Gran Meliá to debut in Nha Trang, Vietnam
An all-villa Gran Meliá property, dappling the water’s edge of one of Vietnam’s most popular oceanfront destinations, is set to welcome guests from this summer.
The Gran Meliá Nha Trang…
Bangkok Airways launches first non-stop flight to Nha Trang, Vietnam
Bangkok Airways has announced its new service linking Bangkok and Nha Trang, Vietnam.
Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang and Da Nang reward travel professionals
Vinpearl Joint Stock Company (JSC), Vingroup, the hospitality leader in Vietnam, is rewarding travel industry professionals who book a stay at Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang and Vinpearl Luxury…
How Fusion Resort Nha Trang became Fusion Resort Cam Ranh
Famous for its unique all-spa inclusive concept and “Breakfast Anywhere, Anytime” service, innovative hospitality brand Fusion first arrived in Khanh Hoa Province in 2015 with Fusion Resort…
Asian air route updates: new flights to Sydney, Bangkok, Nha Trang and more…
New Chinese connection for Thailand's Hat Yai
Where? Kunming (China) to Hat Yai, pictured (Thailand)
When? Three times a week, effective 1 April 2017
Who? Kunming Airlines
Why?…
International terminal planned for Nha Trang airport
A consortium including low-cost carrier Vietjet is planning to build a new international terminal at Cam Ranh International Airport, which serves the beach resort of Nha Trang.
Thanh…
New international terminal planned for Nha Trang airport
The airport serving the Vietnamese resort town of Nha Trang will be expanded with the development of a new international terminal.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reports that officials…
Tour operator anticipates luxury boom in Nha Trang
Tour operator, Luxury Travel Ltd, opens an office in Vietnam’s Nha Trang Friday, in anticipation of an influx of luxury holidaymakers to the coastal city.
According to Luxury Travel…
InterContinental arrives in Nha Trang
IHG has launched its luxury InterContinental hotel brand in Vietnamese resort town of Nha Trang.
The new InterContinental Nha Trang hotel overlooks Nha Trang Bay and offers 223 rooms…
Best Western opens in Nha Trang
Best Western has launched a new hotel on the coast of Vietnam - the Best Western Premier Havana Nha Trang.
Located in the beach resort town of Nha Trang, the new upscale resort rises…
Best Western adds new hotel in Nha Trang
Best Western International has launched a new hotel in the Vietnamese resort town of Nha Trang.
The Best Western Sea & Sun is a 10-storey property situated just five minutes’ walk…
Nha Trang festival to focus on disputed islands
A festival will be held in the Vietnam's resort town of Nha Trang later this year, with the theme of the hotly-disputed Spratly Islands. Taking place from 11-15 June, the fifth…
Sheraton set to open on Nha Trang beachfront
NHA TRANG, Vietnam (April 27, 2010)
Sheraton Nha Trang to open on Friday
NHA TRANG, Vietnam (March 15, 2010) -- Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa, one of the most hotly anticipated hotels in Asia, is set to partially open March 19.The first…
Sunrise Nha Trang launches new website
Sunrise Nha Trang Beach Hotel & Spa, the 5-star luxurious boutique Hotel in Nha Trang has been pleased to announce the release of new website www.sunrisenhatrang.com.vn. The new…
Oil tanker explodes in Nha Trang Bay
Vietnam's beautiful Nha Trang coastline is facing a possible environmental disaster after a 45-tonne oil tanker exploded in its bay. Thanh Nien News reported that one man was killed in the…
Sheraton to open in Nha Trang
Sheraton Hotels and Resorts have said that the new 281-room, 30-storey Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa will open in May 2009, with a grand opening planned for June. The hotel…
Novotel to arrive in Nha Trang
The Vietnamese beach resort of Nha Trang will welcome its first international 4-star hotel when Novotel opens its doors on 15 November.
400km from Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang is one of…
Nha Trang vehicle ban rejected
A plan to turn a major thoroughfare in Vietnam's tourist town of Nha Trang into a pedestrian-only zone has been opposed, the Thanh Nien News has reported. Local authorities had…
Crowne Plaza in Nha Trang
IHG has signed an agreement to manage a new Crowne Plaza in Nha Trang in Vietnam. Crowne Plaza Nha Trang will have 305 rooms and 113 serviced residences. When it opens in 2010, the hotel…
Vietjet to operate new flights to Kazakhstan
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Kazakhstan, Vietjet has announced new routes for Almaty city and Nha Trang city – the tourism capital in central…
Vietjet celebrates Hiroshima G7 Summit with first-ever direct service between Vietnam and Hiroshima
Vietjet announced the launch of a new route connecting Hiroshima with Hanoi. It is the first-ever direct service linking Vietnam with Japan's Hiroshima and the airline's eighth route…
Royal Caribbean sets course for new 2024 adventures in China
Royal Caribbean International has set the date for its return to China in April 2024, with Asia’s largest and most innovative ship, Spectrum of the Seas, sailing from Shanghai. …
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to host roadshows in Australia in 2023
Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Australia will hold the event Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in Australia 2023
Archipelago International expands footprint in Vietnam with three new Pba signings
Archipelago International, Southeast Asia's largest privately-owned and independent hotel operator, is pleased to announce its expansion in Vietnam with three new signings, including…
Vietjet opens first ever direct flights between Vietnam and Queensland in June
The airline will operate twice weekly services between Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) from June 16, 2023, every Monday and Friday.
