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Vietnamese travellers urged for “civilised tourism”

 Vietnamese people were called to improve their image when travelling abroad, at a forum held by the Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) on March 31.

Son Doong Cave nominated for world record

The Vietnam Record Organization (VietKings) on March 30 said that it was coordinating with the authorities of Quang Binh Province to prepare the file of the world’s largest cave of Son Doong to send to the World Records Union (WorldKings).

Vietnam Airlines offers promotional tickets on routes to RoK, Japan

 Customers of the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will have the chance to experience four-star services at low cost while flying from Ho Chi Minh City to the Republic of Korea and Japan from April 1 to June 30.

Hanoi drops four places on TripAdvisor ranking

 Bad services and a lack of entertainment are said to be the reason for Hanoi’s fall in TripAdvisor’s tourism rankings.

VN joins ASEAN to promote regional tourism

 Vietnam has many strong points to help its tourism industry grow and compete with other countries in the region, said tourism expert Pham Truong Hoang from the National University of Economics.

A coffee shop in old Saigon space

  “Saigoner welcome” signage hung on the door of Saigoner café is a lovely greeting that may attract passers-by.

Virtual pictures in Rai Cave

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hang Rai (Rai Cave) is a must-see place in Phan Rang - the land of sun and wind. About 20 km from the city, on the way to Vinh Hy Bay, Rai Cave enchants visitors with its beauty.

13 exciting experiences in Hoi An

 VietNamNet Bridge - In addition to discovering the unique culture and landscapes of Hoi An, tourists can experience many exiciting things in this world cultural heritage site. 

VN Administration of Tourism appoints key personnel

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) last week announced and presented decisions on the appointments of key personnel of five departments.

HCM City’s leading travel brand names in 2015 honored

 The HCM City Tourism Department held a ceremony to honor and award for the city’s leading travel firms and agencies in 2015 at September 23 Park in HCMC on March 26.

Travel Enjoy peace, flora and fauna at Van Long Nature Reserve

 The rowers cleave the water leading our wooden boat to graze along the river. Rowing between mountains, we suddenly heard whooping, chattering sounds. There they are. Delacour’s langurs are looming in the leaves above us.

Travel firms change Europe tour itineraries after Brussels bombings

 A number of local travel firms are planning to change their Europe tour itineraries to ease customer concerns over security in Brussels after two terror attacks on the Belgian capital on Tuesday.

Foreign arrivals to Vietnam up 20%

 Around 2.459 million foreigners visited Vietnam in the first three months of this year, a year-on-year rise of 19.9%, according to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO).

Danang struggling to attract foreign tourists

 Poor promotion and a lack of international-standard centres for sports, shopping, trade, night recreation and finance has hindered Danang becoming an attractive destination to international tourists.

Nam Du - summer paradise in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Located in the Gulf of Thailand, in Kien Giang province, Nam Du archipelago with romantic beaches and pristine beauty is the top choice of many travelers this summer.

The wildlife in Saigon Zoo

Many people do not know that in the heart of the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City there is a vast green space that has been preserved for more than 150 years, which has witnessed the ups and downs of the city.

Da Nang, Hanoi put on promotion venues for tourists

Danang and Hanoi cities are promoting travel companies and venues in the two cities via the Impressive Vietnam Grand Sale 2010, one of the activities of the national marketing campaign called Vietnam – Your Destination.

Air France plans direct service to HCMC in November

 Air France, a founding member of the global aviation alliance SkyTeam, is working on a plan to resume full non-stop services between Paris and HCMC in November this year.

Visitors to enjoy free admission to Hue relic sites

Officers, students and people in Thua Thien-Hue province as well as Vietnamese visitors will enjoy free admission to relic sites in Hue on March 26, the Hue Monument Conservation Centre has announced.

Hoi An’s An Bang beach voted one of 25 most beautiful beaches in Asia

 VietNamNet Bridge - The world’s largest travel website TripAdvisor has announced the list of 25 best beaches worldwide voted by travelers. Vietnam’s An Bang Beach ranked 16th.