Tag: Vietnam
Swiss-Belhotel International expands in Vietnam with new hotels and resorts
Chief Assignment Editor- November 12, 2019 22:14Swiss-Belhotel International has revealed plans to expand its portfolio in Vietnam with a series of new hotels, resorts and residences in exciting destinations all across the country. The Hong Kong-based ... Read More
The rising city of eco-tourism
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 18:53The city of Daegu is celebrating '2020-the year of Tourism in Daegu and Gyeongbuk' by creating the new brand 'Natural Daegu' to promote its tourism resources for domestic and international tourists. Natural ... Read More
Top 50 hotels: Nominees are unveiled
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 20:40Travel network Virtuoso has revealed the 50 hotels and hospitality greats nominated for its coveted Best of the Best awards. The nominees are part of the industry-leading Virtuoso Hotels & ... Read More
Top holiday destinations for North American travelers
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 19:33With the summer holidays coming , Agoda reveals Tokyo, London and Las Vegas continue to hold the top destination spots in 2019. Japan dominates Asia Pacific travelers' summer plans scooping ... Read More
Yichun: Picturesque city reveals its rich tourism resources
Dmytro Makarov- June 5, 2019 19:08The annual event Jiangxi Tourism Industry Development Conference opened in Yichun City, Jiangxi province of China on June 5. It is an important platform for tourism cooperation of Jiangxi Province. ... Read More
30th anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre planned in front of LA Chinese Consulate
Chief Assignment Editor- June 4, 2019 22:47What is being called "a commemorative candlelight vigil" to remember the 30th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre will be held in front of the Los Angeles Chinese Consulate, 443 ... Read More
Seychelles’ Best recognized at World Travel Awards in Mauritius
editor- June 4, 2019 21:56Seychelles’ best performing tourism related businesses have been recognized at the 26th Edition of the World Travel Awards (WTA) in Mauritius on June 1, 2019 in a ceremony held at ... Read More
Vietjet launches direct Bali flight from Ho Chi Minh City
Chief Assignment Editor- May 31, 2019 19:35Vietjet officially launched its newest direct route, Ho Chi Minh City – Bali, connecting the largest city in Vietnam to one of the world’s most famous holiday destinations just in ... Read More
Russian visitors are coming to Asia Pacific in record numbers
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 30, 2019 05:01It’s a boom time for Russian arrivals in Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries, thanks to a doubling in seat capacity on direct flights from Russia to selected APAC destinations. Total international arrivals ... Read More
Chinese tourism to US plummets as Trump’s trade war rages on
Chief Assignment Editor- May 30, 2019 01:01Number of tourists from China to the United States dropped for the first time in 15 years, despite that the total outbound trips of Chinese tourists rose significantly. Data released ... Read More
ILTM: Three consumer archetypes driving wellness and luxury travel in Asia
Chief Assignment Editor- May 29, 2019 20:05At the forefront of luxury travel trends, International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Asia Pacific opened in Singapore. To mark the occasion, ILTM released its latest research identifying three consumer archetypes ... Read More
Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok announces new General Manager
Chief Assignment Editor- May 28, 2019 18:40Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok, the innovative new health retreat in downtown Bangkok, has announced the appointment of Bruno Huber as its new General Manager. A stunning sanctuary in the ... Read More
Prime Minister wants Vietnam Airlines to ensure safe services to Russia
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2019 04:10Vietnam Airlines should work to ensure safe and competitive services while operating flights to Russia. "Traveling between Vietnam and Russia is now more important than ever before when they are ... Read More
Asia Pacific Tourism: 700 million international arrivals in 2018 and growing
Chief Assignment Editor- May 16, 2019 18:30Asia Pacific destinations collectively received almost 700 million international visitor arrivals (IVAs) in 2018, an increase of 7.7% over the 2017 figure, according to PATA’s Annual Tourism Monitor 2019 Early ... Read More
South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit will tackle emerging challenges to regional hotel markets
Chief Assignment Editor- May 14, 2019 18:36The South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit returns for its third edition in May and will again feature top executives from both hotel owning groups and management companies addressing issues ... Read More
The year of the airports: Travel to the hubs of the future
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- May 14, 2019 03:02The year 2019 will be remembered as the year of the inaugurations of large and small strategic airports to satisfy an air demand that by 2035 will touch - according ... Read More
Holland America’s Westerdam explores eight Asian countries in 2019-20 Season
Chief Assignment Editor- May 13, 2019 20:07The cosmopolitan cities and rich traditions of the Far East unfold for guests on Holland America Line's Westerdam when the ship embarks on its 2019-20 season in Asia. From September ... Read More
Dusit International announces its first Dusit Thani branded hotel in Vietnam
Chief Assignment Editor- May 13, 2019 17:50Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Vietnam-based property developer Hoi An Royal Group to operate Dusit Thani Hoi ... Read More
Why to boycott Las Vegas Strip, MGM Resorts, Cesars Entertainment and Harrah’s
