Tag: Tourism
Vietnamese tourism - From zero to Number 1
From a “low-cost” destination 20 years ago, Vietnam’s tourism sector has made substantial breakthroughs and become a regular in the last five years on “must-see” lists for international tourists.
Hanoi welcomes first tourists of the New Year
VOV.VN - The Hanoi Department of Tourism hosted a ceremony on the morning of January 1 in collaboration with relevant units as part of efforts to welcome the capital’s first group of tourists of 2021.
Can Tho, India to boost ties in education, healthcare, IT
A leader from the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and Indian Consul General in HCM City Madan Mohan Sethi have expressed a wish to boost bilateral ties across education, health care, and information technology.
Lion Dance Festival 2020 excites crowds in Thua Thien-Hue province
VOV.VN - The central province of Thua Thien-Hue witnessed the opening of the Hue Lion Dance Festival 2020 on December 29, with large crowds gathering to attend the cultural event.
Da Nang’s economy hit hard by COVID-19
Da Nang’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) has been estimated to be down 9.77% this year to about VND100 trillion compared to 2019 due to COVID-19, a press conference held on December 29 to announce the central city’s socio-economic figures for 2020 heard.
Vietnam welcomes 3.8 million foreign visitors this year
VOV.VN - The adverse impacts caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic has seen the number of foreign visitors to the nation decrease by 78.7% this year to 3.8 million in comparison to last year, according to data released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Ha Long to host debut Winter Carnival
VOV.VN - The Winter Carnival is set take place for the first time in the southern province of Quang Ninh's Ha Long City on January 1 as part of cerebrations to welcome in the new year.
Hanoi aims to attract 19 million visitors by 2021
VOV.VN - The capital of Vietnam is aiming to welcome between 13.13 million and 19.04 million visitors ahead in 2021, which would represent an increase of between 45% and 65.5% compared to the previous year.
Beauty contest launched to search for Da Nang tourism ambassador
VOV.VN - The Miss Tourism Da Nang 2021 pageant got underway in central Da Nang city on December 23, with the competition being held for the purpose of finding an ambassador who will go on to play a vital role in introducing aspects of local tourism and culture to international friends.
Ba Ria-Vung Tau province develops MICE tourism
VOV.VN - Tourism in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province in southern Vietnam has won public acclaim domestically and internationally in recent years.