Culture and tourism events in 2010
Many big culture and tourism events will be organized in provinces and cities in 2010
Price ceiling lifted for local flights
Airfares for domestic air routes will increase by VND100,000-180,000 starting March 1, according to a recent decision of the Ministry of Finance. The cap on domestic airline tickets will be applied on four kinds of flights.
City names top tourism brands for tourists
The city’s tourism department organized a function in the night of February 25 in the Opera House to name the best tourism brands in HCMC for international tourists, and the top 100 best brands for local visitors.
Seal opening ceremony opens at Tran Temple
The seal opening ceremony at the Tran Temple in the northern province of Nam Dinh took place on the night of February 27, attracting the participant of nearly 50,000 visitors.
The hospitality industry is launching a promotion campaign in Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia from February 28 to March 6, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).
Vietnam hosts third round of 2010 Kiteboard Tour Asia
The third round of the Kiteboard Tour Asia (KTA) wrapped up at Mui Ne beach in the southern province of Binh Thuan on Jan. 31.
Vung Tau to open cable car system for Tet
Vung Tau Big Mountain – Small Mountain and Cable-car Service Joint Stock Company will open the first stage of the cable car tourism resort on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, February 17.
Can Tho- Taipei air route to be launched in February
The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, will run Can Tho-Taipei flights on February 11-12 and Taipei-Can Tho flights on February 20-21, using Boeing 321s during the Lunar New Year festival.
SCC prepares for Saigon Cyclo Challenge on March
Saigon Children’s Charity (SCC) will continue its annual sporting event to raise money for disadvantaged children by organizing the tenth Saigon Cyclo Challenge, which will be held at Taipei School in HCMC’s District 7 on March 13.
Domestic tourism thrives despite crisis
The global economic crisis has failed to dampen the travelling spirit of Vietnamese tourists who are flocking in greater numbers to resort towns in the country, local reports say.
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