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Three top spending countries when traveling in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The U.S., South Korea and Australia are the countries with the highest contribution to the tourism industry in Vietnam.

Ha Long bay to have another five-star cruiser

 Oriental Sails Company will operate a five-star cruiser on Ha Long bay from September 15.

Vietnam - Myanmar: Major competitors in AEC?

 Myanmar, the country had been making headlines worldwide since 2010, when it embarked on a political and economic reform-process ending decades of international isolation.

ASEAN employment deal set to reinvigorate tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's tourism sector is facing both great opportunities and challenges when a major ASEAN workforce agreement comes into effect in 2015, industry experts have predicted.

Rubbish feared to spoil Da Lat

The famous tourist sites in Da Lat City of Lam Dong province have got more seriously polluted. Local residents fear that rubbish would “spoil Da Lat,” and the city would no longer be a romantic city in the eyes of travelers.

The real countryside attracts foreign tourists

They are not tourist destinations but only the household-sized economic models of two farmers in Lam Ha District in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong. However, tens of thousands of foreign tourists visit these sites annually. Why?

Fuel price, excursion fee hikes counteract tourism promotion programs

The announcement about the petrol price increase to VND25,000 per liter, plus the excursion fee increases at most of the tourist sites, have dealt a strong blow on travel firms which have been sparing every dong to stimulate the demand.

Depressed domestic tourism: Overslept myths

 VietNamNet Bridge - Lacking of comprehensive services for the development of tourism, many historical monuments and beauty spots like Ba Gioc waterfall, Truong Son - Ho Chi Minh trail are out of reach of many Vietnamese people.

Da Nang launches tourism logo and slogan contest

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has launched a logo and slogan design contest for the city’s tourism sector.

Stimulus packages prompt travelers to book domestic air tours

 VietNamNet Bridge – Travel firms have all reported the sharp increase in the number of groups of tourists booking domestic tours with travel by air since early this summer.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 10/7

 Heavy rain create havoc in Ha Giang; German journalist’s charity visit to central Vietnam; Poor people receive free health services; Vietnamese contestants show off World Skills

TRAVEL IN BRIEF 3/7

 Tam Dao to provide free wireless internet service; Vietnam Airlines launches Incheon-Da Nang route; Swiss-Belhotel opens four-star hotel in Lao Cai; Ho Tram Strip uses helicopter to pick up customers

HCM City tests tourist information directory

 VietNamNet Bridge – This directory enquiries will provide information and answer questions of domestic and foreign visitors about tourism and travel security in the city for 24/7.

Paintball shooting tours stopped to protect ecosystem

The Da Nang People’s Committee has finally decided to stop paintball shooting, the game organized for the travelers to the Son Tra natural reserve area, so as to avoid possible harming of the wildlife.

Tourism stimulus programme to run until end of 2013

VietNamNet Bridge – Many airlines and travel agencies nationwide have actively responded to the 2013 tourism stimulus programme, which opens up a variety of opportunities for local tourists to enjoy their summer holidays at affordable prices

$1 million for the first pedestrian bridge in Da Nang

After being renovated at a cost of VND20.3 billion, Nguyen Van Troi Bridge that has spanned the Han River for nearly half of a century will become the first bridge for pedestrians in the biggest city in Vietnam’s central region.

Minister pledges to control overcharging against tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge - Admitting that overcharging is now a big problem of Vietnam tourism, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh promised to take measures to curb this problem.

Culture minister in the hot seat over nation's flagging tourism reputation

VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh received a huge number of questions focused on improving the reputation of Viet Nam's tourism sector to keep pace with other countries in the region

TRAVEL NEWS IN BRIEF 10/6

 Int’l Sea and Island Tourism Fair 2013 opens;  Tiger Airways launches Singapore promotion; Travel agencies slash tour prices to attract clients; Hon Mau Island to become attractive tourism site

Deputy PM agrees with the establishment of tourist police

 VietNamNet Bridge - "The smile of visitors is the future of Vietnam tourism," said Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan, who has ratified the plan to set up tourism police.