On December 26th, on the coast of Halong Bay, Vietnam's tourism sector greeted the six-millionth international tourist this year, marking a significant milestone in the growth of the sector. SuperStar Aquarius in the glow of dawn on December 26th on Halong Bay. The maritime cruise came to Vietnam after departing from SanYa Port, Hainan, China. SuperStar Aquarius which belongs to Star Cruise Firm is 229.8 meters in length, 28.5 meter in width. The maritime cruise ship has the loading capacity of 51,309 tonnes and the maximum capacity of 2,100 tourists and 700 crew. Star Cruise is one of 45 international travel agencies taking tourists to Vietnam and was honoured by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism on December 2nd . It includes 20 maritime cruises which are operating at destinations and islands in Asia-Pacific, America, Europe, the Caribbean sea, Alaska, Mediterranean, the Bermuda region and the North Pole. Small ships are used to carry tourists to the … [Read more...] about Photos of the arrival of the six-millionth international tourist to Vietnam
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Vietnam welcomes the six-millionth international tourist
On December 26th, the Vietnam National Tourism Administration greeted the six-millionth international tourists to Vietnam in 2011 at Ha Long City in the northern province of Quang Ninh. The six-millionth international tourist was Mr. Curvalle Bernard Francois from France. He visited Vietnam for the first time with his family on the Hainan - Halong Bay - Hue route. He made his voyage to Ha Long City on high-end cruise ship SuperStar Aquarius with more than 1,000 tourists and crew. The tour was organised by the Saigon Travel and Service Company (Saigontourist). The lucky tourist was presented a two-day tour to Hoi An, My Son and Danang for two people. Sharing the happiness of becoming the six-millionth international tourist to Vietnam this year, Mr. Curvalle Bernard Francois said: "I'm very surprised of being the lucky tourist and feel happier when visiting the beautiful city of Ha Long. I will definitely come back to your country, the land with sunshine and friendly people." The … [Read more...] about Vietnam welcomes the six-millionth international tourist
Khanh Hoa Leaders:Meeting and wish international tourists and overseas Vietnamese a happy New Year.
On February 1st evening, at Sheraton Nha Trang hotel and Spa, Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee held a meeting and wished international tourists and overseas Vietnamese a happy New Year on the occasion of Lunar New Year. Mr Nguyen Tan Tuan - Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Khanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly delegation of Khanh Hoa province (in the middle) awarded certificates for the collective contributing to the socio-economic development of the province. Mr Nguyen Tan Tuan, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Khanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee, Head of the national assembly delegation of Khanh Hoa Province; Mr Tran An Khanh - Member of provincial Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Council; Mr Tran Son Hai- Member of Provincial Standing Committee, Permanent Deputy Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee and leaders of department also attended. At the meeting, Mr Tran Son Hai … [Read more...] about Khanh Hoa Leaders:Meeting and wish international tourists and overseas Vietnamese a happy New Year.
Da Nang welcomes first international tourists of 2013
On January 2, the ship 'Seabourne Pride' from the Bahamas, carrying 200 European and Asian tourists docked at Tien Sa Port bringing in the first international visitors of 2013 to the central city of Da Nang. Visitors were guided by tour agents to visit the ancient capital of Hue in Thua Thien-Hue Province, the ancient town of Hoi An in Quang Nam Province, Cham Sculpture Museum and Ngu Hanh Son in Da Nang City. The Da Nang Tourism Department said that under the plan, in the first quarter of 2013, Tien Sa Port will receive 48 cruise ships with more than 44,500 tourists. The tourists will visit and enjoy various beauty spots and historical relic sites in the central provinces. In 2012, the total number of visitors to Da Nang amounted to 2.7 million, an increase of 12 percent compared to 2011, with revenues touching VND6,000 billion. Previously, the central city of Da Nang welcomed the first international flight from Singapore at its international airport on January 1. The Silk … [Read more...] about Da Nang welcomes first international tourists of 2013
Vietnam to work harder to lure international tourists
Vietnam should host even more food, fashion and food festivals to boost the tourism sector, a meeting in Hanoi has heard. Thousands of tourists attend the Festival Hue 2008 which wrapped up early this month. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to work harder to lure international tourists