Central Da Nang city and Japan have sought to promote tourism cooperation through a conference held in Da Nang on July 26 as part of the 2018 Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Festival. Da Nang has set up relations with 20 Japanese localities and held many exchange activities with them over the past years. The Japan National Tourism Organisation reported that the number of Vietnamese tourists to Japan hit 300,000 for the first time in 2017. Meanwhile, Japan ranked third in the number of tourists to Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Da Nang, Japan seek to boost tourism cooperation
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Da Nang, Japan seek ways to boost tourism cooperation
At the conference to promote tourism cooperation between the central city of Da Nang and Japan (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – A conference to promote tourism cooperation between the central city of Da Nang and Japan was held in the city on July 26 as part of the 2018 Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Festival. The event, co-organised by Da Nang’s Department of Foreign Affairs and the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO), drew the participation of about 50 delegates from travel companies. It was viewed as an occasion for Vietnamese and Japanese businesses to connect together and explore tourism promotion activities, thereby deepening bilateral relations. At the conference, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Kunio Umeda affirmed that as Vietnam and Japan are celebrating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year, it is an optimal time for the two nations to foster cooperation in the fields of politics, economy, culture, social affairs and tourism. Da … [Read more...] about Da Nang, Japan seek ways to boost tourism cooperation
Feel Japan in Vietnam 2018 kicks off in HCM City
Visitors shop at the Feel Japan in Vietnam 2018 (Photo:VNA) HCM City (VNA) - Feel Japan in Vietnam 2018 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on July 14, as part of events marking 45 years of Vietnam – Japan relations. The two-day festival is treating visitors to a series of performances and activities that show the unique culture and lifestyle of Japan. They include the performance of kendama (traditional Japanese skill toy for cup-and-ball game); special performances of Ninja and Orian dancing groups from Edo Wonderland - a popular park in Tochigi prefecture; and free-of-charge consultation for beauty care following Japanese methods. The event, jointly held by the Kilala Communication Company Limited and Song Han Tourist Company, also features tourism and other products of more than 90 popular brands from Japan. Hirofumi Kasado, general director of Kilala Communication, said the Feel Japan in Vietnam festival has contributed to reinforcing cultural exchange and mutual friendship … [Read more...] about Feel Japan in Vietnam 2018 kicks off in HCM City
Hạ Long City to host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 will take place early next year in the tourism hub of Hạ Long City, in the northern province of Quảng Ninh. ATF 2019, the annual forum regarded as one of the top events of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will be held from January 14-18 to boost tourism co-operation and development. With the theme "ASEAN – The Power of One", it is expected to underline the strength and beauty of the 10 nations in ASEAN and the beauty of each individual in the community, towards a prosperous, sustainable and inclusive development goal. A wide range of activities will be held as part of the forum, including formal meetings between officials of ASEAN National Tourism Organisation (NTO) and meetings between ASEAN tourism ministers and their counterparts from China, Japan, South Korea and India. Other events include association meetings involving the ASEAN Tourism Association, the Federation of … [Read more...] about Hạ Long City to host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019
Conference looks to develop tourism in ASEAN, central Vietnam
At the conference (Photo: VGP) Hanoi (VNA) – The first international conference on sustainable tourism development in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the central region of Vietnam was recently held in Da Nang city. Participants shared experience in and solutions to developing tourism such as increasing the involvement of the community in rural tourism development, promoting culinary tourism, creating knowledge-based tourism products, seeking sustainable financial measures for marine conservation sites, and developing human resources. When it comes to travelling in central Vietnam, there’s much talk about the imperial city of Hue, My Son sanctuary and old trading port city of Hoi An. Undoubtedly, these UNESCO-accredited world heritage sites have long been must-see spots for tourists in the region. However, the central coast boasts a broader mix of attractions. Besides its numerous UNESCO accredited cultural heritage sites, pristine beaches … [Read more...] about Conference looks to develop tourism in ASEAN, central Vietnam