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Lush carpet of forest in Cu Lao Dung (Photo: soctrangtoday.com) Soc Trang (VNA) – Emblazoned with lush carpet of forest with diversified flora and fauna, Cu Lao Dung (Dung islet) in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang boasts huge potential to develop eco-tourism. Surrounded by criss-cross canal system, Cu Lao Dung is home to 77 species of birds, 15 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 18 species of mammal animals, including some 300-400 long-tailed monkeys living in the mangrove forest. The islet is also well-off for seafood and aquatic creatures with 661 types of fish, 35 types of shrimp, 23 types of cuttlefish as well as many kinds of crabs and molluscs. Blessed with favourable climate, Cu Lao Dung is an ideal destination for those who want to experience discovery and leisure tourism. Besides being attracted by orchards in An Thanh Nhut and An Thanh Tay communes, visitors will have a chance to contemplate immense sugar cane fields and colourful flower gardens, enjoy … [Read more...] about Soc Trang develops eco-tourism in Dung islet

The city's tourism sector earned VND62,600 billion (US$2.7 billion), up 15.7 percent compared to the last year and achieved 45 percent of the target in this year. According to the Ho Chi Minh City Statistics Office, a foreign tourist spends averagely VND3.3 million (US$145) per day and stayed 5.21 days in 2017. The number of international visitors who have an average length of stay of 4-7 days accounted for 48 percent of the total while the survey showed that 40 percent of international travelers had a stay of 8-14 days. A domestic holiday maker spends averagely VND1.58 million a day. The number of local visitors who have an average length of stay of 1-3 days accounted for 61.1 percent of the total while the number of people had a stay of 4-7 days accounted for 40 percent. The HCMC Department of Tourism plans to organize the 8th Tourism Promotion Organization for Asian-Pacific Cities (TPO) Forum from June 21-22, International Travel Expo 2018 on September 6-8 and a series of … [Read more...] about HCMC welcomes over 3.8 million int’l visitors in 6 months

In Vietnam (Source: Choice)    Geneva (VNA) – The Vietnam tourism promotion programme was launched in Zurich, the leading economic and financial centre in the northeast of Switzerland on June 20. Over 100 representatives from Swiss and European tourism and economic cooperation development agencies attended the event, which was co-hosted by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and the Embassy of Vietnam in Switzerland. Speaking at the event, General Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Nguyen Van Tuan affirmed that Vietnam has been known as an increasingly attractive destination for tourists and international friends thanks to its cultural and natural diversity, and local hospitality. Vietnam welcomed 13 million foreign tourists in 2017, up 30 percent from 2016. Over 33,000 of them were from Switzerland, marking an annual rise of over 5 percent, he said. He added that the event aims to … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s tourism promoted in Switzerland’s Zurich

An Bang  beach is a famous destination in Hoi An. (Photo: vntrip) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s renowned destinations, excellent tourism products and policies will be nudged closer to European friends under a programme held by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism in collaboration with relevant parties from June 18-29. The programme serves as a catalyst to lure more European tourists while creating venue for tourism enterprises to bolster cooperation. It is scheduled in Zurich (Switzerland), Munich (Germany), Vienna (Austria), Budapest (Hungary) and Prague (the Czech Republic). Recently, Edelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure airline, announced that it will open a direct air route connecting Zurich and Ho Chi Minh City. This is the first direct flight between the two countries, aiming to reduce travel times and create impetus for bilateral tourism and trade development. Vietnam’s renowned tourism hotspots have become increasingly alluring for Swiss … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s tourism promoted in European countries

Attending at the event were Deputy Standing Chairman of HCMC People's Committee Le Thanh Liem, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Ngo Van Quy, TPO Secretary General Shin Yeon-sung and delegates from cities and industrial businesses of TPO member countries. This year’s event themed ‘Smart tourism” aims to discover initiatives and strategies to promote the development of the tourism sector amidst the fourth industrial revolution as well as improve technical capabilities of TPO members. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Standing Chairman of HCMC People's Committee Le Thanh Liem stressed that Ho Chi Minh City is one of the biggest tourist centers in Vietnam. The number of international visitors coming to the city has accounted for around 50 percent of the total foreign tourist arrivals in the country. The municipal tourism sector has contributed 30 percent of the total tourism revenue of the country and 10 percent of the city’s GRDP (Gross … [Read more...] about 8th TPO forum opens in HCMC