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A delegation of travel agents from various countries, including Russia, Poland, Austria, India, Romania, and Italy visited Ben Tre, Vietnam as part of their attendance at the 17th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2023). The purpose of their visit was to promote the tourism and services of the Mekong Delta province to international travel businesses, as well as to establish connections with local tourism service providers. During their two-day stay, the delegation participated in a range of activities, such as boat tours, visits to coconut candy, mat weaving, and ornamental plant craft villages, and traditional music performances. The Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Ben Tre also hosted a gala dinner to welcome the delegation and provide information on local travel products and services. Blessed with a river network, Ben Tre aims to develop eco- and waterway tourism. The province is committed to showcasing its tourism offerings, traditional culture, an...

Hanoi plans to resume some entertainment and sports services at West Lake, which have been suspended for more than six years.   The space around the West Lake. Photo: Nghiem Binh The municipal People’s Committee has recently announced the draft of the “West Lake Management Regulation” for public comment, starting from March 22. According to the draft, 12 types of services would be allowed to operate on the surface of the West Lake, including tourist boats, cruises, canoes, water bicycles (daytime only); boating services (including kayaking, sup and traditional boating); windsurfing and sailing; and scuba diving. Hanoi will also promote other cultural services on the West Lake, such as water music performances, hot air ballooning and paragliding services, and the construction of a floating golf course. These planned services must be in compliance with strict environmental protection regulations, including wastewater management, lake surface cleaning, ecologica...