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10 outstanding tourism events in 2014

10 outstanding tourism events in 2014

(TITC) – On Dec 30 2014, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism announced 10 outstanding tourism events in 2014 including:
Vietnam continues to waive visas for 7 countries

Vietnam continues to waive visas for 7 countries

Rejecting a proposal by the foreign affairs ministry, the government has forged ahead with the visa waiver for single-entry visits of up to 15 days for Danish, Finnish, Japanese, Norwegian, Russian, South Korean, and...
Asia Pacific shows strong sign of growth in tourist arrivals in 2014

Asia Pacific shows strong sign of growth in tourist arrivals in 2014

Asia Pacific enjoyed promising tourism this year. 2014 saw an increase of 5 per cent in international tourist arrivals in the Asia Pacific through October according to a UNWTO report.
Foreign exchange rates a major factor in Malaysian outbound MICE

Foreign exchange rates a major factor in Malaysian outbound MICE

OUTBOUND tour operators handling MICE business in Malaysia are projecting a drop in business next year no thanks to the ailing ringgit, but destinations with cheaper local currencies will enjoy the silver lining of...
Southeast Asia’s longest volcanic cave discovered in Vietnam

Southeast Asia’s longest volcanic cave discovered in Vietnam

A group of Vietnamese and Japanese scientists have announced the discovery of the first volcanic cave system in Vietnam, one part of which is considered the longest such feature in Southeast Asia, according to the...
Farming tours attract many visitors to Da Lat city

Farming tours attract many visitors to Da Lat city

Da Lat, city of flowers, has offered unique entertainment farming and agri-tourism to visitors, attracting more and more tourists to the city, the Nhan Dan (People) online newspaper reported.