Vietjet to fly direct to Queensland starting June
Vietjet will launch the first non-stop flights connecting Vietnam to Queensland this June following its announcement of two services between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne/Sydney in a…
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific and Alliga Eternity Company Limited to launch 1st Wyndham Alltra in Asia Pacific
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (“Wyndham”) has signed an agreement to launch the first Wyndham Alltra in the region under a partnership with pioneering Vietnamese private yacht manufacturer,…
Spectrum of the Seas boosts tourism in Thailand and Vietnam
Holidaymakers can seek adventure on Asia’s largest and most innovative ship, Spectrum of the Seas, with longer sailings, and more of Southeast Asia to explore in the coming months.…
Oceania Cruises reveals exotic explorations in Asia with newly re-inspired Riviera
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announces that the newly re-inspired Riviera will sail in Asia for the first time due to unprecedented…
Hotels to look out for in 2023 in Vietnam
This time last year, 2022 was still looking pretty dicey. Covid was wreaking havoc on the travel industry. There was light at the end of the tunnel, but we were still in the dark. Now we’ve…
Vietnam sees 51% monthly increase in Indian travellers
Post Pandemic, the demand of Indians choosing Vietnam as a desirable destination has continued to increase. The country has been actively encouraging Indians to visit through a series of…
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach unveils senior leadership team
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Hyatt’s inaugural Andaz-branded luxury and lifestyle resort in Thailand, has unveiled its highly skilled and experienced executive management team ahead of…
TikTok’s most popular beaches
No one can deny the impact of TikTok, and it seems its influence has spread to the travel world too. With over 17.5 billion views of the #TravelTok and #TravelTikTok hashtags, people are…
Royal Caribbean announces 2023-24 year-round holidays from Singapore to Thailand, Vietnam, Japan & more
Vacationers can set their sights on more ways to explore Asia and make lifelong holiday memories. Royal Caribbean International has released its line-up of holidays on Spectrum of…
What’s new: Vietnam’s latest hotel openings and new experiences
Vietnam remains one of the top destinations in the world, with growth rates ranging from 50-75%. Since reopening its borders to foreign travel, Vietnam has welcomed over 954,000…
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives opens in the Scenic Raa Atoll
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, a private island retreat located in the picturesque Raa Atoll at the northern edge of the Maldives.
New All-Pool-Villa Resort Opens On Private Island in Maldives
New All-Pool-Villa Resort Opens On Private Island in Maldives -
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, a private island retreat located in the…
Most popular destinations to celebrate the Year of the Tiger
Big cities and tourist favourites are back in favour for travel this Lunar New Year as travellers head to tourist hotspots to ring in the year of the Tiger, according to booking data from…
Vietnam set to open doors to more vaccinated travellers in December
Vietnam is planning from December to reopen key tourist destinations to vaccinated visitors from countries deemed a low Covid-19 risk, the government said
Vietjet fully operates domestic flight network
Vietjet has resumed its domestic flight network following the reopening of all routes to and from Da Nang
Eastin Hotels’ two new hotels in July to add sheen to Vietnam’s hospitality landscape
Two new hotel openings in Vietnam
Dolphin stuns beachgoers at Alma Resort in Cam Ranh with playful visit
A large dolphin paid a rare visit to the shallow waters right off new family resort Alma Resort on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula. Alma lifeguard Nguyen Ngoc Tan, who took video footage of…
Alma Resort opens on Vietnam’s scenic Cam Ranh Peninsula
Alma Resort, a 196-pavilion and 384-suite resort that commands 74 acres of beachfront, 14 sublime food and beverage outlets and a cascade of 12 beachfront swimming pools, will open in…
45% of Chinese FITs plan to visit reopened Vietnam this year
Vietnam’s remarkable reopening of its domestic travel sector is expected to be replicated by focusing on short-haul Asian markets in a quest to restore their international tourism…
Why Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh is the best beach destination in Vietnam
Banking on the immense potential of Cam Ranh Bay to become a popular beach destination in Vietnam due to its natural beauty, the Mövenpick brand planted its flag.
Agent alert: Vietjet slashes ticket prices throughout Asia
Vietjet has announced a very sexy range of new promotions.rolling out flight fares offering 50% discounts on ticket fares for all routes from now untill 29 February 2020.
The promotional…
Mövenpick debuts in Cam Ranh, Vietnam
The latest addition to Mövenpick’s collection of contemporary hotels and resorts has arrived with the launch of Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh, located along Bai Dai Beach in the central…
Vietjet hat trick: Airlines adds three new services
Vietjet has announced the launch of three new services connecting Da Nang with Taipei, Singapore and Hong Kong.
The inaugural flights’ ceremonies were held on location, within the…
AirAsia starts exclusive route from Kuala Lumpur to Da Lat, Vietnam
AirAsia has unveiled its maiden flight to Da Lat, capital of Lam Dong province in the central highlands of Vietnam. The inaugural flight made history as the first international airline…
AirAsia unveils exclusive Kuala Lumpur-Da Lat route
AirAsia has announced the launch of an exclusive route to Da Lat from Kuala Lumpur, further expanding its footprint in Vietnam. The four times weekly service to Da Lat, capital of Lam…
Bangkok Airways teams up with Shopee
Bangkok Airways has partnered with Shopee, an e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. The tie up is part of a promotion called ‘2019 Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day’ and creates…
Centara plans 20 new hotels across Vietnam by 2024
Centara Hotels & Resorts has revealed expansion plans for Vietnam, with the goal of opening at least 20 new hotels in the next five years.
