Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam at the opening ceremony of the International Travel Expo HCM City (ITE HCMC). — VNS Photo Thu Hằng HCM CITY — Sustainable tourism linkages between HCM City and the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta are needed to tap the huge tourism potential of the two areas, top leaders have said. Speaking at the first HCM City and Mekong Delta Tourism Connection Forum held on September 5 in HCM City, Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam said the Mekong Delta should focus on building a sustainable tourism brand for the entire region. "The development of the tourism sector requires efforts from ministries and agencies to improve marketing, visa procedures, traffic and tourism infrastructure, and human resources," Đam said. "Each locality should develop tourism products based on their cultural heritage, … [Read more...] about HCM City, Mekong Delta promote tourism cooperation
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Can Tho to host culture & tourism day
The Cai Rang Culture and Tourism Day will take place on July 6-8 at the Yen Thuan area in Cai Rang district in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho. Cai Rang Floating Market from above. Photo: Vietravel Organized in a cooperative effort between the city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Cai Rang District People’s Committee, the event aims to promote tourism in the Mekong Delta in general and in Can Tho in particular as well as introduce international tourists to the culture and people of Cai Rang Floating Market. It is also an opportunity for local businesses to work together with travel companies to attract more tourists. Over the course of the three days are many activities depicting the culture and life of the “waterland” of the Mekong Delta. The highlight will be a boat procession during the opening ceremony starting from Ninh Kieu Wharf and running along the Cai Rang River to the Cai Rang Floating Market. There will also be … [Read more...] about Can Tho to host culture & tourism day
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 2/4
Over 100 firms join International Trade Fair of Northwest Region The International Trade Fair of the Northwest Region 2019 opened in Dien Bien Phu city in the northwestern province of Dien Bien on March 30 More than 100 organisations and businesses of Vietnam, China, Laos and Thailand have joined the International Trade Fair of the Northwest Region 2019 that was opened in Dien Bien Phu city in the northwestern province of Dien Bien on March 30. The event, which will run until April 5, has 280 booths introducing goods and services of different localities of Vietnam and foreign firms, along with a trading area and a food court. On display at the fair are manufacturing-mechanical products, machines, industrial and agricultural equipment, office equipment, and handicrafts. Le Van Quy, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Dien Bien province, said that the trade fair is part of the national trade promotion programme which has been approved by the Ministry of Industry and … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 2/4
Pig races in the delta top tourist attraction
Viet Nam News by Ngọc Diệp CẦN THƠ — Have you ever attended a pig race like the one held regularly in Cần Thơ City? If not, you should visit the Mỹ Khánh Tourism Village in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta city. About 10 km from the city centre, the famous eco-tourism village covers an area of over 35ha in Phong Điền District’s Mỹ Khánh Commune. The pig race is held three times a day, and four times on Sunday and public holidays. The racecourse includes five tracks of 40 metres long and is separated with steel barriers. Each race involves five pigs and lasts 10-12 seconds on average. The rule is simple: the first pig that reaches the finish line is the winner. Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Giàu, a pig trainer in the village, said that pigs aged from two months were selected and trained for racing for about two weeks before joining the races. They thrive on routine and race for about … [Read more...] about Pig races in the delta top tourist attraction
Saigontourist launches festive season tours
An aerial view of Phú Quốc Island. — Photo bnews.vnViet Nam News HCM CITY — Saigontourist Travel Service Company is offering numerous inbound and outbound tours for the upcoming festive season. They include two- and four-day trips by bus departing on December 29, 30 and 31 to Nha Trang, Hồ Tràm, Phan Thiết, and Đà Lạt costing from VNĐ3 million (US$ 134) and to the Mekong Delta costing from VNĐ2 million ($89). There are also three- to five-day tours by flight to Phú Quốc, Nha Trang, Tuy Hòa, Quy Nhơn, Đà Nẵng, Hội An, Huế, Quảng Bình, Hà Nội, Ninh Bình, Hạ Long, Sa Pa, Lào Cai, Phú Thọ, Mộc Châu, Sơn La, and Điện Biên. Saigontourist has also announced outbound tours, including the 11-day Premium Travel US tour covering New York, Washington D.C., Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Universal … [Read more...] about Saigontourist launches festive season tours