Through the popularity of the podcast and the fact travel is now firmly back on in Vietnam, the host of the show and a member of AHA Vietnam’s Board of Experts – Kerry Newsome has recently announced the provision of these travel services with her partner in this venture Kelley McCarthy.
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DiningCity launches in Vietnam
Well-known for their bilingual online dining guide, restaurant week and large-scale dining campaigns and events, DiningCity Asia highlights the exciting mid-upscale food scene in Asia. Currently listing over 55.000 restaurants throughout Hong Kong, China, Japan, Singapore & Macau, we are excited to finally announce the expansion to Vietnam.
The recovery of hospitality
In Asia-Pacific, international arrivals continue to grow as border restrictions ease. Most countries have opened borders and lifted quarantine requirements for vaccinated travellers. However, the reopening across the region has been segmented, achieving different results in different countries.
Metropole Hanoi again receives 5-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has earned a prestigious five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide for a fourth year in a row.
The path to faster growth in Australia-Vietnam relations
[VIR] As a newly arrived Ambassador in Vietnam, I have been busy meeting people, reading widely, and trying to understand this complex and fascinating country.
Laying focus on sustainable tourism
The total revenues of Vietnam’s tourism in 2022 was approximately $19.6 billion – nearly triple that of 2021 but only 60 per cent of 2019. Now, there is a clear imperative for tourism in Vietnam to both improve and become more sustainable.
Ho Chi Minh City: Hotel room prices up 21% in 2022
The average room rent at HCMC hotels last year was VND1.6 million (US$68), a 21% jump from 2021 earlier, according to property consultancy Savills Vietnam.
Diageo Vietnam’s training program contributes to hospitality industry development
Diageo Vietnam (DVL) recently launched the “Learning for Life” training program for laborers. The program was held for the first time in Vietnam in Thang Binh District, Quang Nam Province, attracting 85 laborers in the area to register.
The Anam Mui Ne Debuts on Vietnam’s South Coast
Crafted by age-old artisans from across Vietnam, The Anam Mui Ne celebrates its grand opening on January 11 with a design redolent of the Indochine period.
Dubai’s Sunset Hospitality announces two projects in Vietnam
Dubai-based Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), has confirmed plans to launch its Azure Beach and Attiko hospitality venues in Vietnam.
Scheduled to open in Q3 2023, it is the fourth Azure Beach location worldwide after operational venues in Dubai, Beirut and an upcoming one in Doha.
Australian Hospitality Alumni Network Vietnam 