A plane of Vietjet Air (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Low-cost carrier Vietjet Air will partner up with Can Tho to promote tourism in the Mekong Delta city. Vietjet and the city’s People’s Committee signed a Memorandum of Understanding to this effect during an investment promotion event hosted by Can Tho on August 10. Under the deal, the two sides will work together to expand the network of aviation services between Can Tho and other destinations, especially international flights, thus helping the city develop tourism, trade and attract investment. On the occasion, the carrier was awarded an insignia by the Can Tho People’s Committee in recognition of its contributions to and investment in local development. Vietjet began to operate flights to Can Tho in 2014, and at present it is running two domestic services between Can Tho and the capital city of Hanoi and the central city of Da Nang. At peak time, there are five flights daily to Can Tho from the … [Read more...] about Vietjet partners up with Can Tho in promoting tourism
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Hoa Binh seeks to promote tourism development in upland areas
A tourism site in Hoa Binh province (Source: VNA) Hoa Binh (VNA) - A fact-finding trip was organised to explore potential for tourism development in mountainous Lung Van commune in the northern province of Hoa Binh’s Tan Lac district. The trip was joined by local officials, representatives from Action on Poverty in Vietnam, and FLC Group on August 8. Situated at an altitude of nearly 700m above sea level, and covered with clouds around the year, Lung Van is the centre of five upland communes of Tan Lac district. It has great potential and advantages for promoting tourism development. It boasts numerous heritage featuring Muong ethnic people’s culture identities such as Mo Muong culture heritage, Muong gong, handicraft products, traditional festivals and folk games. Lung Van is an attractive destination for community-based tours. It has the provincial road 440 linking to localities with tourism potential including communes of Quyet Chien, Nam Son, Bac Son, Ngo … [Read more...] about Hoa Binh seeks to promote tourism development in upland areas
Vietnam promotes tourism in Chinese Taiwan
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism will promote tourism in Vietnam in Kaohsiung and Taipei cities in China’s Taiwan from July 24-27. In the first six months of 2018, Vietnam welcomed nearly 340,000 Taiwanese visitors, a year-on-year rise of 13.8 percent. In 2017, the country served more than 616,000 Taiwanese tourists, up 121.5 percent against 2016. The number is expected to hit 800,000 in 2018. The Taiwanese tourism sector aims to host 700,000 Vietnamese holidaymakers in 2018.-VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam promotes tourism in Chinese Taiwan
Vietnam promotes tourism in China’s Taiwan
Foreign tourists in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A programme will be held in Kaohsiung and Taipei cities in China’s Taiwan from July 24-27 to promote tourism in Vietnam, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). Representatives from the Vietnam Economic and Culture Office in Taipei and Taiwan Tourism Bureau along with more than 100 travel agencies, airlines and press agencies are expected to join the event. The VNAT will introduce key tourism products and must-see destinations in Vietnam as well as the country’s tourism development policies. There will be an art performance and an exchange programme between businesses. In the first six months of 2018, Vietnam welcomed nearly 340,000 Taiwanese visitors, a year-on-year rise of 13.8 percent. Last year, the country served more than 616,000 Taiwanese tourists, up 121.5 percent against 2016, according to the VNAT. The number is expected to hit 800,000 in 2018. Meanwhile, more than … [Read more...] about Vietnam promotes tourism in China’s Taiwan
Vietnam promotes tourism in European countries
Photo for illustrationThe program is being attended by travel agencies, airlines, press agencies, travel bloggers, tourism investors and representatives of tourism authorities of Vietnam and local countries. VNAT will organize meetings with tourism enterprises in order to increase cooperation opportunities. In addition, a delegation of the administration will survey some typical tourist attractions in these countries. In 2017, VNAT organized roadshows to promote tourism in Spain, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands./. BTA … [Read more...] about Vietnam promotes tourism in European countries
Vietnam”s north central provinces promote tourism in Laos
The Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Quang Binh provinces jointly organized a program to promote tourism in the provinces, in Laos, on May 21. Businesses from Laos and the three provinces of Vietnam meet to exchange information and sign cooperation program The event was attended by the leaders of the Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Quang Binh provinces; representatives of tourism associations and tourism enterprises in the provinces; representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, the Department of Tourism Marketing of Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of Laos; representatives of the Laos Tourism Association and many tourism businesses in the Businessmen Association and Vietnam – Laos Friendship Association, along with a large number of media and newspapers in Laos and Vietnam. Addressing the event, the Deputy Director of the Nghe An Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Nguyen Thi … [Read more...] about Vietnam”s north central provinces promote tourism in Laos
Vietnam central localities promote tourism in Laos
Chairman of the Lao Association of Travel Agents Somphong Deviengxay speaks at the event (Source:VNA) Vientiane (VNA) - A programme to introduce tourism destinations in Vietnam’s central provinces of Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Quang Binh was held in Vientiane, Laos on May 21. In her opening remarks, Deputy Director of the Nghe An province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Thi Thanh An said the event is part of efforts to promote tourism the potential and strengths of Vietnamese localities, thus further pushing tourism cooperation with Laos. It also aims to attract more visitors from Laos and third countries to the Vietnamese central localities, she noted. The programme provides a chance for travel agencies and tourism associations of the two countries to set up partnerships and share information, An added. Speaking at the event, Chairman of the Lao Association of Travel Agents Somphong Deviengxay said tourism is a key economic sector promoting … [Read more...] about Vietnam central localities promote tourism in Laos
Hanoi to host 16th meeting of Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia
Hanoi will host the 16th annual meeting of the Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia (CPTA) between September 5 and 10. Visitors at One-Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi Participants of the event are representatives from CPTA member cities, including Tokyo (Japan), Bangkok (Thailand), Delhi (India), Jakarta (Indonesia), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Metropolitan Manila (the Philippines), Seoul (the Republic of Korea), Taipei (Taiwan – China), and Tomsk (Russia). The meeting is set to review cooperative activities implemented during the past years and design plans to carry out new projects. Participant will define responsibilities of state tourism management agencies and municipal governments, as well as tourism agencies and businesses in developing tourism in CPTA member cities. During the meeting, CPTA member cities will seek measures to lure more visitors to Asia through cooperative projects, programmes and campaigns. The meeting will also focus on strengthening cooperation between … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host 16th meeting of Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia
Cần Thơ, Hà Giang province promote tourism cooperation
A performance featuring the culture of the northeastern province of Hà Giang was held during a tourism promotion conference in Cần Thơ City on April 6. — Photo www.baohagiang.vnViet Nam News CẦN THƠ — Officials from Hà Giang Province met with their counterparts in Cần Thơ City in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta last Friday to promote the tourism potential of the northeastern province. Speaking at the conference, Nguyễn Văn Sơn, chairman of the Hà Giang Province’s People’s Committee, said that most tourists in Hà Giang are interested in natural landscapes, cuisine, festivals and the diverse cultures of its 19 ethnic groups. The “Colours of Hà Giang Province” conference was attended by representatives of the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism, Việt Nam Tourism Association, and the Mekong Delta Tourism Association, as well as many officials of delta … [Read more...] about Cần Thơ, Hà Giang province promote tourism cooperation
Việt Nam, Morocco join hands to promote tourism
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Travel companies and authorities of Việt Nam and Morocco joined together at a seminar held in Hà Nội to discuss potential co-operation between two countries in promoting tourism. This round table is organised by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). It provided the gateway, for foreign travel agents, tour operators, airlines, tourism organisations, hotels and resorts in other international destinations to promote their products and services to potential customers in Việt Nam. This is the first-time ever seminar for promoting tourism co-operation between Morocco and Việt Nam. This event aims to showcase myriads of opportunities that Morocco and Việt Nam offer, in term of tourist attractions and the hospitality industry, both within the two countries and wider, as gateways, respectively to Africa and South East Asia. “It is an occasion to … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, Morocco join hands to promote tourism