Greater Mekong Sub-region nations work on tourism

  The number of tourists to the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) has been on the rise for some time, bringing sizable economic and social benefits, and proving the tourism sector’s important role in the area’s socio-economic development. Tran Phu Cuong, deputy head of the Department for International Cooperation of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, made the remarks at a Mekong forum to promote tourism in the GMS in Hanoi on December 19. The event, co-hosted by the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Association of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia Economic Cooperation and Development, is part of efforts to facilitate win-win economic cooperation among Cambodia,...

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Notes on Southeast Asia tour

To Thailand to show reverence to the king , while dining in Malaysia to use the right hand ... You did not know ?ThailandThe Thais take very seriously monarchy and love you deeply , sincerely for the king . So , in any case you have behavior or irreverence said something derogatory to the king or the monarchy of them , you will make mistakes and will be great with Thai people should be fined .Thais notion that the threshold is where the gods live , so you absolutely must avoid stepping on and off shoes before entering the house , temple or radio .Touching monks , giving them anything in a direct manner , especially women is taboo in Buddhist kingdom that is considered as the state religion . So , while standing in a crowd , try to avoid touching the shoulder of the monks . Moreover , the act...

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Interesting green tourism in Hoi An

Like a breath of fresh air for tourism Hoi An Eco - tour , a green tourism product , has recently attracted thousands of visitors from the things people familiar with the city employees .Eco - tour is one of the many activities and foreign tourists choose to travel in Hoi An . Unlike the regular tour Hoi An shows , with the tour " the east wind " this , not only tourists visiting natural scenery , enjoy traditional dishes , but also mingle with the natives usual method of working .Try to farmersInitially you will relax in the motor bike on the country roads poetic photography and enjoy stunning countryside before visiting the village of Tra Que vegetables and herbs . Then you are trying to dig farmers , carrying water , transplanting and watering coating , scratch and milled rice , even riding...

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Phong Nha-Ke Bang dossier compiled for UNESCO recognition for 2nd time

Under the decision of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently signed an extended dossier with some added criteria on Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to submit to UNESCO for recognition as a World Natural Heritage for the 2nd time. The Ministry was asked to cooperate with Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO to complete necessary procedures to submit the dossier to UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, located in Bo Trach district in the centre of Quang Binh province, was recognized as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003. At present, the national park has become a key tourism site of the nation in particular and the world in general. ...

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Seminar on " Vietnam - destination for water tourists "

On 9/28 , in Hanoi , Union science of sustainable tourism development ( STDe ) held a seminar introducing the idea of ​​tourism products " Vietnam - destination for water tourists ." Seminars in response to national tourism and create development Vietnam tourism more responsible , gives visitors the satisfaction of vacation experiences , contribute to the good life for people , while limiting the impact on the environment . Vietnam is said to refer to a culture associated with the same rice variety and the unique values ​​exist , but now the values ​​that remain hidden , and yet not be more uplifting message out world . To contribute to the development and spread of the brand value of tourism in Vietnam , the scientists STDe has more than 100 students at the Department of Architecture...

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International sailboats coming to Nha Trang

VietNamNet Bridge – As many as 20 international sailboats will compete at the Hong Kong to Vietnam Race 2013 starting in Hong Kong and ending in Nha Trang City in Khanh Hoa Province on a 656 nautical mile route. The biannual competition is co-organized by Saigontourist Holding Company and many local and foreign partners including Hong Kong Royal Sailboat Club. Vu Duy Vu, deputy director of Saigontourist Travel Service Company as representative of Saigontourist Holding Company organizing the event, said the competition in previous years only attracted about 10-12 sailboats but the number this time is much bigger. Specifically, this year’s event has even lured professional sailboat clubs from Hong Kong, the U.S., Europe, Australia...

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Hanoi ranks 5th in Asia’s must-see sights

Vietnam’s Hanoi capital has risen to fifth place among the top ten destinations in Asia 2013, according to a recent report by Hong Kong-based travel and trade journal, Smart Travel Asia.Ratings are based on such criteria as holiday suitability and quality of shopping, services, hotels, restaurants, and transportation.For many consecutive years, Hanoi has managed to retain its position as one of the ten most attractive cities in Asia, reflecting the city’s constant efforts in creating a safe and friendly environment for tourists.As of September, the number of international visitors travelling to the city is estimated at 1.9 million, up 20% compared to the same period last year.Hanoi officials hope this figure will continue to rise and more and more foreigners will be enticed to visit the vibrant...

