Hai Phong crab noodle soup is made from field crab with noodles and a variety of seasonal green vegetables and toppings such as spring rolls and fresh shrimp. It gave diners a delicious breakfast while they were attending an event at the 5-star Rex Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Ba Trang cake from the Chinese community is prepared by chefs at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel. The cake is cooked properly, with the traditional taste, but with little changes to match the taste buds of high-end diners and foreign guests. Public interest in food over recent years has resulted in culinary tourism becoming a new trend in the global tourism industry. Vietnam is considered a new culinary paradise for tourists, in which folk cuisine plays an important role. The preservation and introduction of folk dishes at 5-star hotels not only contributes to promoting the diversity of Vietnamese culinary culture but also makes the tourism sector more attractive in the eye of travellers, especially foreign … [Read more...] about Folk cuisine being served at 5-star hotels
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Sun Hospitality Group, IHG Hotels & Resorts sign strategic partnership agreement
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) – one of the world’s leading hotel companies – and Sun Hospitality Group (SHG) – a member of Sun Group – will expand their decade-long partnership to develop four hotels in Vietnam, offering 2,709 rooms to accommodate increasing demand from domestic and international visitors. The expansion of Ba Na Hills – Vietnam's highland entertainment complex – will feature three IHG brands: Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn Resort, and voco. In addition, the Holiday Inn Resort brand will make its debut in Quang Ninh Province, at Yoko Park, a large-scale hot-spring resort. Representatives of Sun Hospitality Group and Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts sign a strategic partnership agreement. Photo by SHG The firms have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore further projects, beginning with the development of Vignette Collection onsen-wellness resorts and products in Vietnam, in collaboration with world-renowned spa and wellness … [Read more...] about Sun Hospitality Group, IHG Hotels & Resorts sign strategic partnership agreement
IHG announces alliance framework with Sun Hospitality
The agreement signing ceremony between IHG Hotels & Resorts and Sun Hospitality Group to develop products and services in Viet Nam. — Photo Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has recently announced a strategic alliance framework agreement with Sun Hospitality Group (SHG) to introduce fresh and innovative concepts, experiences and products in Viet Nam. As part of the agreement, the two companies intend to collaborate on learning and development, quality assurance, the joint creation of new lines of products and services, and corporate social responsibility efforts in the country. The two companies also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore further projects, starting with the development of a range of Vignette Collection onsen-wellness resorts and products across Viet Nam, in collaboration with world-renowned spa and wellness consultant Raison d’Etre (RdE). Vignette Collection, which is IHG’s newest luxury and lifestyle brand, is a … [Read more...] about IHG announces alliance framework with Sun Hospitality
Hanoi motorbike tour, Hoi An cooking class among top travel experiences in Asia
Hanoi motorbike tour and Hoi An cooking class have been selected by readers of US travel site Tripadvisor as two of the 25 best travel experiences in Asia. The Hanoi motorbike tour takes more than four hours. (Photo: Tripadvisor) The half-day guided motorbike tour in Hanoi allows tourists to explore Vietnam’s capital city’s famous landmarks like Long Bien Bridge, Hai Ba Trung Temple, the Presidential Palace Historical Site and try some of the city's best street foods. As part of the tour, visitors will have an opportunity to explore "Train Street", formed by railway tracks running alongside Dien Bien Phu and Phung Hung streets in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter, with residential buildings just a few feet away on either side. Meanwhile, the five-hour cooking class, organised by Hoi An Eco Tours Discovery, is considered a fun and interesting way to experience the rural life in Hoi An, a popular tourist destination in Vietnam’s central Quang Nam … [Read more...] about Hanoi motorbike tour, Hoi An cooking class among top travel experiences in Asia
KOTO celebrates 2022 graduation
Representative of the Presidential Council of Box Hill Academy Laura Macpherson and KOTO instructors award certificates to trainees at a ceremony on June 21. — Photo KOTO Viet Nam's first social enterprise, KOTO, commemorated the graduation of 95 trainees at a ceremony in Ha Noi on June 21, celebrating years of training excellence. After being postponed for three years due to COVID-19, the 2022 graduation ceremony recognised 95 graduates from Class 34, 35, 36 and HER TURN Class 5. The event, themed “Resilience”, not only acknowledged the adaptability of KOTO and its people through the pandemic but also demonstrated its origins. “For the last 23 years, KOTO has always been resilient. We were a disruptor in our approaches to making a difference ahead of our time," said Jimmy Pham, KOTO Founder and Executive Chairman. "From combining business with charity, putting vocational education training to the forefront and making it relevant to instilling values in our trainees, so … [Read more...] about KOTO celebrates 2022 graduation
