Mui Ne attracts Russian tourists
More than 3, 000 tourists visiting tourism showcases of Mui Ne-Phan Thiet at the MITT-Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition 2010 which took place in Moscow last month commented that Mui Ne was really attractive for Russian tourists thanks to its nice beaches, splendid sand dunes and diverse specialties.

Satisfy your bucolic yearnings
Duong Lam Village in Son Tay Town, 60km west of Ha Noi has become increasingly popular half-day trip for weekend travellers.

Vietnam-India direct air route to be launched
The Prime Minister has instructed the Vietnam Airlines Corporation to consider opening direct air routes from Vietnam to India and other South Asian destinations.

VNAT plans promotion activities in Europe
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has planned marketing activities in France and other Western Europe countries for late August. Vu The Binh, Director of Department of Travel under VNAT, said the road show in France would focus on promoting activities of 1, 000 years of Thang Long-Hanoi. The event will be organized by the HCMC Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Vietnam Airlines.

InterContinental Hanoi Hotel inaugurated 
The InterContinental Hanoi Hotel was officially inaugurated on April 8 in the presence of Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Razakm and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh Trong.

Sauntering along Xa No Canal in Hau Giang Province
Once visiting Hau Giang Province, home to endless rice fields and canals entangled with boats, tourists should visit Vi Thanh Commune to let the soul drift with the ships and boats on the stream along Xa No Canal.

Bicycle tourism booms
Pedalling slowly on his rented bicycle, Jerome Gastel, a visitor from Switzerland, enjoys the fascinating architecture of Ha Noi's Old Quarter.

Poor promotions botch Hanoi’s ‘year of tourism’
Hanoi is at risk of welcoming fewer tourists than usual during its most anticipated year of tourism due to ineffective promotional activities, officials said at a municipal meeting on Wednesday.

Time capsule of gifts goes underground
As one of the activities celebrating Hanoi’s 1, 000th anniversary, the city will prepare a time capsule for future generations. The selection of objects for the time capsule will take place at various points in the countdown to the anniversary of the capital.

Country’s tourism slogan will be replaced
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) is calling on local and foreign individual and organizations to make a new logo and slogan for marketing activities of the country’s tourism in the 2011-2015 period, an official said.