HCMC builds gateway appeal

The commercial capital, Ho Chi Minh City, will sign cooperation deals with other destinations to develop tourism products and expand the city’s role as a major gateway. Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Travel Division director, Nguyen Viet Anh, said the city would sign cooperation deals with Danang, Quang Nam, Thua Thien-Hue and Quang Ngai provinces. The scheme aims to develop tourism products, attract investments...

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Danang makes travel safer

Danang Tourism Promotion Centre has recently opened a support centre for tourists at 32A Phan Dinh Phung Street. The centre will provide information and support to make Danang a safer and friendlier destination for tourists. Tourists can visit the centre or call the hotline 0511 3550111. There is also an information service via email, tourism@danang.gov.vn that will provide tips on travel. The centre stocks maps and brochures supplied...

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Minor Hotel Group Acquires Life Resorts in Vietnam

Minor Hotel Group, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with 85 properties in operation across twelve countries, has strengthened its position in Vietnam’s hospitality sector by acquiring Life Resorts. Life Wellness Resort Quy Nhon will become the Avani Quy Nhon Resort & Spa Within the Life Resorts portfolio, Minor Hotel Group has acquired the 96-key Life Heritage Resort Hoi An and the 63-key Life Wellness Resort Quy Nhon. The...

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Hanoi tops dining options

Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism says the latest survey shows food  is the most favorable factor attracting international travelers Vietnam’s capital city. Hoan Kiem Lake Released last week, the department survey showed food was ahead of all other attractions including cultural and historical attractions. The survey findings were based on interviews with 1,400 foreign tourists during their stay in the city. The actual dates...

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Laguna Lang Co in Vietnam to Host Triathlon on 14 April 2013

The event which will be organized at Laguna Lang Co, Vietnam's first and largest world-class integrated resort development, aims to build on the success of its sister event, the legendary Laguna Phuket Triathlon. The triathlon race will comprise a 1.8 km swim, a 62 km bike ride and a 12 km run. There will also be a duathlon consisting of a 6 km run, a 62 km bike ride and a 12 km run. A 6 km Fun Run rounds up the race programme.“We are very excited...

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