In Vietnamese, Ha Long means “descending dragon.” Dragons play a prominent role in Vietnamese culture, and the most popular legend has it that one such creature and her children descended from heaven to defend the Viet people from invaders, spraying fire and emeralds or jade. She and her children then stayed on Earth (National Geographic).
Category Archives: Destination
Meet the Expert: Kristin Le – I have an unconditional passion for hospitality.
[September 02, 2021] – Meet the Expert: Australian Hospitality Alumni Network Vietnam is delighted to welcome Ms Le Minh Thao (Kristin Le) to join us as a member of the Board of Experts. Ms Kristin Le is currently the Chief Happiness Officer at Pharmacity.
Ho Chi Minh City – A different perspective on Covid-19’s Independence Day.
The National Day (or Independence Day) is one of the most significant holidays in the Vietnamese calendar. This day September 2nd marks the day revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s independence from France. If this is for a regular year, across the country, Vietnamese commemorate this monumental occasion with flags, cheerful festivities and fireworks at night.
Hanoi, Vietnam – The city of 12 Flower Seasons
[Vietnam Travel] Founded over 1000 years ago, Vietnam’s capital city is rich in history, with the streets of its rambling Old Quarter dating back to the 14th century. Wandering these tree-lined lanes past crumbling colonial facades will transport you back in time. However, today’s Hanoi is about much more than the past. The ancient city is being invigorated with modern cafes, world-class restaurants, and cool art galleries. When the sun goes down, you have your pick of watering holes, from sophisticated rooftop bars to buzzing bia hơi.
Accor signs a new MGallery in Phu Quoc
[Accor] HO CHI MINH CITY – Accor has signed a new MGallery hotel in Phu Quoc, as part of the hospitality group’s pioneering expansion across Vietnam. The resort is set to debut in 2023, with 94 hotel rooms and 37 villas.
Meet the Expert: ‘Princess’ Anlee Do – “I always hear that sky is the limit, to me, the sky is home and the sun is my love “.
[August 25, 2021] Meet the Expert: Australian Hospitality Alumni Network – Vietnam is pleased to introduce Anlee Do – Country Manager Vietnam of Lufthansa Group, our first female member joining the Board of Experts.
Meet the Expert: Mr Clay Clayton: “I say what I mean, and I do what I say”.
Meet the Expert: Australian Hospitality Alumni Network Vietnam is delighted to welcome Mr Clay Clayton to join our network as an Industry Expert. Mr Clayton is currently the General Manager at Fusion Suites Vung Tau – a member of Fusion Hotel Group and also the first Australian hospitality professional to join our Board of Experts.
Food & Hotel Vietnam will be back in November 2021!
In response to the continued social distance regulations due to the effect of COVID-19, Informa Markets Vietnam announce that Food & Hotel Vietnam 2021, taking place from 07 – 09 July 2021 will be scheduled to 10 – 12 November 2021 at the Saigon Exhibition and Conference Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City nominated for Asia’s Best MICE Destination in 2021
Ho Chi Minh City has been nominated as one of the eight candidates for the Asia’s Best MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) Destination under the World MICE Awards 2021.
Meet Leanne Summers – Wedding MC and Celebrant in Vietnam
From a corporate lawyer to a Wedding Celebrant/MC, a kindness giver and now living like an Aussie/Central Vietnamese local, this is perhaps one of the best things that we can find these days, and Leanne is definitely one unique personality that we have been very fortunate to meet.
Australian Hospitality Alumni Network Vietnam 