Monthly Archives: December 2011
Large project on tourism applied to Northwest area
Information from Vietnam National Administration of Tourism reveals that one of the greatest projects on development of Vietnam’s tourism industry will be launched in 2012 in 8 mountainous provinces in the North West area. These 8 provinces...
Vietnam now boasts Timeless Charm as new slogan
After the dismissal of the previous “A different Orient”, with little time left on the 2011 calendar, it seems that Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has finally decided on its new slogan for the period 2012-2015. The decision was...
OF THE ONES THAT GIVE BACK
The new breed of tourists these days do not just come, ask for what they want and leave. Many want to make the experience fulfilling to both the hosts and the guests. That’s when the so-called responsible travel comes in. But in Vietnam, where...
A guide to Christmas in Hanoi 2011
Christmas is coming to town in Hanoi, along with truly freezing weather Hanoians are expecting for their winter season. Although Christmas is not an official holiday for Vietnamese, but this has still been a popular occasion for people to...
VietJet Air launched with massive discount
Amid the cooling off of the domestic air market competition, with VNA taking over Jetstar Pacific, Indochina and Trai Thien getting their licenses taken away, a new player has decided it is time to join the game.
Late November 2011, VietJet...