Air Mekong will run a direct air route between Vinh, Buon Me Thuot and HCM City three times a week beginning October 1, the airline announced at its launching celebration on Sept. 26.
With new luxury hotels and world class golf courses having recently opened or set to open soon, and the introduction of luxury train journeys, exclusive cruises and upscale private tours spanning the length of the country, Viet Nam is fast emerging as an exciting destination for the high-end traveller.
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) has announced it will operate the first direct flights between Hanoi and London on December 8. The flights will land at Gatwick Airport and the service will be provided on a Boeing B777 airplane.
Thai food lovers can sample an international buffet which includes authentic Thai cuisine prepared by Thai master chefs at Cafe Saigon Restaurant on the ground floor of the Moevenpick Hotel Saigon from now until Saturday.
Luxury Travel Group Ltd proudly presents you "Discover the Hidden Treasures of Vietnam by Road in 29 days" on the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail. This special and unique trip has been designed not for the mass but class and people look for a bit of adventure and unique experience in Viet Nam.
Vietnam Air Service Company (VASCO) under Vietnam Airlines Corporation will cooperate with the Azur Helicopter Company (AHC) of France and the Vinacopter Company to open Viet Nam’s first private helicopter service.
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) has reported it will increase capacity from August 30 to September 5 to serve an extra 174,000 seats (up 30 percent compared to the same period last year) to meet travel demand during the national independence (September 2) holiday.
The Saigon Railway Station reported on August 18 that passengers buying tickets on selected train services will be offered 5-10 percent discounts.
The renowned luxury travel magazine Travel and Leisure has announced Con Dao Island (Viet Nam) on the list of top 20 islands contain many mysteries in the world.
Some hotels and restaurants under management of Saigontourist offer some new food programs.
Special screenings of Luchino Visconti's masterpiece II Gattopardo (The Leopard) and other films will be held at Hanoi Cinematheque in honour of the 150th anniversary of the Italian unification.
Award-winning UK folk artist, Jim Moray, will perform in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, announced the British Council in Hanoi on August 16.