Axe Falls On Dozens Of Slow Tourism Projects
Three provinces in the central coastal region are expected to revoke a number of investment licences for long-delayed tourism projects, according to local officials. In Quang Ngai Province, an area known for its beautiful coastline and scenic spots, officials said that 76 licensed projects have not started construction. Last year, the My Khe Tourism and … Continue reading
Hà Nội và Hội An lọt top 10 điểm đến hấp dẫn nhất châu Á
Đây là bình chọn mới nhất của tạp chí Smart Travel Asia (Hong Kong), một tạp chí uy tín về du lịch Smart Travel Asia bình chọn ở rất nhiều hạng mục khác nhau. Đứng đầu danh sách này là bãi biển Bali nổi tiếng của Indonesia. Hà Nội xếp ở vị trí thứ 6 … Continue reading
Hotel rates rise despite low occupancy
Foreign tourists take photos in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral in downtown HCMC. The city reports 2.72 million international tourist arrivals in the fi rst nine months Hotels in HCMC constantly complain about low occupancy despite average room rates of 3-5 star hotels in the first nine months rising 1% year-on-year at VND1,995,000 per … Continue reading
Thừa Thiên-Huế đưa vào khai thác du lịch trong mưa
Xứ Huế vẫn đẹp và nên thơ trong những cơn mưa Từ 1-30/10, tỉnh Thừa Thiên-Huế sẽ đưa vào chương trình khai thác sản phẩm du lịch trong mưa. Đây là cách thức du lịch mới lạ, hấp dẫn, hy vọng mang đến cho du khách sự lãng mạn và độc đáo. Ý tưởng đưa … Continue reading
Sheraton Hotels in Vietnam celebrate firm’s 75th Anniversary
Sheraton Hotels in Vietnam celebrate firm’s 75th Anniversary From now until November 14, 2012, all three Sheraton Hotels in Vietnam will commemorate the brand’s milestone anniversary with attractive offers All three Sheraton Hotels in Vietnam invite guests to join in the celebration of Sheraton’s 75th anniversary from now until November 14, 2012. Along with over … Continue reading
Boat service fees in Halong Bay almost double
Quang Ninh Province’s decision of imposing a price hike of nearly 100% on boat transport and overnight accommodation services in Halong Bay in this year’s fourth quarter has met with strong reactions from travel firms. The new fees of transport and overnight accommodation services in Halong Bay are applicable for September and the fourth quarter … Continue reading
Tourism bright spot in global economy
Global tourism has adapted well to the economic crisis, with international arrivals expected to rise by nearly four percent this year, the head of the UN World Tourism Organisation told AFP. But Taleb Rifai, secretary general of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, warned that travel taxes, particularly against the aviation industry, risked “severely affecting” … 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
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
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
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