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One in seven Hoi An visitors come again Nearly 15 percent of foreign visitors to Hoi An have been there before, according to a recent tourist survey.

Can Vietnam lure more tourists with ’Happy Country’ brand? Vietnam was recently ranked fifth of 143 nations on the ‘Happy Planet’ index calculated by the New Economics Foundation (UK). In this article, Saigon Businessman Weekend asks if Vietnam can learn how to build up the brand “happy country” to promote the country’s tourism industry.

Vietnam welcomes 2.17 million foreign visitors The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam in the first seven months of this year reached 2.17 million, a fall of 18.7 percent year on year, according to data from the Vietnam Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

Tour discounts expected to help stimulate tourism industry Local and foreign tourists to Vietnam will enjoy price discounts ranging from 30 to 50 percent of 99 tours around the country in the next two months.

1000th Thang Long – Hanoi flag to fly on Fansipan Lao Cai province and the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) will launch a special tour for foreign visitors called “Pitching the 1000th Thang Long – Hanoi flag on the peak of Fansipan” in early October 2010.

Vietnam joins tender for hosting int’l tourism exhibition Vietnam will bid to host the International Destination Expo 2011, an annual event initiated by the American Society of Travel Agents in 2006.

Halong Bay to get aired on CNN for second time Vietnam’s famous destination Halong Bay will enjoy widespread publicity on the international TV channel Cable News Network, or CNN, under a deal to promote Vietnam’s tourism likely to be signed this September, a tourism official said.

TRAVEL IN BRIEF 24/7 Later hours proposed for bars at luxury hotels All four-and five-star luxury hotels should be allowed to keep their entertainment facilities open until 2am....

Sun, sand and Cham Ninh Thuan is home to a rich Cham culture and spectacular beaches. As the driest province in the country, the weather is bound to be perfect for sun-lovers.

Experiencing royal cuisine at Cung Dinh Restaurant Located in the center of HCMC with tranquility and a cozy atmosphere in a luxurious design, Cung Dinh (Royal Court) Restaurant of the five-star Rex Hotel is a familiar venue for gourmets with its tasty Vietnamese dishes and traditional performances staged as a feudal Vietnamese royal court.

Vietnam’s longest bamboo bridge The Truong Giang Bridge, nearly 500m long and 1.8m wide, crossing over the Truong Giang River, linking Duy Thanh and Duy Nghia Commune, Quang Nam Province in Central Vietnam, is the longest bamboo bridge in Vietnam.

Chilling out on Cua Dai Beach in Hoi An Vietnam About 4km from Hoi An’s ancient town, Cua Dai Beach is worth a visit for its beautiful white sand and relaxing blue waters. There are several restaurants, hotels and newly-built modern resorts by the beach.

Vietnam’s aviation industry reeling from multiple blows The economic downturn and H1N1 flu pandemic have made Vietnamese air carriers stagger. The national flag air carrier Vietnam Airlines has reported low profit for the second quarter. Indochina Airlines is still in debt and Vietjet Air remains uncertain when it will offer its first flight.

Tour companies compete for cheap domestic airline seats Tourist companies that joined the Impressive Vietnam promotion say they are facing difficulty buying low-priced airline tickets for domestic tours from June to August.

Tour operators doubt success of global ad campaign Local tour operators don’t think a new BBC ad campaign can reverse the sector’s downturn.

Impressive Vietnam to be extended until late 09 The country's tourism promotion program Impressive Vietnam will be extended until the end of this year rather than end-September to appeal more international travelers and local tourists in the high season, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has demanded.

Let’s fly over Halong Bay with parachute-pulled canoe A high-speed canoe speeds up, pulling along a parachute flying above the Bai Chay coast and Halong Bay. That’s the beginning of a parachute-pulled canoe adventure into the World Heritage Site from the sky.

Spectacular limestone caves rediscovered in Quang Binh Dinh Hong Nham only remembers it was sometime in the eighties that he stumbled on a cave while he and his son were trapping wild animals.

Cheap tours make Europe a reality Very few Vietnamese people dream of going to Europe because they know that tours are very expensive. However, travel firms have begun introducing tours to Europe at “soft” prices.

Pristine Phu Quy Island beckons city-weary adventurers Phu Quy island, in the Phan Thiet sea, lies between the mainland and Truong Sa Archipelago, 120 kilometers from Phan Thiet city. It is one of the most-visited destinations in the area as the island’s stunning beaches, forests and pristine landscapes offer an ideal summer getaway.

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