Industry News
Viet Nam International Travel Tourism Mart 2019 Spotlights Green Trend
Green tourism will be the main theme of the Viet Nam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2019, which is scheduled for March 27 – 30 in Ha Noi.
Organised by Viet Nam Tourism Association (VITA), the annual expo has so far received registration from businesses and travel management agencies across 39 provinces and cities nationwide as well as 22 countries and territories worldwide.
Participating booths are expected to offer more than 18,000 tour packages and 40,000 air tickets with special discounts at the event.
Participating booths are expected to offer more than 18,000 tour packages and 40,000 air tickets with special discounts at the event.
The VITM 2019 will include road shows and programmes introducing destinations at home and abroad, an international street food festival, signing ceremonies for several cooperation deals and art performances.
VITA Vice Chairman Vu The Binh estimated that VITM will attract 85,000 visitors this year. Last year, it received 80,000.
The mart will take place at the International Exhibition Centre, 91 Tran Hung Dao Street.
VITA Vice Chairman Vu The Binh estimated that VITM will attract 85,000 visitors this year. Last year, it received 80,000.
The mart will take place at the International Exhibition Centre, 91 Tran Hung Dao Street.
Destination Highlights
Dien Bien: Pa Khoang Hosts Second Cherry Blossom Festival
Thousands of visitors flocked to the northwestern mountainous province of Dien Bien for the second cherry blossom festival that kicked off in Pa Khoang commune, Dien Bien district, on January 12.
The two-day festival features an array of activities, including Vietnamese and Japanese cultural and artistic performances, folk games and a farm produce market.
Special dishes of Viet Nam’s northwestern region and Japanese tea culture are introduced on this occasion.
Special dishes of Viet Nam’s northwestern region and Japanese tea culture are introduced on this occasion.
The festival helps promote land, people and tourism potential of Dien Bien province, enhance solidarity and friendship between Viet Nam and Japan, and lure more Japanese investments in Viet Nam, he added.
It forms part of activities marking the 65th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory and the 110th founding anniversary of Dien Bien province, according to the official.
It forms part of activities marking the 65th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory and the 110th founding anniversary of Dien Bien province, according to the official.
Travel Updates
Legacy Yen Tu - MGallery by Sofitel
Prepare to be mesmerised in the heart of Buddhism with Legacy Yen Tu, MGallery by Sofitel. Its 13th-century design sets the scene for your holiday, meditation or incentive trip. The hotel is close to Yen Tu mountain and Hanh Huong Yen Tu village with trekking and adventure activities available. Please note during the Soft-opening the Swimming pool, Gym and Wellness areas will not be available.
Yen Tu mountain is at the cradle of Buddhism in Vietnam. The ideal place for trekking as well as spiritual tourism.
Address: Thuong Yen Cong Commune, Quang Ninh Province, Uong Bi, Uong Bi, Vietnam
