Hue tourism plan unfolds

Key tourism initiatives are being introduced by Thua Thien-Hue in the hope they will help to attract 2.5 to 3 million visitors this year. In 2012, the province welcomed 2.4 tourist arrivals representing both international and domestic visitors to the province. To reach the arrivals target, the province has drafted a marketing plan, while it will upgrade attractions and facilities. The objectives are: Tap markets in ASEAN and Northeast Asia; Cater...

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Hanoi to welcome first flight from Finland

In an attempt to strengthen the connections between European and Asian airline, the Finnair –Finland’s national carrier is launching a direct air route between Helsinki and Hanoi from July 14, 2013. This would make Finnair the second European airline besides Russian Aeroflot to operate direct flights to the capital city of Vietnam. The route is planned to have up to three flights per week, available from July 14 to October 27 when winter starts...

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Suoi Voi – the hidden natural beauty of Hue

Mentioning about Hue, people may immediately think of an imperial city with a lot of historical relics, the magnificent Forbidden City, and a number of mysterious mausoleums of the Nguyen Dynasty. However, it is the established thinking, though. Suoi Voi - Hue in Vietnam Traveling a little bit further to the surrounding areas of Hue, a totally different world with breath-taking scenery, fresh air and fascinating natural creatures is displayed....

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Laos tourism soars past target

Tourism officials believe visits to Laos will top 3.1 million in 2012, up by 14% compared to 2011. Vientiane Times reported earlier this week that the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism has an unofficial tally of all the provinces, except for Khammuan province and Vientiane. Even without December figures for these two areas, Laos has already registered 2.9 million a record for the country’s tourism, which is based mainly on heritage...

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Qatar Airways to Cambodia

Qatar Airways will add a stop in Phnom Penh on it Doha-Ho Chi Minh City route, 20 February, while Air France announced it will pull its Phnom Penh service in March. Qatar Airways will operate a daily service between Doha-Phnom Penh via Ho Chi Minh City from 20 February using a 248-seat Airbus A330. However Qatar Airways, lacks local traffic rights to pick up passengers on the Phnom Penh- Ho Chi Minh City sector. Qatar Airways Air France will...

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Da Nang establishes souvenir kiosks to serve ship travelers

The number of travelers visiting Danang by sea has increased significantly in recent years, which results in an increasing demand for shopping, particularly souvenirs. In order to serve these travelers, The People Committee of Da Nang has approved the plan to establish souvenir kiosks around the docking area. At the beginning, 10 kiosks are set in front of Trung Vuong Theater, selling handicrafts and dried specialties. These kiosks are opened...

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