In order for tourism authorities to have a reference for their research and overall design plans for development, the European Union-funded Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development Programme (EU-ESRT) recently launched a technical report and a map of its tourism products in the Central Coast of Vietnam. The map was specifically created for the three […]
US President Barack Obama went to Hanoi for an official visit and one of his scheduled appointments included an interview with CNN’s Anthony Bourdain for his popular food and travel show “Parts Unknown.” They conducted it over dinner at a famous bun cha restaurant in the capital. Obama and Bourdain had dinner at Bun Cha […]
Originally known for its rich culture, Vietnam in the past several years has also been receiving more and more visitors because of its steady development in other tourism areas such as beaches, food, hotels, entertainment, infrastructure and more. In the first quarter of this year alone, the country has already welcomed over 3.2 million foreign […]
In order to counter bad publicity and boost its tourism in general, the central city of Da Nang has issued an order among its agencies to publicly rate all of its local restaurants and publish the results. This official move came after news of bad services came like some restaurant and other tourist places themselves […]
In Vo Nhai District, just 120 kilometres from the capital, in the Northern Province of Thai Nguyen, is a hidden paradise of vast green tea plantations situated on the mountains, both a breathtaking and relaxing sight unknown to even some local Vietnamese residents. Along the way is an adventure itself where one can see many […]
Information and communications technology is almost no longer a luxury than a necessity nowadays. Whether it’s for personal, business or public use, the importance of being informed and updated today is a necessary tool in order to move forward and progress. When it comes to government transactions, the same is true as realized by the […]
For Vietnamese retirees, especially those who have been living in the city for a long time, a quiet and peaceful place to settle tops their list. Over the past several years, Hoi An has been the choice destination for such a purpose because not only does it provide a restful solace for the elderly, it […]
This year’s Hue Festival will be participated in by over 60 art troupes from 47 countries all over the world, as well as 53 local performers. It will be held from April 29 – May 4, 2016 at the central province of Thua Thien – Hue. This year’s Hue Festival celebrates the 710 years since […]
For the first time ever, a cruise ship will sail through the Northern rivers of Vietnam, signalling as well another breakthrough in the country’s tourism sector. Pandaw Angkor is a four-star ship built in Ho Chi Minh City in 2012 which is the first cruise ship to be allowed to conquer Vietnam’s Northern rivers. It […]
Can Tho in Mekong Delta has been named as the 10th most beautiful canal city in the world according to the Mysterious World Website. Based on the prestigious website, the canal was recognized as such because of its impressive system of canals and rivers. This was a crucial factor in its selection considering waterways have been […]