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(Cinet) – On January 08, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has held Conference on summarizing work 2013 and implementing task 2014. International tourist arrivals have risen to an all-time high with more than 7.57 million so far this year, up 10.6% over the same period in 2012; In which, over 4.64 million came for tourism and leisure purposes, growing 12.2% year-on-year, tourists came for business, increasing 8.7%, visitors  came for relatives, growing 9.4% and inceasing 2.5% for  other  purposes over 2012. T otal revenue from tourists reached VND 200 trillion, up 25% compared to 2012. Russia, an emerging market in recent years, is still the market with the most impressive growth, at up to 71.1% this year. China is still the biggest visitor-generating market with more than 1.9 million travelers, leaping 33.5% from the same period last year. Other large markets such as Japan, South Korea, the U.S. and Taiwan post either slight … [Read more...] about Conference on summarizing tourism work 2013 and implementing task 2014

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced its promotional strategy for 2011 along with several initiatives designed for specific market segments. For next year, TAT will still use the highly-successful “Amazing Thailand” theme. It will be enhanced with the new tag line “Always Amazes You” to reinforce the many aspects of “Thainess” that are so appealing to visitors from all over the world.   Some 15.5 million international tourist arrivals will be targeted for 2011, generating an approximate revenue of 600 billion Baht (US$18.5 billion), an increase of 9 percent from last year, and the domestic tourism sector expects to have 91 million trips with revenue of 432 billion Baht (US$13.3 billion), a rise of 3 percent from last year. The “Amazing Thailand” theme has gained worldwide recognition, as it built up the country’s strong brand and positioning as a destination that offers tremendous value-for-money, a unique … [Read more...] about Thailand tourism promotion strategy for 2011 Amazing Thailand always amazes you

Golf needs to be made more affordable and accessible to young people to develop the sport in Viet Nam, Greg Norman told the media at the opening of the Johnnie Walker Blue Label tournament yesterday.The 55-year-old Australian legend, who nicknamed as the Great White Shark, said the sport is growing in Viet Nam with more and more people entering but it takes time to develop the sport.Australia, Scotland, and the US too took several generations to develop great players."If young golfers are helped to develop their game and improve their skills, and are given opportunities to develop quality, we can see good golfers from Viet Nam," Norman, who was world number one for 331 weeks as the 1980s and 1990s, said."Playing in tournaments like the Asian Tour will raise golfers' game in bigger tournaments like the PGA Championship."He expressed willingness to build a golf academy in Viet Nam when conditions allowed."Money does not produce a good golfer; what you need is confidence. If you believe … [Read more...] about Norman issues golf-for-all clarion call

Australian businessman John Lyndon Gibson and his friends bought a five-day tour of golf courses in the south of Viet Nam to play and relax.Vietnam Golf and Country Club in HCM City's Thu Duc District was the first stop for the nine-member group before heading to Bo Chang Golf Resort in Dong Nai Province and Phan Thiet City's Ocean Dunes course.For Gibson, Ocean Dunes was particularly memorable.According to the Viet Nam Golf Association, the country has around 15 international standard golf courses, but has only recently begun promoting them as travel destinations. Nguyen Cong Khanh, a tour guide from HCM City, said he had taken only three golf tours with foreign tourists."Most foreigners book their golf tour packages near beaches where they can both play golf and relax on sunny and pristine seaside resorts," Khanh said. "In my experience, Ocean Dunes is the best site for golfers because it's very close to long white sand beaches and is sunny all year round." The golf club is 180km … [Read more...] about Golf tourism suits to a tee