(VEN) - Some 100 charter flights between Vietnam’s southern Can Tho city and major cities in China, Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and other Asian countries will be launched in the coming months as package tour operators increase the use of charter flights to and from Vietnam. A total of 28 charter flights between Can Tho and Thailand’s capital Bangkok will be launched during the June-August period, serving some 5,000 passengers, the World Transportation Services Joint Stock Company (WorldTrans) said. Jetstar Pacific announced that it would operate charter flights to China during the third quarter of this year. In July and August 2018, the airline will offer additional charter flights from Da Nang to Fuzhou twice weekly. Vietjet revenues from leasing air charters have surged from VND412 billion in 2014 to more than VND2.63 trillion in 2016. On average, one in every four of its flights is an air charter. Charterer flight buyers benefit from fast airport check-in and … [Read more...] about Charter flights take off in Vietnam
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Chinese tour guide distorts Vietnam history
VietNamNet Bridge – Many Chinese tour guides have entered Vietnam by travel visa to work illegally. In the latest case in Da Nang, a Chinese guide was even detected to distort Vietnamese history. Tran Chi Cuong, deputy director of the Da Nang Tourism Department, on June 28 said he had received photos and video clips as evidence that many Chinese tour guides were working illegally in Vietnam. Evidence showed that the Chinese tour guides broke Vietnam law by spending Chinese yuan to purchase goods in Vietnam. And some of them told tourists inaccurate information about Vietnam history. According to a video provided to the Da Nang authorities by Vietnamese tour guides who specialize in serving Chinese tourists, when taking a group of Chinese visitors to the Linh Ung Pagoda in Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang, a Chinese tour guide named Xue Chun Zhe said: "14 centuries ago, Vietnam belonged to the northern part of China. Later, Vietnam became independent and established a country, but … [Read more...] about Chinese tour guide distorts Vietnam history
Saigontourist – Leading Tour Operator in Vietnam
Saigontourist - Leading Tour Operator in Vietnam For many years, the tourism brand Saigontourist has been familiar to visitors from home and abroad, strongly impressing them with product variety, service quality and by bringing travellers interesting experiences. In the first three months of 2011, despite difficulties, its revenue increased by 13 per cent against the same period of last year. Reporter Anh Dao interviewed Tran Hung Viet, Vice General Director of Saigontourist, on the company’s continuous efforts to build the brand quality and mark itself as the leading tour operator in Vietnam. Could you review some outstanding achievements of Saigontourist over the past time? From an enterprise with only 236 workers, managing several small establishments and attracting a limited number of visitors and modest revenue annually, Saigontourist has now become one of the tourism sector’s leading enterprises. Currently, the company is operating over 100 affiliates including … [Read more...] about Saigontourist – Leading Tour Operator in Vietnam
Image: 10 luxury resorts in Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge - With its unique architecture, the locations that take advantage of the natural beauty of Vietnam and great services, these luxury resorts are increasingly popular worldwide. InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula (Da Nang): This resort is located north of Son Tra Peninsula. It won the award for the world’s most luxurious resort of World Travel Awards. … [Read more...] about Image: 10 luxury resorts in Vietnam
Time Is Nice For MICE In Vietnam
Time Is Nice For MICE In Vietnam By Quang Tuan Localities and the tourism industry have made great efforts to make profits from MICE (meeting, incentive, convention and exhibition) tours that have seemingly not gotten much interest for years According to unofficial calculations from tourism companies, MICE inbound tours bring big profits compared to other tourist products. For instance, a MICE guest from Europe can end up spending up to US$700-1,000 per day, while those from Asia can spend around US$400 per day, exclusive of tour fees. Some favorite choices for MICE guests are HCM City, Hanoi, Danang, Hue, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc Island. Danang’s story The big profits possibly explain the reason why the Danang authorities have decided to list MICE as one of the three key tourism sectors in the period 2011-2015. According to representatives of some domestic tour operators, the city must solve some issues to cash in on these profits, ranging from specific prices for MICE guests, … [Read more...] about Time Is Nice For MICE In Vietnam