(VOV) -Vietnamese landscape and traditional dishes will take centre stage in a documentary shot by a film crew from Japan’s BS12 channel.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has said that it plans to promote tourism in Russia, aiming to welcome 300,000 visitors in 2014.

(VOV) - The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, will operate night flights during the upcoming Lunar New Year ( Tet) holiday to reduce the overload at airports.

(VOV) - Japan’s P&I Enterprise Company has opened its US$12 million Pulchra Resort on Truong Sa Street in the central city of Danang.

(VOV) -Vietnam’s leading travel operator Saigontourist has launched two programmes for international travelers eager to enjoy the Lunar New Year Festival (Tet) in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.

(VOV) - Emirates NBD Bank PJSC from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to provide US$200 million for luxury tourism and resort projects planned in the southern Khanh Hoa province. 

Lao Airlines has launched a tri-weekly flight between Laos’ southern city of Pakse and Danang, operating a 68 seat ATR 72 aircraft. 

(VOV) - Vietnam’s the largest luxury beach resort - MGM Grand Ho Tram Beach - is expected to open soon.

(VOV) - A delegation of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) will take part in International Tourism Bourse (ITB) to be held in Berlin, Germany from March 6-10. 

(VOV) -Ho Chi Minh City‘s tourism sector expects to welcome 4.1 international visitors and earn VND81,970 billion in revenue.

(VOV) -The Fusion Maia Danang Resort has been included in the 2013 edition of the Tatler Travel Guide, listed among the world’s 101 best hotels.

(VOV) - The Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association (HTA) has cooperated with the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines to launch a discount programme with the aim of stimulating domestic travel demand in 2013.

(VOV) - The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) on January 11 launched its sixth nationwide tourism photograph contest, themed “Vietnam: Endless Beauty”. 

The 111-year-old Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and the Park Hyatt Saigon were included in the top-500 hotels worldwide on the Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards 2013 and Travel + Leisure magazine.

The UK-based travel website iWantSun listed Vietnam among the top 10 countries to visit this year.

(VOV) - The country’s leading tour operator Saigontourist has already welcomed 4 five-star cruise ships since January 1, carrying more than 6,900 passengers to Vietnam. 

(VOV) -The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced it will launch a new direct route linking Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City and northern Thanh Hoa province on February 5. 

(VOV) - The Embassy of the United States in Vietnam has launched the “Vietnam: My Voice, My Video” contest, asking for short filmed introductions to Vietnam, its land and people. 

(VOV) - Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited (Dragonair) plans to launch a direct air route between Hong Kong and the central city of Danang on March 28.

The Lonely Planet Traveller of the UK, a leading travel magazine in the world, has suggested five must-see destinations in Vietnam for those who wish to make a vacation in the country.

(VOV) -Vietnam’s leading tour operator Saigontourist has warmly welcomed around 2,400 passengers and crew of the Costa Crociere cruise line’s luxury ship Costa Victoria to Ho Chi Minh City on January 7.

(VOV) - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in co-ordination with the Haiphong municipal People’s Committee has officially launched the National Tourism Year 2013 with the theme of “Red River Civilization”.

Cambodia Angkor Air (CA Air) on January 6 inaugurated the first non-stop flight route between Phnom Penh and Hanoi in a bid to meet the increasing transport needs of the two countries.

(VOV) -The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has implemented a key tourism initiative in the hope of attracting 2.5–3 million visitors this year.

Vietnam’s tourism sector has set a target of 7.2 million foreign visitors for 2013, and expects to serve 35 million domestic tourists - respective increases of 5.15 percent and 7.69 percent from last year.

(VOV) - Hanoi’s municipal Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has announced the capital city welcomed 2.1 million foreign arrivals in 2012—up 11.3 percent compared to 2011. 

Indian Tourism Minister Shri K Chiranjeevi has said he will work to promote tourism ties with Vietnam.

(VOV) - Can Tho City plans to welcome more than 1.25 million arrivals, including 210,000 foreigners, in 2013, a year on year increase of 5.9 percent. 

(VOV) - The central city of Da Nang welcomed the first international flight from Singapore to its international airport on January 1.

(VOV) - The Dong Van Stone Plateau in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang welcomed the first international visitors from France, the US and European countries on the first day of the Ha Giang Tourism Year 2013.