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2015 sees robust development of Vietnam’s tourism sector
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VIETNAM TRAVEL NEWSQ2-2015
• From 25 June 2015, Vietnam Airlines offers
online check-in service for passengers
without checked baggage traveling on
domestic flights departing from Noi Bai, Da
Nang and Tan Son Nhat airports.
• Please check-in via this link:
http://www.vietnamairlines.com/en/before-
you-fly/web-check-in/check-in-online
• 5 European countries will be officially exempted from Visa coming into
Vietnam. The selected countries are Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy
and Spain. Visitors from these countries are granted a maximum stay of
15 days in Vietnam without any Visa charges and the exemption shall be
effective from the 01st of July, 2015 for one year.
• Should you have any questions regarding our latest offers related to this
waiver, please feel free to contact our team at [email protected]
DESTINATION UPDATENew infrastructure
• HCMC will launch 10 golf cart vehicles to
offer city tours at a maximum ticket price of
VND10,000 (46.2 U.S. cents) per person
from early next month. Each of the ten 12-
seat carts will depart every ten minutes
from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.
• Upgraded highway which links Dong Nai Province and the Central
Highlands province of Lam Dong, was opened to traffi late April 2015.
It shortens HCMC-Dalat distance to 6 hours drive instead of 8 hours.
The upgraded 109.5-kilometer section of the highway runs from Dau
Giay T-Junction near the HCMC-Long Thanh-Giau Day Expressway, to
Provincial Road 725 in Bao Loc City, Lam Dong Province.
DESTINATION UPDATENew infrastructure
• A direct service connecting Guangzhou, China and Nha Trang city in
central Khanh Hoa province by China Southern Airlines went into
operation on June 20. The direct route will have three return flights
per week using Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
• Nha Trang Sea festival to be held from July
7 to 14. The festival will include many
attractive activities such as conferences,
cuisines, exhibitions, fashion shows, kite
festival and art programs…
DESTINATION UPDATENew infrastructure
• Adventure deeper into ancient Hoi An with the new free The Hoi An Local Guidebook app which features information
on popular tourism sites, local cuisine, helpful maps and more and is available in the Google Play Store at:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.hoianlocalguidebook&hl=en
DESTINATION UPDATENew free app
• The newest Hanoi After Dark excursion has been designed for
exploring the city’s lively night time scene with small, character-filled
alleys of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Rest assured there will be plenty of
time to nibble including traditional tea, dinner at an authentic
Vietnamese restaurant and even a sweet treat in one of the city’s
historical district’s.
• There’s no better way to see the real Hanoi
than through its food…and from the back of
a motorbike! Feast at this Half-day Hanoi
motorbike tour for foodies. Travel through
the city’s historical heart before being
whisked out to the surrounding areas to
taste a wide array of local delicacies.
NEW TOURS & SERVICES New excursions
• Our new 04 Days Hanoi Cultural Insight is a chance to get insights into the life and works of Vietnamese artist circle
while enjoying your stay at a boutique home nestled in a peaceful village by the Red River. Let’s capture the most
exciting scenes of Hanoi’s old quarter as well as gain insights in to the Red River Delta Culture with visit to the typical
craft villages.
NEW TOURS & SERVICES New tours
• Our new 04 Days deep into the Mekong Delta is a 2-night cruise aboard
Song Xanh sampan and one night stay at an unique rustic homestay
blended with modern comfort. Side excursions on foot or by bicycle will
give you insights into the daily life of local people well known for their
hospitability. There are chances to taste local delicacies and seasonal fruits
and witness a unique trading way at the biggest floating market in the
region.
• Stay at a boutique hotel in Ho Chi Minh
City with daily excursions uniquely
selected for you with authentic
experience that most of tourists to
Vietnam would not have chance to enjoy?
Try our new 04 Days Saigon authentic
experience now!
NEW TOURS & SERVICES New tours
• Apricot Hotel, 4* in Ha Noi, opened in June 2015 with sweeping views
of the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake and the hustle and bustle of Hanoi’s quaint
Old Quarter at its doorstep. It offers a splendid, sweeping view from its
rooftop swimming pool with 123 elegant luxurious rooms in an inviting
and intimate boutique atmosphere.
• Address: 136 Hang Trong street, Hoan Kiem Dist , Hanoi, Vietnam
NEW HOTELS
• Hoa Binh Hotel, 3* in Hoa Binh, opened
in late June 2015, offers a harmonious
combination of the stilts architecture,
traditional villages of Muong ethnic
people, but still maintains the modernity.
• Address: 367 An Duong Vuong street,
Phuong Lam Ward, Hoa Binh Province
• Muong Thanh Hotel, 5* in Can Tho, opened in late April 2015 with
300 tastefully furnished bedrooms. Well-positioned in Ninh Kieu
District it offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations.
• Address: Area E1, Cai Khe river islet, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho
NEW HOTELS
• West Hotel, 3* in Can Tho, has opened
in late January 2015. It offers a selection
of 80 well equipped rooms with river
views.
• Address: 88-90-92 Hai Ba Trung street.
Tan An ward, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho
• The Ann Hanoi Hotel, 4* in Ha Noi, opened
in May 2015 with 108 tastefully furnished
bedrooms and great views from its top roof
swimming pool.
• Address: 38A Hang Chuoi street, Hai Ba
Trung District, Hanoi
NEW HOTELS
• Muong Thanh Ha Noi Center, 4* in Ha Noi, has opened in late Apr
2015. It offers a selection of 112 well equipped rooms with stunning
city views. Well-positioned in Hoan Kiem District it offers easy access
to the city's must-see destinations.
• Address: 78 Tho Nhuom street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Developments never stop in Vietnam.
In a close future several brand new hotels will
open throughout the country.
The major properties are:
- Star City Westlake Hanoi Hotel,
- Ha Long Star Hotel, Halong Bay
- Fusion Suites Danang, Da Nang
- JW Marriott Danang Resort, Da Nang
- Courtyard by Marriot Ham Tan, Phan Thiet
- Manna Luxury Holiday Resort, Phan Thiet
- Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh, Cam Ranh
- Swiss-Belhotel Golf Tuyen Lam (with 18-hole
golf course), Dalat
UPCOMING HOTELS
• Diethelm Travel Vietnam Team recently travelled on the 1-Day Red River Delta Cultural Insight tour to enjoy firsthand the
delights the Red River Delta has to offer.
If you’re interested in learning more about the 1-Day Red River Delta Cultural Insight tour, including stops at the
famous Bat Trang pottery village, Kieu Ky, another traditional craft village known for producing delicate gold leaves and
leather-made goods, the spectacular But Thap Pagoda and more, please contact our sales team at
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