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Tourism HCMC, Mekong Delta localities cut deal to rev up tourism cooperation By Huynh Kim Monday,  Dec 16, 2019,13:42 (GMT+7) HCMC, Mekong Delta localities cut deal to rev up tourism cooperation By Huynh Kim A bird's eye view of Ha Tien City in Kien Giang Province. Leaders of HCMC and 13 localities from the Mekong Delta region have signed a cooperation agreement to develop tourism in the 2020-2025 period - PHOTO: THANH NIEN BAC LIEU - Leaders of HCMC and 13 localities from the Mekong Delta region have signed a cooperation agreement to develop tourism in the 2020-2025 period at a function held in Bac Lieu Province on December 14. Duong Thanh Trung, chairman of the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu, noted that despite its high potential, tourism in the Mekong Delta region has not developed well, leading to a lack of high-quality tourism centers and the provision of substandard tourism products. “Thus, the … [Read more...] about HCMC, Mekong Delta localities cut deal to rev up tourism cooperation

Cau Vang (Golden Bridge), a new icon of tourism in Danang A workshop presenting priority investment projects in several localities in the central region and the importance of Industry 4.0 in hotel investment and operation took place on November 2 in Danang. The workshop, hosted by the central region's Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Centre, attracted more than 100 corporate entities. Tourism leaders in the three localities of Hue, Danang, and Quang Nam province took the occasion to introduce the tourism strengths of each locality, presented measures to develop regional linkages, as well as major tourism projects to solicit investment. the investment wish-list featured 19 projects from the province of Thua Thien Hue, 48 projects from Quang Nam, and 5 projects from Danang. Accordingly, the investment wish-list featured 19 projects from the province of Thua Thien Hue, 48 projects from Quang Nam, and 5 projects from Danang. The workshop also provided enterprises information … [Read more...] about Central region introduces priority tourism investment wish-list

LÀO CAI — Local authorities in the northern province of Lào Cai have decided to develop tourism based on local ethnic cultures. “Local ethnic cultures are considered a key to encourage the province’s socio-economic development,” said Hà Văn Thắng, director of Lào Cai Province’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Department. According to the province’s plan to develop culture and sport in 2016-20, preserving and developing ethnic identity, improving people’s spirit and material lives is the key mission in order to establish new rural areas, smart urban areas and sustainably eradicate hunger. Lào Cai is now ranked among top areas of the country with the most number of cultural heritages. The province hosts 26 intangible cultural heritages approved by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The tug of war of the Tày and Giáy ethnic groups has been recognised by UNESCO as … [Read more...] about Lào Cai develops tourism based on local ethnic cultures

Po Ma Lung in Lai Chau Province is among Vietnam’s top 10 tallest mountains, attracting scores of climbers with its challenging route. The mountain, 2,967 metres high, is located in Lang Village in Phong Tho District in the mountainous northern region. It is infamous for its length and roughness, with its first pitstop accessible after a trek of eight to nine hours. From Lang Village, visitors walk about 5 km along the hillside before reaching the foot of Po Ma Lung, from which climbers ascend 20 km to the top. The road hugs local irrigation channels before skirting a mighty waterfall. This journey provides stunning jungle greenery and magical terraced fields, with a few small houses dotting the valley below. Photo: Dan Viet/CAND Thanh Van … [Read more...] about Conquering Po Ma Lung Mountain

Tourism Danang: No discrimination against 'cheap tours' By Nhan Tam Monday,  Dec 16, 2019,20:29 (GMT+7) Danang: No discrimination against 'cheap tours'By Nhan Tam Foreign tourists inspect products at Han Market, which is the most attractive traditional market to Chinese and Korean tourists in Danang City - PHOTO: NHAN TAM DANANG – The Tourism Department of Danang City has gathered feedback on the impact of low-cost tours in the central coastal city based on the “Removing ‘cheap tour’ bottlenecks” article published in the Saigon Times and has stated that it does not discriminate against cheap tours. Many countries have identified China and South Korea as source markets. Budget group tours from these markets are a global trend, according to the Danang Tourism Department. Any tourist destination must receive all tourist segments, without discrimination, it stressed. Moreover, in the context of … [Read more...] about Danang: No discrimination against ‘cheap tours’