Visa today announced the launch of its 2011 Premium Access programme for Visa platinum cardholders in Vietnam, offering affluent lifestyle privileges to those who enjoy the finer things in life. The collection of privileges includes the ability to see amazing sights, listen to wonderful sounds and taste unforgettable food via customised travel itineraries to some of the world's most sought-after destinations. Lorijon Bacchi, country manager, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, Visa, said,"A Visa platinum card provides access to a wide range of memorable privileges and experiences. We have partnered with some of the world's leading luxury travel specialists to develop a range of exciting travel offers and packages and we are proud to be able to offer such programs to Visa Platinum cardholders in Vietnam." The Visa 2011 Premium Access programme for Vietnamese cardholders include: - Luxury Accommodation: Stays at prestigious resorts and villas. Visa Platinum cardholders can enjoy … [Read more...] about Visa launches 2011 privileges programme for platinumcardholders in Vietnam
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As Vietnam struggles to attract foreign tourists, more Vietnamese take overseas trips
While Vietnam has been losing its tourism appeal to holidaymakers worldwide, tourists from the Southeast Asian country are valued customers of many tour organizers in other countries as they are willing to pay for overseas trips. Around five million Vietnamese people spent their holidays outside the country last year, a healthy growth rate of up to 20 percent, according to the Vietnam Travel Association. The figure is expected to continue rising this year and Vietnam has emerged as a potential market for travel firms around the globe, the association said. "If each Vietnamese vacationer spends an average of US$300 per trip, Vietnam loses some $1.5 billion from tourist spending annually," said the association’s deputy chairman Vu The Binh. This is quite contrary to the fact that the number of international tourists choosing to spend their holidays in Vietnam during the first two months of this year dropped 10.6 percent compared to the same period last year, according to … [Read more...] about As Vietnam struggles to attract foreign tourists, more Vietnamese take overseas trips
Two countries in 15 days: well-rounded trip with My Way Travel
My Way Travel. The itinerary brought us from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) via Cambodia. We kicked off the holiday flying from the US to Hanoi. Our visa-on-arrival documents were all sorted so we were able to buzz right through airport customs at Noi Bai. We had transportation awaiting us at the arrival’s lounge and we enjoyed a comfortable, air-conditioned cruise to the Sofitel Metropole... What a first stop! My wife and I were amazed at every aspect of the hotel, a true five-star experience! Our first day of touring was a bit on the light side, as 16 hours of flying left us a bit exhausted. Our guide brought us around the streets and landmarks of central Hanoi (Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple & Ethnological Museum to name a few). While the day was short, it was an excellent introduction to Vietnam (we were pleasantly surprised at the cost of things- the entire day we didn’t spend more than US$20!) That evening we "splurged" at a nearby restaurant eating a … [Read more...] about Two countries in 15 days: well-rounded trip with My Way Travel
Vietnam Central Highland
Although the population of the Central Highlands is only 3.5 million, the area has always been considered strategically important. During the American War considerable lighting took place around Buon Ma Thuot, Pleiku and Kon Tum. The western region of the Central Highlands along the border with Cambodia and Laos is a vast, fertile plateau with red volcanic soil. The good soil and sparse population has not gone unnoticed the governments has targeted the men for a massive resettlement program. Most or the new settlers are farmers from the crowded Red River Delta area in the north of the country. The government-financed scheme is mostly successful, though the local hill tribes might he less than thrilled by the sudden influx of northern Vietnamese. The western highlands area has lost much of its natural beauty. Some remnant forests remain, but most of the trees were either destroyed by Agent Orange during the American War or have been stripped to make way for agriculture. The only … [Read more...] about Vietnam Central Highland
Vietnam travel companies struggle to revive domestic market
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Travel companies are offering dubious promotions to boost sales that have been poor even in summer, the peak tourism season. More than 20 travel companies in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are offering discounts of up to nearly 50 percent on domestic tours. Though many promise the discounts will not affect quality, Thanh Nien discovered that clients are taken to fewer destinations on tours. Besides, the prices now exclude components that used to be included -- like meals and entrance tickets. Hanoitourist, for instance, is offering a four-day tour from the capital to the central resort town of Nha Trang for VND6.8 million (US$320.86) excluding lunches and dinners. It also does not include cable car fares at Vinpearl Land and tickets to the mineral mud bath at Thap Ba hot spring center though the sites are included in the itinerary. An alliance of 14 northern travel companies has also cut the price of a tour of heritage sites in the central region for four to five days. But … [Read more...] about Vietnam travel companies struggle to revive domestic market