Hà Nội đăng cai Hội nghị xúc tiến du lịch châu Á
Sở Văn hóa Thể thao và Du lịch Hà Nội cho biết từ ngày 9 đến ngày 13/10, Hội nghị thường niên lần thứ 11 Hội đồng xúc tiến du lịch Châu Á (CPTA) chủ đề “Du lịch – Nguồn sức mạnh để phát triển bền vững”, sẽ diễn ra tại Hà Nội với sự … Continue reading
Casino operators required to apply for licenses
Casino operators have one year to apply for licenses to carry on their businesses after the decree on management of casinos comes into forces. According the draft decree prepared by the Ministry of Finance, those wanting to open new casinos must invest in a tourism, service and recreation complex worth at least US$4 billion. After … Continue reading
Fabulous Pool Party to be held at Sheraton Nha Trang
Fabulous Pool Party to be held at Sheraton Nha Trang While the rest of the world is beginning to cool down, the parties in Nha Trang are getting hotter. After the breakthrough success of its first ever pool party in May, Sheraton Nha Trang will hold another pool party on Saturday, October 27 which promises … Continue reading
Tourism firms pin hopes on Russian visitors
Representatives of a number of local travel firms and high-class hotels attended the tourism fair Leisure 2012 in Russia as the Eastern European nation has emerged as a potential market for Vietnam’s tourism industry. The enterprises included Saigontourist, Huong Giang, Focus Asia, Anh Duong, Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa, Mui Ne Bay and Ocean … Continue reading
Khách quốc tế đến Việt Nam 9 tháng tăng 13%
Tính riêng tháng 9/2012, lượng khách quốc tế ước đạt 460.238 lượt khách, giảm 13,7% so với tháng 8/2012. Số liệu Tổng cục Thống kê cho thấy, lượng khách quốc tế đến Việt Nam trong 9 tháng của năm 2012 ước đạt gần 4,85 triệu lượt khách, tăng 13% so với cùng kỳ năm trước. … Continue reading
Cruise tourism in Southeast Asia begins to boom
Cruise tourism in Vietnam is growing in the context that this segment begins to boom in Southeast Asia. Phan Xuan Anh, chairman of Viet Excursions, said cruise lines from theU.S. and Europe are promoting new destinations in Asia, includingVietnam. Therefore, the company has recorded a rise of 1.5 times in the number of orders for the tourism season from … Continue reading
Chartered flights to bring Russians to city
Starting from next month, Russian tourists who visit the central coastal cities will be able to take chartered flights to HCMC and travel on to the Mekong Delta, said the local tour operator serving Russian guests. Russian tourists take a rickshaw tour in the ancient town of Hoi An – Photo: Dao Loan Anh Duong … Continue reading
Vietnam a fast-growing high-end holiday destination for Aussies
Vietnam now has world-class hotels and resorts, beaches, and cuisine, in addition to its natural beauty, rich history, and traditional culture. The country receives 300,000 Australian tourists yearly, and the number of tourists increases an average of 10% annually. Australia is a very multicultural society, and many Australians are familiar with Vietnamese food and culture. … Continue reading
Rót tỷ đô, casino vẫn khó vào Việt Nam
Những đại gia “ngoại” trong ngành công nghiệp xây dựng khu phức hợp nghỉ dưỡng (IR – trong đó có hoạt động kinh doanh casino) có thể sẽ phải tính lại khả năng đầu tư vào Việt Nam. Siết kinh doanh casino Đúng như dự đoán, dự thảo Nghị định về hoạt động kinh doanh … Continue reading
How one of NYC’s original boutique hoteliers created a social business before it was trendy
“I enjoy making people happy and making money at the same time!” That’s what Henry Kallan will tell you if you ask what defines him as a hotelier. But before people started talking about “humanizing the brand” and architects made social lounges a centerpiece of hotel design, Henry – who could be considered one of … Continue reading
Luxury Vietnam Hospitality 