OYO ventures in Vietnam; allots USD 50 million to reach 20K rooms in 2020
Hospitality rockstar Oyo Hotels and Homes has launched its services in the newest darling of Southeast Asia – Vietnam. The start-up also announced that it will invest USD 50 million for its…
Summer Bonanza: AirAsia Sale is back
For a limited time only, AirAsia is taking its ‘free seats sale’ to new heights, launching a bigger and better sale of five million promotional seats.
The sale will begin on 17 June…
Aeroflot and Vietnam Airlines begin code sharing
Aeroflot and Vietnam Airlines have begun code-sharing on both domestic and international routes in Vietnam and Russia to offer customers enhanced connectivity and seamless connections…
AnaMarina sets new bar in Vietnam’s luxury yacht scene
Scheduled to be completed this year, AnaMarina will be a new home for luxury yachts in Asia, as well as a tourist hot spot for watersports enthusiasts.
Aviation round up: Munich Airport gets radical with gnarly competition
This this week’s collection of aviation round up is mixed bag of new routes and announcements but, for the first time ever, it also features skateboarding…rad!
Pushing to a new level: Fusion GM on creating a new tourist destination
In this TD exclusive interview, we spoke to the globe-trotting hospitality veteran about his recent move to Vietnam, his leadership style and more.
Cruise news: Heritage at Halong, falconry and more
Boutique is the way to go as cruise lines take every effort to customise their experience with off beat attractions and onboard design. Addition of vessels in the industry and more...this…
Tết-a-Tết: Bangkok vs Ho Chi Minh in the battle for Vietnamese New Year
With 5 February fast approaching, Tết, the Vietnamese New Year , is almost upon us. The nation festival – where Vietnamese from far and wide make the pilgrimage back to their hometown and…
Unbound abounds: Hyatt’s luxe collection signs first hotel in Southeast Asia
Hyatt has entered into an agreement with A&B Group for the Nam Nghi Phu Quoc Island to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand by early 2019, making it the first Southeast Asian hotel…
Jet, set, go: AirAsia to set up a low-cost carrier in Vietnam
Asia's popular budget carrier, AirAsia has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation reaffirming its intention to set up a low-cost carrier in Vietnam with local partners.
Vietjet reveals network priority with four new flights
Vietjet has placed the expansion of its current network at the heart of its plans over the next few months with the launch of four new routes, within a few weeks of each other.
The art of cruising: Vietnam’s first boutique cruise
Heritage Cruises has announced the launch of Vietnam’s first artful boutique cruise on the Gulf of Tonkin and the Red River in Vietnam.
Emirates announces new codeshare agreement with Jetstar Pacific
Emirates and Jetstar Pacific have announced a new codeshare agreement expanding the existing partnership between the two carriers.
Osaka Castle to Ha Long Bay in half a day: Vietjet launches new route
Roll up, roll up! Vietnamese low cost carrier (LCC) Vietjet is celebrating two new routes by releasing tickets for one million flights for free.
Swiss-Belhotel reveals ambitious global plan with up to 70 hotels in the pipeline
Global hospitality management chain Swiss-Belhotel International has revealed its ambitious expansion plan of launching at least 60 new hotels and resorts worldwide in the next few years.
Ctrip tracks record-breaking growth in Chinese outbound tourism
Chinese tourists and their money have continued to go places in 2017, according to Ctrip and the China Tourism Academy (CTA). The leading OTA of the People's Republic of China and the…
Travelodge doubles up with two new hotels in Kuala Lumpur
It’s been a very busy 2018 so far for Travelodge, who kicked off the new year with the opening of Skye by Travelodge Arena Nha Trang, in Vietnam. And, today the company have announced…
Nine of the best: agoda reveal their top new hotels from 2017
Over the past year agoda’s accommodation listings have doubled, and now the fastest-growing online travel booking platform offers over 2 million properties worldwide. With so many new…
China’s ‘Coconut City’ now open to Southeast Asian tourists
The Haikou Tourism Development Commission of China recently bared plans to welcome Vietnamese and Philippine visitors.
The Hainan province-based agency announced that it was collaborating…
Genting doubles fleet size for Millennials
Genting Cruise Lines commemorated the official handover of World Dream, the newly constructed second new build for Dream Cruises, on 26 October 2017 during a special event in Bremerhaven,…
Princess Cruises to sail from Singapore to Alaska
Princess Cruises has revealed plans to operate a new voyage that allows Asian travellers to explore the frozen wonders of Alaska.
The new “Epic Adventure Cruise” voyage will set sail…
Where to Stay: new hotels from Hyatt, Dusit, Holiday Inn Express, and more
Citadines Bayfront Nha Trang
Location: In a seafront development on Tran Phu Street, in Vietnam's popular resort town
Grade: Upscale serviced residence
Keys: 310 studios and…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Hua Hin, Manila, Mauritius and more
Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila
Location: In Ortigas Center, one of Metro Manila's main financial districts
Grade: Upscale serviced residence
Keys: 293, ranging from studios to…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Fiji Airways, China Eastern and more
Guiyang gets Italian charter flights
Where? Milan (Italy) to Guiyang, pictured (China)
When? Once a week, from 10 July to 2 October 2017
Who? Neos
Why? Italian charter carrier creates…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…
Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities
Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Spring Airlines
Why?…
Early start for Singapore cruise season as Royal Caribbean adds itineraries
Royal Caribbean will kick off its Southeast Asian season a month early this year, to fit in a series of additional sailings from Singapore.
