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A direct airline service between Nha Trang and Moscow was launched today by Vietnam Airlines providing passengers a 1X week service. The Inaugural Nha Trang Moscow service flying under VN071 was serviced by a Boeing 777 and left Nha Trang’s Cam Ranh Airport at 11:15 am. This 1 time a week … [Read more...]
Etihad Airways will begin Ho Chi Minh City services from 1 October 2013 making Vietnam Etihad’s 6th ASEAN destination. Current timetables on the Etihad Airways site indicate show the following details for the flight Origin Destination Flight No Depart Arrive Abu Dhabi (AHU) Ho … [Read more...]
The Indochina Junk Company has officially inaugurated the cities first inner waterway cruise, operating on Vietnam’s National day 2nd September the cruise boat took 25 passengers from Bach Dang Quay in District 1 then along Ben Nghe and Tau Hu canals, parallel to Vo Van Kiet Avenue, for four … [Read more...]
Authorities in Vietnam’s northern capital of Hanoi have raised concerns of and asked authorities to crackdown on street vendors who harass and cheat tourists. Mai Tien Dung Vice director of the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has requested that authorities in Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh … [Read more...]
The two 68m long ships were recently built that are destined for Mekong River tours between Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City. Both ships are equipped with 32 luxury cabins and 64 passengers, and will sail under the name/tour Mekong Prestige Checking the operator’s website the first 8 day cruise … [Read more...]
Today doors of the new Novotel Saigon Centre opened for its first day of operation, the new Accor hotel located on Hai Ba Trung Street in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City will cater for both leisure and business travellers and further expands Accor’s presence in Vietnam as the … [Read more...]
International Visitors to Vietnam in the January to July 2012 period was up nearly 11% compared with the same period last year, with around 3.8 million International arrivals. Vietnam’s 3.8 million visitors during this period was largely represented by China with over 773,000 arrivals followed … [Read more...]
Emirates recently started non-stop daily flights between Dubai and Ho Chi Minh City, making Vietnam’s largest city Emirates eighth new route for 2012. The inaugural Emirates flight from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City had the following officals and dignitaries on board His Excellency Sheikh Ahmed Ali … [Read more...]
VNExpress is reporting that Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communication has banned local tourist websites from using the phrase “China Beach” to describe the Da Nang Coastline. The phrase China Beach was originally used to describe My Khe beach in Da Nang which was a popular with … [Read more...]
From July 1 this year Vietnam started operation of its trial tourist VAT refund scheme, in which international tourists to Vietnam are able to claim back up to 85% of the Value Added Tax paid on good during their stay in Vietnam, however very few tourists have taken up the offer! Customs staff at … [Read more...]
A new luxury bus services has begun operation between Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam and Phnom Penh Cambodia which boasts 28 luxury seats with massage features as well as on board toilets and video. The 20 bus 6 return per day services is operated by Cambodian Tourism Ministry and NagaWorld Group, and … [Read more...]
Following Ha Long Bay’s acceptance and to celebrate its status as a New Seven Wonder of the Natural World entry to Ha Long Bay will be free for all visitors from 28 April 2012 until 1 May 2012. The free visits to the UNESCO-organised World Heritage site are being offered during Ha Long Tourism … [Read more...]
Now that its official and Ha Long Bay has been accepted as one of the Seven new wonders of nature, there will be an official ceremony in both Hanoi and Quang Ninh providence to announce and celebrate Ha Long Bay’s Seven New Wonder status. The first Ceremony will be held in Hanoi on 27 April and … [Read more...]
This morning at my relatives house in Vinh Long I launched Facebook via my Wi-Fi connected iPhone 4 and to my surprise my Facebook profile loaded up, straight away I re-confirmed this on my iPad and Laptop with the same result. Could have the trip which Mark Zuckerberg’s took to Vietnam over … [Read more...]
Following NomadicMatt rant about why he will never return to Vietnam which I have discussed here, Lonely Planet named Vietnam Mekong region as one of the one of the top 10 Best Destinations for 2012, with the region being voted one of the best value destinations in the world. Vietnam ’s rice … [Read more...]
The BBCs Carmen Roberts has reported that Ha Long Bay is now a lot safer following efforts from local authorities as well as Ha Long Bay cruise operators. Initiatives implemented in Ha Long bay have included increased safety training for cruise operators and captains as well as stricter safety … [Read more...]
Sửng sốt amazing cave, which is one of the largest in Ha Long Bay, was recently voted one of 10 most beautiful caves in the world by the Association of Tourism Offices and Brokers of the Czech Republic. Sung Sot or Amazing cave was discovered in 1901 by the French, Sung Sot cave is divided into … [Read more...]
Today it has been offically announced that Vietnam Airlines will take over the majority controlling stake of Jetstar Pacific, along with Qantas increasing its stake in the airline from 27 to 30 precent. Vietnam Airlines will take the majority share in Jetstar Pacific, currently held by the … [Read more...]
From 4 June 2012 Emirates have announced that the airline will add Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam as its 124th, with Vietnam being one of the fastest grown countries in Asia and the world, it’s no wonder Ho Chi Minh City was added. Emirates Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City service will initially be operated … [Read more...]
The absolutely spectacular The Nam Hai Resort Hoi An recently took out the best Asian Leisure Hotel/Resort in the recent 2011 Smart Travel Asia Best in Asia Travel Poll. The Nam Hai Hoi An actually shared the convened number one spot this year with another great Vietnam hotel the Sofitel Legend … [Read more...]
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