China asks Mekong states to visit dam 10/03/2010
Wants to counter claims that it's causing drought China has invited countries from the lower Mekong subregion to visit its Jinghong dam in a bid to counter claims that its poor water management is causing drought in downstream countries. Kasemsun ...

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 27/02/2010
Ho Chi Minh City - also known as Saigon - is the largest city in Vietnam and is sits on the banks of the Saigon River. Tan Son Nhat Airport serves the city, and is only around 15 minutes from central HCMC by cab. Hotels near Tan Son Naht Airport ...

New Service - Ha Noi to Yangon 12/02/2010
From 2nd of March 2010, Vietnam Airlines will launch new flights connecting Ha Noi to Yangon in Myanmar. Vietnam Airlines will commence with four flights per week on departing on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Vietnam Airlines continues ...

Vietnam Airlines To Increase International Flights 28/10/2009
The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, will increase the number of flights on several international routes starting Oct 26, the airline spokesman has announced. On routes to Europe, the carrier will add one flight per week for both Ho Chi ...

Thai AirAsia builds Phuket's international potential 15/10/2009
Thai AirAsia intends to open more routes connecting Phuket directly with other Asian cities as it moves aggressively to develop its second hub on the southern resort island. The no-frills carrier wants to link Phuket with Bali, Surabaya, Shenzhen, ...

Green Plaza Hotel Danang 01/10/2009
Located on the shores of the Da Nang?s famous Han River, this impressive hotel is conveniently located near China Beach and offers comfortable accommodation and good value. The area surrounding the hotel is full of interesting sights and historical ...

Accor Opens in Hanoi 02/09/2009
Hanoi welcomed its first new internationally-branded 4-star hotel for over a decade, when Mercure Hanoi La Gare opened. Hanoi has had the reputation for being an expensive city to visit, with plentiful 5-star international accommodation, but very ...

Laguna Hue Breaks Ground - Scheduled to Open by 2012 25/08/2009
Banyan Tree Indochina Hospitality Fund, which was established and sponsored by Banyan Tree Holdings Limited, held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for the Laguna Hue, one of the first fully integrated world-class hospitality projects to be ...

Accor secures management of Hanoi Hotel 06/08/2009
Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Vietnam, announced that it has reached an agreement to manage Hanoi Horison Hotel, commencing August 1, 2009. It will be Accor's third hotel for the capital. The 250-room Hanoi Horison Hotel is ...

Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Unveils Guest Rooms Designed Specifically for the Female Business Traveller 04/08/2009
Women's contributions to the business world cannot be overstated, but these achievements have too often gone unrequited. The new Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi has taken affirmative action on the accommodations front, with guest rooms conceived, furnished ...

Beachfront property boom in Vietnam 26/07/2009
Beachfront properties are booming in Vietnam with international real estate investors so eager to buy that some sold out before even a brick is put in place. Research from property consultants CB Richard Ellis shows that an astonishing 70% of ...

Halong Bay Overnight Junk Boat Cruise 11/07/2009
Imagine waking up surrounded by the tranquil beauty of Halong Bay - one of Vietnam's most spectacular natural wonders. Dotted with limestone islands in a sea of azure blue water you will explore the World Heritage listed Halong Bay aboard a junk ...

Lufthansa launches online check in with dedicated luggage drop-off counter at Suvarnabhumi Airport 04/07/2009
Enjoy the convenience and ease of internet check-in for Lufthansa operated flights. Lufthansa's passengers departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport can now check in online with a wide range of new options. If passengers are travelling with hand luggage ...

Sheraton Nha Trang Plots Culinary Moves for Fall Debut 30/06/2009
Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa has brought on a Norwegian chef and a Dutch food and beverage manager to spearhead development of the most versatile collection of restaurant concepts between Ho Chi Minh City and Danang. The 30-storey, 284-room hotel ...

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