Despite its improved standing and attractiveness, Vietnam’s tourism sector has been warned of challenges ahead. Speaking in December at the Vietnam Travel and Tourism Summit in Hanoi, Kenneth Atkinson, Vice President of the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) said, despite the leading position of Vietnam’s tourism in Southeast Asia, the return rate of foreign visitors to the country remains low, including that of high spending tourists. Particularly, the impressive growth of domestic tourism has brought challenges and pressure on the government, ministries and sectors for sustainable and efficient development. … [Read more...] about #VietnamNow: Country launches worldwide tourism campaign
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Singer, educator calls creative arts ‘the new currency of tomorrow’s world’
Beginning with the Soul Music & Performing Arts Academy, we have been fortunate to lay a foundation for creative education with the help of our partners in Asia Music & Performing Arts Education, the first iNGO in the arts, and partnering with international examination boards providing curricula and exams to students in Vietnam, such as Trinity College of London, Associated Board, Australian Music Examination Board, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance, National Association of Teachers of Dance, Alfred’s Publishing and others. … [Read more...] about Singer, educator calls creative arts ‘the new currency of tomorrow’s world’
Vietnamese film industry promotes national identity, diversity
Another striking story comes from the film ‘Truyen thuyet ve Quan Tien’ (the Legend of Quan Tien or Fairy Station) by 30-year-old director Dinh Tuan Vu. The film is about three females in the Voluntary Youth Force opening a food shop in a cave on Truong Son mountain range to serve soldiers passing by. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese film industry promotes national identity, diversity
High-end delights at stunning Tu Le valley resort
Dao Xuan Thinh, general director of Thinh Dat JSC, the investor of Le Champ Tu Le Resort, said he was born and raised in Yen Bai. He has always felt a certain responsibility as a local man which made him consider developing his homeland. That is why he is determined to embark on this new field of tourism with the desire to introduce and promote the natural beauty and unique culture of Yen Bai to numerous tourists. … [Read more...] about High-end delights at stunning Tu Le valley resort
Shaping tourism chains of the coast
Quynh added that accelerating the development of the Vo Nguyen Giap coastal route, along with a pipeline of resort properties, has created an architectural highlight for Danang. This development as a whole is praiseworthy, yet also brings Danang multiple challenges in ensuring harmonious overall development. “To meet 5-star standards for resorts along the coast, Danang needs to provide adequate support in terms of trade, services, and also at an intellectual level,” said Quynh. … [Read more...] about Shaping tourism chains of the coast
