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NSFC launches air-taxi service to connect Ha Long and Hanoi (07-8-2008) The Northern Service Flight Company (NSFC) and Royal International Joint Stock Company launched air-taxi service in Ha long city Quang Ninh province this morning.
Phong Nha – Ke Bang and Fansipan Go Back on Voting List (07-8-2008) Phong Nha- Ke Bang Cavern in Quang Binh Province and Fansipan Mountain Peak in Lao cai Province have been added to a list of 77 candidate sites to be voted on as world natural wonders again. Phong Nha – Ke Bang were taken off the voting list about four months ago.
Miss Venezuela crowned Miss Universe 2008 (14-7-2008) Dayana Mendoza from Venezuela became the owner of the Miss Universe crown worth US$120,000 in the final round at the Crown Convention Centre in Nha trang on July 14.
Con Moong cave beckons UNESCO (24-6-2008) Con Moong Cave, in Thanh Hoa Province, hopes to follow in the footsteps of Ha long bay and the ancient town of Hoi an by being awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.
Tourism with traditional art (23-6-2008) In the globalisation period, many countries consider tourism as one of their key economic sectors. There are various kinds of tourism: sport tourism, mountain tourism, adventurous tourism, ecological tourism. In Vietnam cultural tourism plays a key role in the sector.
Leaders urge for tourism promotion (20-6-2008) Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has asked the tourism industry to focus on launching promotion campaigns in an effort to further cash in on the National Year of Tourism.
Vietnam Summer travel Price storm make tours more expensive (16-6-2008) An exhibit of children’s film posters entitled “The World of Children” is being held at the Ho chi minh city Women’s Cultural House at 192-194 Ly Chinh Thang Street in District 3 from now until June 30.
Int’l tourists rise 16.6 percent in five months - tourists Vietnam (30-5-2008) International arrivals in Vietnam rose 16.6 percent to 2.1 million in the first five months of the year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) said. Chinese visitors continue to take the lead with 352,000 arrivals, rising by 54 percent, followed by 114,000 Philipinos, up by 42 percent. Thailand ranks third with 87,600 visitors, up by 32 percent.
From south to north in 18 days - Ben Thanh Tourist (27-5-2008) Ben Thanh Tourist has added a new trans-Vietnam tour starting on Wednesdays, aiming to attract more individual tourists who have time for longer tours.
Three Cruise Ships Bring 5,500 Visitors - Costa Allegra Cruise Ship (21-5-2008) On Monday, the cruise ship Costa Allegra arrived from Australia to dock in Sai gon while SuperStar Gemini from Europe docked in Da nang The two ships carry a total of 2,500 passengers.
Construction on largest pagoda kicks off - Bai Dinh Pagoda (19-5-2008) The first stage of the construction of Bai Dinh Pagoda has just been finished to mark the 2008 United Nations Day of Vesak (UNDV) with attendance of more than 2,000 pilgrims, Buddhist monks and nuns on May 17.
First Vietnam’s beach golf course begins operation (14-5-2008) An 18-hole golf course by Vinh Thuan Joint Venture Company has been inaugurated in Mong Cai Beach, the northern province of Quang Ninh. This is a major project under the provincial tourism development strategy.
Hanoian painter brings traditional lacquer to Saigon - Vietnam’s landscapes (13-5-2008) With 34 paintings selected from his nearly 1,000 works, Ngo Thanh Nhan’s “Vietnam’s landscapes” exhibition brings the smart beauty of traditional lacquer to Hcm city audiences.
Ha Tien boasts eclectic mix of sun, sand, gemstones - Ha Tien Travel (09-5-2008) HA TIEN — Despite having no major natural attractions or even facilities like quality hotels and resorts, Ha Tien Town in the southern province of Kien Giang is an extremely attractive place thanks to its primitive beauty.
