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World Cup 2018 fuels tourism demand in HCM City

 The much anticipated World Cup 2018, which is due to begin on June 14, is fuelling demand for tours to Russia in Ho Chi Minh City , along with sales of TV sets and related goods.

Lung Khuy cave tells legend of Mong ethnic couple

 Lung Khuy cave is a tourist attraction in the Dong Van Karst Plateau with its primitive stalactites and stalagmites. The cave is associated with a legendary tale about a Mong ethnic couple.

Da Nang emerges as popular destinations for RoK tourists

 The Vietnamese central city of Da Nang has become one of the most popular tourist destinations for people of the Republic of Korea this year, according to a Korean online ticket seller.

Solutions needed to lure visitors to museums

 Museums feature rich educational values. However, museums in Hanoi are often deserted despite their convenient locations and abundant collections.

Hoa Lo prison - must-see stop on any tour of Hanoi

Hoa Lo prison - must-see stop on any tour of Hanoi

Immerse in culture of Thai ethnic minority at Mai Chau Ecolodge

About a 3 hour-drive from Hanoi, Mai Chau valley and Mai Chau Ecolodge provides visitors with insights into the culture of Thai ethnic minorities while relaxing in a tranquil atmosphere at a separate eco-tourism site.

Hung King museum embodies Vietnam’s glorious history

 Part of the Hung Temple Historical Relic Complex, Hung King National Museum in Viet Tri city, boasts a unique architecture and embodies Vietnam’s glorious history. 

Charter flights: a new hot trend for Vietnamese tourism

In the past few years major travel brands in Vietnam begun launching charter flights by opening new airline routes to expand their footprint in the domestic and international markets.

Chinese tourists to Nha Trang on sharp rise

 Foreign arrivals to Nha Trang city in central Khanh Hoa province reached nearly 1 million in the first four months of the year, according to Khanh Hoa province’s Department of Tourism.

Quan Ba, a heaven of clouds and mountains

 Quan Ba, a scenic district in northern Ha Giang province is a gateway to the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark. High rocks, small, deep valleys, winding roads, and unique local culture make Quan Ba a tourist attraction.

A new dawn for Vietnam’s luxury hoteliers

 The hotel and hospitality sector in Vietnam is experiencing a resurgence, with many properties reporting strong occupancy rates and a large number of new operators entering the market.

Vietnam to promote tourism in North America

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA) will implement a tourism promotion program in Toronto in Canada and Washington DC and New York, USA in September.

Double-decker buses fail to arouse Hanoi

 The capital has given the cold shoulder to Hanoi City Tour Hop on-Hop off’s double-decker buses. The reason behind this languid interest is the too-high ticket price.

Numerous summer promotions at Saigontourist hotels and tourist sites

 Hotels, tourist sites, restaurants and leisure parks of Saigontourist have launched multiple appealing promotions for guests this summer.

HCM City, Cuba join hands in tourism development

 The Tourism Department of HCMC and Cuba’s Tourism Ministry, along with travel businesses of both sides have inked cooperation deals aiming to create a legal foundation for organising tours to the Caribbean nation.

FVH to host city walks

 The Friends of Vietnam Heritage will organise two English-speaking city walks during the weekend.

Vietnam among top 10 destinations in the world: survey

 Vietnam’s growing popularity as a travel destination has been confirmed by its ranking as one of the 10 best places to visit in the world. The ranking was released by the world’s most popular travel guide and review website, TripAdvisor, last month.

South Korean hospitals come to HCMC for medical tourism

 The Korea Tourism Organization office in Vietnam and eight South Korean hospitals on June 5 introduced medical tourism services in HCMC in a bid to woo potential customers who have the demand for medical treatment and cosmetic surgery in Korea.

Da Nang listed among top destinations for South Koreans

Da Nang has gained the second position among top ten destinations favored by South Korean families and couples, just behind Osaka City in Japan, according to a recent analysis done by Ticket Monster Inc.

HCM City Tour Guide Association launched

 The Ho Chi Minh City Tour Guide Association under the HCMC Tourism Association has been launched on May 30.