Vietnam tourism promoted in World Travel Market 2014

Ho Chi Minh City is the leading tourism market in Vietnam, accounting for 55% foreign tourists. It is the first destination in Vietnam to perform effectively in connecting localities, airlines and travel companies.

Recently, at 7-9 Biet Thu Street in Nha Trang City, Khatoco - Liberty Joint Stock Company organized to put Liberty Central Nha Trang Hotel into operation. From now, Nha Trang City welcomed a new luxury and world-class address for visitors.

A prestigious prize World Leading Luxury Resort 2014 was awarded for InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort by World Travel Awards a few days ago. Earlier, in October 2014, the resort also received four important prizes voted by this organization.

The lighting design for Dragon Bridge Da Nang over Han River has recently been granted three awards, FX Design Awards 2013, Lighting Design Awards 2014 and the Engineer Excellence Award as one of the best lighting works in the world.

Seagull Airlines and Paradise Cruise have recently offered a special promotion for travelers in Halong Bay. Accordingly, tourists just need to pay about US $490 for a Halong Bay seaplane tour in 2 days 1 night in Seagull Seaplane and Paradise Cruise.

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.

BBC has already released the list of Top 15 Most Amazing Landscape and Rock Formations in the world. Halong Bay in Vietnam is also named in the list. The Natural World Heritage is also voted as one of the best destinations in the world 2015.

Vietjet Air is going to open three new routes from Vietnam to India. By opening the long-haul direct flights from Vietnam to India, travellers will have more chances to explore the rest of the world and easier for business trips.

On the morning of July 9th 2014, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a press conference of Exciting Vietnam Campaign to promote Vietnam tourism.

After Hoi An Ancient Town, another world cultural heritage in Quang Nam province, My Son Sanctuary is covered by Wi-Fi Internet. By dint of the improvement in My Son, visitors coming here have chances to access the internet at any places in the relics.

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.