HCMC to share tourism benefits
July 19, 2011 by Wanwisa Ngamsangchaikit
Filed under News
HO CHI MIN CITY, 19 July 2011-Vientnam’s commercial capital Ho Chi Minh City will strengthen ties with nearby provinces to build tourism products and encourage more international arrivals.
Last week, the municipal government vice chairwoman, Nguyen Thi Hong, said the strategy was to build the southern city into a major tourism hub that spread the benefits of tourism to nearby provinces to build length of stay and broaden the attractions base of the city’s tourism industry.
The plan is to survey and build routes that link the city with provinces in the South to offer more tour options for visitors.
Vietnam introduces new tourism year
December 15, 2010 by Rapeepat Mantanarat
Filed under Mekong Region
HANOI, 15 December 2010 — Vietnam will launch a new tourism year promotion,1 April in Phu Yen, a coastal province in the central region about 400 km from the well-known beach destination, Danang.
In addition to Phu Yen, the anchor destination for Vietnam Year – Phu Yen 2011, activities are planned in other coastal provinces including Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan and Danang City. Provinces in the central highlands and major cities in Vietnam will also organise events throughout the year.
Laos rethinks rail project
November 9, 2010 by Rapeepat Mantanarat
Filed under Mekong Region
BANGKOK, 9 November 2010 – The Lao government will cancel a joint venture project with Thailand to extend the Nong Khai rail track into the capital city Vientiane, Thai officials confirmed Monday.
Lao government officials reason the Thai-Lao rail extension will duplicate a high speed train project between China and Thailand that passes through Laos.
Vietnam Airlines links Danang and Hong Kong
November 3, 2010 by TTRweekly Staff
Filed under Mekong Region
BANGKOK, 3 November 2010 – Vietnam Airlines reported Monday it will start a twice weekly service between the central region city of Danang and Hong Kong effective 26 November.
HCMC explores river tourism options
November 2, 2010 by TTRweekly Staff
Filed under Mekong Region
BANGKOK, 1 November 2010 – Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Authority will survey a new tourist route, later this month that runs upstream on the Saigon River to the neighboring province of Dong Nai.
Private company hits a bus snag
October 22, 2010 by Rapeepat Mantanarat
Filed under Mekong Region
BANGKOK, 22 October 2010 – A Nakhon Phanom-based company will not be able to operate an international bus service to neighbouring Laos and Vietnam due to a Ministry of Transport rule that reserves international bus services to state enterprise companies.
The company announced, earlier this month, that it was ready to start a service once the third Mekong bridge, 6 km north of Nakhon Phanom, opens late next year. However, days after the announcement the company admitted it faced opposition from the Ministry of Transport.
Qatar wades into Vietnam market with discounts
October 19, 2010 by TTRweekly Staff
Filed under Travel Deals
BANGKOK, 19 October 2010 — Backing up its new services to Vietnamese cities — Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City via Bangkok due to commence 1 November – Qatar Airways sells promotional web fares for both economy and business class until 15 December.
The deals are currently the cheapest among legacy airlines, except Air France’s Hanoi and Lufthansa’s Ho Chi Minh City promotional economy fares.
QR’s fares are also attractive even when compared to low-cost carrier, Thai AirAsia, when extra comforts are taken into account.
Abacus bullish on agency prospects
October 15, 2010 by TTRweekly Staff
Filed under News
HO CHI MINH CITY, 15 October 2010 – Abacus Asia Travel latest Sentiment Survey shows 62% of Asian travel agents anticipate a promising industry outlook for the next half year reflecting optimism and confidence in recovery of economic downturn.
The findings were released at the 7th Abacus International Conference 2010 held in Ho Chi Minh, 13 to 15 October.
India’s largest agency bags Abacus award
October 15, 2010 by TTRweekly Staff
Filed under News
HO CHI MINH CITY, 15 October 2010 – Akbar Travels, the largest travel agency in India with 54 IATA and 14 non-IATA branches, was the recipient Thursday of the Abacus President’s Award at the Abacus International Conference 2010.
The conference of Abacus suppliers and partners was held over the last two days in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s major commercial city and a popular tourist destination.
The President’s Award goes to a company that demonstrates positive business qualities that include an investment in its people, openness to new ideas, adoption of new technology and attention to customer service.
Vietnam air traffic rises
October 15, 2010 by TTRweekly Staff
Filed under News
HO CHI MINH CITY, 15 October 2010 —Airline passengers increased more than 20% during the first nine months of 2010, according to Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam.
According to local press reports, earlier this week, the administration estimated that roughly 15 million passengers checked through the country’s airports in the first nine months of this year, of which Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific and Vietnam Air Service Co (Vasco) accounted for more than 11 million passengers.
