At the signing ceremony Tourists are preferring air transport to other means of transport thanks to its convenience and class as nearly 80 percent of outbound travelers use air transport. According to preliminary figures, Vietravel’s tourists using air transport accounted for more than 60 percent of the total number of tourists in both inbound and outbound tourism. Meanwhile, Myanmar has attracted a lot of tourists worldwide to visit and explore the country’s historical Buddhist architecture and unique natural landscapes. Therefore, in Vietnam, Myanmar has become a popular tourist destination for Vietnamese tourists. Besides, the travel demand of Myanmar people has been on the rise. Therefore, the partnership of Vietnamese and Myanmar companies is promising to thrive. Apart from the above cooperation, the two sides will coordinate in organizing charter flights and agents to distribute tickets for scheduled flights and personnel training. They will share information … [Read more...] about Agreement signed to promote tourism development in Vietnam, Myanmar
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Vietnam, Russia reinforce strategic partnership
The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister visited Vietnam on June 13-14 at the invitation of the Foreign Ministry of Vietnam to attend the ninth Vietnam-Russia Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy-Defense-Security and Political Consultation at the deputy-foreign-ministerial level, which aimed to roll out the cooperation plan between the two foreign ministries for the 2017-2018 period. At the reception on June 13 in Hanoi, Mr. Minh suggested that the two sides boost their discussions on regional and global issues for better coordination and wished Russia to further cooperate with ASEAN and actively contribute to maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister I. Morgulov. Photo: baoquocte.vn Minh also showed his pleasure at fine developments in relations between the two countries and hoped the two foreign ministries would continue boosting cooperation in all fields to be … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Russia reinforce strategic partnership
S.Korea raises number of accredited travel firms for visa application
Tourism S.Korea raises number of accredited travel firms for visa application By Dao Loan Saturday, Dec 14, 2019,13:41 (GMT+7) S.Korea raises number of accredited travel firms for visa applicationBy Dao Loan An event promotes South Korean tourism in HCMC. South Korean consular agencies are taking measures to shorten visa processing procedures and increase the number of Vietnamese accredited travel firms – PHOTO: DAO LOAN HCMC - Many local tour operators remain concerned, following the recent disappearance of 164 Vietnamese students in South Korea, that the country would tighten visa requirements for Vietnamese citizens. However, the South Korean tourism authority has said the visa policy remains unchanged, and consular agencies are taking measures to reduce visa processing time, while increasing the number of travel firms accredited to process South Korean visas for their customers. The South Korean Embassy in … [Read more...] about S.Korea raises number of accredited travel firms for visa application
Hoi An enjoys a floral explosion in summer
Profusion: The golden shower tree embellishes the yellowed walls of Hoi An when it blooms in summer. Street decoration: The first thing that tourists arriving in Hoi An during summer notice are the golden shower trees in bloom. Color contrasts: Shadows of the yellow blooms adorn a typical “Hoi An wall.” Blazing pink: Bougainvillea, also known as the paper flower, is very popular in Vietnam, and Hoi An is no exception. Multiple hues: Hoi An hosts bougainvillea flowers in many colors, including pink, orange and white. Creeping fragrance: The Chinese Honeysuckle in bloom is a double treat. Its white and red flowers exude a heady fragrance in the night. Some honeysuckle species yield edible berries. Carpet of flowers: The peacock flower tree, which blooms only in warm weather, is prone to shedding and strewing them on the ground below. Night light: As it gets darker, colorful lanterns cast their glow on Hoi An streets, including the flowers that line them. … [Read more...] about Hoi An enjoys a floral explosion in summer
Thai economy grows at fastest pace in five years
Thailand’s economy posted the strongest growth in five years in 2017. (Photo: The Straits Times) Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s economy posted the strongest growth in five years in 2017 and is expected to maintain the outlook this year, driven robust exports and tourism. Thailand’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew an inflation-adjusted 3.9 percent in 2017, up from 3.3 percent from the previous year, marking its fastest expansion since 2012, according to the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB). The economy looks set to grow faster this year with GDP forecast to expand by 3.6-4.6 percent. A steady recovery in exports and large government infrastructure projects, including the expansions of ports and roads as part of a 45 billion project for a new special economic zone on the east coast of the country, are expected to support growth in 2018. In addition, private investment, which grew by a just 1.7 percent in 2017, will rise at a faster … [Read more...] about Thai economy grows at fastest pace in five years