The International Holidays Trading Travel Co. in Ho Chi Minh City was fined VND33 million ($1,421) and had its international tour operation business license revoked for a year. The company was found to have committed three violations: changing its working address without informing authorities at least 15 days in advance; having no written contracts with tourists; and not guiding tourists as per the contracts and tour programs, the HCMC's department of tourism announced Monday. The travel agency was responsible for creating itineraries and applying for visas on behalf of the Vietnamese tourists. It also failed to provide documents to prove its legal authorization for signing visa provision contracts with Taiwan-based ETholiday travel agency, which was responsible for receiving the tourists in Taiwan, and two other Vietnamese travel agencies, Golden Travel and Twin Bright, that organized the tour groups in Vietnam, the department said. Hanoi-based Golden Travel was fined VND48.5 million … [Read more...] about Travel agencies fined, licenses revoked in Vietnam
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BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 9/12
Online Friday kicks off with 5,000 promotional products Online Friday 2018 officially kicked off on December 7, with 5,000 products at promotional prices of 0 VND or with prices reduced by 80 to 90 percent, according to event organiser the Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency (IDEA) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Around 3,000 businesses registered to join the programme. Around 120,000 buyers can access the website onlinefriday.vn or the Online Friday app at the same time. Many big brands participate such as Samsung, Jetstar, Vinamilk, Lazada, Shopee, Tiki, Lotte, Adayroi, The gioi di dong (Mobile World), Yes24, FPTshop and ViettelStore. Delivery businesses such as VnPost, Nijavan, Lalamove and Snailship would support firms by reducing delivery costs for the event. Twenty banks will join in cash-back programmes to help customers use card payments. To ensure product and service quality, the organiser told firms to provide certificates of origin. The organiser … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 9/12
Tourism fair in HCM City to be held next week
Travellers Notes (15-04-2006) Tourism fair in HCM City to be held next week A tourism festival at Dam Sen Park in HCM City's District 11 will be held on April 21-23, with 54 tour operators and companies displaying their products and services at 95 booths. Events will include a singing contest for tourism company employees, amateur music concerts, game shows, and a tourist forum. The event was organised by the HCM City Tourism Department in co-ordination with Phu Tho Tourist Service Co and Dam Sen Tourist Park. Vietnam Airlines adds more flights for coming holidays Vietnam Airlines will add more flights from April 28 to May 3 to accommodate more passengers during the upcoming long holiday period. More than 5,000 additional seats are expected to meet the increased demand on Liberation Day (April 30) and the May Day (May 1). The flights are from Ha Noi to Da Nang, Cam Ranh and Da Lat, and from HCM City to Da Nang, Hue, Cam Ranh, Quy Nhon and Phu Quoc Island. Tourist park opens on farm in … [Read more...] about Tourism fair in HCM City to be held next week
Visa launches 2011 privileges programme for platinumcardholders in Vietnam
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
Public holiday tour ideas
Have you got plans for the upcoming South Liberation Day holiday on April 30 and International Labor Day on May 1? If not, local tourist operators have much to offer you. Charming beauties of the north … [Read more...] about Public holiday tour ideas