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Crowne Plaza in Nha Trang

4/25/2008 10:36:00 AM
Third CP brand under development in Vietnam.
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AirAsia expands into Indochina

4/18/2008 11:27:00 AM
Ho Chi Minh routes start of aggressive regional expansion.
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Sheraton Saigon’s new tower

4/7/2008 2:20:00 PM
25-storey extension extends inventory to 371 rooms.
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Tiger adds to Perth, HCM City

4/2/2008 8:13:00 AM
Singapore LCC expands schedules.
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Caravelle works to reduce carbon footprint

3/25/2008 12:11:00 PM
Ho Chi Minh hotel plans green initiatives.
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Hyatt breaks ground at Danang

3/23/2008 12:00:00 AM
Regency brand resort & spa to open in 2010.
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Air Asia add three routes

3/14/2008 3:30:00 PM
Ho Chi Minh, HK and Haikou added.
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Germans eye India, Vietnam: Study

3/11/2008 1:51:00 PM
TII report reveals Asian destinations show greatest potential.
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Accor's plans for Vietnam

3/7/2008 2:46:00 PM
Multi-brand expansion for French hotel giant.
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Vietnam tackles inflation

3/7/2008 2:03:00 PM
Government to widen trading band for Dong vs Dollar
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Costa offers spring discounts

3/6/2008 1:28:00 PM
Low fares offered on Hainan and Vietnam routes.
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Vietnam tourism gains from investment flow

2/13/2008 2:53:00 PM
US$1.86 billion poured into sector in 2007.
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Vietnam wants tourists to stay longer

1/29/2008 1:53:00 PM
Development of tourism infrastructure identified as key.
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Tony Chisholm moves to Dalat

1/29/2008 12:18:00 PM
New Sofitel GM returning to Vietnam.
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Tet boom for Vietnam agents

1/22/2008 12:05:00 PM
Lunar New Year boost predicted for travel agents.
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Korean tour guides learn about Vietnam

1/21/2008 4:29:00 PM
15-day training course to ease language problems.
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US$1.6bn resort for Vietnam

12/18/2007 1:31:00 PM
Phu Quoc Island project to include hotels, villas and golf.
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Viceroy to debut in Danang

12/17/2007 3:32:00 PM
China Beach resort to be Kor Group's first Asian property.
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Scorpions on board

12/14/2007 3:07:00 PM
Sting in the tail for Vietnam Airlines.
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Golf agents discover Vietnam

12/12/2007 12:03:00 PM
Sporting body recognises 'best-kept secret'.
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Vietnam Airlines expands regional fleet

12/11/2007 3:30:00 PM
5 new 70-seat planes ordered.
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Caravelle Ho Chi Minh's appointment

12/5/2007 12:00:00 AM
New F&B Manager for city hotel.
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Pacific Airlines opens more routes

12/4/2007 3:03:00 PM
Ho Chi Minh-Hue route commences tp satisfy increasing demand.
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Mekong River by rice barge

12/3/2007 1:56:00 PM
Adventure package develops traditional means of river travel.
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Vietnam to host Miss Universe 2008

11/28/2007 12:00:00 AM
Vietnam will host the 57th Miss Universe in central Nha Trang city of Khanh Hoa province next July.
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Nam Hai gets new GM

11/26/2007 2:59:00 PM
Wayne Duberly appointed new General Manager.
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Raymond Marcel Zuest appointed General Manager of Victoria Can Tho Resort

11/26/2007 12:00:00 AM
New GM for Victoria Indochina hotels & resorts
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Indochina’s Victoria Hotels & Resorts announces Christmas & New Year packages

11/26/2007 12:00:00 AM
Xmas, NY packages at Victoria hotels & resorts
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Vietnam buys more planes

11/19/2007 12:00:00 AM
Vietnam plans to buy 12 Boeing 787s to meet growing demand for air travel.
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Ha Long woos Chinese

11/19/2007 12:00:00 AM
Vietnam's northern Quang Ninh province, home to World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay, is launching a campaign to lure more Chinese tourists.
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Vietnam's visitor plan

10/19/2007 12:00:00 AM
Vietnam is working on an "action plan" to ensure the state's tourism management organs and tourism businesses gear up to meet 2010 its tourism targets.
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Big support for Ha Long Bay

9/18/2007 12:00:00 AM
The East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Forum (EATOF) 2007 in Chiang Mai, Thai Land, pledged to vigorously support Ha Long Bay's nomination as one the seven natural wonders of the world, according to Vietnam.net
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Big support for Ha Long Bay

Life Resorts to open in Vietnam

9/14/2007 12:00:00 AM
THE Life Resorts Management Company has signed a joint venture agreement to build a 110-unit Life Heritage Resort in Sapa in the mountains of North Western Vietnam.
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Vietnamese cuisine becomes a favourite

9/13/2007 12:00:00 AM
ACCORDING to the New York Times, Vietnam is likely to become one of the 10 most popular culinary cultures in the world.
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Ha Long Bay chases natural wonder tag

9/6/2007 12:00:00 AM
HA Long Bay, Vietnam’s spectacular seascape of 1,600 limestone islands and caves, has begun its bid to be chosen as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Local tourism giants are voicing their support for the campaign, dubbed “Ha Long Bay, Seven New Wonders”, by opening an office to encourage votes for Ha Long Bay.
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Vietnam poised for more int’l tourists

9/4/2007 12:00:00 AM
THE tourist influx increased at a dramatic rate in Vietnam in the first half of 2007 - Ho Chi Minh City alone received about 1.26 million international tourists, a YOY growth of over 11% and over 655,000 holidaymakers explored Hanoi, posting a hike of around 14%.
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Vietnam hotel industry booms

8/21/2007 12:00:00 AM
RECORD growth in visitor arrivals, hotel occupancy and room rates and an increase in interest from major hotel groups all occurred in 2006, according to a new survey conducted by financial and accounting firm Grant Thornton Vietnam.
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Viet Nam Park in Thailand

7/10/2007 12:00:00 AM
A northeast Thai province has started construction of Viet Nam Park near the hovel where Ho Chi Minh, disguised as a monk, hid from the French some 80 years ago.
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Vietnam’s appeal slides

7/10/2007 12:00:00 AM
Vietnam’s hotel room shortage is well documented: soaring rates, accusations of profiteering, reports of tour group cancellations and failure to honour contracts.
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FDI skyrockets in Vietnam

7/9/2007 12:00:00 AM
Foreign investors pumped more than US$776 million into Vietnam’s tourism industry projects in the first half of 2007, according to the Vietnam National Administration for Tourism.
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Vietnam arrivals leap 15%

7/5/2007 12:00:00 AM
Vietnam welcomed more than 2.1 million foreign visitors through June, a 15% jump over the first six months of last year, according to VNAT.
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Fingers point in Vietnam’s hotel fiasco

6/22/2007 12:00:00 AM
The controversy over Vietnam’s hotel pricing continues to heat up, with foreign tour operators queuing to complain.
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Slick festival

6/22/2007 12:00:00 AM
Vietnam’s central Quang Nam province is busy preparing for its 3rd Heritage Festival, and tourism officials vow they won’t let a little spilled oil ruin the fun.
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Vietnamese Leader visits US

6/18/2007 12:00:00 AM
HANOI - Today, begins the first state visit to the United States which reflects the strengthening relationship between the former foes.
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Vietnam booms

6/11/2007 12:00:00 AM
VIETNAM is enjoying a 12.5% increase in visitors since the start of this year.
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