Vietnam

3 07, 2007

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS – Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia join forces to develop tourism

By |July 3rd, 2007|Cambodia, Lao, Regional developments, Vietnam|Comments Off on REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS – Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia join forces to develop tourism

Vietnam Net bridge, 29/06/2007 Dinh Hai, director of Quang Nam’s Department of Tourism, told the Daily that the tourism authorities of Siem Reap, Luang Prabang, Champasak and Quang Nam would sign the deal on the sidelines of a tourism festival.The four-day Quang Nam – Heritage Road Festival 2007 kicked off on Wednesday in the […]

27 06, 2007

VIETNAM -Hanoi is thirsty for high-grade hotels

By |June 27th, 2007|Accommodation, Vietnam|Comments Off on VIETNAM -Hanoi is thirsty for high-grade hotels

VietNamNet Bridge, A big wave of investment in five-star hotels is taking place in Vietnam’s capital, aiming to meet the accommodation requirements of visitors, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism.Hanoi is one of the most attractive and lovely destinations in Vietnam, and is now the center for MICE tourism in the region.Readers of […]

19 06, 2007

VIETNAM – Devastation of beaches concerns experts

By |June 19th, 2007|Vietnam|Comments Off on VIETNAM – Devastation of beaches concerns experts

thanhniennews.com, june 16, 2007Pham Tu, deputy head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), told a workshop which opened in the central city of Nha Trang Friday that Vietnam’s seas had been seriously polluted by waste, particularly from marine tourism projects.Halong Bay in the north, recognized by UNCESO as a World Heritage Site, […]

12 06, 2007

VIETNAM – UK firm to build resort for central Vietnam’s burgeoning tourism

By |June 12th, 2007|Accommodation, Vietnam|Comments Off on VIETNAM – UK firm to build resort for central Vietnam’s burgeoning tourism

thanhniennews.com, June 6, 2007UK-based Qudos Technology has obtained the license to build an US$18 million five-star ecological resort in Hoi An Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the central province of Quang Nam.As planned, Qudos Hoi An Company Ltd – the British-owned subsidiary – will develop the 8.5ha Qudos Hoi An Resort […]

12 06, 2007

VIETNAM – Central provinces pursue tourism

By |June 12th, 2007|Vietnam|Comments Off on VIETNAM – Central provinces pursue tourism

nhandan.com.vn, June 7, 2007The region is home to four world heritage sites, Hue Imperial City (December 1993), Hoi An ancient town (December 1999), My Son historical relecs (December 1999) and Phong Nha Ke Bang (July 2003).Also Danang beach has been rated by the US magazine Forbes as one of the best six sea-coasts in […]

6 06, 2007

VIETNAM – War over room rates

By |June 6th, 2007|Accommodation, Vietnam|Comments Off on VIETNAM – War over room rates

TTGasia,.com, Jun 1 – 7, 2007 Vietnam hoteliers are defending their right to introduce steep rate increases next season, claiming tour operators should understand it is in line with strong demand from business and leisure travel.Tour operators last week united in protest against Vietnamese hoteliers’ proposed rate increases of up to 50 per cent […]

5 06, 2007

VIETNAM – Domestic tourism industry shows strong growth in ’07

By |June 5th, 2007|Markets, Vietnam|Comments Off on VIETNAM – Domestic tourism industry shows strong growth in ’07

vnagency.com.vn, (02-06-2007)HA NOI — With rising disposable income, more Vietnamese took the opportunity to travel within the country and abroad in the early part of the year, adding to an already budding tourism industry.According to the HCM City Department of Tourism, over 300,000 Vietnamese travelled overseas in the first five months of 2007, up […]

5 06, 2007

VIETNAM – leaders welcome Saudi Arabian investment plans

By |June 5th, 2007|Regional developments, Vietnam|Comments Off on VIETNAM – leaders welcome Saudi Arabian investment plans

nhandan.com.vn, June 1, 2007 The Vietnamese central and local authorities will create all favourable conditions for Saudi Arabian businesses to invest in the country, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has affirmed.The PM receiving in Hanoi on May 31 Prince Al Waleed Ben Talal Ben Abdel Aziz Al Seoud of Saudi Arab, who was on […]

30 05, 2007

VIETNAM – National airlines, travel watchdog team tie up to boost tourism

By |May 30th, 2007|Aviation, Vietnam|Comments Off on VIETNAM – National airlines, travel watchdog team tie up to boost tourism

thanhniennews.com, May 28, 2007 Vietnam Airlines pledged to take the initiative in tourism promotion activities by the industry and as well support cargo goods and tourist delegations organized by VNAT.The handshake deal also targets to market Vietnam tourism in and out of the country via market research, public media-based advertisement, participation in international tourism […]

29 05, 2007

VIETNAM – New rules to lift RE market

By |May 29th, 2007|Accommodation, Vietnam|Comments Off on VIETNAM – New rules to lift RE market

Asia Property Report, May 28 2007A draft regulation to allow foreigners to buy homes in Vietnam, when put into effect, is likely to drive up demand and prices on the high-end property market, according to Ngo Tri Long, deputy director of the Institute for Market and Price Research under the Ministry of Finance.”The demand […]