Archive for the ‘Vietnam’ Category

Ho Chi Minh City is Emirates’ New Gateway to Vietnam

Fly Emirates to Ho Chi Minh City daily from 4th June 2012, and experience the beauty of Vietnam’s largest city, with its bustling street markets and exotic cuisine. Emirates’ flights to Vietnam offer gourmet cuisine and award-winning service with the latest entertainment and information at every seat. Business Class passengers can relax in comfortable sleeperettes, making [...]

May 7, 2012   Posted in: Vietnam

Check Out This New tropical Island Destination in Vietnam

A new tropical island destination is emerging in Asia, but rather than offering itself as a glittering international playground, the intention is to retain the island’s charm as a rural retreat and natural habitat. Phu Quoc is located off the southwest coast of Vietnam and is the country’s largest island.

July 15, 2011   Posted in: Vietnam

Emeraude marks 105th Anniversary on the Waters of Ha Long Bay in Vietnam

HA LONG BAY, Vietnam — In a year that could see Ha Long Bay designated one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, the Emeraude will mark the 105th anniversary of its original launch with new customized programs that allow guests to spend one more day on the bay’s jade-green waters and embark on cultural [...]

February 10, 2011   Posted in: Vietnam

Dining for a Good Cause in Phnom Penh, Vietnam

By Luc Citrinot, eTN | January, 2011: With Phnom Penh playing host to the ASEAN Travel Forum, Southeast Asia’s largest international tourism event, eTurboNews Asia Senior Editor Luc Citrinot takes a look at the latest changes in the Cambodian capital in a series of articles.

January 19, 2011   Posted in: Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – A Hot Tourist Destination

Vietnam’s commercial hub has become a very hot tourist destination; the attractions range from the colonial past to the horrors of Vietnam War or today’s economic success. Ho Chi Minh City is all about diversity and charm. For a significant period after the war in Vietnam, tourists were reluctant to come here for a visit. [...]

August 4, 2010   Posted in: Vietnam

Outrigger Announces New Resort in Vietnam

PHUKET, Thailand, July 2010 – Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Asia announced today that it has signed an agreement with developer Vietnamese American Hotel and Resort Co. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of American company ITC Spectrum, LLC, to co‑design and manage a luxury resort to be built along the central coast of Vietnam.

July 8, 2010   Posted in: Vietnam

Vietnam allows $4.15 Billion US investment in eco-tourism project

HANOI – Quang Nam province authorities have issued a license to allow two U.S. firms to invest $4.15 billion in an eco-tourism project, state media reported Monday, citing a provincial government source.

October 7, 2009   Posted in: Vietnam

Vietnam’s tourism generates over $4 Billion in 2008

Since the opening of its economy to the world markets in the 1990s, Vietnam’s travel and tourism sector has experienced unprecedented growth. In 2008, the tourism industry generated more than US$ 4 Billion in tourism receipts, indicating the importance of tourism industry in Vietnam’s economy. Being a source as well as destination market, the Vietnamese [...]

August 13, 2009   Posted in: Vietnam

VIET CONG TUNNELS WELCOME TOURISTS

Vietnam is one of Asian most rapidly developing countries. Its economy has been growing in the recent years, the level of services has improved and the potential of local tourist industry has massively increased. Even though the Vietnam War left the country and its people in a terrible state, it appears that the painful memories [...]

January 15, 2009   Posted in: Vietnam

Vietnam – Betting on tourism

Accessible only by boat and surrounded by majestic mountains and cobalt seas, Hoa Van village used to be a refuge for the unfortunates who had contracted leprosy. The area was their only escape from the social prejudice inflicted on them in the cities and towns of the country.

May 5, 2008   Posted in: Vietnam