Flamingo Dai Lai Resort golf course opened

From June 24th to July 2nd 2014, “Vietnamese Culture Days in Russia” is held in Moscow, St Petersburg and Yaroslavl by Vietnam Department of International Cooperation to promote Vietnam tourism to Russian tourists.

Vietnam increasingly becomes a popular choice for travelers around the world. Recently, the Travel+Leisure has announced Top 10 best destinaations for solo travelers. Beside Japan and Indonesia, Vietnam ranks the 6th among these destinations.

The exhibition named “54” of Vietnam ethnic groups was officially opened on June 26th at Luxembourg Gardens in Paris. The exhibition lasting from June 25th to July 6th is hosted by two photographers Sebastien Laval and Le Vuong.

Phu Quoc Island is one of well-known tourist’s destinations in Vietnam attracting many international travelers. In 2014, Phu Quoc Island was honored by the world's famous travel magazines because of its attractive beauty and affordable tourism services.

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.

In recent time, International Hotel Awards – the most prominent award for hotels in the world has honored 7 Vietnam hotels with highest rewards. In addition some other hotels are also honored in such categories as spa services and convention.

Lam Dong Tea Cultural Week 2014 on a theme of "Tea Flavor on Lam Dong Plateau" was kicked off in the morning of December 21st in Bao Loc City. This is one of big event in series of activities to finish Central Highlands – Dalat National Tourism Year.

Aiming to improve the responsibility of enterprises for the environment, IHG Green Week 2014 has been held from August 18th to 22nd by InterContinental Hanoi Westlake in collaboration with other hotels in IHG.

On August 15th 2014, Vietnam Society of Travel Agents (VISTA) has organized the launching of Japan Outbound Travel Club – Southern Region (JOTC-SR) aiming to promote tourism exchange between two countries.

Dong Xuan Market, an ancient market, has been existing for hundreds of years since Vietnamese feudalism. Nowadays, Dong Xuan night market becomes an interesting attraction in Hanoi appealing both local and international tourists.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.