Pullman Saigon Centre, the first five-star hotel in HCMC to bear Accor’s brand Pullman, held a soft opening ceremony on Tuesday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The U.S., South Korea and Australia are the countries with the highest contribution to the tourism industry in Vietnam.

 Oriental Sails Company will operate a five-star cruiser on Ha Long bay from September 15.

 Myanmar, the country had been making headlines worldwide since 2010, when it embarked on a political and economic reform-process ending decades of international isolation.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's tourism sector is facing both great opportunities and challenges when a major ASEAN workforce agreement comes into effect in 2015, industry experts have predicted.

The famous tourist sites in Da Lat City of Lam Dong province have got more seriously polluted. Local residents fear that rubbish would “spoil Da Lat,” and the city would no longer be a romantic city in the eyes of travelers.

They are not tourist destinations but only the household-sized economic models of two farmers in Lam Ha District in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong. However, tens of thousands of foreign tourists visit these sites annually. Why?

The announcement about the petrol price increase to VND25,000 per liter, plus the excursion fee increases at most of the tourist sites, have dealt a strong blow on travel firms which have been sparing every dong to stimulate the demand.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Lacking of comprehensive services for the development of tourism, many historical monuments and beauty spots like Ba Gioc waterfall, Truong Son - Ho Chi Minh trail are out of reach of many Vietnamese people.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has launched a logo and slogan design contest for the city’s tourism sector.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Travel firms have all reported the sharp increase in the number of groups of tourists booking domestic tours with travel by air since early this summer.

 Heavy rain create havoc in Ha Giang; German journalist’s charity visit to central Vietnam; Poor people receive free health services; Vietnamese contestants show off World Skills

 Tam Dao to provide free wireless internet service; Vietnam Airlines launches Incheon-Da Nang route; Swiss-Belhotel opens four-star hotel in Lao Cai; Ho Tram Strip uses helicopter to pick up customers

 VietNamNet Bridge – This directory enquiries will provide information and answer questions of domestic and foreign visitors about tourism and travel security in the city for 24/7.

The Da Nang People’s Committee has finally decided to stop paintball shooting, the game organized for the travelers to the Son Tra natural reserve area, so as to avoid possible harming of the wildlife.

VietNamNet Bridge – Many airlines and travel agencies nationwide have actively responded to the 2013 tourism stimulus programme, which opens up a variety of opportunities for local tourists to enjoy their summer holidays at affordable prices

After being renovated at a cost of VND20.3 billion, Nguyen Van Troi Bridge that has spanned the Han River for nearly half of a century will become the first bridge for pedestrians in the biggest city in Vietnam’s central region.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Admitting that overcharging is now a big problem of Vietnam tourism, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh promised to take measures to curb this problem.

VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh received a huge number of questions focused on improving the reputation of Viet Nam's tourism sector to keep pace with other countries in the region

 Int’l Sea and Island Tourism Fair 2013 opens;  Tiger Airways launches Singapore promotion; Travel agencies slash tour prices to attract clients; Hon Mau Island to become attractive tourism site