Gấc (spiny gourd) fruit, which has special health benefits, grows in Thạch Thảo Garden in Tiền Giang Province’s Mỹ Tho City. — VNS Photo Ngọc Diệp Viet Nam News Ngọc Diệp MEKONG DELTA — Farmers in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta have developed agri-tourism models that have not only increased their incomes but also contributed to sustainable agriculture and rural development in the area. The Mekong Delta, which is the country’s largest agricultural production area, has great potential to develop ecotourism. It has been listed among the best destinations to visit in 2019 by the US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. The delta attracts millions of visitors each year thanks to its cultural diversity, natural beauty and a large range of tourism products. According to HCM City’s Department of Tourism, tourist demand to seek hands-on experiences has increased from 20-30 … [Read more...] about Agri-tourism attracts more visitors to Mekong Delta
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Students encouraged to work as volunteers for tourist attractions
Students encouraged to work as volunteers for tourist attractionsBy Nhan Tam Tour guides on duty at Danang Cathedral and Rooster Church in Danang City – PHOTO: NHAN TAM DANANG – The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and the Danang Department of Tourism on October 15 launched a campaign encouraging students to serve as volunteers at tourist attractions. The organizing board will provide participating students with a training course. These students will be equipped with soft skills, as well as adequate knowledge of the culture and history of the country and the Vietnamese people and information on tourist destinations before becoming eligible to guide visitors. Following the training period, they will be contacted by the administration of tourism with a proposal to join volunteer groups working at tourism attractions. The activities are aimed at supporting both tourists and travel firms. Bui Kim Luan, vice dean of the Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism at … [Read more...] about Students encouraged to work as volunteers for tourist attractions
Bac Giang attracts large tourism projects
At the investment promotion conference (Photo: baodautu.vn) Bac Giang (VNA) – The northern province of Bac Giang has successfully secured more than 1.5 billion USD in 16 tourism projects at an investment promotion conference held in Bac Giang city on October 10. The investments – including the Khuon Than resort, sport, and entertainment complex project valued at nearly 14 trillion VND (603.35 million USD); an eco-urban area project in the south worth 10.2 trillion VND (439.5 million USD); and a high-end housing and service complex project with a total capital of more than 2.3 trillion VND (99 million USD) – are expected to give the locality a makeover. The projects will be funded by a line-up of giants like FLC Group, Asia-Pacific Investment, Truong Giang Golf JSC, Thanh Hung Group, and Bac Giang Tourism JSC. Minister of Planning and Investment Vu Dai Thang affirmed that the ministry will continue its support for Bac Giang province so that the locality can … [Read more...] about Bac Giang attracts large tourism projects
Hanoi hosts tourism exhibition of CPTA member cities
The Hanoitimes - Hanoi tourism should focus on enhancing the propaganda and promotion of the beauty, history and traditional culture of the capital to international friends. The information was announced by Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Ngo Van Quy on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the 16th Tourism Promotion Council of Asia (CPTA) member cities exhibition with the theme “Hanoi: Connection - Cooperation – Development” on September 8. CPTA’s member cities tourism exhibition. Photo: Ha Phuong According to Quy, within the framework of the 16th meeting of CPTA, representatives from the 10 official member cities exchange ideas on how to promote the connection and support for joint development of tourism in Asia. “Hanoi tourism should focus on enhancing the propaganda and promotion of the beauty, history and traditional culture of the capital to international friends. In addition, Hanoi tourism needs to improve the quality … [Read more...] about Hanoi hosts tourism exhibition of CPTA member cities
16th meeting of Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia officially opens in Hanoi
The Hanoitimes - This year`s conference will also provide an opportunity for travel companies from 10 official member cities to exchange and work together on the development of Asian tourism. The 16th meeting of Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia (CPTA) officially opened in Hanoi on September 6 with the participation of CPTA member cities, including Tokyo (Japan), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Jakarta (Indonesia), Taipei (Taiwan - China), Manila (the Philippines), and Hanoi. Attending the opening ceremony were Chairman of the Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia (CPTA), Director General of Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Yuji Fujita, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Ngo Van Quy and representatives of Asian Embassies in Vietnam. 16th meeting of Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia officially opens in Hanoi. Photo: Ho Ha Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Ngo Van Quy said … [Read more...] about 16th meeting of Council for Promoting Tourism in Asia officially opens in Hanoi