Archive for the ‘Vietnam’ Category

Skål International soon to launch its first Club in Vietnam

Skål, founded as an international association in 1934 is the largest organisation of travel and tourism professionals in the world, embracing all sectors of the tourism industry with over 20.000 members in almost 500 locations in 90 countries.

March 18, 2008   Posted in: Vietnam

Vietnam gets brotherly support from neighbor Singapore

By Yusof Sulaiman l eTN Asia/Pacific | Dec 14, 2007 In a show of brotherly support, Singapore has offered its expertise to develop Vietnam’s imperial city Hue, in central Vietnam, into an international convention center. Former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, who was on a visit to meet local leaders said, Hue could position itself [...]

December 14, 2007   Posted in: Vietnam

VIETNAM: Drawing Tourist Dollars – Without Noise & Sleaze

ipsnews.net/etn As Vietnam vies for a slice of South-east Asia’s tourism pie, it finds itself grappling with a familiar problem – how to let the locals make a living out of the industry while maintaining the peace and exclusivity that foreign tourists seek.

October 23, 2007   Posted in: Vietnam

Vietnam to offer air taxis to tourist resorts

HANOI – A Vietnamese firm plans to offer Vietnam’s first air taxi service to several popular resorts to further boost tourism, a company executive said on Monday. State media and company officials said the firm would negotiate with Boeing Co to buy four new Boeing 787s to lease to national carrier Vietnam Airlines.

September 25, 2007   Posted in: Vietnam

Emeraude Cruises Bridges the Gap between Hanoi and Halong

HANOI, Vietnam (23 July 2007) – Emeraude Classic Cruises solves a logistical challenge for travelers Aug. 1 when the cruise operator launches shuttle bus service between Hanoi and Halong Bay.

July 23, 2007   Posted in: Vietnam

Vietnam Woos Indian Tourists In A Big Way

Vietnam, ranked among the top 10 countries expected to see the strongest tourism growth in the next decade, is keen to get more and more Indian visitors, who now number just a trickle.

June 27, 2007   Posted in: Vietnam

Vietnam's little known town to develop wellness resort

A wellness village comprised of 30 deluxe cottages and 10 two-storey stone houses, featuring a total of 58 units, is coming to little known Vietnamese town of Ninh Binh. The little known Vietnamese town of Ninh Binh can soon add the Life Wellness Resort to its list of tourist attractions.

June 7, 2007   Posted in: Vietnam

Unique Vietnam: Motorcycling the Northern Border with Laos and China

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nevada–Myths and Mountains takes to the road in Vietnam on two wheels to explore the best of the country's colorful culture and landscapes. This distinctive adventure begins and ends in Hanoi. Travelers will ride brand new Honda motorcycles along Vietnam's western border with Laos, and then head north along the Chinese border and [...]

April 26, 2007   Posted in: Vietnam

By River, Rail, Bike and Trail: Asia Transpacific Journeys Designs 17-Day Insider’s Vietnam

BOULDER, CO, March 2007 — Asia Transpacific Journeys announces a new in-depth exploration of Insider’s Vietnam, a 17-day program for small groups of up to 16 passengers that delves deep into the urban and rural scenes of today’s Vietnam.

March 15, 2007   Posted in: Vietnam

Vietnam's WTO membership may drive locals out of tourism business

By Yusof Sulaiman l eTN Asia Vietnam's membership into the World Trade Organization (WTO) beginning this month has raised fears the local tourism industry will lose customers and staff to the more savvy foreign agencies that are expected to provide stiff competition. 

January 3, 2007   Posted in: Vietnam