Exciting Vietnam campaign holds press conference

In a series of activities to make Da Nang become the world's outstanding destination in 2015 and on occasion of upcoming Lunar New Year 2015, Da Nang Culture, Sports, and Tourism has prepared a plan to organize meaningful cultural programs and activities.

On October 30th, 2014, Quang Ninh held a full rehearsal of the 20th Halong Bay UNESCO Recognition Anniversary as the World Heritage in Hong Hai Ward, Halong City. The official program will take place at 8.00 pm on November 11th in 30-10 Square.

Vietnam International Travel Mart is an annual event held in Vietnam on purpose of promoting Vietnam tourism industry. The VITM 2015 organized from April 3 to 6 mainly introduce and promulgate Vietnam heritages recognized by UNESCO.

To appeal tourists in summer this year, 19 tourism companies, agencies along with many attractions in Dalat City have participated in a stimulus program which offers discount, promotion, and new products as well as services.

According to The New York Times, Son Doong Cave was named in 52 Places to go in 2014. After being explored in 2009, Son Doong has attracted attention of many international press such as BBC, National Geographic, Huffington Post, and so forth.

Mr. Huynh Quang Hung, a Deputy Chairman of People’s Committee of Phu Quoc district, Kien Giang province informed that from June 2014 until now, the number of tourists visiting the Phu Quoc Pearl Island has significantly increased.

In the afternoon of 5 January 2015 at Vietnam Exhibition Center, Heritage Magazine, which is operated by Vietnam Airlines Corporation, held a press conference and kicked off a Photo Exhibition of Vietnam Heritage Journey 2014.

Duyet Thi Duong is regarded as the oldest Vietnam royal theater. Duyet Thi Duong was constructed in Hue Imperial City under the order of Minh Mang Emperor. The architecture has been already restored and opened to visitors recently.

A 8-storey hotel Alba Spa is one of Hue hotels following boutique-style. It is expected that the grand opening of the hotel will be held in February 2015. Located at the city center, Alba Spa Hotel will promise to bring guests interesting experiences.

Forbes Magazine has published 10 coolest places to visit in 2015. Accordingly, Vietnam ranks the third position, after Iceland and Morocco. Owen Gaddis listed Vietnam in one of should-visit-destination in 2015 due to its interesting tourism services.

Au Lac Company has recently provided modern Tuan Chau ferry to the tourist waterway from Tuan Chau Island (Halong Bay) to Cat Ba Island. Thanks to this waterway, tourists can transport easily between two famous tourist destinations.

Recently, Nguyen Hue Walking Street was officially opened to serve locals and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City. The new walking zone is the most beautiful and largest street in Ho Chi Minh City with colorful decoration and modern water foutain system.

Vietnamese street food has become so well known that CNNgo praises Vietnam as the heaven of food and Travel Jounal Lovelyplanet lists Vietnam as one of 10 culinary tours most worth-trying in the world.

Because of the tropical monsoon climate, the summer in Vietnam is rather hot. With cool climate and moderate temperature, following are 10 perfect summer destinations in Vietnam to enjoy fresh air and beautiful landscapes.

In the evening July 18, 2014, Sun Wheel in Da Nang was officially launched at Asia Park Da Nang. Sun Wheel in Da Nang is one of the top highest wheels in the world.

Famtrip, a German delegation consisting of 12 representatives of leading tourism companies in Germany with Mr. Peter Melchior as the delegation leader has visited Vietnam to research for tourism from May 13th to 18th 2014.

Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village located at the foot of Marble Mountains as recently been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. It is one of the most well-known attractions in Da Nang.

Recently, there is a decision on upgrading Nguyen Hue Flower Street to become a walking square in Ho Chi Minh City. The project costs about 428 billion dong. Also, there is an underground station built here.

Trang An, honored as “Dry Halong Bay”, is becoming a favorite attraction appealing tourists from all over the world. Recently, Vietnam proposed UNESCO for recognizing Trang An ecological complex in Ninh Binh Province as a world heritage site.

The first official website of Lao Cai tourism has come into operation since March 27th. The website enables tourists and companies to upgrade tourism information in 3 languages: Vietnamese, English and Chinese.