Khanh Hoa completes preparations for Miss Universe Vietnam 2008 (08-5-2008) The Khanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee has held a conference to review the preparatory work for the Miss Universe Vietnam beauty contest and the final round of the Miss Tourism Vienam 2008 in the central region.
Tourism booms over two-day break (05-5-2008) With the two national holidays on April 30 and May 1 falling just before a weekend this year, the domestic tourism market has become red-hot. The southern region saw a huge number of holidaymakers heading for their favourite destinations on April 30.
Vietnamese tourist areas swamped over holiday (03-5-2008) Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations were overcrowded and dirty during the Reunification holiday this week, said tourists who complained of inflated prices and lousy services.
Vietnam Tourism booms over two-day break (02-5-2008) With the two national holidays on April 30 and May 1 falling just before a weekend this year, the domestic tourism market has become red-hot.
Kayakers find oasis in Ha Long Bay (02-5-2008) Ha noi — As summer approaches, those interested in adventure activities are heading to Ha long bay taking to the seas in slender kayaks to traverse the glassy waters.
Ha Long tourism festival draws 10,000 (02-5-2008) More than 10,000 people attended last Saturday’s 2008 Ha long tourism Festival at Bai Chay Ferry in Quang Ninh Province, according to the Quang Ninh Tourism Department.
Ha Long Bay: record tourists during holidays (02-5-2008) A record of over 10,000 tourists, 80 percent of them are foreigners, visit Ha long bay during these holidays. The sharp increase was attributed to the daily resumption of sea routes to Ha Long Bay from China, including Beihai-Ha Long and the Hainan-Ha Long links. Furthermore, the route from Hong Kong to Ha Long, was conducted weekly.
Halong Tourism Festival ends successfully (29-4-2008) The yearly Halong Tourism Festival in Quang Ninh Province ended yesterday, having effectively attracted tourists to the city during the festival and for the Liberation Day and May Day Holidays this week.
New Ha Long Port Thrown Open To Traffic (29-4-2008) Lotus a cruise ship that operates regularly between Hcm city and Ha long bay berthed at the Hon Gai International Passenger Port in Ha Long for the first time last Sunday.
Ha Long Festival Features Classical Music and Fashion (28-4-2008) Classical music and fashion shows was held during the 2008 Ha Long Tourism Festival at Thien Cung – Dau Go cave in the heart of Ha long bay on April 27 for the benefit of the great number of visitors the festival is expected to attract.
2008 Ha Long carnival takes spectators’ breath away (27-4-2008) The carnival proceeded from 4pm to 5.30pm on April 26 in Ha long city Quang Ninh province which was later lit up by an impressive firework display lasting in 30 minutes.
Ha Long tourist festival starts off with a bang (27-4-2008) QUANG NINH - Nearly 2,000 people will march in an extravagant parade today to kick-off the Ha long tourism Festival 2008 in Quang Ninh Province.
More than 150,000 tourists to join Ha Long Week 2008 (26-4-2008) The Ha long tourism Week 2008 will kick off April 24 in Quang Ninh Province. This year’s festival is expected to attract more than 150,000 tourists.
Vietnam Travel in brief 25/4 (25-4-2008) Sa Pa to host holiday tourism festival. Pilgrimage tours to celebrate Vesak. Hoi An hosts annual kite competition. Caravan tours grow in popularity. Ha Long greets 3,200 cruise passengers. Mui Ne prepares for Liberation Day.
Ha Long Bay sees 60 percent increase in number of tourists (24-4-2008) The number of tourists to Ha long bay increased 60 percent in the first quarter of 2008, said the Support Committee for Ha Long Bay in a seminar in Quang Ninh Province on April 23 to disseminate information on voting for Ha Long Bay as natural wonder of the world.
Surge in number of tourists to Ha Long (24-4-2008) The number of tourists travelling to Ha long rose by 60 per cent in the first quarter of 2008 against that of 2007, said officials at a conference to review the campaign to vote for Ha Long as a world natural wonder held on April 23 in Quang Ninh.

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