Mövenpick re-opens Saigon hotel, looks for more projects
Swiss hotel group Mövenpick on September 16 celebrated the grand re-opening of the property under its management in HCMC following a US$15-million renovation, and unveiled its concentration on more projects in this potential market.
The Deck on Saigon River
The Deck on Saigon River    (Sep 17, 2010)
The Deck restaurant cocktail bar with sweeping views of the Saigon River is in An Phu area of District 2, minutes from the heart of HCMC.
New menus at Central Restaurant
The Liberty Central Hotel near Ben Thanh market in HCMC has added some new menus to its Central restaurant this month.
New hotel in Phan Thiet launches golf promotion
Park Diamond, a new luxury hotel in Phan Thiet City overlooking the sea, has just opened with a special promotional program from now till the end of October.
The sweetest week of chocolate at Sofitel Plaza Saigon
Good news for all chocolate and pastry lovers! A mouthwatering promotional week hosted by the Sofitel Plaza Saigon featuring the great tastes of chocolate drinks and cakes prepared by Chef Bruno Pastorelli – Best Craftsman of France in Pastry in1989 and Chef Reiko Kida from Tokyo is on until September 10.
Palace Hotel’s new look dining
The Palace Hotel Saigon has opened the doors of its new Calibre Charner Restaurant, to replace the former Palace Café.
Where to hang out on National Day
Local tourism parks will host heaps of activities to celebrate National Day next week. Dam Sen Park in HCMC’s District 11 and Suoi Tien Park in District 9 will organize fireworks displays on Sep 2 from 8.30-9p.m.
Big buffets for National Day    (Aug 30, 2010)
Big buffets for National Day
Some hotels and restaurants under Saigontourist in HCMC are preparing special food programs for Vietnam National Day on September 2.
Mid-Autumn Festival is coming    (Aug 27, 2010)
Mid-Autumn Festival is coming
To celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival that falls on September 22 this year, hotels prepare exquisitely handmade or imported moon cakes for guests besides some promotions and program to celebrate the special events.
Saigontourist offers Hanoi millennial anniversary tours
Saigontourist, the leading tour operator in Vietnam, is offering 50 tours from cities including Can Tho, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang to Hanoi on the occasion of the capital city’s 1000th anniversary.
Vegetarian buffets for Vu Lan festival
In the seventh month of lunar calendar, Vietnamese traditionally eat vegetarian food to express gratitude and filial piety to parents and forefathers during the Vu Lan festival or Ghost Festival.
Five-star resort to open on Con Dao
Six Senses Con Dao, the first luxury resort on the famous Con Dao Island in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau will welcome its first guests in December.
Hanoi-Warsaw air route to open in mid-November
Poland flag carrier, LOT Polish Airlines, on August 18 announced that it will open the Hanoi-Warsaw air route in mid-November this year.
Food promotions at Grand and First hotels
New food programs are ready to for patrons savor at Saigontourist’s First Hotel and Grand Hotel in HCMC. The “Food gifts at the First Hotel” provides attractive food promotions at the hotel’s First Hot Pot restaurant accompanied with gifts.
Vietnam Airlines launches online check-in service
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on August 16 officially launched a web check-in service for its outbound flights.
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