The Vietnamese tourism authority is doing a survey for starting an overland tour to neighboring Laos. Officials from the Vietnam National Administration for Tourism (VNAT), the central Nghe An province's tourism department, and 11 outbound tour agencies are evaluating a road route through central Vietnam. The route goes through National Highway 7 in Nghe An, the Nam Can check post to Xieng Khoang, Luang Prabang, and Vientiane in Laos before returning to Vietnam through the Cau Treo check post in Ha Tinh province and National Highway 8. … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism agencies eye road trip to Laos
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Vietnam tourism agency has new chief
Hoang Tuan Anh became head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Thursday, replacing his former boss Vo Thi Thang who retires after 10 years in the job. Anh, the deputy head until now, and Thang signed off on the official papers in Hanoi the previous day. Hoang Anh Tuan, new head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism agency has new chief
Vietnam tourism agencies brace for WTO challenges
Vietnamese tourism companies seem set for stiff competition from foreign rivals with great financial and professional capabilities once the country accedes to the World Trade Organization. Joint ventures could break up with the foreign partner wishing to go it alone while bankruptcy and defection of trained workers to foreign competitors would be major threats. … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism agencies brace for WTO challenges
Vietnam’s top remarkable events in 2005 (Selected by Vietnam News Agency)
The year of 2005 ended with numerous events and great national celebrations, such as the 60 th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day (Sept. 9), the 30 th anniversary of the Liberation of South Vietnam and National Reunification, etc. Despite tremendous difficulties and challenges, Vietnam 's economy recorded the ever-highest growth rate in the past five years and many external activities have been continually expanded. However, in 2005, Vietnam was hit by consecutive calamities that caused losses in human lives and property. Vietnam News Agency ed Vietnam 's top remarkable events in 2005. The parade at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, on the 60th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day (Sept. 2).1 Vietnam successfully organized such grand anniversaries as the Hung King's Death Anniversary, the 75th Founding Anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam; the 30th Anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification; the 115th Birthday of President Ho Chi Minh; … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s top remarkable events in 2005 (Selected by Vietnam News Agency)
Vietnam Tourism Hopes For Strong Finish
By Tuong Vi Despite the global economic downturn, Vietnam tourism is waiting for happy year-end results According to the General Statistics Office, there were over 4.3 million foreign visitors to Vietnam in the first nine months, up 15.5% year-on-year. This year, Vietnam expects to welcome 5.5 million foreign visitors, up 10% year-on-year. High numbers expected in high season The high season of tourism is beginning and will last from October to April next year. Some travel agencies attain high growth rate during this season. More tourists from Japan, Russia and Australia have selected Vietnam as their favorite destinations. Nguyen Van Tuan, head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), says that Russia is one of the top 15 markets sending tourists to Vietnam. Last year, nearly 83,000 Russian visitors came to Vietnam, up 68% year-on-year; this year, some 120,000 Russian vacationers are expected to fly to Vietnam. Nguyen Quy Phuong, director of the travel industry … [Read more...] about Vietnam Tourism Hopes For Strong Finish