Mekong Delta nations meet to discuss tourism 
A seminar was held in Phu Quoc island district in the southern province of Kien Giang on May 28 to discuss how to develop tourism in the Mekong Delta region.

Vietnam Airlines to open more short-haul routes
Vietnam Airlines will launch at least two more short-haul air routes next month to improve its direct air connections among the country’s major cities and other destinations.

Ca Mau Cape marks edge of Vietnam
Vietnam Airlines will be admitted as a full member of SkyTeam on June 10 as announced by the national air carrier and the global airline alliance on their websites.

Vietnam Air to become full SkyTeam member in June
Vietnam Airlines will be admitted as a full member of SkyTeam on June 10 as announced by the national air carrier and the global airline alliance on their websites.

Artists from 26 countries to perform during Hue Festival
Forty-nine troupes from 26 countries will appear at the biennial Hue Festival to be held from June 5 to 13, according to Hue Festival Centre.

Viet-Danang craft village festival 2010 kicks off 
Viet-Danang craft village festival 2010 officially opened at 29/3 Park in Danang City on May 19. With the participation of 60 craft villages nationwide, the event features 100 arts and handicrafts stalls, product competitions, a seminar on stimulating demand for products from craft villages, and a bronze drum performance to celebrate the 1, 000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.

Exhibition on Thang Long-Hanoi held in France
An exhibition about the 1, 000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi opened at the Vietnam Cultural Centre in Paris, France on May 22.

Vietnamese travelers ignore World Cup 2010
Some air carriers are providing flights to take Vietnamese travelers to South Africa for the World Cup 2010 championship games and travel firms are offing new tours to Africa. Still, very few have booked these tours.

Sweeping away tetchiness of blazing heat in Vung Tau
When everyone flocks to the beach to escape the blazing summer heat of Saigon, Vung Tau is one of the nearest beach city that tourists can visit on short weekends. Anyone swimming or strolling around Bai Truoc (Front) Beach will see a magnificent white palace standing imposingly in front of the beach. People call that palace Bach Dinh (White Palace).

Off-road tours offer rocky path
The northern mountainous region is one of the country’s most beloved destinations for local and international travellers, but if you want real adventure, you should visit the area on an off-road motorbike tour.