The company's Mariner of the Seas cruise…
Diamond Princess gets facelift in Singapore
The Diamond Princess cruise ship has emerged from dry-dock facelift in Singapore, which saw the ship adorned with a brand new livery.
The vessel became the third ship in the company's…
Vietnam publishes tourist code of conduct
Vietnam has released a national code of conduct for tourists, in an effort to curb disorderly and damaging behaviour.
Developed by the country's Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism,…
Vietnam’s tourism surge continues in 2017
The rapid growth of Vietnam's tourism industry is continuing in 2017, following the record figures achieved last year.
The Southeast Asian country welcomed 10 million international…
Where to Stay: New hotels in China, the US, Vietnam and more
The St Regis Changsha
Location: On the 48th to 63rd floors of one of the tallest skyscrapers in Changsha, the capital of China's Hunan province
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 188
Facilities:…
Vietnam starts year with 1m visitors
Vietnam welcomed more than one million international visitors in January 2017, as the country started the new year as strongly as it finished 2016.
According to the latest data from…
Records tumble as HKIA traffic soars
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) achieved another record-breaking year in 2016, experiencing its highest ever levels of passenger traffic, flight movements and cargo traffic.
Last…
The latest appointments, including Chris Bailey and Worldhotels’ new CEO
CHRIS BAILEY has been appointed CEO of the Royal Phuket Marina. He steps into the new role following a 12-year stint with Centara Hotels & Resorts, where he most recently served as…
Ho Chi Minh City tells tourists to behave
Tourism authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have issued a new "code of conduct" aimed at improving the behaviour of tourists, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reports.
To be distributed to…
Major cruise ship to be based in Manila
Hong Kong's Star Cruises will embark on its first homeport season in the Philippines this year when the SuperStar Virgo cruise liner starts sailing from Manila.
The 269-metre-long…
Vietnam Airlines celebrates fifth anniversary of flying from London
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the fifth anniversary of its inaugural flight from Vietnam to London, which arrived on 9 December 2011.
On Wednesday evening, Vietnam Airlines UK…
Princess Cruises adds Kota Kinabalu to Asian season
Princess Cruises made its first visit to the Malaysian port of Kota Kinabalu this week, as part of its 2016-17 Southeast Asian season.
The 18-deck, 2,706-passenger Diamond Princess…
Odyssea signs new luxury hotel in Danang
Odyssea Hospitality has signed a deal to open a new Liberty Central Hotel in Danang, Central Vietnam.
Scheduled to launch in 2019, this new-build luxury hotel will be the fifth under the…
The latest industry appointments
PETER SEAH will succeed Stephen Lee Ching Yen as chairman of Singapore Airlines. Currently deputy chairman, Seah will take over the top role on 1 January 2017. A banker for more than 30…
HKIA closes in on traffic record
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continues to experience rising traffic in 2016 and looks set to end the year with a record figures.
The Asian gateway handled 59 million…
Mövenpick on track to triple Asian portfolio
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is undertaking a major expansion in Asia, with plans to more than triple its regional portfolio from nine to 30 properties by 2020.
Speaking to Travel Daily…
Luxury Eastin resort planned for Phu Quoc
Thailand's Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has unveiled plans to open a luxury Eastin Grand hotel on the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc.
Scheduled to launch in late 2018, the Eastin…
Beauvais uses big brand experience to create simplified hospitality vision
Having spent 25 years with Marriott International, Kevin Beauvais understands the pressure of working in a big corporate environment. But now, operating his own boutique hotel management…
Express double links Hong Kong with Myanmar
Hong Kong residents now have a new low-cost way of travelling to Myanmar, with the launch of two new services by HK Express.
The budget airline's inaugural Myanmar flight touched down in…
HK Express adds new seaside service
Hong Kong residents will soon have a new low-cost connection to the beaches of Vietnam.
Budget airline HK Express has announced that it will launch flights to Nha Trang on 9 November…
Royal Caribbean reveals details of longest Singapore season
Royal Caribbean has confirmed that winter 2016-17 will see its longest-ever season in Singapore, as three cruise ships base their operations in the Lion City.
Three of the largest…
Vietjet adds new routes from revamped Haiphong Airport
Vietjet has unveiled plans to launch three new routes to the Vietnamese port of Haiphong, following the opening of a new terminal at the city’s Cat Bi International Airport.
Over the…
Star Cruises confirms first Shenzhen season
Star Cruises has confirmed that its SuperStar Virgo cruise ship will start homeporting in Shenzhen this year.
Following a recent agreement signed between Star's parent company,…
Vietnam arrivals jump 20% in first quarter
Vietnam's tourism industry has experienced a strong rebound in the first quarter of 2016, with a near 20% jump in international visitor arrivals.
According to the latest data from the…
Guangxi’s GX Airlines goes international
GX Airlines, the new airline based in southern China's Guangxi region, will launch its first international flights later this year.
Based in Nanning, the capital of Guangxi, GX…
Eastin Grand Resort to open in Danang
Thailand's Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has unveiled plans to launch its luxury Eastin Grand brand in Danang.
Scheduled to open in late 2017, the new Eastin Grand Resort Danang will…
Novotel arrives in Phu Quoc
AccorHotels has opened its first Novotel on the Vietnamese resort island of Phu Quoc.
