The December revelation of co-operation between Thien Minh Travel JSC CEO Tran Trong Kien, and AirAsia Group counterpart Tony Fernandes, to develop in the Vietnamese market caused quite a stir among investors and brought joy to many Vietnamese people. Thien Minh Group has already strongly invested in the aviation sector since 2014, although its last dip into Vietnam failed to materialise. Meanwhile, Malaysian-based AirAsia has three times previously attempted to penetrate the Vietnamese market, notably with the signing of an unsuccessful strategic partnership with budget carrier Vietjet eight years ago. But these blips did not force the two CEOs out of the game. While Kien shared that every experience is special and gives him motivation to try new things, Fernandes asserted that Vietnam is the latest country to lure AirAsia, where this brand operates through a joint venture in low-cost aviation. “If AirAsia wants to be a true airline of Southeast Asia, we must affirm our presence … [Read more...] about Airlines raise Vietnam tourism on global stage
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Danang–Vietnam finishes world’s longest ocean race
The Danang-Vietnam team were greeted by thousands of spectators along the banks of London’s Thames River as they finished seventh at the 10th edition of the Clipper Round World Yacht Race on Saturday, after eleven months of sailing on the world’s oceans. Danang-Vietnam finish seventh at the world’s longest ocean race. — Photo countersy Clipper World Race The team enjoyed two podium finishes during the eleven month journey, which included a memorable first place victory in the race to Hobart, Australia, and third place in the penultimate race of the competition just 10 days ago. Arriving back in London, from where they departed, Skipper Wendy Tuck, 50, who was adopted by the people of Danang when the fleet visited the city, said: “It was very emotional coming up the River Thames in London this morning, reflecting on everything we have been through in the last 11 months. I am so proud of my team. They started as novices, and … [Read more...] about Danang–Vietnam finishes world’s longest ocean race
Danang sea tourism season and Festival Hue
Around the Country Danang sea tourism season and Festival Hue Nhan Tam Friday, May 4, 2018,17:57 (GMT+7) Danang sea tourism season and Festival HueNhan Tam Bien Dong Park on Danang beach is decorated with colorful surfboards during the Danang sea tourism season. PHOTO: NHAN TAM The Danang sea tourism season and Festival Hue 2018, two major culture and tourism events in central Vietnam, have been organized. The opening ceremony of the Danang sea tourism season was held in Bien Dong (East Sea) Park in Son Tra District on April 27. The sea tourism season lasts until late September. From April 27 to May 1, some exciting activities took place, such as Kayak race, thung (basket boat) race, display of paintings about Son Tra Peninsula, beach sports, kite flying, and promotion of marine protection. At the same time, the neighboring city of Hue opened the 10th Festival Hue themed “Cultural Heritage, Integration and Development: … [Read more...] about Danang sea tourism season and Festival Hue
Nissan Vietnam hands over 10 vehicles to Cocobay Danang
Nissan Vietnam hands over 10 vehicles to Cocobay Danang By Nhu Phu<table align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="sgtoimageleft" style="margin-bottom:8px" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"> <img alt="" class="sgtoimageleft" rel="POPUP,650,433" src="/Uploads/Articles/61387/fe899_coco.jpg" style="WIDTH: 650px" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="sgtoimageleft"> A young woman poses for a photo next to a Nissan car on display at the handover ceremony. Nissan Vietnam handed over 10 cars to Cocobay Danang for six months until January 5, 2019 – PHOTO: Cocobay Danang</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p align="left" class="SGTOSummary"> HCMC – TCIE Vietnam, an assembly plant of Nissan Vietnam, has handed over a fleet of Nissan cars to Cocobay Danang, a tourism and entertainment complex.</p> <p> At the handover ceremony, 10 Nissan vehicles, including the Nissan X-Trail … [Read more...] about Nissan Vietnam hands over 10 vehicles to Cocobay Danang
Few hotels in Danang managed by foreign firms
Few hotels in Danang managed by foreign firmsBy Nhan Tam Foreigners on the sidelines of a seminar titled, “Solutions to hotels in Danang” - PHOTO: NHAN TAM DANANG – Danang has the second largest number of hotels and resorts in Vietnam, after HCMC, but only a few of them are managed by international corporations, said officials at a seminar in the city on July 14. At a seminar titled, “Solutions for hotels in Danang,” organized by the Danang Hotel Association, Ho Nguyen Phuong Chi, chairwoman of the association, reported that as of June, the city had 729 hotels with 32,000 rooms, including 22 five-star hotels and 45 four-star ones. However, only nine five-star hotels and four four-star hotels were managed by international firms, which will hinder the sustainable development of hotels in the city. Nguyen Hung Anh, deputy general director of Oriental Sea Villas and Hotel JSC, an investor in Sheraton Grand Danang Resort, noted that one of the reasons … [Read more...] about Few hotels in Danang managed by foreign firms