Travel magazine suggests must-see destinations in VN
The Lonely Planet Traveler of the UK, a leading travel magazine in the world, has suggested five must-see destinations in Vietnam for those who wish to make a vacation in the country.
Old well found near Ho Dynasty Citadel
An age-old well was discovered in Xuan Giai village, Vinh Tien commune, Vinh Loc district of central Thanh Hoa province, about 300m away from the inner part of the world's…
Quang Nam welcomes nearly 3 million tourists
The central province of Quang Nam handled over 2.8 million tourists in 2012, a year-on-year increase of 10.4%, according to the Quang Nam Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Vietnam - destination for luxury ships
The luxury cruise liner Costa Victoria of the Italia-based ship operator Costa Crociere S.p.A arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on January 7 with 2,400 passengers and crew to begin a four-day tour of Vietnam.  
Resolution of Ha Giang Province's Party Executive Committee Board on promotion of Ha Giang Tourism toward 2015
(TITC) - In order to develop tourism effectively and sustainably matching with potentials and advantages of the province and to catch up with tourism development of other provinces, the orientation for tourism development has been outlined in Resolution No. 01-NQ/TU dated 10 April 2006 by the Executive Board of provincial Party Committee as follows:
Vietnam expects 7.2 million foreign visitors in 2013
Vietnam's tourism sector has set a target of 7.2 million foreign visitors for 2013, and expects to serve 35 million domestic tourists - respective increases of 5.15% and 7.69% from last year.
Lao Cai Province's tourism development programme period 2011-2015
(TITC) - Lao Cai provincial committee of the Party approved Decision No. 289/QD/TU dated November 11, 2011 on "Lao Cai Province's tourism development programme period 2011-2015" as follows:
Indian Tourism Minister Shri K Chiranjeevi has said he will work to promote tourism ties with Vietnam.
Hanoi posts record number of foreign visitors
Despite the global economic recession last year, Hanoi welcomed 2.1 million foreign visitors, an increase of 11.3 percent from 2011, and one-third of all foreign visitors to Vietnam - a new record for the city.
Thirty-three intangible cultural heritages recognised
The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism has decided to announce a list of 33 national intangible cultural heritages.
Hanoi 2030 trade village development
Hanoi will have 1,500 trade villages by 2030, according to the city's recent development plans.
Hue festival pays homage to Vietnamese crafts
The 2013 Hue Traditional Craft Festival will take place in central Thua Thien-Hue province from April 27 to May 1.
Can Tho targets 1.2 mln arrivals in 2013
Can Tho City plans to welcome more than 1.25 million arrivals, including 210,000 foreigners, in 2013, a year on year increase of 5.9 percent.
Nha Trang to host int'l sea tourism fair
An international sea tourism fair entitled "Seas, islands, and tourism development" will take place in Nha Trang city this June.
Ba Be Lake awarded national special relic status
The title of national special relic site was awarded to Ba Be Lake in the northern mountainous province of Bac Kan at a ceremony on December 29.
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