HCM City to host Lifestyle Vietnam Trade Fair
An international home décor and gift exhibition, the Lifestyle Vietnam Trade Fair, will be held at the Tan Binh Exhibition and Convention Centre on April 18-21.
HCM City welcomes 3.5 million visitors
HCM City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced that the city has welcomed 3.5 million international visitors, up 12.9 percent compared on last year and fulfilling this year's plan.
Heritage tourism spotlights green growth
A large number of local and foreign researchers, managers and experts discussed the role of heritage tourism in achieving environmentally sustainable growth, at an international seminar in the central city of Hue on Feb. 14.
Ho Chi Minh City launches tourism programme
The second ‘Ho Chi Minh City – 100 Interesting Facts’ programme was launched by the Ho Chi Minh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, aiming to introduce and promote the city’s culture and tourist attractions and improve the quality of its tourism services.
Ho Dynasty Citadel given World Heritage status
A ceremony to receive the UNESCO certificate declaring the Ho Dynasty Citadel as a World Cultural Heritage site will take place in the central province of Thanh Hoa on June 16.
Hoi An to host Earth Hour celebration
A series of cultural and flower floating performances along the Hoai River in old Hoi An City will commemorate the annual Earth Hour on March 31, the city’s culture and tourism department said.
Hotel and travel business turnover in Hanoi rises 18.2 percent
In September, the number of foreign tourists to Hanoi reached approximately 92,000 arrivals. This brought the total number to 898,000 arrivals in the first nine months of 2011, a year-on-year increase of 6.7 percent.
Hue Festival features foreign performers
Twenty-four foreign art troupes from 14 countries will take part in Hue Festival 2012. Three of the troupes, Carabosse fire performers, Combo Box jazz concert and Ego street festival come from France.
Hue plans sustainable tourism development
The People’s Committee of Hue City hosted a workshop on making plan for Hue’s sustainable tourism development by 2020 on January 19.
