VNAT celebrates Viet Nam Tourism Day (July 9)

(TITC) - On 7 July 2014, Celebration of the 54th anniversary of Viet Nam Tourism Day (9 July 1960 – 9 July 2014) solemnly took place in Viet Xo Friendship Labour Cultural Palace in Ha Noi.

The celebration had the presence of leaders of VNAT, representatives of European Union Delegation (EU), Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development Program funded by EU (ESRT), representatives of relevant Ministries and Departments; VNAT’s officers and staffs; more than 300 students of tourism universities & colleges in Ha Noi, and media agencies.

Speaking at the celebration, VNAT’s General Director Nguyen Van Tuan affirmed Viet Nam Tourism has played an important role in the national economy and effectively contributed to further promote Viet Nam’s image to the world.

On this occasion, VNAT launched domestic tourism demand stimulation program which focuses on fostering domestic tourism growth in mountainous, coastal, and island areas; encouraging oversea Vietnamese to travel hometown; introducing hospitable and friendly Vietnamese people. The program will be implemented nationwide to maintain continuous growth of the tourism industry which aims to contribute to developing economy, eliminating hunger and reducing poverty.

Within the framework of the celebration, over 300 students took part in a cycling parade program on main streets in Ha Noi capital in order to propagandize and encourage community to travel exploring their beloved country.

Source: vietnamtourism.gov.vn

Vinh Long takes efforts to lure more tourists

The tourism sector of Mekong Delta Vinh Long province has promoted its historical and cultural relic sites and traditional villages along with its strength of eco-tourism in an effort to lure more tourists.

Vinh Long is home to over 450 relics, including 10 national-level and 34 provincial-level ones. Over the past six months, the sites attracted nearly 220,000 visitors.

Luu Hoang Minh, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Information and Tourism Promotion Centre, said the provincial tourism authority has updated information and knowledge on historical and cultural sites for its guides, thus providing better services for visitors.

The centre in collaboration with universities, colleges and relevant agencies has held courses on professional skills for them, Minh added.

In 2014, the industry targets to welcome 950,000 tourists, including about 200,000 foreigners, and rake in 210 billion VND (9.8 million USD) in revenues.

Located between two major rivers of Tien Giang and Hau Giang, Vinh Long province is known for orchards green all year round and the cannel system which facilitates waterborne travel.

Source: vietnamtourism.gov.vn