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Hue provides free wifi services

 People in the former imperial city of Hue will be provided with free wifi in the administrative area of the city and tourism spots as part of a six month pilot programme, starting from September 22.After Hoi An, tourists will soon enjoy free wifi in the central city of Hue.Thua Thien-Hue Province's VNPT is co-operating with VNPT Technology to install a wireless internet wifi infrastructure in the city, said the province's VNPT director Duong Tuan Anh.Anh said the average wifi signal coverage area will be about 300 to 1,000 meters in diameter.During the six-month testing time, tourists and local people will be offered free access to public services and free travel informationAfter that, the province's VNPT will set prices for value added and other services, and customers will be charged...

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Vietnam to have international-scale tourist spots by 2020

Vietnam to have international-scale tourist spots by 2020 Vietnam has set the goal of developing six sea-based tourism destinations up to international scale by 2020 under a project recently adopted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Attractions on the waiting list are Ha Long-Bai Tu Long-Cat Ba, Lang Co-Canh Duong, Hoi An-Cu Lao Cham, Nha Trang-Cam Ranh, Phan Thiet-Mui Ne and Phu Quoc.   Cu Lao Cham beach Under the project, Vietnam’s marine tourism industry is expected to welcome around 22 million foreign tourists and 58 million domestic visitors by 2020, earning over 200 trillion VND (or ten billion USD) and generating 1.1 million jobs. The country needs over 114 trillion VND (5.57 billion USD) and 145,000...

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Six Senses Con Dao among world’s best ecolodges

  The world’s famous tourism magazine, National Geographic Travelers (National Geographic Society) has just published the list of 25 best ecological resorts, including Six Senses Con Dao (Ba Ria- Vung Tau, Viet Nam).  This honorable list has been selected and recognized by prestigious geological and tourism experts and researchers of the National Geographic Travelers magazine. No shirt, no shoes, no problem could be the daily mantra at this Six Senses haven constructed from reclaimed teak, including over a thousand recycled antique wooden panels. The resort dangles on a slice of world-class beach in Con Dao National Park—a 45-minute flight from frenetic Ho Chi...

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ITE 2013 attracts 300 int’l tour operators

VietNamNet Bridge – This year’s International Travel Expo (ITE) HCMC will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in District 7 from September 12 to14, attracting some 300 foreign tour operators. One of the highlights of this year’s exhibition is that Thailand for the first time will join Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar to promote the tourism image “Five Nations-One Destination”. Some 250 foreign tourism companies have registered for the event, which is projected to rise to more than 300, said Nguyen Bao Anh, deputy director of the HCMC Tourism Promotion Center. So far 300 companies have put their names down to join the expo, including tourism enterprises, hotels, air carriers and local and foreign tourism...

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Tắm bùn khoáng ở Nha Trang

Trong nhiều sản phẩm du lịch của Nha Trang, tắm bùn khoáng là một “món đặc sản” mà thiên nhiên ưu đãi cho thành phố biển. Nhiều du khách khi ghé đến Nha Trang đều không thể bỏ qua dịch vụ thư giãn vừa độc đáo vừa tốt cho sức khỏe này. Hiện nay, ở Nha Trang có 3 khu du lịch (KDL) lớn chuyên về dịch vụ tắm khoáng bùn. Trước hết, phải kể đến Suối khoáng nóng Tháp Bà Nha Trang (nằm sau lưng Tháp Bà Ponagar) là nơi đầu tiên phát triển liệu pháp ngâm tắm bùn khoáng. KDL có khuôn viên rộng 3ha với không gian mát mẻ nhờ những rặng cây xanh, hồ tạo cảnh, công viên, hồ bơi... với các dịch vụ tắm khoáng hồ bơi, thác nước (60.000 đồng/người), tắm bùn khoáng tập thể (120.000 đồng/người), tắm bùn khoáng nóng riêng biệt trong bồn gỗ (300.000...

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HoChiMinh City prepares for Vietnamese New Year

HoChiMinh City prepares for Vietnamese New Year, some pictures: ...

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