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Sun Group’s resort wins World Travel Awards the fourth time in a row

VietNamNet Bridge - The InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort of the Sun Group has brought home four World Travel Awards for the fourth consecutive year, on the occasion of its fifth anniversary.

Localism impedes central region’s tourist development

The central region and Central Highlands of Vietnam have developed tourism in a manner of every man for himself and localism, resulting in benefit dispute among localities who have restrained each other’s development at all levels.

Foreign tourists may be subject to $1 surcharge

 Draft amendments to the Law on Tourism submitted to the National Assembly on June 19 include a proposal to impose a $1 surcharge on all foreign tourists coming to the country.

A summer holiday on Sao Beach, Phu Quoc island

Located on the east side of Phu Quoc Island, Sao beach is among best beaches in Vietnam with crystal clear water and year-round calm sea.

Best places to enjoy watching butterflies in Vietnam

Tourists will have an opportunity to get a better view of colourful butterflies this summer in many forests in Vietnam, such as Cuc Phuong, Nam Cat Tien and other National Parks.

Mekong Innovative Startup Tourism announces tourism innovation grant winners

 The tourism accelerator Mekong Innovative Startup Tourism (MIST) has announced the recipients of four 2017 Mekong Business Initiative Innovation Grants. 

HCM City moves to promote waterway tourism

 Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities have devised a plan to bolster the city’s waterway tourism in the 2017-2020 period.

Sapa, Fansipan on top 10 Southeast Asian hikes

Tourism website Skyscanner has introduced top 10 Southeast Asian hikes with hundreds of exciting experiments and activities. Sapa and Fansipan- two famous tourism hot spots of Vietnam ranked third and fourth.

Da Lat to tackle rude and fraudulent sellers

Authorities in the Central Highlands city of Da Lat are taking measures to deal with the rising numbers of shopping scams targeting tourists.

Hanoi’s export turnover, tourists sharply rise

 Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi is estimated to post an increase of 7.37 percent in gross regional domestic products in the first half of 2017 and earn 5.8 billion USD from exports, up 12.1 percent against last year.

Goi Buoi Tom (Pomelo salad with shrimp)

 If you are passionate about the pure sour and sweet of pomelo, “goi buoi tom” is definitely what you are seeking for as a good appetiser in summer days.

Ninh Binh develops tourism towards ecosystem protection

 Established in 2010, Van Long Natural Reserve covers 2,730 ha. Three quarters of the reserve are mountains and rocks, with the remainder wetland. 

HCM City to open Bui Vien pedestrian street

 Bui Vien Street in HCM City’s District 1 will be open to pedestrians between 7pm and 2am every day beginning July 15, according to the city’s Department of Tourism.

Vietnam talks boost to tourism fund

 The country inevitably must launch a fund to support sustainable Vietnamese tourism growth, Vu The Binh, vice president of Vietnam Tourism Association said.

Central, Central Highland regions aim for int’l tourism brands

 It is necessary for the central and Central Highland regions to enhance connectivity, increase competitiveness, and build international-standard brands to obtain sustainable tourism development.

Mekong Delta’s tourism sector seeks ways to take off

 Experts and travel operators gathered at a workshop in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on June 9 to seek ways to promote the region’s tourism potential.

Ho Dynasty Citadel - a stone wonder

The Ho Dynasty Citadel was Vietnam’s capital under the Ho Dynasty (1398-1407). Located in Vinh Loc district, it is the only citadel in Vietnam built entirely of stones and remained nearly intact.

Quang Nam launches new tourist destinations

 The Ky Anh tunnel national historical relic site and the Tam Thanh community art village were opened to the public on June 9 as part of the Heritage Festival 2017 currently underway in the central province of Quang Nam.

Ten tranquil waterfalls for your summer retreat

Ban Gioc, Dambri, Tinh Yeu, Bac and Datanla, just to name a few, are beautiful waterfalls for your summer retreat.

Free passes to Hoi An top attractions June 9-14

 It's no secret that Hoi An has some of the country's richest history and most fascinating attractions— but the number of visitors to local attractions has been lagging far behind tourism officials’ expectations.