Located on a sandy beach and overlooking the sea, Novotel Phu Quoc offers 366 rooms, suites and…
Eastin Hotels to debut in Phu Quoc
Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has announced plans to launch its first Eastin-branded property on the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc.
Scheduled to open in mid-2018, the Eastin Resort…
Ascott adds multiple new properties across Southeast Asia
Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has continued to expand its presence in Southeast Asia with the signing of agreements for seven new properties in four countries.…
Carlson Rezidor plans to double Asia Pacific portfolio
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is planning to open another 100 hotels across Asia Pacific in the next five years, doubling its current regional portfolio.
Addressing reporters in Bangkok…
Insider Journeys offers Asian tour incentives
Insider Journeys is offering agents the chance to win one of eight places on a multi-country trip to Vietnam and Cambodia.
Agents simply need to book an escorted small group journey,…
Mövenpick steps up Southeast Asian growth strategy
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has continued its rapid recent expansion in Southeast Asia with the signing of new properties in Malaysia and Vietnam.
Following the recent announcement of…
Indian cities rise in popularity on TripAdvisor
Two Indian cities topped the Asia Pacific rankings in TripAdvisor's Travellers’ Choice awards for "Destinations on the Rise".
The world's largest travel site revealed this week that…
Vietnam arrivals jump 20% in November
Vietnam's tourism industry continued to recover in November, as the country experienced a double-digit jump in arrivals.
According to the latest data from the Vietnam National…
Jetstar’s Asian airlines added to oneworld global fare
Jetstar's three Asian airlines will be added to oneworld's Global Explorer round-the-world fare.
Effective 1 December 2015, Singapore-based Jetstar Asia, Vietnam's Jetstar Pacific and…
Carlson Rezidor to debut in Vietnam
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has made its market entry into Vietnam, with the signing management contract for a Radisson Blu resort near Nha Trang.
Schedule to open in the first…
VietJet to launch two new domestic routes
VietJet Air will expand its domestic network this month with the launch of two new routes in as many days.
On 19 November, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier will commence flights…
Vietnam Airlines boosts holiday capacity
Vietnam Airlines is increasing its domestic capacity to meet the expected rise in demand for flights during the National Day holiday.
The national carrier has added 95 one-way flights…
Legend of the Seas returns to Singapore
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas cruise liner has returned to Southeast Asia for the autumn 2015 season, where it will be homeported in Singapore.
The ship, which previously…
Vietnam arrivals rise for first time in 14 months
Visitor arrivals to Vietnam increased in July 2015, for the first time in 14 months.
The country has suffered from a sharp decline in visitor numbers since mid-2014, partially due to…
Norwegian cruises back to the Far East
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will return to the Far East for the 2016-17 winter season, for the first time in more than a decade.
On 31 October 2016, the recently renovated Norwegian Star…
Sichuan Airlines adds flights to Southeast Asia
Sichuan Airlines is launching a series of new flights to Southeast Asia.
Earlier this week, the Chengdu-based carrier launched a new service to Nha Trang, the coastal city in Vietnam.…
Vietnam arrivals drop 11% in first half
Visitor arrivals to Vietnam declined 11.3% in the first half of 2015.
According to data published by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), the country welcomed just…
Revamped Avani emerges on Vietnam’s coast
Minor Hotel Group has unveiled its newly-refurbished Avani resort in Vietnam.
The Avani Quy Nhon Resort & Spa, which is set on Vietnam's south central coast, operated as the Life…
Sheraton to debut in Danang
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has continued its growth in Vietnam with the signing of its first Sheraton in Danang.
Scheduled to open in early 2018, the new Sheraton Danang Resort…
Starwood brings Le Meridien to Vietnam
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched its Le Meridien brand in Vietnam, with the opening of Le Meridien Saigon.
Set on the banks of the Saigon River, in the centre of Ho Chi Minh…
VietJet Air to fly to China
VietJet Air has announced plans to launch its first flights to mainland China.
In a press conference on 8 April, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier revealed that it will commence…
Insider Journeys offers SE Asian megafam deals
Specialist tour operator Insider Journeys has teamed up with Vietnam Airlines to launch its 2015 megafam to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Trade partners can snap up an exclusive agent…
Korean Air adds more flights to Vietnam
Korean Air will increase the number of flights it offers to Vietnam next month, with the launch of two more weekly services to Nha Trang.
From 29 April 2015, the Seoul-based national…
Vietnam arrivals fall for ninth straight month
Visitor arrivals to Vietnam experienced a ninth consecutive month of decline in February 2015.
According to the latest data from the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT),…
Dusit to debut in Vietnam
Thai hotel group Dusit has continued its international expansion with the signing of its first ever property in Vietnam.
Following the recent launch of its first hotel in the US, and…
Korean Air boosts Southeast Asian routes
Korean Air will increase the number of flights it offers to Southeast Asia this summer.
During the peak holiday season of 23 July to 24 August, flights between Seoul Incheon…
VietJet adds Phu Quoc flights and boosts summer capacity
VietJet Air is increasing its domestic flight offerings for the summer, including the launch of a brand new route to Phu Quoc Island.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier will commence…
SuperStar Virgo arrives for Hong Kong homeport
Star Cruises' flagship cruise liner, SuperStar Virgo, returned to Hong Kong today (8 April 2014).
The 75,338-tonne, 13-deck ship will homeport in the city from now until 26 October…
Vietnam tour operator signs UK rep
Tour operator Luxury Travel Vietnam has appointed a sales representation firm in the UK as it looks to boost trade from the country.
