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Hotel association needs to play role in tourism promotion[Code: 3009]

VietNamNet Bridge – The role of the HCMC hotel association is not strong enough to draw the attention of hotels to join hands in promoting tourism in the city, said a five-star hotel executive in HCMC. Dominik Stamm, newly appointed general manager of the Mövenpick Hotel Saigon, said the association should be seen as a venue for sharing experiences as well as sounding out business opportunities. Vietnam should learn from experiences of neighboring Thailand where the...

TRAVEL IN BRIEF 13/3[Code: 3008]

Park Hyatt on Asia’s best hotel list Readers annually select their favourite providers of travel facilities around the world, naming the very best in travel, from hotels, spas, airlines and cruise liners to cities and islands. Phan Thiet prepares for fish fest (Fish Worship) festival and a cultural week that will take place concurrently from May 13 to 19. The two events will be held along Ca Ty River and at the Van Thuy Tu Temple, a national cultural site containing some...

Vietnam, China discuss tourism co-operation[Code: 3007]

Officials from Hanoi, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh and Lao Cai, proposed co-operation initiatives regarding the develop ment of tourism-related mechanisms and policies, tourist products, promotion activities and the training of human resources for the sector. Vietnam’s officials also suggested that relevant agencies of the two countries consider issue entry visas for tourists from other countries at border gates. To spur tourism in the long term, Vietnam proposed the...

Temple honours timeless love[Code: 3006]

The unusual meeting of two lovers is usually celebrated every three years Located only 20km south from Ha Noi is the temple of Tien Dung Chu Dong Tu, a place to worship the immortal love between Princess Tien Dung and a poor fisherman, Chu Dong Tu. The temple was built from the basement of an ancient temple in 1894 by doctor Chu Manh Trinh who called in supporting labour and financial sources from eight hamlets in Me So Commune, Van Giang District. There is a festival there every...

Cau Ngu Festival and tourist cultural week to open in Phan Thiet[Code: 3005]

VietNamNet Bridge – Local authorities in the central coastal city of Phan Thiet have approved a Cau Ngu (Fish Prayer) Festival and a tourist cultural week themed "Mua ve bien goi" (sea calls season back). The two festivals will take place concurrently from May 13 to 19 in the city center primarily along the Ca Ty River and at Van Thuy Tu Temple, a national cultural site containing some 100 sets of whale bones including the largest whale bones in Vietnam. The 2009 Cau Ngu...

Wandering through Tuy An to discover rock houses[Code: 3004]

VietNamNet Bridge – Tuy An District in the northern province of Phu Yen is known for its many beautiful landscapes, such as Da Dia Rock Reef and O Loan Lagoon. The Cham people used stone for many purposes. In 1990 a lithophone was discovered at Mot Mountain, Trung Luong Hamlet, An Nghiep Commune and identified as an ancient Vietnamese musical instrument dating back to the first century B.C. Later, a stone pan-pipe was unearthed in An Tho Commune, Tuy An District. Visitors...

Pleasure of fishing in Can Tho City[Code: 3003]

VietNamNet Bridge – Amidst the poetic scenery of the countryside with the murmur of canals running under ancient trees, Can Tho City is an ideal place for fishing for pleasure; providing a chance to contemplate in a place of tranquility. Thi Xuan Mai, the owner of the restaurant, said that the restaurant offers fishing services at VND30,000 per hour, exclusive of rod and fish food. However, visitors can borrow rods and buy fish food at VND10,000 for 100 grams or VND500 a...

“Impressive Vietnam” needs cash for advertisement[Code: 3002]

In the context of the global economic crisis, the tourism industry has been hit hard. In early January 2009, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) launched the campaign called “Impressive Vietnam.” Under this campaign many discount local tours will be introduced to attract foreign visitors. The Government decided to provide VND 25 billion from the Fund for Trade and Tourism Investment Promotion to this campaign. However, the capital has not been allocated to the...

Cheap tours abroad attract Vietnamese[Code: 3001]

This is due to the fact that some airlines in Vietnam have reduced their airfares while transportation costs and hotel prices have also fallen sharply. According to Saigontourist – the country’s leading travel agency, Thailand and the Republic of Korea are currently the most attractive destinations. In early March alone, six groups booked tours of the RoK with them. The number of tourists to visit the RoK is expected to rise in May thanks to a range of package tours on offer starting...

Stimulus package for tourism sector[Code: 3000]

Positive signs There have been positive signs for the tourism sector this year during the Lunar New Year festival. Vietnam welcomed many international visitors from ASEAN member countries to famous World Heritage sites such as Ha Long Bay, Hue and the ancient city of Hoi An. Dr Tran Huu Son, Director of the Lao Cai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that the number of visitors, especially Chinese tourists to the province has increased sharply in the first months of this...

Duy Xuyen - land of festivals[Code: 2999]

VietNamNet Bridge – Duy Xuyen District in Quang Nam Province is known as the land of festivals. Duy Xuyen starts the year with Lady Chiem Son Festival on February 6, Lady Thu Bon Festival on March 7 and 8 and wrap up with a ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of My Son being selected as a world heritage listed site by UNESCO. Lady Thu Bon Festival, the main festival in Duy Xuyen, takes place in Thu Bon Village, Duy Tan Commune from the 10th to the 12th day of the second lunar...

Hon Tam – a green island[Code: 2998]

VietNamNet Bridge – Hon Tam (Silkworm island) has become a familiar name with tourists to Nha Trang coastal city over the years for its wild tropical forest, long beach and clear water. However, after one year of construction the four-star resort Hon Tam Island looks as splendid as a silkworm spiting out silk into the green sea of Nha Trang. Setting foot in Hon Tam Island as the sun was setting over East Sea we are amazed by the changes on the island after only one year of...

Park Hyatt named best hotel in Asia[Code: 2997]

VietNamNet Bridge – Park Hyatt Saigon has been voted “World’s Best Hotel in Asia” in the 13th Annual World’s Best Awards Readers’ Survey conducted by Travel + Leisure, the American travel and lifestyle magazine. “This prestigious accolade is wonderful recognition for the international standards of product and service provided by Park Hyatt Saigon,” Michael Golden, general manager of the hotel said, adding that this was setting the benchmark for service in...

2009 Sea Festival features 70 diverse events[Code: 2996]

The programme includes 70 different events in culture, art, sports, economics and science including a Cau Ngu festival (fish worshipping ceremony). There will also be a coracle racing, a human chess contest, an exhibition of calligraphy, and a sand sculpture contest. bowl in Vietnam. Other highlights include a national conference on urban planning, a beach football tournament, an international book fair and a joint Vietnam-RoK concert. VietNamNet/VOV

Central region tries to draw more tourists[Code: 2995]

VietNamNet Bridge – Several central provinces are implementing measures to attract domestic and foreign visitors at a time when the tourism industry is taking a hit from the global economic downturn. The Da Nang People's Committee said it is developing infrastructure for two new eco-tours on Son Tra Peninsula. It has also permitted some places of entertainment to remain open after midnight. Service providers in the city are offering discounts to attract visitors. Several...


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