Hanoi should intensify its efforts to promote the value of its precious heritage and unlock its potential to drive economic growth and diversify local tourism offerings.

Artifacts and bronze sculptures are displayed at the Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center, offering visitors a glimpse of Vietnam's thousand-year-old tradition of casting bronze.

Hanoi, Vietnam's vibrant capital, remains a top choice for both domestic and international travelers.

A workshop themed “Promoting Tokyo tourism in Hanoi” was held on the morning of January 26 in Hanoi to attract more Vietnamese tourists to its capital.

On the afternoon of January 26, the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism signed a memorandum of cooperation to promote tourism between Hanoi and Tokyo (Japan).

A number of medical plant models have been developed together with ecological tourism initiatives in Moc Chau and Van Ho districts in the northern mountainous province of Son La by courtesy of its climate advantage.

Six tourist attractions and historical relics in the capital city of Hanoi will open, free of charge, during Tet holiday 2015 (from December 30th, 2014 to January 2nd, 2015 of the lunar year), according to a decision by the Hanoi municipal People’s Committee.

Representatives of travel agents from Hyderabad, India will begin a series of Familiarisation trips (FAM) to Hoi An, My Son and Da Nang, the first of which will take place from January 30 to February 2.

A grand ceremony was held at Bai Dinh Pagoda in the northern province of Ninh Binh on January 23 to receive the UNESCO’s certification recognising Trang An tourism complex as a world cultural and natural heritage site.

A tourism marketing workshop for the French Market was held in Paris on January 23 with the participation of French businesses well above expectations.

From January 29, Noi Bai international airport will perform changes in the domestic terminal during the Lunar New Year peak season.

KTĐT - The northern province of Hung Yen should promote its cultural tourism to draw more investment and tap the full potential of its Pho Hien historical complex, said Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh.The Minister made the suggestion during a tour of historical relic sites in the Pho Hien complex on January 21st.

The Prime Minister has agreed a plan to upgrade the Vinh Airport in the central province of Nghe An into an international airport.

An article entitled – Hoi An the intersection to the Far East – recently appeared in Italy`s leading newspaper La Repubblica praising the attractiveness of the city as a must see travel destination.

The central coastal province of Quang Nam has decided to offer free entrance fees to Hoi An ancient town and its tourist attractions during four days of the Lunar New Year (Tet holiday).

With high-tech agriculture, clean vegetable gardens and fruit gardens and colourful flower gardens, Da Lat City in Lam Dong Province has attracted a large number of visitors, opening up new prospects for “Garden Ecotourism” in the highland city. The tour offers visitors a chance to soak up the life of local farmers and discover the specialities.

To celebrate the recent expansion of the Phu Cat Airport in Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province, low-cost air carrier Vietjet has announced the launch of a new route connecting Hanoi and Quy Nhon.

Visitors to Ho Chi Minh City’s annual Tet events would be able to access free wireless internet, allowing them to freely share photos of the city on the lunar New Year.

Visitors will enjoy free entrance to Khai Tuong Lau showroom in An Dinh palace, a tourist attraction in the Hue Imperial City, from January 20 to March 3, according to the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre.

The Republic of Korea (RoK) and Japan have been defined as the primary markets of Hanoi’s tourism thanks to their high growth in the number of arrivals to the capital.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung has agreed with the proposal to build a general entertainment complex, including a casino, in Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang.

Thua Thien Hue and Quang Nam provinces and Da Nang city recently unveiled a joint campaign to promote tourism in the central region, home to a slew of famous beaches and world heritage sites.

The northern province of Hoa Binh is hoping to receive more than 3.32 million visitors by 2020, generating a revenue of nearly 2.5 trillion VND (118.5 million USD), which they intend to double by 2030, ultimately bringing 11 trillion VND (520.3 million USD) into the province.