The southern province of Binh Duong inaugurated its first international passenger bus service to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on December 6th.
Saigontourist and Saigon-Ban Gioc Co., Ltd will introduce the first phase of the project of Saigon-Ban Gioc Resort in Dam Thuy Commune, Trung Khanh District in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang on December 15.
With tourism growing at an exponential rate in Viet Nam, more foreigners have been seeking jobs in the country. New positions in hospitality, education, food and beverage, NGO work, etc. arise (seemingly) every day, attracting new employees from around the globe. From a travel perspective, more and more “tourists” are opting to stay in Viet Nam, joining the ever-growing “expatriate” scene.
My Way Travel has announced their “Treasure of Viet Nam and Cambodia” tour will be open for set bookings come the new year of 2015. This 16-day travel experience brings tourists through the best of both countries, starting in Ha Noi and finishing in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Sai Gon).
The low-cost carrier Vietjet Air is offering more than 10,000 discounted tickets priced from VND9,000 between December 2nd and 6th for flights during the Lunar New year (Tet holiday) 2015 to respond the first Viet Nam’s Online Shopping Day (December 5th).
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) launched VNA Holidays in Ha Noi December 1; permitting passengers to book round-trip tickets, hotel rooms, and make payment through a singly online transaction.
Starting from 26 November, an audio guide app is being trialled at the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture. The purpose is to diversify and improve the quality of guide services at the museum.
The Viet Nam national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on November 26th announced its 16th “Golden moments” promotional program on some domestic routes.
The Viet Nam Railways Corporation will offer a 3% - 25% discount on rail fares on Ha Noi – Lao Cai route from December 1.
Ha Long Bay – Viet Nam, was named one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, has experienced a sudden surge of cruise participants in the past couple of months. Pattaya Daily News reported 30,000 passengers joined a cruise around Ha Long Bay during the earlier part of the year.
Low-cost carrier Vietjet Air has announced its flights connecting Vladivostok of Russia to several Vietnamese localities, including Ha Noi, HCM City, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hue, and Phu Quoc.
The Viet Nam National Railway Corporation will officially sell online tickets on its websites at www.dsvn.vn, www.vietnamrailway.vn, www.vetau.com.vn from December 1st, 2014, said the corporation in its announcement on November 17th.