The coffee order gets mixed-up. The main courses take too long. It’s hard to wave someone down to get the bill. Welcome to dining out in 2022, a unique (hopefully) period of time in which restaurateurs are thrilled to be open again, yet shocked by how hard it is to get staff. And by how much they have to pay them. And if they do get staff, by how hard it is to rely on them turning up to work (floods, Omicron, child-care issues).
Author Archives: Australian Hospitality Alumni Network Vietnam (AHA Vietnam)
Legendary Regent Hotels & Resorts brand debuts in Vietnam on Phu Quoc Island
IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts its first resort in South East Asia under its upper luxury brand, Regent Hotels & Resorts, with the opening of Regent Phu Quoc. Located off the southwest coast of Vietnam alongside a UNESCO-designated World Biosphere Reserve, the all-suites-and-villas resort offers a serene sanctuary amidst a landscape of elevated luxury. Alongside its exceptional design and state-of-the-art technology, is the brand’s legendary hospitality, promising a seamless guest journey.
World’s longest glass bridge to open in northern Vietnam
A 632-meter-long glass bridge in northern highlands town Moc Chau, said to be the world’s longest, is scheduled to open to tourists during the Reunification Day (April 30) holiday.
US CDC lifts Covid ‘Do Not Travel’ recommendations on Vietnam, 89 other countries
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday it had dropped its “Do Not Travel” Covid-19 recommendations for about 90 international destinations including Vietnam.
Radisson brings international beachfront hospitality to Phan Thiet, Vietnam
Radisson Resort Phan Thiet has opened its doors on Vietnam’s serene southeast coast, introducing an exciting new era of upscale hospitality to this up-and-coming beachfront destination. Located just a short drive from Ho Chi Minh City and Tan Son Nhat International Airport, this 76-key Mediterranean-style resort is set to become a popular choice with Vietnamese and overseas guests alike.
Meliá Hotels International Expands in Vietnam with Vinpearl Partnership
Burgeoning hotel group, Meliá Hotels International, is set to become one of the largest international hotel brands in Vietnam through a new collaboration with the country’s largest domestic hotel owner, Vinpearl.
Hilton to open Australia’s first Waldorf Astoria property
Hilton has announced plans to open a Waldorf Astoria hotel in Sydney, the brand’s first property in Australasia.
Ho Chi Minh City to launch helicopter services
A pilot flight for a new helicopter tour known as “Ho Chi Minh City From Above” in conjunction with emergency services was launched by the municipal Department of Tourism in coordination with Military Hospital 175 and the Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH South) on April 12.
Australia’s 20 best travel experiences, ranked by Lonely Planet
Choosing Australia’s top travel experiences is not easy, and while many usual suspects appear in Lonely Planet’s list, some may even surprise locals.
Studying Australian Qualifications in Hospitality Management & Commercial Cookery in Da Nang
There is no doubt that Da Nang would easily make it to the top hospitality education destinations in Vietnam. While there several study options for you to choose from, many of our alumni chose Pegasus International College as the first choice for internationally recognized hospitality education in the Middle Region of Vietnam.