Those fond of mountain climbing and trekking but not having sufficient time for long trips could contemplate Chua Chan Mountain in Xuan Loc District, Dong Nai Province which can be easily accessible by either motorcycle or bus in one day.The two-century-old Cao village in the northern province of Hung Yen is one of the largest incense making villages in Viet Nam.Lam Dong Province’s most famous tourism destination by far is Da Lat City, known the world over since its days as a French colonial summer resort. But located 110km to the south of Da Lat is the town of Bao Loc, quieter and fresher than Da Lat with its own charm.Banh da ke (millet rice cracker) is a flavourful snack enjoyed by Hanoians which is a harmonious taste of the crispness of the rice cracker, the aroma of millet, and the sweetness of sugar and mung bean puree.Situated around 50 kilometers from the heart of HCMC, and easily accessible by either high-speed boat or bus, Vam Sat Ecological Tourist Site in the outlying … [Read more...] about Charming Viet Nam
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Italian tourists join biking tour to promote Viet Nam’s tourism
Italian tourists join biking tour to promote Viet Nam’s tourism Update: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Views: 21 Four Italian nationals last Thursday wrapped up their 24-day Viet Nam trip, including a 1,000-kilometer-plus biking tour stretching from the former imperial city of Hue to Vung Tau Province to promote Viet Nam’s tourism image to Italian people. The four Italian tourists pose for a photo during their trip to Vietnam The 12-day cycling tour by the four Italian tourists, including three 64-year-old retired workers named Garbin Mauro, Cacciatori Vittorio, Mancin Vicenzo and a 54-year-old chief police named Mantovan Mario, started on February 26 and concluded on March 10, taking them to famous travel destinations spanning from central Viet Nam to the southern region on the 1,000-km journey. During their biking trip, they grasped opportunities to showcase the beauty of Viet Nam to Italian friends back in their homeland … [Read more...] about Italian tourists join biking tour to promote Viet Nam’s tourism
Princess Cruises increases high-class tours to Viet Nam
Princess Cruises, a five-star premium cruise line, has announced that it will increase the number of cruise tours to Viet Nam in 2018. Princess Cruises conducted 22 trips to Viet Nam in 2017, bringing over 58,000 tourists to Vietnamese seaports of Phu My, Nha Trang, Da Nang and Cai Lan. In 2018, six cruise liners, namely Majestic Princess, Sapphire Princess, Diamond Princess, Golden Princess, Sun Princess and Coral Princess will make 31 trips carrying over 80,000 holidaymakers to Viet Nam. Farriek Tawfik, Director for Southeast Asia of Princess Cruises, said Viet Nam has become an increasingly popular destination for tourists from the US, Australia, the EU and Asia. The company will organise a tourism fair in Ho Chi Minh City on February 10-11 to introduce its voyages, including those to China’s Taiwan on the Majestic Princess and Sun Princess, he added. On the occasion, Princess Cruises will launch its sailing tours to the European Union and the Mediterranean for summer … [Read more...] about Princess Cruises increases high-class tours to Viet Nam
Viet Nam’s culture, tourist sites introduced at Brussels Holiday Fair
Several Vietnamese companies have introduced Viet Nam’s cultural features, natural landscapes and cuisine to visitors at the 60th Brussels Holiday Fair that is being held in Belgium’s capital city from February 1 to February 4. At the event, representatives from Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier, have provided visitors with information on its inbound and outbound flights, especially air routes from Belgium and other European nations to Viet Nam. Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Vuong Thua Phong took the opportunity to promote the image of the Vietnamese land and people to Belgians and other international partners. Nguyen Thi Dung Hanh from the Gvietnamtravels Company said that this time her company was offering tours designed to fit the requirements of each group of customers and cater to all services, from visa application to buying flight tickets. According to her, Belgium is a promising market for Vietnamese travel agencies. At the event, several Belgian … [Read more...] about Viet Nam’s culture, tourist sites introduced at Brussels Holiday Fair
11 Viet Nam startups Qualify for the Mekong Innovative Startup Tourism Startup Accelerator Program
(CPV) – The Mekong Business Initiative (MBI) and the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) have announced that 11 innovative tourism startups from Viet Nam have qualified for the Mekong Innovative Startup Tourism (MIST) Startup Accelerator program. More than 250 travel tech and traditional tourism startups applied to the MIST program. The Travel Startups Incubator, based in the United States, screened applications based on their potential for investment and the quality of their business plans. MBI experts performed additional due diligence, considering sustainability and other socio-economic criteria. Finally, selections were verified in partnership with the Da Nang City Incubator (DNES). Qualifying startups will advance to a MIST Startup Accelerator bootcamp May 5-7, 2017 in Siem Reap, Cambodia alongside nine innovative tourism startups from Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar. Market experts including Deputy Director of TMG Cong Nguyen, Investment Director of Gobi Ventures Victor … [Read more...] about 11 Viet Nam startups Qualify for the Mekong Innovative Startup Tourism Startup Accelerator Program