Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan agreed to organize the National Tourism Year in some locations from 2012 to 2017.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has chosen six provinces and cities to host the National Tourism Year, including Thua Thien – Hue city in 2012, Hai Phong in 2013, Lam Dong in 2014, Thanh Hoa in 2015, Kien Giang in 2016 and Lao Cai in 2017.

The 2011 National Tourism Year will be held in Phu Yen province and central coastal provinces.

The National Tourism Year has become the largest event of the Vietnamese tourism industry for several years and will feature different themes.

The event is also synchronous with popular events in Vietnam and the world in order to promote tourism, social-economic development, and Vietnam’s foreign relations.

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