The National Assembly has passed a resolution on establishing the centrally-governed Hue City, with over 95% of the vote in favour, marking an important milestone in the nearly 720-year history of the former imperial capital city. The event opens a promising new chapter for this heritage city.
The Natural History Museum in London has unveiled 25 of the top wildlife photographs of 2024 and is inviting viewers worldwide to vote for their favorite.
(TITC) - On 9th December 2024, in Quang Nam, Viet Nam, in the framework of the First Conference on Tourism for Rural Development, the Second Annual Meeting of the Best Tourism Villages by the UN Tourism Network took place.
With abundant potential for tourism development, including rich cultural resources, strong ethnic identities, and several border gates facilitating trade with China, the Northeastern region has many opportunities to tap into large tourism markets. However, despite these advantages, tourism development in the region is still lacking distinctive products and has not yet established a clear image or destination brand.
Ba Ria - Vung Tau, blessed with a moderate climate, mountains, forests, seas, islands, and nature reserves, has long been an attractive tourist destination. In recent years, the province has taken advantage of local potential to boost tourism development. It has also strengthened tourism promotion activities and diversified tourism products to meet the various needs of domestic and foreign visitors.
The Nguyen Sinh Sac Memorial Site, located in Ward 4, Cao Lanh City, Dong Thap Province, is the resting place of Nguyen Sinh Sac, the father of beloved President Ho Chi Minh who was also known as ‘Pho bang’ (doctorate, second class) who passed the palace examinations in the imperial capital. It is a significant historical destination, fostering the spirit of academic excellence, patriotism, and compassion for the younger generations of the locality and the nation.
Hien Luong commune in Da Bac district is blessed with beautiful landscapes, thanks to its location besides a vast, picturesque reservoir with clear waters year-round. This natural advantage has allowed the local ethnic minorities to develop sustainable tourism, becoming a community tourism destination.
(TITC) - From 9th to 11th December 2024, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MOCST) in collaboration with UN Tourism, will convene global and local leaders, policy makers, and industry pioneers for the First Conference on Tourism for Rural Development and the Second Annual Meeting of the Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism Network at Vinpearl Resort & Golf Nam Hoi An, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province.
The Ly Son Marine Protected Area in Quang Ngai Province is home to diverse ecosystems and rich aquatic species, including many types of coral and molluscs, some of which are listed in Vietnam’s Red Book. However, due to the impacts of economic development and climate change, the coral ecosystem and rare marine animals and plants are being seriously threatened, making conservation an urgent task.
Ha Nam Province has one recognised tourism area and 12 tourist sites, with five designated key tourist destinations. The province has invested in building a system of upscale restaurants, hotels, and entertainment facilities, meeting the accommodation needs of various tourist groups with nearly 4,000 standard rooms and close to 30 travel enterprises operating steadily. The workforce in tourism businesses is rapidly growing in quantity and quality, meeting the demands of tourists.