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National Day holiday: no worry of high price (21-8-2008) Contrary to forecasts, tourism companies say the numbers of visitors buying tours for the National Day holiday are on the rise, despite economic difficulties and tour price increases of 5-7%.
Summer comes, more travelers flock to cooler Da Lat - Blue Moon (23-6-2008) The hilly city of Da lat welcomed almost 219,000 visitors in the first three weeks of this month, increasing by 12% on the year-earlier period, according to Da Lat statistics.
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.
The other interesting side of Dam Mon - Van Phong Bay (19-6-2008) Most leisure tourists leave Dam Mon (Mon Lagoon) in Van Phong Bay after they have cruised to some of the attractions in the wonderful bay in Khanh Hoa Province.
More trains for students and tourists - Saigon and Hanoi Railway (19-6-2008) Saigon and Hanoi Railway Companies will run more Trains and increase the frequency of trips from Saigon-Nha Trang, Sai Gon-Phan Thiet and from Hanoi to tourist sites to serve students during the university entrance exams and to serve the summer holidays.
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.
Massive foreign tourism project breaks ground in Ba Ria-Vung Tau - Touism (28-5-2008) Canadian property company broke ground in Ba Ria-Vung Tau last weekend for one of Vietnam’s largest tourism projects that will include the country’s first Las Vegas-style casino, a golf course and a complex of hotels.
The next hotspot - Vietnam Luxury resorts (28-5-2008) Luxury resorts are springing up along central Vietnam’s beautiful beaches, turning this heritage-rich area into the next frontier for upscale tourism, writes Andy Tran.
Vung Tau Offers Beach and Sun - Travel to Vung Tau (24-5-2008) As summer approaches, tourists hear the call of the sea and the sandy beaches. Viet nam has a coastline more than 3,000 km, providing an excellent location for scuba diving and relaxing.
Exhibitions promote the image of tourism in Vietnam (22-5-2008) The Camping Asia 2008 (TCA 08) and Hotel Expo 2008 were held in Hanoi on May 21 by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism under the sponsorship and direction of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Import tariff on air petrol to go down - Jetstar Pacific (21-5-2008) The Ministry of Finance decided to lower the import tariff on fuel for Airlines in a move to help domestic carriers ride out the tough time when the world's price of crude oil has amounted to new levels.
The great Escape - Quan Lan Travel (17-5-2008) Despite having to haggle over the price of your dinner, Quan Lan island is blissful getaway spot, says Van Cong Tu.
Fun for all in Genting Highlands (15-5-2008) With everything from fairground rides to cultural festivals, Malaysia’s City of Entertainment, Genting Highlands, certainly strives to live up to its reputation – and earlier this month, the star attraction was Vietnam
Vietnam welcomes nearly 1.7m int’l visitors (10-5-2008) The Tourism Administration reports that Vietnam has so far this year welcomed nearly 1.7 million foreign tourists, a year-on-year increase of 16.1 percent.
Summertime is coming, sandy beaches are beckoning - beaches Vietnam (08-5-2008) As summer approaches one can feel the calling of the blue-sky sea and the sandy beaches of Vietnam The country has in excess of over 3,000 kilometers of coastlines, providing excellent location for scuba diving and relaxing seaside holidays.
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.
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.
Menus for Reunification & Labor Day (30-4-2008) The restaurants and hotels of Saigontourist in Ho chi minh city will offer many culinary and entertainment programs during the coming Liberation Day and May Day (April 30-May 1) double holiday to serve local and foreign visitors.
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.
Vietnam - More tours offered on holidays (27-4-2008) According to travel agents, during this year’s Southern Liberation Day and May Day, the price of tours has increased by 20-25 percent due to the rise in transport costs and food even though the number of tourists has risen by 30 percent compared to last year.
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.
Sa Pa to host holiday tourism festival (25-4-2008) The northern resort town of Sa Pa is preparing for a colourful festival week of culture and tourism from April 30 to May 5. Visitors will have a chance to explore the culture of the region, with the Festival of Clouds at Ham Rong Mountain , which will introduce the distinctive culture of the minority groups Mong, Dao and Tay.
Vietnam Resorts are full for holidays (25-4-2008) Although the national holidays of April 30 and May 1 are still a few days away, resorts in the coastal region of Mui ne are almost full booked, promising another good travel season for resorts in the region.
Vietnam Airlines to add more flights on April 30 and May 1 (24-4-2008) The Vietnam national flag carrier (Vietnam Airlines) said on April 23 it will add 12 more Flights on routes from Hanoi and Ho chi minh city to popular tourist destinations such as Danang Nha trang Da lat Hue and Phu quoc to serve the increased travel demand during the holidays of April 30 and May 1.
Can Tho prepares for liberation holiday (18-4-2008) The Mekong River Delta city of Can tho is preparing for a festival complete with flower garlands and coloured lanterns at Ninh Kieu Wharf to celebrate Liberation Day on April 30.
Vietnam Holiday travel in May popular despite price hike (18-4-2008) Hanoi – The rising cost of travel hasn’t deterred people from making plans for the long weekend that accompanies Vietnam unification Day (April 30) and Labour Day (May 1), even with prices jumping 20 to 50 percent over the holiday, according to domestic tourist agencies.
More Vietnamese travel abroad (16-4-2008) 85% of tourists who have booked tours at Vietravel Tourism Company for the holidays of April 30 and May 1 will travel abroad.
Vietnam Tour Guide - High inflation makes tours more expensive (16-4-2008) Tourists travelling this April 30 holiday will have to pay 10-15% more for domestic tours and $30-70 more for outbound tours due to high inflation, travel firms say.

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