The “Vietnam Airlines Festa: Christmas Fair”, taking place on December 23rd and 24th, aims to illuminate the pedestrian street around Ho Thiên Quang Lake (Tran Nhan Tong Street – Hanoi) with the vibrant atmosphere of the holiday season, offering attractive deals on flight tickets and travel experiences.
Author Archives: Australian Hospitality Alumni Network Vietnam (AHA Vietnam)
VIETNAM AS A DESTINATION FOR THE EMERGING GEN Z SOLO FEMALE TRAVELLERS
Gen Z women, highly influenced by trailblazers like Amelia Earhart and social media figures, feel empowered to venture solo, with over half (58.3%) interested in solo travel abroad. Despite concerns about safety and navigation, their motives for solo travel, linked to personal growth and relaxation, align with Vietnam’s diverse tourism offerings, which make Vietnam an appealing destinations for them.
Honoring the beauty of the “green jewel” Moc Chau – the “Leading Local Natural Destination in the World”
At the World Travel Awards 2023 Gala, Moc Chau was honored for the second time with the title “Leading Local Natural Destination in the World 2023”.
Curio Collection by Hilton Marks 150-Hotel Achievement: A Year of Remarkable Worldwide Growth
Curio Collection by Hilton celebrates a significant milestone with its 150th hotel achievement, showcasing a year of remarkable growth with 19 new properties. From the glitz of Monaco’s Columbus Hotel Monte-Carlo to the serene landscape of Kwetu Nairobi in Kenya and the sun-kissed shores of La Festa Phu Quoc in Vietnam, each hotel offers distinct experiences, setting the stage for an even more expansive journey as the brand anticipates over 20 new openings in 2024.
Opening of the Vietnam – China International Trade and Tourism Fair
With the theme “Friendly cooperation, links for development”, the 15th Vietnam – China International Trade and Tourism Fair officially kicked off on 30 November 2023 in the border city of Mong Cai, Quang Ninh Province.
Australian Travel Trends in 2023 by Luxury Escapes
One of the world’s fastest growing travel companies, Luxury Escapes, has released its latest annual trend report, Travel 2023, detailing Australia’s views towards travel in 2023.
November’s Tourism Surge: Vietnam’s Tourism Skyrockets with Korean Visitors
Vietnam served over 1.23 million international tourists in November, up 11% month-on-month, the record monthly number in 2023, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT). Over a quarter of these arrivals are from the Republic of Korea, driving a fresh demand for Korean-speaking personnel in popular destinations catering to Korean travelers.
National Research Finds Australian Businesses Aren’t Prioritising Child Safeguarding
On Us, The Australian Business Coalition for Safeguarding Children, found that 54% of Australian businesses lack protocols for child protection, with only 25% ranking it among their top five priorities. To address this gap, Westpac, TikTok, IHG Hotels & Resorts, TBWA\Australia, and The GPT Group partnered with the Australian Childhood Foundation to establish a cross-sector coalition focused on child safety.
UNWTO and Vietnam find solutions to develop tourism human resource post COVID
On 13 November 2023, in Da Nang City, UNWTO and Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) organized the 17th UNWTO Asia/Pacific Executive Training Programme on Tourism Policy and Strategy.
The new “Ho Chi Minh City – All you can eat!” project & the Impact of Culinary Tourism Campaigns
Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism launches the ‘Ho Chi Minh City – All you can eat,’ TVC project. This flavorful journey explores the city’s diverse cuisine, from the savory Bánh Xèo to the authentic Phở SOL. To demonstrate the impact of such culinary-focused campaigns on tourism growth, the success of the “New Nordic Food” project has been mentioned.
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