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With more than 140 booths on display by Vietnamese and Japanese businesses, the two-day festival provides visitors with an opportunity to explore the culture, arts, food, and tourism potential of each country. There are also a range of entertainment and cultural activities, including a music show gathering famous Vietnamese and Japanese singers, a culinary fest, and seminars, which are held to increase mutual understanding and tighten the friendship between peoples of the two countries. The annual festival aims to strengthen cultural links between Vietnam and Japan, while opening up new opportunities for bilateral cooperation in other fields such as agriculture, education and tourism. The festival welcomed nearly 200,000 visitors during last year’s edition. … [Read more...] about Japan-Vietnam Festival attracts crowds in Ho Chi Minh City

An art performance at the event (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh (VNA) - The National Tourism Year 2018 - Ha Long - Quang Ninh wrapped up with a ceremony which coincided with a gala cerebrating the success of the ASEAN Tourism Forum in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh on January 18 night. Addressing the event, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien lauded contributions of provinces and cities to the National Tourism Year 2018 when the number of international tourists to Vietnam doubled as compared with the previous year. He asked provinces and cities in general and Quang Ninh in particular to carry forward their potential and achievements to promote sustainable tourism development. Thien also urged agencies under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to continue their coordination with provinces and cities in promoting and developing tourism products. Priorities should be given to developing tourism infrastructure and services, he said, noting that … [Read more...] about National Tourism Year 2018

Tourists visit Temple of Literature in Hanoi (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – US Cable News Network (CNN) will continue to introduce Hanoi’s beauty to international audiences as part of the city’s tourism promotion campaign in the 2019-2023 period, the municipal Department of Tourism announced on January 18. Accordingly, this year, CNN will focus on exploring Hanoi’s culture, heritage and people, reflecting Vietnam’s beautiful landscapes and diversified cultural aspects. In 2020, Hanoi will be promoted as a new tourist destination, especially with the Formula One racing, while in 2021, the capital city will be introduced as the host of the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games - a biennial multi-sport event involving participants from 11 regional countries. In 2022, Hanoi will be seen in an aspect of technology, a destination of Vietnam and the world and in 2023 the world’s future gateway. Last year, CNN broadcast three 30-second promotion clips focusing … [Read more...] about CNN continues promoting Hanoi’s images during 2019-2023

An art performance at the event (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh (VNA) - The National Tourism Year 2018 - Ha Long - Quang Ninh wrapped up with a ceremony which coincided with a gala cerebrating the success of the ASEAN Tourism Forum in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh on January 18 night. Addressing the event, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien lauded contributions of provinces and cities to the National Tourism Year 2018 when the number of international tourists to Vietnam doubled as compared with the previous year. He asked provinces and cities in general and Quang Ninh in particular to carry forward their potential and achievements to promote sustainable tourism development. Thien also urged agencies under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to continue their coordination with provinces and cities in promoting and developing tourism products. Priorities should be given to developing tourism infrastructure and services, he said, noting that … [Read more...] about National Tourism Year 2018 – Ha Long – Quang Ninh concludes

The information was released by the Hanoi Department of Tourism at a conference held on January 18 to launch its development tasks for 2019. Since the tourism promotion plan on CNN was launched in 2017, the American channel has popularised the images of Hanoi through stories on different topics such as culture and sports. The plan has proven effective as it has attracted great interest and positive responses from TV viewers, visitors, and domestic and foreign media agencies. The innovative marketing campaign on CNN between 2017 and 2018 helped Hanoi to earn the Best Marketing Campaign Award at the 8th Tourism Promotion Organisation for Asia-Pacific Cities Forum, held in Ho Chi Minh City in June last year. According to CNN, in 2019, the channel will focus on the city’s heritage values, and the people and culture of Hanoi, while the Formula Race 1 will be the spotlight of the 2020 promotion plan. In 2018, Hanoi welcomed 26,31 visitors, including more than 6 million foreign … [Read more...] about Hanoi continues promoting its image on CNN in 2019