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Nha Trang

China’s ‘Coconut City’ now open to Southeast Asian tourists

Simon Willmore Dec 19, 2017 25

The Haikou Tourism Development Commission of China recently bared plans to welcome Vietnamese and Philippine visitors. The Hainan province-based agency announced that it was collaborating…

Hotels

Where to Stay: new hotels from Hyatt, Dusit, Holiday Inn Express, and more

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2017

Citadines Bayfront Nha Trang Location: In a seafront development on Tran Phu Street, in Vietnam's popular resort town Grade: Upscale serviced residence Keys: 310 studios and…

Hotels

Where to Stay: new hotels in Hua Hin, Manila, Mauritius and more

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2017

Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila Location: In Ortigas Center, one of Metro Manila's main financial districts Grade: Upscale serviced residence Keys: 293, ranging from studios to…

Airlines

Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Fiji Airways, China Eastern and more

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2017

Guiyang gets Italian charter flights Where? Milan (Italy) to Guiyang, pictured (China) When? Once a week, from 10 July to 2 October 2017 Who? Neos Why? Italian charter carrier creates…

Airlines

Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…

Mark Elliott May 16, 2017

Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Spring Airlines Why?…

Airlines

Asian air route updates: new flights to Sydney, Bangkok, Nha Trang and more…

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2017

New Chinese connection for Thailand's Hat Yai Where? Kunming (China) to Hat Yai, pictured (Thailand) When? Three times a week, effective 1 April 2017 Who? Kunming Airlines Why?…

Airlines

HK Express adds new seaside service

Mark Elliott Aug 26, 2016

Hong Kong residents will soon have a new low-cost connection to the beaches of Vietnam. Budget airline HK Express has announced that it will launch flights to Nha Trang on 9 November…

Airlines

International terminal planned for Nha Trang airport

Mark Elliott May 18, 2016

A consortium including low-cost carrier Vietjet is planning to build a new international terminal at Cam Ranh International Airport, which serves the beach resort of Nha Trang. Thanh…

Airlines

Guangxi’s GX Airlines goes international‏

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2016

GX Airlines, the new airline based in southern China's Guangxi region, will launch its first international flights later this year. Based in Nanning, the capital of Guangxi, GX…

Hotels

Ascott adds multiple new properties across Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2016

Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has continued to expand its presence in Southeast Asia with the signing of agreements for seven new properties in four countries.…

Hotels

Mövenpick steps up Southeast Asian growth strategy

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2015

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has continued its rapid recent expansion in Southeast Asia with the signing of new properties in Malaysia and Vietnam. Following the recent announcement of…

Hotels

Carlson Rezidor to debut in Vietnam

Mark Elliott Nov 27, 2015

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has made its market entry into Vietnam, with the signing management contract for a Radisson Blu resort near Nha Trang. Schedule to open in the first…

Airlines

VietJet to launch two new domestic routes

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2015

VietJet Air will expand its domestic network this month with the launch of two new routes in as many days. On 19 November, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier will commence flights…

Airlines

Sichuan Airlines adds flights to Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2015

Sichuan Airlines is launching a series of new flights to Southeast Asia. Earlier this week, the Chengdu-based carrier launched a new service to Nha Trang, the coastal city in Vietnam.…

Airlines

VietJet Air to fly to China

Mark Elliott Apr 9, 2015

VietJet Air has announced plans to launch its first flights to mainland China. In a press conference on 8 April, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier revealed that it will commence…

Airports & Aviation

New international terminal planned for Nha Trang airport

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2015

The airport serving the Vietnamese resort town of Nha Trang will be expanded with the development of a new international terminal. The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reports that officials…

Airlines

Korean Air adds more flights to Vietnam

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2015

Korean Air will increase the number of flights it offers to Vietnam next month, with the launch of two more weekly services to Nha Trang. From 29 April 2015, the Seoul-based national…

Airports & Aviation

Vietnam agrees major Russian charter flight deal

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2013

Vietnam will see an influx of Russian tourists this winter, after a major new charter flight deal was agreed with a Russian tour company. According to local media reports, Vietnamese…

Hotels

Best Western adds new hotel in Nha Trang

Feb 22, 2013 15

Best Western International has launched a new hotel in the Vietnamese resort town of Nha Trang. The Best Western Sea & Sun is a 10-storey property situated just five minutes’ walk…