Vinh Phuc strengthens connection and cooperation with Japanese investors
In order to strengthen connectivity, promote friendly cooperation activities, and attract investment between Vinh Phuc province and Japanese localities and businesses, Vinh Phuc province coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam, and the Japan Trade Promotion Organization to organise the a conference on boosting Vietnam-Japan connection, cooperation, and development in Vinh Phuc province. The conference will take place on June 23 at the Dic Star Hotel in Vinh Yen city under the chair of the Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, Japanese ambassador in Vietnam, agencies and committees, and hundreds of businesses from both countries. During the conference, the participants will visit industrial zones that Japanese enterprises are investing and doing business in Vinh Phuc province; booths of oustanding products of the province, potential investment advantages, as well as achievements of cooperation between Vietnam and Japan. The … [Read more...] about Vinh Phuc strengthens connection and cooperation with Japanese investors
Vietnamese travelers are in the top 3 most ready to travel again in APAC
According to the Travel Confidence Index commissioned by leading online travel company Booking.com, which polled 11,000 travelers from 11 countries and territories¹ across Asia and Oceania between April and May 2022, Vietnam emerged as the second most confident with 85 percent of Vietnamese travelers stating they intend to travel in the next 12 months; second to India (86 percent) and followed by China (79 percent). This indicates that among APAC travelers, Vietnamese were one of the most willing travelers to put up with and/or overlook key travel deterrents in order to hit the road - which included enduring disruptions and travel costs; as well as confidence with their home countries/territories in receiving inbound travelers. This signifies great potentials for domestic tourism to leverage in its next era of growth. The majority of Vietnamese travelers plan to book 1 – 2 trips this year (62 percent). Overall 45 percent of respondents stated that they planned to take regional … [Read more...] about Vietnamese travelers are in the top 3 most ready to travel again in APAC
Ease of spy camera purchasing posing great danger
Spy cameras are listed in Article 6 in Decree No.66/2017/ND-CP of the Government on conditions for trading camouflage equipment and software used for audio recording, video recording and positioning as equipment purchased with conditions. In the reality, however, it is extremely easy to get one from the market. At a technological device store on Cach Mang Thang Tam Street in District 3 of Ho Chi Minh City, the salesman introduced different kinds of spy cameras that can be directly installed on power sockets, desk clocks, TV remote control to retrieve data via a Wi-Fi or 3G network. Their prices range from VND1-2.5 million (US$43-108). There is no condition to purchase one. It is also tremendously easy to obtain one from the social network, with the prices ranging from VND800,000-2 million ($34-86). These are freely sold online only and will be delivered to buyers via a shipping service. The police so far have solved many cases of criminals using sensitive clips to blackmail … [Read more...] about Ease of spy camera purchasing posing great danger
Macau extends Covid shutdown of city, casinos stay open
Casinos are allowed to remain open while theaters, fitness centers, and leisure facilities must halt operations from 5 p.m. local time on Thursday, Ho Iat Seng said in a statement on the government's website. Only takeaway is allowed from dining facilities. Macau's more than 600,000 residents were required to undergo a second round of mass testing this week, as the number of infected people jumped to more than 100 cases. Positive cases include those working or visiting the casinos with a number of them related to a wedding banquet that was held inside SJM Holding's Grand Lisboa Palace. A hotel and casino resort on Macau' main peninsula was locked down by authorities on Tuesday due to a coronavirus infection, with some 700 people forced to quarantine. Macau's previous coronavirus outbreak was in October last year and the city has not previously had any large scale quarantine or lockdown. Macau's cases are still far below daily infections in places including neighboring Hong … [Read more...] about Macau extends Covid shutdown of city, casinos stay open
Second-home market blossoms in Danang
Danang is now ripe for 5-star hospitality success The 16th edition of the Asian Route Development Forum (Routes Asia 2022) was held in Danang on June 6 for the first time. Routes Asia brings together policymakers from the world’s leading airlines, airports, destinations and aviation suppliers, and this time around the event wants to realise action plans and accelerate Asia-Pacific economic recovery. “We see this as a significant opportunity to exchange information and seek partnership, as well as to invest in the development of aviation, tourism, and logistics,” Chairman of Danang People’s Committee Le Trung Chinh stated at the event. “This is also an opportunity for the city to showcase our natural beauty, people, and socioeconomic achievements and the tourist industry in particular, to investors and visitors from across the world.” According to research by Savills World Research last year, the coastal city is one of the leading destinations for major international brands in … [Read more...] about Second-home market blossoms in Danang