Vietnam to host Miss World 2010- July 14, 2008 A signing ceremony on the organisation of Miss World 2010 in Vietnam took place on July 9 in HCMC. The agreement was signed by Hoang Kieu, CEO of the Shanghai Rare Antibody Antigen Supply Inc. (RAAS) group, representative of the Miss World organiser in Vietnam, and Julia Morley, president of Miss World Organisation. The RAAS group will pay about USD 10 million for the right to hold the Miss World 2010 pageant. The group will use proceeds from the international event for charity in Vietnam....http://asiakingtravel.blogspot.com/2008/07/vietnam-to-host-miss-world-2010.html Top tourist businesses to be honoured- July 14, 2008 The ninth annual Guide Awards 2007-2008 will recognise 106 businesses in the tourism sector in Vietnam, the Vietnam Economic Times magazine has announced. According to the sponsor, the prestigious awards will honour businesses ranging from hotel and resort services to travel and transport services all over the country. This year also see new awards, called Green Lotus, to be presented to businesses that have creative ideas and actions to protect the environment. Six businesses will receive...http://asiakingtravel.blogspot.com/2008/07/top-tourist-businesses-to-be-honoured.html Artistic photo exhibition of Vietnam- July 14, 2008 The Khanh Hoa Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism organized an artistic photo exhibition entitled An overview of Vietnam which opened on July 6th. 60 artistic photos about historical and cultural relics, beautiful landscapes and traditional festivals in Khanh Hoa and nationwide are on displayed. Several beautiful and lively photos left deep impression for visitors. The exhibition will be opened until July 20th. http:asiakingtravel.comhttp://asiakingtravel.blogspot.com/2008/07/artistic-photo-exhibition-of-vietnam.html First traditional tuong (classical theatre) festival to be held- July 8, 2008 The traditional tuong (classical theatre) festival will be organised from July 25-30 in Binh Dinh Province with the participation of seven theatres This is the first festival for traditional tuong art and particularly, it is held in the cradle of the art, Binh Dinh Province. The festival will focus on traditional plays which are considered a challenge for artists, particularly young ones. Recently, they have only staged plays with historical and contemporary themes while traditional plays are.http://asiakingtravel.blogspot.com/2008/07/first-traditional-tuong-classical.html Plateau of imposing limestone mountains- July 7, 2008 Ranges of limestone mountains and hills move up and down along winding roads on Dong Van Plateau in northern Ha Giang Province, making this tableland a destination of original stone landscapes that capture the eyes of all nature lovers once they travel to the province. Every year, a lot of local and foreign tourists travel by motorcycle and car through more than 460km of passes and curving roads from Hanoi to the plateau to see with their own eyes the imposing natural wonders at more than...http://asiakingtravel.blogspot.com/2008/07/plateau-of-imposing-limestone-mountains.html Sheraton remains leading business hotel in Vietnam- July 7, 2008 The five-star Sheraton Hanoi Hotel has received the title as Vietnams Leading Business Hotel in 2008 awarded by the World Travel Awards. This is the second consecutive year the hotel was honoured by the prestigious award programme for the global tourism industry which saw the voting from 167,000 travel experts and passengers worldwide. Situated on the picturesque shore of West Lake, Hanois largest lake, Sheraton Ha Noi includes 299 guest rooms and suites featured by a classic design and...http://asiakingtravel.blogspot.com/2008/07/sheraton-remains-leading-business-hotel.html Fruit Festival opens in Can Tho Province- July 7, 2008 The Mekong Delta Fruit Festival opened in My Khanh Village, Phong Dien District, Can Tho Province on May 28. It is part of activities to welcome the Mekong-Can Tho National Tourism Year 2008 held from May 28 to June 2. The festival will display and sell select varieties of fruit, ornamental plants, and handicraft products. It attracts more than 200 renowned orchards from southern Tay Ninh Province and Mekong Delta provinces. There will be 10 stands displaying 30 traditional dishes from the...http://asiakingtravel.blogspot.com/2008/07/fruit-festival-opens-in-can-tho.html Ha Tinh commerce tourism festival to kick off in mid-July- July 7, 2008 Ha Tinh Province will celebrate its commerce tourism festival from July 18 to 24 in Ha Tinh City to mark 40 years since the death of 10 young volunteer girls in Dong Lap T-junction and 10 years since the establishment of Ha Tinh City. This is a significant event to propagandize and educate revolutionary tradition and national cultural character as well as a chance for businesses to advertise their products and trademarks, exchange commerce and tourism cooperation promotion experience. The..http://asiakingtravel.blogspot.com/2008/07/ha-tinh-province-will-celebrate-its.html Nha Trang welcomes Miss Universe 2008 contestants- July 7, 2008 Thousands of people and tourists in Nha Trang City have flocked to Tran Phu Road on June 30 to welcome the contestants in the Miss Universe 2008 contest.Around 18 carriages, decorated with colourful flowers and the symbols of Nha Trang such as the conical hat and the crane, carried the beauties, many of them dressed in the Vietnamese traditional ao dai for the parade, waving and smiling at the crowds. A number of art performances such as the dragon dance were also held during the parade with...http://asiakingtravel.blogspot.com/2008/07/nha-trang-welcomes-miss-universe-2008.html |