Vietnam Tourism News

Breaking Travel News interview: Nguyễn Trùng Khánh, chairman, Vietnam Tourism Administration
As the country is recognised with the title of Asia’s Leading Destination by voters at the World Travel Awards, Breaking Travel News talks with Nguyễn Trùng Khánh, chairman of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, about the prestigious honour.

Zhang to lead Fusion Suites Saigon, Vietnam
Ray Jingshu Zhang has joined Fusion as the new general manager of Fusion Suites Saigon, a chic, wellness-inspired hotel in Vietnam’s largest city. Zhang steps into his first general manager role after a decade working in the hospitality industry throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

World Travel Awards celebrates in Phu Quoc, Vietnam
The finest travel brands in Asia and Oceania have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Vietnam. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2019 on the pristine island of Phu Quoc to find out who among them had been crowned best of the best.

Vinpearl Convention Centre Phu Quoc prepares for World Travel Awards arrival
The paradise island of Phu Quoc, Vietnam is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2019 on October 12th. Leading travel industry figureheads from across Asia and Oceania are gathering for the red-carpet reception at Vinpearl Convention Centre.

Vinpearl Convention Centre Phu Quoc to welcome World Travel Awards
The Vinpearl Convention Centre Phu Quoc, Vietnam, will play host to the World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony on October 12th. The state-of-the-art meeting and event facility is the latest addition to the five-star Vinpearl Phu Quoc integrated complex.

Vietnam Airlines signs Sun Group partnership
Vietnam Airlines and Sun Group have officially signed a memorandum of understanding to develop and provide even more inspiring product and service offerings to their customers.

Mon appointed group spa director with Fusion in Vietnam
Vietnam’s all-spa-inclusive hospitality brand, Fusion, has appointed Aye Mon to the newly created tole of group spa director. Mon has taken on the role and will oversee Fusion’s wellness concept as well as help lead their expansion throughout the country.

TUI Blue Nam Hoi An sees brand expand in Vietnam
With the TUI Blue Nam Hoi An hotel, TUI Group’s flagship hotel brand will make its debut in Vietnam in March next year. The brand is set to become the world’s largest leisure hotel brand and increase its portfolio to more than 100 hotels by 2020.

New spa facilities unveiled at Azerai La Residence, Hue
The redesign features a sophisticated minimalist aesthetic, with neutral colour tones and art deco flourishes, and was completed by the French-Canadian architect Pascal Trahan, who also designed the tropical bungalows at Azerai Resort Can Tho.

Swiss-Belhotel International seeks Vietnam expansion
Swiss-Belhotel International has revealed plans for a major expansion of its hotel collection in Vietnam. At present, the group operates one hotel in Vietnam, Swiss-Belresort Tuyen Lam, an upscale retreat in the country’s Central Highlands, not far from Da Lat.

Vietjet launches two new Japan connections
Vietjet has launched two new routes connecting Vietnam and Japan. The news was revealed during a state visit to Japan by Vietnamese prime minister, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, as part of the G20 summit.

Nakheel chairman Lootah greets Vietnamese delegation in Dubai
Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, vice president of Vietnam, and Ali Rashid Lootah, chairman of Nakheel, have held talks to explore a long-term collaboration for real estate development.