(CPV)- This is the theme of the International Travel Expo 2008 ITE HCMC 2008, which will open on 12 - 14 September 2008 at the Phu Tho Exhibition Center, Ho Chi Minh City. ITE HCMC is the designated platform to showcase tourism products and services of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, and a conduit to strengthen the friendship of these 3 countries and the Mekong region. This year's presentation is expected to attract over 180 sellers from around the region, reflecting an increase of 30% from last year's. International participants include country representatives from Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Korea, Laos, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Qatar and Malaysia. ITE HCMC 2008 will also have the participations of 17 provincial tourism departments as well as tour operators and agents from Ba Ria Vung Tau, Binh Dinh, Binh Thuan, Ca Mau, Can Tho, Danang, Dong Nai, Gia Lai, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong, Phu Tho, Quang Ninh, Hue, Tien Giang and Ho Chi Minh City. ITE HCMC 2008's line … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia: Mesmerizing Charms of Three countries, One Destination
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Local firms work on Vietnam-Laos-Thailand tours
Local firms work on Vietnam-Laos-Thailand tours Vitours: Danang-Hong Kong charter flights fully booked By Mong Binh - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC - Representatives of some 60 domestic tour operators are inspecting destinations in Vietnam, Laos and Thailand for a familiarization trip arranged by Vitours Company Limited and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in preparation for new overland tours. TAT will be responsible for the Thailand leg of the familiarization trip as well as for helping Vietnamese tour operators find their partners during the journey which is scheduled to wrap up on September 24. Dung said almost all the participating tour operators were based in HCMC and Hanoi, and that they would work with Vitours after the trip to develop new package overland tours for sale to travelers, especially locals in the cities and other parts of Vietnam from October this year. Dung estimated the new tours would last seven to eight days, and their prices would range from US$200 to … [Read more...] about Local firms work on Vietnam-Laos-Thailand tours
Demand for tours to Laos peaking, tour operators refuse guests
Vietnam’s U-23 football squad reached the finals of the 25th SEA Games on Monday, causing local tour operators to refuse new bookings to Laos because of the lack of hotel rooms and tickets for the final match in the neighboring country. Fans are flying from Hanoi and HCMC to the central city of Danang and then entering Laos by car or bus. For this reason, travel firms in Danang are busy during the SEA Games. When the U-23 boys beat Malaysia some days before, more people asked for package tours of all travel services and tickets to watch the semifinals between Vietnam and Singapore on Monday. But the highest demand came on Tuesday after the local team beat Singapore. Cao Tri Dung, director of Danang-based Vitours, told the Daily on Tuesday that the company could not serve the surging need of tourists. “Too many people are asking for the tour this morning but we can sell tours for 20 tourists only and have refused many guests. We don’t have enough hotel rooms and … [Read more...] about Demand for tours to Laos peaking, tour operators refuse guests
Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator nominated for the “Oscars” of the travel industry
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia) has been nominated in 'Vietnam's Leading Tour Operator' category at the 2014 World Travel Awards. The World Travel Awards (www.worldtravelawards.com) serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry. Now In their 21st year of operation, the World Travel Awards have evolved to represent a global search for the very best travel and tourism brands. After a rigorous selection procedure, Luxury Travel emerged with a nomination for 'Vietnam's Leading Tour Operator' for the first time, confirming its position as a leader within the Vietnam tourism industry. As a company, Luxury Travel has contributed significantly to the benchmarking of 'experiential travel' within Vietnam and throughout Southeast Asia. In sharing their intimate knowledge of the region they have helped create the ultimate luxury travel experience, establishing a unique travel style of insightful and … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator nominated for the “Oscars” of the travel industry
Ho Chi Minh City showcases river tour to Laos, Cambodia; mulls joint package
Ho Chi Minh City officials on Thursday took their Cambodian and Laotian counterparts on a river tour in a bid to impress them with their new travel product, and to discuss the possibility of launching a transnational tour along the Mekong River. Representatives from the Cambodian and Lao tourism authorities boarded a wooden boat in Nha Be District that took them to the suburban district of Can Gio, shortly after attending the opening ceremony of the 11th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2015). The foreign guests appeared to greatly enjoy the new experience, as they continuously snapped the peaceful and beautiful landscapes along the river, especially when the boat entered the Dam Doi tourism area, surrounded by mangrove forests. Among the guests was Phnom Penh Deputy Governor Mak Vansitha, Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of Laos Chaleune Warinthrasak, and Khom Douangchantha, director of international relations with the Lao National … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City showcases river tour to Laos, Cambodia; mulls joint package