The tourism industry is considered a spearhead sector, making contributions to the national economy. But, tourism growth is posing challenges to the environment, especially at popular tourist sites.
With the theme “Quang Binh – Endless mystery”, the Quang Binh cave festival 2019 will run from July 20 to August 20 with numerous exciting activities and events. Join us to find out more.
The number of international visitors to Vietnam in the first six months of 2019 was estimated at 8.5 million, up 7.5 percent compared to the same period last year, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) said at a press conference on July 9.
Trang An Landscape Complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh has become more popular among tourists, evidenced by the rising number of visitors to the area.
The 2nd Ly Son Culture Tourism Week took place in Ly Son island, the central province Quang Ngai under the theme “Ly Son-quintessence of heritage”. It aims to raise awareness about protecting
Hanoi welcomed nearly 14.4 million visitors so far this year, up 9.5 percent over the same period last year, including more than 3.3 million foreign tourists, a year on year rise of 10.6 percent, reported the municipal Department of Tourism.
Provided with beautiful landscapes, long beaches and rich cultural and marine resources, Binh Dinh province is expected to transform into a key destination for both domestic and foreign visitors.
Authorities of the northern border province of Lang Son take promotion as an important work to develop the local tourism and have paid great attention to the populariation of its images to the people both inside and outside the country, according to insiders.
Officials from Ho Chi Minh City and the Australian state of Queensland discussed cooperation in economy, trade, education and science-technology at a meeting in the Vietnamese city on May 27.
Vietnamese diva My Tam and singer Trong Tan will perform songs espousing the beauty of the Han River in Da Nang and the Volga of Russia in the opening performance of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival on June 1.
The culture, sports and tourism festival of ethnic minority groups along the Vietnamese - Lao border wrapped up in A Luoi district of the central province of Thua Thien - Hue on May 19.
The Prime Minister has approved tasks on making a master plan for the Mau Son national tourist site in the northern border province of Lang Son towards 2040.
The Hoa Phuong Do (Red Flamboyant Flower) Festival 2019 kicked off in the northern port city of Hai Phong on May 10 with the presence of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
The Ha Long Carnival, a highlight of the Ha Long – Quang Ninh tourism week 2019, opened in Bai Chay and Hon Gai tourism area in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 28.
A non-refundable aid project aiming to promote sustainable community development through education activities for children and community-based tourism will be implemented in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue during 2019-2022, according to the provincial People’s Committee.
A ceremony was held in Dong Hoi city, the north central province of Quang Binh, on April 24 to receive a certificate from UNESCO recognising Bai Choi singing, a folklore style of singing in central Vietnam, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Vietnam attaches importance to developing multi-faceted relations and cooperation with Gambia, especially in areas both countries are interested in, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Gambia Pham Quoc Tru.
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