PiC Travel is now overseeing sales and marketing…
Absolute signs new Vietnam beach resort
Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has signed a new beachfront property in Vietnam's Cam Ranh province.
Located close to the town of Nha Trang, the new Eastin Duyen Ha Resort Cam Ranh will…
SuperStar Virgo unveils Northeast Asian sailings
Star Cruises has revealed that its SuperStar Virgo cruise liner will sail a series of voyages from Hong Kong to China, Taiwan and Vietnam next year.
The 1,870-passenger ship will…
Asian aviation tidbits
Spring Airlines to launch cross-Strait flights
Spring Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights to Kaohsiung. Commencing on 27 October 2013, the new service will mark the…
Vietnam agrees major Russian charter flight deal
Vietnam will see an influx of Russian tourists this winter, after a major new charter flight deal was agreed with a Russian tour company.
According to local media reports, Vietnamese…
Novotel debuts in Danang
Novotel has opened its first hotel in the Vietnamese city of Danang.
Located on the west bank of the Han River, the newly-built Novotel Danang Premier Han River becomes the tallest…
Asian aviation tidbits
China Eastern to launch Manila flights
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a…
Six Senses protects Vietnam coral
A luxury resort near the Vietnamese resort town of Nha Trang, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, has launched a new programme to protect the area's coral reef.
The company has entered into a…
Five on Friday – Asia
Stay longer with Anantara in Bali
Anantara is giving guests a good reason to stay longer in Bali this spring and summer. Under the Anantara Stay Longer Special promotion, the…
Asian aviation briefs
Garuda profits surge
Garuda Indonesia achieved a strong set of financial results in 2012, with a sharp rise in net profits compared with the previous year. The national carrier…
VietJetAir adds summer flights
VietJet Air has revealed plans to add a series of extra flights this summer.
From 20 May to 31 August 2013, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier will add a third daily flight to its…
Six Senses to merge Hua Hin resorts
The Six Senses Hua Hin and Evason Hua Hin resorts in Thailand will be merged to create a single property.
The new resort, which will be called the Evason Hua Hin, will feature a…
VietJet Air launches international flights
VietJet Air has commenced its first ever international flights, connecting Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) with Bangkok.
The new service, which got underway on Sunday 10 February 2013, coincided…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
KAPIL CHOPRA has become the new President of The Oberoi Group, responsible for Oberoi and Trident Hotels in India. With 19 years’ experience, Chopra most recently served as Oberoi’s…
Best Western opens Vietnam island resort
Best Western has announced the opening of a new high-end resort located on an island off the coast of Vietnam.
Set on Hon Tam Island, close to the resort town of Nha Trang, the new Best…
VietJet flies to Phu Quoc
VietJet Air has launched flights to the Vietnamese resort island of Phu Quoc.
The route, which commenced on 15 December, will now be operated daily to and from Ho Chi Minh City, using an…
Diamond Princess offers Singapore itineraries
Princess Cruises has revealed that its 2,670-passenger vessel, the Diamond Princess, will offer two autumn itineraries in Singapore for 2013.
The cruises, which will depart in October and…
Silversea docks at new Singapore cruise terminal
Silversea’s luxury liner, the Silver Shadow, made its inaugural call at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore today (15 November 2012).
The Silver Shadow’s maiden voyage to the new…
VietJet adds fourth A320
Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air has unveiled a new Airbus A320 aircraft at Ho Chi Minh City's (HCMC) Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
The aircraft - which becomes the fourth in…
VietJet to launch new domestic routes
Vietnam’s new low-cost carrier, VietJet Air, will launch four new domestic routes before the end of 2012.
Services between Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Vinh, in north-central Vietnam, will…
Star Cruises to revamp Gemini liner
Star Cruises is undertaking a US$50 million refurbishment of its new SuperStar Gemini liner.
The cruise ship, which was formerly known as the Norwegian Dream, will be refitted with upgraded…
Sexy launch for new VietJet Air route
VietJet Air has marked the launch of a new route by dressing its cabin crew in Hawaiian costumes.
The sexy outfits were worn on the new Vietnamese low-cost carrier's inaugural service…
IHG, Movenpick Accor expand Asian portfolios
Several new hotels have opened across Asia in recent weeks, including new resorts and city properties.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has celebrated to launch of a new luxury resort…
Asian aviation briefs
THAI sacks Piyasvasti
Thai Airways International (THAI) has fired its President, Piyasvasti Amranand. Thailand’s former Energy Minister, Piyasvasti has led the national carrier since…
Aviation Briefs
China Southern cuts Philippine services
China Southern Airlines has announced that it is cutting flights to the Philippines amid tensions in the South China Sea.
Xinhua reported that the…
VietJet Air launches Danang flights
Vietnam’s new low-cost carrier, VietJet Air, recently launched a new service linking Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) with Danang.
The route, which marks VietJet’s entry into Danang, will be served…
VietJet Air to add new domestic routes
New Vietnamese low-cost carrier, VietJet Air has announced plans to launch two new domestic routes.
