Vietnam ho chi minh tourism

(Cinet) – Following the opening of Ho Chi Minh - Turkey flight path (transiting via Bangkok) in early 2011, the Turkey tourism industry continuously popularized its images in Ho Chi Minh City through Vietnam – Turkey Tourism Promotion Seminar taken place on June 28th, 2011 in Ho Chi Minh City. is one of the dynamic, friendly and attractive destinations of Vietnam. The number of international visitors traveling to the City makes up 62% of total foreign arrivals coming to Vietnam, of which the Europe market share occupies nearly 40% and is subjects with their high expenditure level. Meanwhile, Istanbul is the most special city in the world located at the geographical position of both Asian and European continents. Due to the opening of Ho Chi Minh - Turkey flight path and Vietnam – Turkey tourism promotion seminar, Ho Chi Minh tourism industry has more interesting places for visitors to discover new lands with plentiful culture brimmed over the national character and … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Turkey tourism promotion seminar in Ho Chi Minh City

A seminar to promote China’s tourism in Ho Chi Minh City, themed “China-Vietnam Friendship Year, joining hands for tourism development”, was held on August 11. Addressing the function, attended by tourism officials from China’s Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan provinces, Chinese Consul General in HCMC Xu Ming Liang affirmed the significance of the development of tourism cooperation between Vietnam and China.Increased bilateral ties have contributed to boosting travel between the two countries, he said. Chinese tourists have accounted for a large number of visitors to Vietnam for years, Liang said, adding that thanks to improved living conditions, more and more Vietnamese people now have a chance to tour China. The deputy head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), Nguyen Manh Cuong, emphasised the importance of the Vietnam-China friendship year 2010, which helps lift bilateral relations to a new height, including cooperation in tourism. The year … [Read more...] about China boosts tourism in Ho Chi Minh City

Almost 125 leading travel agents from 35 international markets are showcasing their products at an international tourism exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City, which opened on September 30. Vietnam has sent representatives from 10 local tourism promotion agencies in the central and southern provinces to attend the event. Local hospitality giants such as Saigontourist, Vietravel, Windsor and the Green Plaza Hotel Danang are also present. Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, in recognition of their contributions to the hospitality industry. Myanmar.   Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Travel agents flock to Ho Chi Minh City for exhibition

(Cinet)- A memorial of more than 10,000 square metres dedicated to Vietnam’s late President Ho Chi Minh will be built in Thailand at Ban May village in Nakhon Phanom province. From September 21-26, a Vietnamese joint delegation of representatives from the Ho Chi Minh Museum, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visited and worked on the detailed zoning plan for the Ho Chi Minh memorial with the provincial authorities in Thailand and the Vietnamese Association in the province . The Vice Director of the Ho Chi Minh Museum, Nguyen Thuy Duc, said an important part of the complex will be a memorial room where overseas Vietnamese in Thailand can offer incense to ‘Uncle Ho’ during festivals and holidays. A ‘heritage house’ will be built to represent the period in 1928-1930 when Ho Chi Minh lived and worked in Thailand. A natural scene will also be created including the star fruit and coconut trees planted by Ho Chi … [Read more...] about Memorial to President Ho Chi Minh built in Thailand

Ho Chi Minh City has made many concerted efforts to protect its historical relic sites, but despite the Cultural Heritage Law, all actions on ground level have proved ineffective. The Cultural Heritage Law requires that management staff of all the historical sites has to be better trained in organizing and managing festivals in local relic sites, with more cultural knowledge and ways to handle tourists, said Vu Kim Anh, deputy director of the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. She said that though local authorities were already involved in the restoration of historical sites such as Phung Son and Giac Vien Pagodas in District 11 and the Hanh Thong Tay Temple in Go Vap District, lack of funds to pay as compensation to the families who are squatting in these premises is holding the projects. In addition, restoration methods suggested by foreign experts were inappropriate for Vietnam and the conditions prevalent here, she added. There are undoubtedly many hurdles and … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City struggles to preserve its historical relics

Photo exhibitions, “The Immortal Spirit of National Resistance Day” and “The Beauty of Today's Uncle Ho’s Soldiers”, took place on December 19th at three locations in Ho Chi Minh city, namely the Lam Son Park, Chi Lang Park and District 1’s Dong Khoi Street.   Jointly organised by the Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the event celebrated the 65th anniversary of the National Resistance Day and the 67th anniversary of Vietnam People’s Army. On display are 200 black and white photos and a document to introduce landmarks in the national history during the resistance against invaders as well as achievements of the City’s Party Committee and its people over the past years. In addition, the exhibitions also introduced around 80 artistic photos by photographers from the Soldier Photography Club, under the People’s Army Newspaper, featuring beautiful moments of the close relations between … [Read more...] about Photo exhibitions on nation history take place in Ho Chi Minh City

(Cinet)- Ho Chi Minh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism is actively implementing plans to organize tourism festival 2013, held from April 4 to 7 in September 23 Park, District 1. The festival, themed “Ho Chi Minh City Tourism: Trademark – Integration – Development”, will include a festival to honour the leading trademarks of the city, an exhibition of beautiful photographs on Vietnam tourism, the first HCMC young tourism ambassadors competition, and other sporting activities to attract more tourists, Travel supermarket, great service from the tour operators, hotels, restaurants, attractions, entertainment, ect. During the festival, tourists will have chances to access promotions on tour prices and preferential services from travel businesses, hotels, restaurants, visiting places and recreation areas. The Festival is a traditional event of the city’s tourism sector to honour prestigious tourist trademarks domestically, and offer opportunities … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City: Towards Tourism Festival 2013

(Cinet)- An exhibition of Ho Chi Minh and State Awards works 2012 aims to honour 19 awards winners, who have made significant contributions to the country’s fine arts and photography development. The exhibition opened on July 29, at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the Department of Fine Arts, Cinema and Exhibition, and the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day (September 2). Speaking at the opening, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Vuong Duy Bien said that the event honours the creativeness of 19 awards winners, who have made significant contributions to the country’s fine arts and photography development. Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Vuong Duy Bien spoke at the exhibition. … [Read more...] about Exhibition honours Ho Chi Minh and State Awards works