Month: March 2024
U Va legend of the Thai highlighted at celebration of “National Tourism Year” in Dien Bien
A show featuring the legend of “U Va” is a new tourism product of Dien Bien Province and is considered a highlight of the 2024 National Tourism Year – Dien Bien and Hoa Ban (Bauhinia) Festival. Full story: https://vovworld.vn/en-US/news/u-va-legend-of-the-thai-highlighted-at-celebration-of-national-tourism-year-in-dien-bien-1278587.vov
New night tour offers an escape to history
Seeing Hanoi at night is proving really popular for tourists visiting the capital. Now even more evening entertainment has been added to Hanoi’s sight- seeing itinerary. Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem … Full story: https://theinvestor.vn/new-night-tour-offers-an-escape-to-history-d9050.html
Int’l diplomats participate in Hanoi’s spring friendship tour
More than 400 delegates, who are government officials and representatives of diplomatic mission and international organisations in Vietnam, went on a recent friendship spring tour in Hanoi. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/intl-diplomats-participate-in-hanois-spring-friendship-tour/282920.vnp
Tourism industry eyes high-spending Australian visitors
Australia is a promising source of tourists and industry insiders hope the government soon waives visas for them as Vietnam seeks to compete with neighbors in attracting tourists.”Australia is a … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
Street experience for VIPs: Tour guide serves rich and famous in Vietnam
During his 10 years as a tour guide, Vu Ngoc Son has become versed in showing around foreign “VIPs,” who he says visit Vietnam looking for authentic local vibes. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
Australia emerges as promising market for Vietnamese tourism industry
VOV.VN – Australia represents both a potential and promising market for the Vietnamese tourism industry, said Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong at a recent seminar in Hanoi. Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/economy/australia-emerges-as-promising-market-for-vietnamese-tourism-industry-post1082339.vov
Domestic travel companies report surge in MICE tourism in Q1
Domestic travel companies have reported a surge in MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) tourism in the first quarter of 2024, with both tourist arrivals and revenues exceeding … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/domestic-travel-companies-report-surge-in-mice-tourism-in-q1/282838.vnp
A Papal Tour to Normalize Relations Between Vietnam and the Vatican
Vietnam is poised to establish full diplomatic relations with the Vatican in the second half of this year, when Pope Francis is expected to embark on a papal tour, a first since ties between the Holy … Full story: https://thediplomat.com/2024/03/a-papal-tour-to-normalize-relations-between-vietnam-and-the-vatican/
Amazing Binh Dinh Festival expected to boost tourism growth
The upcoming Amazing Binh Dinh Festival is considered as one of the biggest events in 2024 of the central province of Binh Dinh, helping boost the local tourism growth. Full story: https://vietnam.vnanet.vn/english/tin-van/amazing-binh-dinh-festival-expected-to-boost-tourism-growth-362156.html
Hanoi’s Party oficial pledges to deepen ties with Laos
Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung paid a courtesy call to Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane on March 11, assuring the host that Hanoi, as well as Vietnam, will … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanois-party-oficial-pledges-to-deepen-ties-with-laos/282750.vnp
Hanoi tourism to grow in 2024
Hanoi launched 2024 tourism activities with a drone show in Tay Ho district. This is one of a series of unique tourism products the capital city offers to attract domestic and foreign tourists. Full story: https://vovworld.vn/en-US/current-affairs/hanoi-tourism-to-grow-in-2024-1277604.vov
International watercolour painting exhibition to take place in Hanoi
VietnamInAcquarello, a branch of the world’s largest watercolour organisation headquartered in Italy, will coordinate with the Temple of Literature Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities, … Full story: https://en.dangcongsan.vn/culture-sports/international-watercolour-painting-exhibition-to-take-place-in-hanoi-20000893.html