VND 35, 000 billion, up 15 per cent from last year.
Launching ceremony of Viet Nam’s world heritage site club
(TITC)_On 4th Dec, Viet Nam’s world cultural and natural heritage site club was launched at Thang Long-Ha Noi Heritage Conservation Centre.
Hanoi receives more than 2.5 million foreign tourists
Hanoi has welcomed more than 2.58 million foreign visitors by far this year, up 12.2% compared to last year’s figure.
VNAT to rally Gov’t support for tourism promotion fund
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) will seek the Government’s approval for a scheme to create funds for tourism promotion by charging hotels US$1 for one-night stay of each international visitor.
 Vietnam Tourism Awards 2012 winners announced
Winners of the Vietnam Tourism Awards 2012, the most prestigious in the sector, were announced at a ceremony in Hanoi on December 5.
Hue moves to attract more tourists
The Hue Relic Conservation Centre in collaboration with the local tourism and hotel associations will launch a tourism promotion week from December 24-30, to lure more tourists during the festival season at the end of the year.
Heritage photo exhibition opens in Hue City
Hue City is hosting an emotive photo exhibition, showcasing selected images from the 2013 Vietnamese Heritage photo competition.
Vietnam’s best sculptures displayed at national exhibition
A national sculpture exhibition opened at the Hanoi Museum on December 11, showcasing the best works created by local artists over the past decade.
Mexican newspaper hails Ha Long Bay’s beauty
Mexican daily El Financiero recently ran an article describing Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, as an ideal destination for visitors to enjoy peaceful sailing and admire beautiful karst scenery and emerald waters.
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