Binh Thuan-an attractive destination for Russian visitors
Binh Thuan is said to have been an attractive destination for Russian travelers because the number of Russian tourist arrivals to Binh Thuan has been increasing rapidly in the recent years.
As of November, 2012 Binh Thuan was estimated to welcome more than 2,871,400 turns of visitors, an increase of 11.2% over the same period last year, including about 315,210 turns of overseas visitors, rose by 18% compared to the 2011’s...
Top 10 sports, culture, tourism events in 2012
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has selected 10 outstanding events in the area of culture, sports and tourism during 2012.
In the top position was the UNESCO recognition of the unique practice of worshipping Hung Kings in the northern midland province of Phu Tho as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humankind on December 6. This is the first ritual heritage in the world that has been recognised by UNESCO.
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Record three million tourists visit Binh Thuan Province
According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the central province of Binh Thuan has received more than three million visitors in 2012, an increase of about 14 percent since last year.
Of these 341,000 were foreign visitors. In December alone, the province welcomed 270,000 visitors including 32,000 international tourists.
According to Anh Duong Tourist Company, since October the number of Russian visitors...
Vietnam one of attractive destinations for tourists in 2013
Vietnam ranked second in the list of attractive destinations for foreign tourists in 2013, according to a recent survey conducted by the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA).
The results were announced at the USTOA’s annual conference in Hawaii on December 25.
Myanmar, Vietnam, and India are three most-favoured destinations, followed by Peru, Cambodia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Ecuador.
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Capital slammed for having ‘little to offer’
Touring city sites is an appealing attraction for visitors to many countries, however, Ha Noi has been accused of having little to offer.
“This has been blamed on a lack of investment and poor service and knowledge of what tourists actually want,” said Mai Tien Dung, deputy director of the Ha Noi Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism.
Duong said the tourism sector in Ha Noi contributed 4.6 per cent of...
Historic war bunker opens to tourists
The bunker, located in the Thang Long Citadel Complex in downtown Ha Noi, was built in 1966 with cement blocks weighing a total of 1,000 cubic metres and it has been claimed that it can provide shelter from atomic bombs. About 300 soldiers were mobilised to work on its construction. It was hidden beneath a communications department building, which was intentionally destroyed in order to mislead the enemy’s bombers.
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The Japanese connection
Fried: Vietnamese banh ran were inspired by the Japanese dorayaki,the favourite dessert of Doraemon, the famous robot-cat comic book character lovedby both Japanese and Vietnamese kids. — File Photo
The experience of social integration and assimilation depends largely on the individual, their past experiences and how adaptable they can be. While my origins lie in Japan, I have noticed that being Japanese has its benefits...
Promoting Vietnam-Thailand tourism cooperation
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding a cooperation program targeted at one million Thai and Vietnamese tourists by 2015 and increased cooperation for further development of the tourism industry of each country in the future.
Known as Land of Golden Pagodas, beautiful beaches and low cost travel, Thailand has...
Lam Dong urged to tap tourism, agriculture potentials
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has urged the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong to make the most of its tourism and agricultural potential, especially industrial plants like coffee, tea, vegetables and flowers to expand the export market.
At a working session with provincial authorities on December 7, Trong said Lam Dong holds an extremely important strategic location in terms of socio-economics, defence,...
Number of cruise ship tourists to Danang increases
Despite economic difficulties, 2012 is still a successful year of Danang City’s tourism with 55 cruise ships arriving at Tien Sa Port, up 13 ships from last year.
The number of tourists coming to Danang by sea this year is estimated to reach 52,500, up 91.16%. This means that with a safe and friendly environment, good services and low costs, Danang is still among the top choices of international tourists although they...
