Archive for the ‘Vietnam’ Category
Vietnam allows $4.15 Billion US investment in eco-tourism project
HANOI - Quang Nam province authorities have issued a license to allow two U.S. firms to invest $4.15 billion in an eco-tourism project, state media reported Monday, citing a provincial government source.
October 7, 2009
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Vietnam’s tourism generates over $4 Billion in 2008
Since the opening of its economy to the world markets in the 1990s, Vietnam’s travel and tourism sector has experienced unprecedented growth. In 2008, the tourism industry generated more than US$ 4 Billion in tourism receipts, indicating the importance of tourism industry in Vietnam’s economy. Being a source as well as destination market, the Vietnamese [...]
August 13, 2009
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VIET CONG TUNNELS WELCOME TOURISTS
Vietnam is one of Asian most rapidly developing countries. Its economy has been growing in the recent years, the level of services has improved and the potential of local tourist industry has massively increased. Even though the Vietnam War left the country and its people in a terrible state, it appears that the painful memories [...]
January 15, 2009
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Vietnam - Betting on tourism
Accessible only by boat and surrounded by majestic mountains and cobalt seas, Hoa Van village used to be a refuge for the unfortunates who had contracted leprosy. The area was their only escape from the social prejudice inflicted on them in the cities and towns of the country.
May 5, 2008
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Global Volunteers Offers New Volunteer Abroad Program in Vietnam
Global Volunteers, the nation’s longstanding “volunteer vacation” leader, will inaugurate a new international service program opportunity in Vietnam, beginning July, 2008. In its 25th year, Global Volunteers engages short-term volunteers to work on long-term human and economic development projects on five continents in 21 countries, including the USA.
March 31, 2008
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Skål International soon to launch its first Club in Vietnam
Skål, founded as an international association in 1934 is the largest organisation of travel and tourism professionals in the world, embracing all sectors of the tourism industry with over 20.000 members in almost 500 locations in 90 countries.
March 18, 2008
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Vietnam gets brotherly support from neighbor Singapore
By Yusof Sulaiman l eTN Asia/Pacific | Dec 14, 2007
In a show of brotherly support, Singapore has offered its expertise to develop Vietnam’s imperial city Hue, in central Vietnam, into an international convention center. Former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, who was on a visit to meet local leaders said, Hue could position itself as [...]
December 14, 2007
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VIETNAM: Drawing Tourist Dollars - Without Noise & Sleaze
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As Vietnam vies for a slice of South-east Asia’s tourism pie, it finds itself grappling with a familiar problem - how to let the locals make a living out of the industry while maintaining the peace and exclusivity that foreign tourists seek.
October 23, 2007
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Vietnam to offer air taxis to tourist resorts
HANOI - A Vietnamese firm plans to offer Vietnam’s first air taxi service to several popular resorts to further boost tourism, a company executive said on Monday. State media and company officials said the firm would negotiate with Boeing Co to buy four new Boeing 787s to lease to national carrier Vietnam Airlines.
September 25, 2007
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Emeraude Cruises Bridges the Gap between Hanoi and Halong
HANOI, Vietnam (23 July 2007) – Emeraude Classic Cruises solves a logistical challenge for travelers Aug. 1 when the cruise operator launches shuttle bus service between Hanoi and Halong Bay.
July 23, 2007
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