Ba Ria - Vung Tau establishes Department of Tourism

The Ba Ria - Vung Tau provincial People’s Committee on January 16th announced the Decision establishing its Department of Tourism.

Viet Nam, India look to boost tourism links

India will continue boosting cooperation in tourism with Viet Nam, including the promotion of spiritual and health tourism links, said Indian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Smita Pant.

Top Vietnamese travel agencies in 2017 honoured

The Vietnam Tourism Awards 2017 have been granted to 91 tourism enterprises that have gained outstanding achievements and contributions to the sectors.

Community tourism in Sapa

With its beautiful natural landscape and unique cultural identity of ethnic minorities, Sa Pa town, in Lao Cai province, is focusing on developing community-based tourism (homestay), in an attempt to reduce overcrowding in urban areas and remove poverty, as well as developing sustainable tourism in association with the protection of it’s cultural identity and local ecological environment.

Online tourism – new trend for tourists

he increasing travel demands of many travellers, especially ‘golden population’ tourists, along with the rapid growth of the internet, mobile technology and low cost airlines, which have been major factors contributing to the growth of both domestic and international online travel agents (OTAs).

Vice President pays floral tribute to martyrs in Con Dao

Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh on July 13 paid a floral tribute to martyrs at Hang Duong Cemetery in Con Dao district, the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau, in the lead-up to the 70th anniversary of Wounded and Fallen Soldiers Day (July 27).

NA Chairwoman works with Con Dao island district

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and the NA delegation held a working session with leaders of Con Dao Island District in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on July 15.

Soc Trang operates sea route to Con Dao islands

A commercial sea transport route from the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang to Con Dao islands was launched on July 14 with the first ship setting sail from Tran De sea mouth at 8:30 am.

ASEAN Festival opens in Ha Noi

A ceremony was held at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Ha Noi on July 13 to officially open the ASEAN Festival, as part of activities to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of ASEAN (August 8)

Ca Mau looks to attract investment in tourism

The southernmost province of Ca Mau is calling for investment in two tourism projects worth 1.2 trillion VND (52.7 million USD) in Dat Mui (Cape Ca Mau) tourism area in Ngoc Hien District, and along the Trem River in Thoi Binh district.

Conference seeks ways to improve tourism services

Representatives of over 200 tourism businesses attended a conference on improving management of tourism operations on July 21 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) worked with the World Travel Media Guild

VNAT had a meeting with the World Travel Media Guild led by President Jim Thompson on 31st May 2017.

Expectations of breakthroughs for Vietnamese tourism

The 14th National Assembly passed the 2017 Law on Tourism (amended) at its third meeting on June 19, creating a clear legal corridor, driving force and favourable conditions for tourism development.

ASEAN and China, RoK, Japan, India discuss on strengthening tourism cooperation

In the framework of the 46th Meeting of ASEAN National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) and related meetings, on 26 July 2017, the 31st meeting of ASEAN+3 NTOs took place in Vinh Phuc Province (Viet Nam) with the participation of leaders of NTOs of ASEAN, China, RoK and Japan.

Province mission of BRVT works with Con Dao district

On 29th June, the province mission from Ba Ria - Vung Tau province led by Mrs. Nguyen Thi Yen - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, had a working session with Con Dao district to listen to local reports on preparation for coordination to organize activities of commemorating the 70th anniversary of Martyrs' Day 27/7.

Speedboat Corporation Superdong – Kien Giang company takes the test run of Superdong Con Dao I speedboat on tour Soc Trang - Con Dao

According to the plan, Speedboat Corporation Superdong – Kien Giang company takes  the test run of Superdong Con Dao I speedboat on the route Tran De, Soc Trang - Ben Dam, Con Dao on the morning of 19th June, 2017.

Vietnam to promote tourism in Australia

Vietnam will introduce and promote Vietnamese tourist destinations in three Australian cities – Perth, Sydney and Melbourne – as part of the 2017 National Tourism Promotion Programme, from August 12 to 19.

Conference seeks ways to promote Vietnam’s tourism

Representatives from the departments of culture, sports and tourism joined tourist businesses, travel agencies and hotel managers nationwide to discuss solutions to boost Vietnam’s tourism sector, at a conference held in Hanoi on August 3.

Boosting Vietnam tourism promotion

It cannot be denied that tourism promotion contributes significantly to the good growth of tourism of Vietnam's tourism in recent years. However, the field is facing many difficulties due to low professionalism, limited funding.