The airline launched in December 2011 with flights on the main route between Hanoi and Ho…
RCI announces 2012 Asian itineraries
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) has announced the 2012 Asian summer season of the 2,074-guest Legend of the Seas, which features a variety of new destinations and itineraries out of…
2012 Asian itineraries aboard Legend of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) has announced its 2012 Asian summer season on the 2,074-guest Legend of the Seas, which features a variety of new destinations and itineraries out of…
RCI signs new Asian properties
RCI, Wyndham Worldwide's timeshare accommodation arm, has announced the signing of two new agreements in Asia. The deals, with the Hon Tam Resort & Spa in Vietnam and Patong Bay Garden…
TDA Face-to-Face: Mark Flower, IHG
Mark Flower, Director - Commercial, Southeast Asia, InterContinental Hotels Group1) Can you tell us about the new IHG office that has opened in…
Holland America announces Asian itineraries
Holland America Line's ms Zaandam cruise liner will sail four Asian itineraries in 2012. The 14-day 'Asia Explorer' voyages will sail between Hong Kong and Singapore and feature port calls…
Marriott plans 24 new hotels in Asia Pacific
Marriott International's signature brand, Marriott Hotels & Resorts has announced a global pipeline of nearly 50 new hotels and resorts to open in the next four years, almost half of…
Legend of the Seas returns to Singapore
Royal Caribbean International's 'Legend of the Seas' cruise liner is set to return to Singapore this April and November. The inaugural summer season, which runs from 23 April to 4 June ,…
RCI adds seven resorts in Asia
SINGAPORE, April 22 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced the…
Life Resort opens on Danang beachfront
DA NANG, Viet Nam (14 April 2010): Life Resorts delivered an encouraging vote of confidence to the Vietnamese tourism industry as Life Resort Da Nang becomes the first new resort to…
Exotissimo launches new family tours
Bangkok, Thailand (15 March 2010) - Exotissimo Travel, Southeast Asia's leading destination management company, has launched a new range of family tour packages specially…
New Marriott in Vietnam
Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) signed an agreement today with Sao Sang Nha Trang Co. Ltd. that will result in the opening of its first deluxe Marriott Hotels & Resorts-branded hotel…
Visa fee exemptions extended till year-end
Foreign tourists buying package tours to Vietnam under the Impressive Vietnam promotion campaign will enjoy an exemption on visa fees until the end of the year instead of…
Indochina Starwood GMs Conference
(31 Aug 09) Starwood Hotels and Resorts Thailand and Indochina region recently held its annual General Managers Conference 24 - 27 June 2009 at Plaza Athenee Bangkok, A Royal…
Phu Bai Airport gets international clearance
Phu Bai Airport in central Vietnam will become an international by 2020, Thanh Nien News reported. The facility will see its annual passenger capacity boosted to five million by…
Cam Ranh Airport to go international
Vietnam's Cam Ranh Airport into upgraded to an international facility, Thanh Nien News has reported. The government has reportedly approved the VND10.5 trillion (US$590 million)…
Accor slashes Vietnam rates to curb downturn
Accorwill cut room rates at its Novotel properties in Vietnam by half to attract morebusiness, a company executive has said. According to aThanh Nien Daily report, Porntina…
Jetstar Pacific cancels Hanoi-Can Tho flights
The VietNamNet Bridge reports that the low-cost airline Jetstar Pacific announced it would stop offering Hanoi-Can Tho flights as of June 1. The airline said it will close this air route to…
Novotel spreads wings in Asia Pacific
The opening of five new Novotels - in China, Vietnam, Malaysia and India - in less than two months has established Asia Pacific as the key growth region for Accor's most established brand.…
Mekong Aviation applies for license
The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) is considering an application for Mekong Aviation Company to become Vietnam's third private airline operator, Thanh Nien News has…
Delegations to visit central Vietnam
Representatives of the Japanese and Korean tourism associations have arrived in the central Vietnamese coastal town of Nha Trang to conduct a market survey, the Thanh Nien News has…
Accor’s plans for Vietnam
Accor is embarking on a massive expansion of its hotel portfolio in Vietnam, with the launch of its upscale Pullman and mid-scale Mercure brands, and the expansion of its Novotel…
Pacific Airlines opens more routes
Pacific Airlines has started a service between Ho Chi Minh City and Hue over the weekend in response to increasing demand. The first local low-cost carrier operates the 168-seat Boeing…
Take a tour of Mumbai like Hollywood stars!
Have you ever wondered how it feels to explore Mumbai like Hollywood stars Gigi Hadid, Zendaya, and Tom Holland did during their recent visit to the city? No Footprints, the boutique …
Europe’s most festive cities for a magical Christmas
Cities around the world transform into festive wonderlands during the Christmas season, and the cities in Europe are among some of the most impressive
Waldorf Astoria set to debut in Vietnam with Waldorf Astoria Hanoi
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s iconic luxury hotel brand, announced its entry into Vietnam with the signing of Waldorf Astoria Hanoi.
New tourist destinations to be included in Vietnam passport
The new template consists of 50 pages, printed with famous cultural heritage sites and landmarks such as Trang An Landscape Complex, Ha Long Bay, Hue Imperial Citadel, Hung Temple, Hoi An…
Vietnam fully reopens to international tourists: Entry protocols, visa regulation update and more
As scheduled Vietnam fully reopened to international tourists last Tuesday, 15 March 2022.
Thailand is open – a travel update from the tourism authority of Thailand
Great news for UK travellers as Thailand is off the red list, which means fully vaccinated travellers arriving in the UK from green list countries no longer need to do a pre-departure test,…
How the pandemic is changing aviation forever
It is astonishing that an airline flies still because of what has happened.
