TRAVEL NEWS IN BRIEF 28/6 Tri An Visitors to Tri An Lake can enjoy pristine nature, fresh water and the sight of mountains in the The lake, which is a reservoir containing 3 billion cu.m of water, is a favourite destination for visitors to Cruising around the lake is a must-do activity. When visiting islands in the lake, tourists are advised to take snacks and water, and not forget to sample the lake's specialties, especially lang fish. Many restaurants, guest houses, tents and hammocks serve visitors to the island on the lake. Student groups and families try to stay overnight on the island to gather by the flickering camp fire at night and wait for the dawn shining on the smooth water surface of the lake. Tourism revenues reach 105 trillion VND in first half-year The tourism sector reported total revenues of 105 trillion VND in the first half of 2013, up 23.5 percent from the same period last year. In the period, the country recorded more than 3.54 million foreign arrivals, a year-on-year increase of 2.6 percent. The number for June alone was 567,000, an increase of 1.5 percent from May and 29.9 percent from one year ago. Meanwhile, the number of domestic tourists is estimated at 24 million, an increase of 12 percent compared to the same period last year. Executives and experts from the local tourism industry recently gathered in At the event, Vietnam National Tourism Administration Director General Nguyen Van Tuan called for the establishment of Vietnamese tourism representative offices in Such moves are expected to help promote RoK tourist destinations introduced in HCM City A programme to introduce tourist destinations in the The programme, which was co-organised by the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) in As an attractive tourist destination, RoK welcomed 11 million foreign visitors last year and one million in the first three months of this year. According to Chief Representative of the KTO in Vietnam Kang Sungghil, tourism exchanges between the RoK and Last year, the RoK received 106,000 Vietnamese tourists while 700,000 Korean visitors came to The tour to conquer the 3,143m Visitors will explore the wonderful natural beauty of the park, with many exotic plants, beautiful flowers blooming on Local travellers spend more on overseas tours Many local travellers are favouring tours to regional countries like According to the Viet Nam Tourism Association, some 3.5 million Vietnamese spent about US$3.5 billion on overseas travel last year. Each year, around 1.1 million Vietnamese citizens travel to Sales of outbound tours have risen by around 20 per cent this year, the association said. Eighty to 90 per cent of the Vietnamese visitors to the Handmade fair fosters originality, creativity Mintown Handmade Fair – an event that gathers young people who love originality and creativity, will open on Sunday from 9am until 5pm at the Themed Summer Spirit, the fair will present unique handmade items designed and created by young artisans. Visitors will also be able to take part in handicraft classes and savour mouth-watering homemade food at the event. Tickets cost VND20,000 and can be pre-purchased at Handymoon Handmade Shop, Source: VNA/SGT/VNS/SGGP |
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