Four- and five-star hotels in Ho Chi Minh City have seen a slight decline in room rates although the rising number of tourists has resulted in an increase in occupancy rates at high-end hotels. Tourists visiting Bui Vien walking street, District 1, HCM City. (Source: english.vietnamnet.vn) The average room rate of three- to five-star hotels was more than 1.914 million VND (84 USD) in the first six months of the year, a decrease of 11.3 percent compared to 2014, according to the city’s Department of Tourism. The average occupancy rate for four- and five-star hotels rose to 85 percent from 70 percent of the same period last year. According to one five-star hotel, its current room rate is 112 USD compared to 130 USD of the same period last year. The hotel market remains a lucrative business but the competition is fierce due to expanding room inventory, a manager of a downtown five-star hotel said. “An increase of 2 USD in room rates will result in a fall in the … [Read more...] about Hotel occupancy rises in HCM City
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A buffet paradise awaits at An Đông in HCM City
Fresh fish: The sushi bar is the most visited spot at Café Central An Đông restaurant in HCM City. Photo Đình Nhi Viet Nam News With hundreds of dishes, Café Central An Đông restaurant never disappoints its loyal clientele who come back year after year for its delicious buffet, fresh seafood, and live cooking stations. Mỹ Duyên reports. What could go wrong with the largest buffet restaurant in HCM City? Very little, according to thousands of satisfied customers. With 420 seats, including indoor and outdoors, and fabulous flavours from around the world, Café Central An Đông in the Windsor Plaza Hotel is an ideal destination for families and large groups. Though it is located a bit far from downtown in District 5, formerly known as Great Market or Chinatown, it never fails to attract a large number of visitors thanks to its variety of dishes and live cooking demonstrations. Besides the quality of its … [Read more...] about A buffet paradise awaits at An Đông in HCM City
Vietfood Beverage-Propack expo to open in HCM City
A booth of VietFood & Beverage – ProPack 2017. — Photo vinexadViet Nam News HCM CITY — Around 600 domestic and foreign businesses will take part in the VietFood, Beverage and Professional Packing Machines (VietFood & Beverage – ProPack) international exhibition in HCM City from August 8-11. The annual event is part of trade promotion activities organised by the sector. In 2015, around 250 businesses participated in the event, while 500 attended the event in 2017. Major local brands such as Sabeco, Habeco, Tân Hiệp Phát, Heineken, Golden Farm, Rạng Đông Plastic and Duy Tân Plastic will be showcasing this year. The four-day exhibition will include a wide range of sidelines activities, meetings and visits to factories and industrial zones to present businesses with information and trade opportunities. According to the organising board, last year’s event drew around 10,400 commercial visitors, most of whom … [Read more...] about Vietfood Beverage-Propack expo to open in HCM City
Southern Food Festival opens in HCM City
Popular specialities from many cities and provinces are on offer at the 8th Southern Food Festival that opened yesterday at Dam Sen Cultural Park in HCM City’s District 11. FoodFest: Popular specialities from many cities and provinces are on offer at the 8th Southern Food Festival that kicked off on May 31 at Dam Sen Cultural Park in HCM City’s District 11. Photo Gia Thuan The four-day event has 60 food stalls set up by restaurants, hotels and food and beverage businesses in HCM City; Thaa Thien-Hue, Quang Nam, Dong Nai, Binh Thuan, Ninh Thuan, Tay Ninh, Ben Tre, Long An, and Tien Giang provinces; and the Central Highlands. There are several zones earmarked for local specialities such as the Old Saigon area, che (pudding) and banh (cake), clean and safe vegetables, local markets, and traditional handicrafts. The event will also feature performances such as đờn ca tài tử(southern amateur music) and dance by an E De ethnic minority art … [Read more...] about Southern Food Festival opens in HCM City
Chinese top foreign arrivals in HCM City
Chinese have for the first time become the largest number of international visitors to arrive in HCM City, according to the city Department of Tourism. Foreign tourists in HCM City — VNS Photo Their number soared to 600,000 last year, a year-on-year increase of 50 percent. In 2016 they had been the third largest group, Lã Quốc Khánh, deputy director of the department, said. Chinese visitor profiles have changed, requiring his department to do market and product research to help travel firms tap this growing market segment, he said. The city would then develop appropriate tourism products to serve Chinese tourists, he said. Nguyễn Quốc Kỳ, general director of giant tour operator Vietravel, said tourism authorities should rearrange their priority markets for running promotion and marketing programs in 2018-20. China should be a priority market, followed by Northeast Asian and Southeast Asian countries, he said. “The city will see a … [Read more...] about Chinese top foreign arrivals in HCM City