Representatives of Indian travel agents from Hyderabad, India will begin a series of Familiarisation (FAM) to Hoi An, My Son and Danang, the first of which will take place from January 30 to February 2.

(VOV) -Famous magazine dedicated to showcasing the world’s most creative artworks Boredpanda has listed Vienam’s Hang Nga Guest House among top 25 coolest hotels in the world.

(VOV) - An article entitled – Hoi An the intersection to the Far East – recently appeared  in Italy's leading newspaper La Repubblica praising the attractiveness of the city as a must see travel destination.

Visitors will enjoy free entrance to Khai Tuong Lau showroom in An Dinh palace, a tourist attraction in the Hue Imperial City, from January 20 to March 3, according to the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre.

(VOV) - Five-star cruise ship Star Pride from Panama carrying 100 American tourists docked at Quy Nhon port in Binh Dinh province on January 18.

(VOV) - Vietnam’s credentials as an international travel destination gathered momentum in 2014 after the nation received kudos from the global media as a must see travel destination on many occasions.

(VOV) -Total revenue of Vietnam’s tourism industry was estimated at VND230 trillion in 2014, up 15% from the figure recorded in the previous year.

(VOV) -The Ministry of Transport and the People's Committee in Kien Giang province have approved the feasibility report and proposal for building an international passenger port on Phu Quoc Island.

Viettravel, a well-known Ho Chi Minh-based tour operator, has announced a promotional programme targeting domestic travellers with the aim of increasing the number of local customers by 30-40% this year. 

Vietnam has showcased traditional fine arts, photos, maps, brochures on tourism, air routes promotion programmes at the Reiselivmessen Tourism Fair in Oslo, Norway, with a view to promoting the country’s tourism potential.

(VOV) -Vietnam Airlines has announced it will relocate its UK international terminal from Gatwick to Heathrow as it prepares to increase direct flights connecting Hanoi and HCM city from March 31.

The central province of Khanh Hoa on January 13 welcomed two first international cruise ships with hundreds of passengers from Europe on board in this year.

(VOV) - Vietnam – a region increasingly being defined by optimism, opportunity and growth –   is emerging as a promising land for travellers around the globe with the potential to lift tens of millions of its citizens out of poverty.

(VOV) -The first mega cruise ship to benefit from Vietnam’s new ‘US$5 visa fee’ docked on January 12 at Tan Cang-Cai Mep port in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province carrying an estimated 1,200 passengers.

(VOV) -A highly acclaimed British website providing tourist information and guides, Rough Guides has listed Sapa- a mountainous district of Lao Cai province among top 9 new tourist attractions around the world.

(VOV) -Panama’s international cruise ship Star Pride, carrying 127 American tourists, docked at Quy Nhon Port in the central Binh Dinh province on January 12.

(VOV) - Da lat City is located on the Langbian Plateau in the southern part of the Central Highlands region, about 1,500 m (4,900 ft) above sea level. It is a popular tourist destination with many attractive sites.

(VOV) -Russia’s economic downturn and the ruble’s dramatic slide have coincided with a significant drop in the number of Russian tourists heading for Binh Thuan south central province.

(VOV) - The New York Times on January 9 listed Vietnam’s central Danang City the 43rd among 52 places to go in 2015.

(VOV) -TripAdvisor has sliced and diced its users' reviews and ratings for calendar year 2014 into lists of its most highly recommended global destinations and recently announced its winning destinations.

(VOV) - Azamara Quest cruise ship with more than 600 passengers on board departing from Hong Kong docked at Tien Sa Port in Danang City on January 9.

(VOV) -The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) on January 9 launched a tourism promotion programme on social media Youtube channel following the link https://www.youtube.com/c/vietnamtourismmedia.

(VOV) - Can Gio Mangrove Forest in Ho Chi Minh City has been cited among the Global Top 100 Sustainable Destinations or The World’s Greenest Holiday Destinations.

(VOV) - US Magazine Condé Nast Traveler has introduced a photo collection of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) along with suggestions of things to enjoy in the “sleepless city”.

The Ministry of Health said the number of foreign patients treated by medical facilities in the country surged last year, bringing foreign currency earnings of some US$1 billion.

(VOV) - Situated on the southern shore of the Red River Delta, Trang An is a spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks permeated with valleys, some of which are submerged, and surrounded by steep, almost vertical cliffs.

(VOV) - Thanks to Vietnam’s favourable marine environment, millions of most types of pearls are cultured, harvested and supplied to the global market annually.

(VOV) - US Magazine Condé Nast Traveler has introduced a black and white photo collection of Ha Long Bay on its website along with suggestions of things to enjoy at the UNESCO World Heritage Site this winter.

(VOV) - The number of foreign tourists and domestic holidaymakers strongly increased in early January promised that 2015 will be a golden year for the tourism sector.

(VOV) -Hoi An Eco-tour, a local Vietnamese fishing family-run business, has launched a new attractive tour that helps foreign visitors get better understanding of Quang Nam province’s ba trao dancing and traditional local folk songs singing.