Sep
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Ho Chi Minh City to host large int’l tourism exhibition
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The 8th International Tourism Exhibition (ITE HCMC 2012) will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from September 13-15, a municipal official has said.
La Quoc Khanh, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said a press briefing on September 6 that as many as 500 businesses from 30 countries across the world are expected to join the exhibition.
As the largest tourism event in Vietnam and a typical function in the Mekong Subregion, ITE HCMC 2012 aims to introduce the latest tourism products and strengthen the neighbourliness and friendship between Vietnam and countries in the region.
Activities in the event are also to benefit domestic and foreign tourism promotion organisations, travel agencies and experts operating in the field.
It will also help popularise destinations in Vietnam and abroad as well as the programme “Four countries, one destination”, which involves Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.
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Sep
10
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Province to boost tourism industry
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The central province of Quang Nam hosted a record 2.3 million tourists in the first eight months of this year, earning 3 trillion VND (143 million USD).
The figure was announced on Aug. 30 at a conference in Hoi An Town to sum up 15 years of Quang Nam tourism.
Last year, the province, home to world heritage sites Hoi An, My Son sanctuary, and Cham Island biosphere reserve, hosted 2.5 million tourists.
In 1997 the province earned only 47 billion VND (2.2 million USD).
"We have made efforts in building charming destinations while travel agencies have made great contributions to the province having gained record earnings from tourism," said Vice Chairman of Quang Nam People's Committee Tran Minh Ca, adding that Hoi An had launched free wireless internet for tourists in the Old Quarter.
"The province plans to be the centre of the tourism industry among the central provinces by 2020. We have made efforts to create the most favourable conditions for investors in tourism," he said, adding that the province had already attracted 110 tourism projects.
Investors have built 80 international standard hotels and resorts with a total 5,000 rooms while the provincial tourism industry has created 15,000 jobs, he said.
"We are proud that the province still preserves cultural values as well as a healthy environment and friendly hospitality," said Vice Chairman of Hoi An People's Committee Truong Van Bay.
"Hoi An has boosted sustainable development in tourism and promoted environmental protection," Bay said. "We also are looking at developing eco-tour sites in the town."
Quang Nam Provincial People's Committee has co-operated with international organisations in building Hoi An and My Son Sanctuary as safe and green destinations./.
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Sep
10
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European culinary festival held in HCM City
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As many as 30 special dishes and drinks from 20 European businesses and trade offices in Vietnam were featured at the European culinary festival in Ho Chi Minh City on September 8.
Visitors enjoyed Greek salad, Spanish lamb, fried seafood rice and Vermeer cheese from FrieslandCampina Vietnam, which triumphed at the 2012 World Championship Cheese Contest in the US.
EuroCham representative Kristof Claes said the festival is an important event that helps strengthen diplomatic, economic and cultural ties between Europe and Vietnam to promote sustainable development.
Meanwhile, an organic food festival with 50 stands from businesses, restaurants and hotels in the southern provinces will also be held in the city from September 11-14.
The event will showcase green materials and products along with some programmes providing useful information for consumers.
It aims to raise the public's awareness of protecting their health, as well as the environment, by consuming organic food./.
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Vietnamese ethnic designs on show in France
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10/09/2012 08:20:34
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“Hanoi - Journeys of Love” exhibition opens
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10/09/2012 08:18:49
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ASEAN needs to double efforts to realize a community
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08/09/2012 11:26:30
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Rich-poor gap hinders ASEAN integration - Cambodia
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08/09/2012 11:22:27
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Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
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08/09/2012 10:44:45
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Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
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08/09/2012 10:34:02
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HCM City to host large int’l tourism exhibition
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08/09/2012 10:29:58
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HCM City to host large int’l tourism exhibition
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08/09/2012 10:26:23
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Dien Bien Province focuses on developing community-based tourism
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08/09/2012 10:24:57
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