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 10, 2019 21:15Tourism is everyone's business and the livelihood of an entire state can depend on this industry. The State of Nevada, Hawaii, Florida are good examples. eTurboNews article about warning against ... Read More
InterContinental Hayman Island Resort announces key new appointments
Chief Assignment Editor- May 6, 2019 23:05InterContinental Hayman Island Resort has strengthened its commitment to talent development and innovation, announcing an ambitious team to guide the resort into a new era of luxury from July 1, ... Read More
SaferTourism.com: How dangerous is travel according to Dr. Peter Tarlow
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 3, 2019 20:38The recently concluded 26th International Tourism Security Conference in Las Vegas celebrated over a quarter Century of Tourism Safety and Security. Dr. Peter Tarlow of SaferTourism.com had a major part ... Read More
Record turn-out for Centara World Masters 2019 as golf tourism continues to soar in Thailand
editor- May 2, 2019 02:00Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has revealed that a record number of competitors from around the world will compete at this year’s Centara World Masters Golf Championship, ... Read More
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth hotel celebrates 50th Anniversary of John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s Bed-in for Peace
Chief Assignment Editor- May 2, 2019 00:31From May 26 to June 2, 1969, The Queen Elizabeth hotel welcomed John Lennon and Yoko Ono for their Bed-in for peace. Nobody could imagine at the time that this ... Read More
Swiss-Belhotel International reveals impressive global expansion plans at ATM 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- May 1, 2019 19:01Swiss-Belhotel International has concluded four successful days at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), where it updated the Middle Eastern travel trade on its impressive plans for global expansion, brand development ... Read More
Akaryn Hotel Group launches new resorts in Indonesia and Vietnam
Chief Assignment Editor- April 30, 2019 18:10Akaryn Hotel Group, Thailand’s luxury boutique hotel operator, is preparing to spreads its wings and move into international markets for the first time, with the launch of its pioneering hospitality ... Read More
Middle East’s finest travel brands revealed at World Travel Awards in Abu Dhabi
Chief Assignment Editor- April 27, 2019 16:09The Middle East’s finest travel brands have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The elite of the travel industry gathered for the World Travel Awards ... Read More
World Travel Awards heads to Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi for Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019
editor- April 26, 2019 03:21Abu Dhabi is reinforcing its standing as a world-class events destination as it steps up to host the most important night of the year for the Arabian travel and tourism ... Read More
Centel Announces all-times high and annual cash dividend
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 25, 2019 08:15Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited (“CENTEL”) (SET: CENTEL) today announced that the shareholders in their AGM 1/2562 have passed the resolution of an annual cash dividend on the company ... Read More
Swiss-Belhotel brings special offers to Arabian Travel Market
editor- April 25, 2019 00:23Swiss-Belhotel International has created exciting packages for wholesalers and tour operators that will be launched at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) taking place in Dubai from April 28 to May ... Read More
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi prepares to host World Travel Awards
Chief Assignment Editor- April 22, 2019 15:35Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the latest addition to Yas Island’s series of world-class attractions, is stepping up to host the World Travel Awards (WTA) Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019 ... Read More
Akaryn Hotel expansion: Aleenta Mountain Retreat in Bali and Akyra resort in Hoi An
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 22, 2019 07:01Akaryn Hotel Group, a Thailand based boutique hotel specialist, is preparing to expand into international markets for the first time, with the launch of its pioneering hospitality brands in Indonesia ... Read More
Vietjet launches Hong Kong-Phu Quoc route
Chief Assignment Editor- April 20, 2019 16:08New-age carrier Vietjet has officially launched Hong Kong - Phu Quoc route, making it the first airline to operate the direct services between the two destinations, contributing positively to the ... Read More
Centara identifies technological and social trends that will shape the hospitality industry in the next 10 years
editor- April 18, 2019 03:00Global hospitality is at a crossroads. In the last 20 years, technology has transformed every aspect of the guest journey, from online bookings to in-room services to post-stay feedback. But ... Read More
Italian Exhibition Group returns to China to promote international tourism
Chief Assignment Editor- April 17, 2019 20:15Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) is returning to China to promote international tourism business. The appointment is at the Shanghai World Travel Fair (SWTF), one of the major tourism industry expos ... Read More
Vietjet launches new service to Indonesia with Ho Chi Minh City-Bali route
Chief Assignment Editor- April 12, 2019 15:06Vietjet today opens ticket sales for its new international route connecting the biggest city of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City with Bali (Indonesia). Vietjet is the first and only airline ... Read More
Travel Leaders Network embarks upon major international expansion
Chief Assignment Editor- April 10, 2019 22:25Travel Leaders Network, North America's largest travel agency organization, in partnership with sister company Travel Leaders Corporate, has embarked upon a large-scale international expansion program to expand opportunities and provide ... Read More
