HA NOI — The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh will have another chance to promote its abundant tourism potential when the East Asia Inter-regional Tourism Forum (EATOF) takes place in the province from September 13-17. Founded in 1999 in Gangwon in South Korea with the memberships of nine East Asian countries, including South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Mongolia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Russia, and China, EATOF aims to promote co-operation and the development of tourism among member countries. Only one EATOF member province per country is admitted to the organisation on a permanent basis. In 2006, Quang Ninh Province became a new regular member, and Siem Reap in Cambodia, and Luang Prabang in Laos subsequently joined EATOF in 2009. It is expected some 200 representatives from 12 EATOF member countries will participate in the forum in Quang Ninh Province. A tourism trade fair, a conference on tourism, EATOF Permanent Secretariat meeting, as well as art … [Read more...] about Tourist forum to meet in Quang Ninh
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Quang Ninh looks to improve safety of boats on Ha Long Bay
The People's Committee of northern Quang Ninh Province is considering tightening regulations for boats staying overnight in Ha Long Bay, with vessels not meeting standards banned from operating, said deputy chairman of the committee Dang Huy Hau. … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh looks to improve safety of boats on Ha Long Bay
Transport ministry evaluates Quang Ninh airport project
Transport ministry evaluates Quang Ninh airport projectLe Anh By Le Anh - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC - The Ministry of Transport yesterday worked with the government of Quang Ninh Province to evaluate the Quang Ninh airport project in Van Don District in the northern province. According to the ministry, the airport is designed to meet 4E standards for domestic airports of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and have one runway, one taxiway and parking lots for airplanes. A report by the province and the ministry said Quang Ninh airport is important to the success of Van Don Economic Zone and the province’s socio-economic and tourism development. The project is in line with master zoning plans for transportation in general and air travel in particular. Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Hong Truong said the airport project, if funded by private capital, would get off the ground sooner than that funded by the State budget. He called for Quang … [Read more...] about Transport ministry evaluates Quang Ninh airport project
National Tourism Year 2018 to Be Held in Quang Ninh
The National Tourism Year 2018 is an opportunity for the northern province of Quang Ninh to promote its image to international friends, according to the provincial People’s Committee. Under the theme ‘Ha Long – Heritage, Wonder – Friendly Destination’, the programme will feature a number of main activities, including the opening and closing ceremonies of the National Year, a cuisine festival, a paragliding competition, a photo contest and a ceremony to announce and present a certificate recognising Cua Ong temple as a national relic site, the program will include 100 events that will take place throughout 2018. Quang Ninh province will host the opening and closing ceremony, Carnaval Sun Ha Long 2018, the opening ceremony of ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019, and Ha Long Golf FLC tournament 2019. The province has established a provincial organizing committee and urged the VNAT to closely cooperate and promote the program. Quang Ninh attracted more than … [Read more...] about National Tourism Year 2018 to Be Held in Quang Ninh
National Tourism Year 2018 to be held in Quang Ninh Province
Deputy Director of the Quang Ninh Tourism Department Trinh Dang Thanh said that as the host, the province will arrange a series of cultural, sports and tourism programmes.Highlights of the event will include the opening ceremony and Carnaval Ha Long 2018 in Ha Long city, which is scheduled for April 28 next year. Meanwhile, the closing programme will be held in January 2019 in combination with the opening of the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 and the Ha Long - FLC 2019 open golf tournament.Quang Ninh will accelerate procedures for the early launch of a hydro plane service to Co To Island in summer 2018. The province will also review accommodation facilities across the province to meet tourists’ demand in summer.As the main venue of many activities during the National Tourism Year, Ha Long City has stepped up various projects such as improving urban infrastructure and lighting system. The city is working hard to complete the construction of several drainage systems and road upgrade by … [Read more...] about National Tourism Year 2018 to be held in Quang Ninh Province