AirAsia Thailand launches ‘Domestic Fly-Thru’ service for 42 routes
AirAsia continues to provide an enhanced experience for guests with its newest Domestic Fly-Thru service at Don Mueang Airport for 42 Thailand domestic routes
Meet the hottest airplane seat as aviation re-starts
So, why man travellers are setting the wish to fly in Premium Economy?
Top tech trends fuelling the holiday rental success story
A Mintel poll of 2,000 consumers indicated a total of GBP 7.1 billion (USD 9.86 billion) will be spent on staycations between July and September 2021
How vouchers can boost your bottom line and avoid being left behind post-COVID
Hotel voucher was a relatively overlooked aspect of a property’s playbook, but it develops into a required feature and essential to any hotelier to generate income quickly and efficiently.
Sea Sick: Is Cruising still a Happy Business?
The Cruise industry before COVID-19 generated $134 billion in travel and tourism revenue prompting CLIA to paint a rosy future. This was before COVID-19
UK airports become more friendly to people with autism
As the head of innovation & regulatory compliance at OmniServ, the UK's biggest provider of assistance to disabled passengers, Samantha Saunders is well positioned to comment on why we…
Digital detox mode: ‘Unrating Vienna’ urges travellers to seek beyond ratings
On the back of its popular ‘Unhashtag Vienna’ digital detox campaign, the Vienna Tourist Board has now launched 'Unrating Vienna' that tackles the online rating obsession by asking the…
“I tripped over a puppy”: 10 most bizarre travel insurance claims
Following my article on how to deal with 'holiday hell', it's to look at some of the more bizarre misfortunes that travellers have had to face.
Best Western in Asia: “Most exciting period in 72-year history”
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has announced another successful year in Asia with new brands and properties in the fast-growing region.
ASIA DMC prevails at the World Travel Awards 2018
Destination management company, ASIA DMC, has announced its recent success at the 25th World Travel Awards Gala held in Hong Kong on 3 September 2018.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World 2017 Travel Trends
Small Luxury Hotels of the World Announces 2017 Travel Trends.
Destinations to watch
· Mexico - the spotlight is on Mexico for 2017, where momentum continues to grow in the luxury boutique…
Top four tips to keep your hotel competitive in 2017
Step into a respectable hotel’s front office and you’re greeted by a picture of calm. Everything seems to happen with a graceful air – nobody’s in a hurry, nothing looks disorganized. As…
2016Q1越南国际旅客人数上升20%
今年第一季度，越南旅游业经历了强势的反弹，国际旅客到达人数上升约20%。
根据越南国家旅游局（VNAT）最新发布的数据，越南今年3月总共迎来了820480位国际旅客，将第一季度总旅客人数拉升至246万，与去年同期相比增幅达19.9%。…
Vietnam’s ‘Timeless Charm’ attracts culture-seeking Brits
More British travellers are heading to Vietnam in response to the country’s on-going tourism development strategy.
Relaxed visa rules, brand new infrastructure, upscale hotels and a…
越南旅客到达人次前半年下降11%
今年的上半年，抵达越南的国际旅客人次比去年同期下降了11.3%。
根据越南国家旅游局（VNAT）发布的数据显示，今年前六个月，越南仅迎来了380万的海外游客，来自中国、俄罗斯等主要游客市场的旅客人数大大下降。
不过，中国内地仍然是越南最大的国际客源地。虽然到达人次下降28.3%，但是仍然提供了814，198人次的旅客，占总国际抵越游客的21.4%。…
南航开通越南芽庄航线
本月20日，中国南方航空开通了每周两趟飞往越南芽庄的航班，连接广州和这个越南中部海滨城市。
去乘航班将每周二、六14:40从广州新白云国际机场出发，并于15:50抵达芽庄机场。
返程航班将于16：40从芽庄出发，并于20:00抵达广州。航班将使用两舱布局的波音737飞机执飞。
中国南方航空将从7月11日起，每周新增一趟此航线上的航班。
The UK agents’ guide to selling New Zealand
How is New Zealand performing in terms of UK visitor numbers? What are the projections for 2015?
The UK market has returned to growth and is performing well. For the year ending…
Trade sales reach record for Cox & Kings
Cox & Kings has reported a 17% increase in sales through the trade in January compared to the same month last year.
The operator said last month was its best for sales through…
Quest’s Passport to 2015
As the sun prepares to set on 2014, our thoughts turn to the glowing horizon of 2015 and all it might reveal.
Predictions can be a dangerous thing, especially in the capricious world of…
The Psychology of Travel – Part Three
A classical psychological tendency that we humans have is called 'Fundamental Attribution Bias'.
It means that if something good happens to us we take credit but if anything bad happens…
SeaDream eyes Asian market
SeaDream Yacht Club plans to broaden its presence in Asia, with a focus on attracting more passengers from the region and expanding into more remote ports.
The luxury cruise operator…
Middle East airport recognise the need for new technologies
Innovation is the way for the future. New media and mobility are driving change in practically every industry and airports are no strangers. These facts were highlighted in the SITA Airports…
Staff Appointments w/e 07 January 09
TERI ORTON has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Condominium Resort Marketing for the Outrigger Condominium Collection. Ms Orton joined Outrigger in 2008 as General Manager…
Buaya Travel joins Asian Connections
Bangkok - 14th December, 2009 - Asian Connections, Asia's leading alliance of inbound DMC's would like to announce our newest member. 'Buaya Travel', representing…
Virgin Atlantic, iPhone help people with fear of flying
SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic, the award-winning long-haul airline, today announced its highly acclaimed Flying Without Fear course -- with…
