Some 300 experts and representatives from eight localities,
international organisations and tourism agencies gathered at a
conference on tourism promotion in northern Quang Ninh province on June
15.
Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong plans to
organise a slew of events to attract local and foreign tourists in
summer, the country's high season for tourism.
To revive the growth in foreign tourists, Vietnam should focus on
dealing with simple problems before turning to money- and time-consuming
matters, Deputy Prime Minster Vu Duc Dam said on June 11.
The Management of Son Tra Peninsula and Tourism Beaches in Da Nang
and the Son Tra Forest Protection Division are carrying out a survey to
start tours of the peninsula to shoot pictures of gray-shanked douc
langurs starting early next month.
Vietnamese and foreign experts gathered in Hanoi on June 10 to give
their opinions on building a master plan for the future growth of
Vietnam’s tourism sector.
The central coastal province of Binh Thuan held a conference on June 10
to develop the Green Lotus Label, paving the way for sustainable
tourism development in line with provincial strategies.
Five luxury properties situated in each of the country's most compelling
destinations are working to position Vietnam as an attraction for
affluent travellers.
Smarter Travel, one of the largest online travel resources for
independent advice for the budget-conscious traveller, has voted Hoi An
as one of the 10 ideal cities for visiting in Asia.
International travel companies were amazed by the beauty of Vietnam’s
Son Doong cave in a seminar introducing Vietnamese tourism in Singapore
on June 4.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has taken a number of
approaches to develop the sector effectively and sustainably in 2015 and
following years.