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MICE tours open opportunities for tourism sector MICE tours (which combine travelling with attending meetings, conferences or events/exhibitions) are booming in the country, and have emerged as a lucrative business for the tourism sector.
A pearl of the orient When you arrive at Nhat Thong restaurant on Tong Dan street in Hanoi the doors swing open as if they have been expecting you. As step inside a waitress clad in a golden ao dai greets us with a wide smile before guiding us to our table through the resplendent surroundings.
HCM City to host Miss Vietnam Tourism finals Forty contestants will vie for the crown of Miss Vietnam Tourism at Phan Dinh Phung Sports House in Hcm city on August 2.
Vietnam Airlines to manage transport for Miss World 2010 Vietnam airlines will be the official sponsoring airline for the 60th Miss World contest, which will take place in Vietnam in 2010.
City seeks $2.78 billion in tourism revenue - Vietnam Tourism promotions Hcm city wants to see its tourism revenue reach VND46 trillion (US$2.78 billion) by 2010, double the figure of last year. It hopes to do this by pursuing its tourism development scheme approved by the city’s People’s Committee.
Saigontourist, Caravelle named best tour operator, hotel - Caravelle Hotel in HCMC The Vietnam Tourism Association has selected Saigontourist Travel Service Co. and the five-star Caravelle hotel in HCMC as the best international tour operator and the best hotel in the country in 2007.
Leaders urge focus on tourism promotion Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has asked the tourism industry to focus on launching promotional campaigns in an effort to further cash in on the National Year of Tourism.
Jetstar discloses new fares, flight schedule to Vietnam - airline Jetstar Vietnam Air's packages take in more destinations
18 ancient Buddhist statues on display in Ho Chi Minh City A collection of 18 precious Buddhist statues dating back to the 17th and the 19th centuries are on display at the Ho chi minh city History Museum.
Calling all puppeteers - Vietnam’s water puppetry Vietnam’s water puppetry theatres are in urgent need of a new generation of artists.
Vietnam Dance talents: Only a few chances for shining Nhan Dan Online- The national dance talent competition concluded after four days from May 19-22, at the Hanoi Opera House. The competition provided an opportunity for young dancers to show their talents.
Second private airline expects a license soon - VietJetAir The Ministry of Transport is expected to license Air Speed Up soon, making it possible for the second private Airline in vietnam to start domestic flights later this year, according to the Vietnam Civil Administration of Vietnam (CAAV).
Lost in Hanoi - exhibition in Hanoi Two French and a Chilean have been living in Hanoi for years, so how did they “get lost�? in the city?
National magician festival concludes with no gold medal - Vietnam Circus Association The first National Magician Festival wrapped up on May 17, but no gold medal was awarded to participants after four days of competition.
Buddhist-themed symphony celebrates Vesak The first-ever Buddhist-themed symphony composed in Vietnam will be presented at the 5th United Nations Days of Vesak’s closing ceremony tonight in Hanoi
Vietnam’s Vesak indicates religious freedom Overseas Vietnamese Buddhists participating in the UN Day of Vesak 2008 have commended Vietnam ’s hosting of the celebration as a vivid exhibition of the country’s respect for freedom of belief and religion.