Regent Phu Quoc on the island’s Long Beach opened its doors to tourists in April. Situated next to a UNESCO-recognized world biosphere reserve, the resort has 302 suites and villas, and its six restaurants and bars serve Japanese and French cuisines in addition to traditional Vietnamese food. A night’s stay costs from US$365. Wink Hotel Saigon Center on Nguyen Binh Khiem Street in Ho Chi Minh City began to welcome tourists last year amid the Covid crisis. Designed by a Paris-based agency, it has 273 rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow guests to see the bustling streets of Vietnam’s southern hub. “Wink honors Vietnam's famous street food culture in the form of ‘Wink Carts’ for easy breakfasts and lunches, while guests are guaranteed a 24-hour stay regardless of check-in time, unlimited à la carte breakfast and free passes to a co-working space,” CNN said. Room rents start at … [Read more...] about 8 hot new hotels in Vietnam according to CNN
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HCM City welcomes MICE tourists from South Africa
A group of 123 MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and events) tourists from South Africa have just arrived in HCM City four a four-day trip. Representatives from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism welcome the MICE tourists from South Africa. The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism announced on August 11 that the tourists came from ABSA company in South Africa. Speaking at the welcoming ceremony held by the department, head of the MICE delegation, Charl Potgieter, shared that they chose HCM City as the metropolis boasted a wide range of historical, cultural, architectural works. "Local residents are well known for being both friendly and hospitable, while local food is quite delicious," he added. The delegation will stay at the five-star InterContinental Saigon Hotel for four days and three nights and attend a series of conferences, sample delicacies. They will also take part in a city tour via a double-decker bus or Vespa motorcycle, along … [Read more...] about HCM City welcomes MICE tourists from South Africa
Da Nang prepares to open beachfront parks to public
A new beachfront park on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, which runs along the coast in Da Nang City, opened to the public this week as part of a larger plan to create more public beachfront spaces in the coastal city. According to the plan, three more beachfront parks are scheduled to open by the end of this year, and the city government is currently working with investors to build a public path to the Ngu Hanh Son coastal area. Public support for new parks For decades, Nguyen Van Tuan, 57, has spent his mornings cycling on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street and swimming at local beaches. As a longtime resident, the new park, named Ha Khe Park, is a very welcome treat. “In the past, the area was full of garbage and weeds. People would often just use the area as a toilet. “Now, it’s completely different. Everyone enjoys the new park,” said Tuan. Ha Khe has also become an evening gathering spot for local residents looking to enjoy the new outdoor space once the sun sets and temperature … [Read more...] about Da Nang prepares to open beachfront parks to public