Changsha direct flights

Deputy Minister of Transport Le Anh Tuan addressing the roundtable The event, which attracted Deputy Minister of Transport Le Anh Tuan, heads of Vietnamese airlines, the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV), as well as international experts, aimed to seek solutions to help the local aviation industry develop sustainably in healthy competition towards ensuring the highest safety and convenience to passengers. Specifically, the participants focused discussions on issues related to the hot growth of the sector, the management of human resources, and curbing brain drain, as well as ways to promote healthy development and competition. Especially, the roundtable saw the attendance of Prof. Nawal Taneja from Fisher College of Business, Ohio University. With 50 years of experience, Taneja has worked as an advisor for many powerful airlines and aviation businesses. They also discussed the opportunities and possibilities for Vietnamese air carriers to launch direct flights to the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese air carriers eye opportunities of direct flight to the US

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamline is the largest and most modern aircraft of the national airline’s fleet and will ensure a comfortable space for athletes on their return journey. Furthermore, Vietnam Airlines is also poised to organise a congratulatory party for the Vietnamese sports delegation during the flight with meals and drinks which are in line with business class standards. Since the beginning of the SEA Games 30, the airline has arranged a total of 10 direct flights between Vietnam and the Philippines, the equivalent of over 2,500 seats, aimed at serving the Vietnamese sports delegation and fans heading to the event. Elsewhere, low-cost carrier Vietjet Air have stated that they will offer a year of free flights across Asia to the Vietnamese men’s football team and their families. Members of the Vietnamese football team, their families, and coaching staff will all have the chance to fly on more than 130 domestic and international routes, covering destinations such as … [Read more...] about Vietnamese sports delegation set to return home on Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

A friendly visa policy is among major reasons to help boost the Vietnamese tourism development, said Kenneth Atkinson, vice president of Tourism Advisory Board (TAB). He made the suggestion at the Vietnam Travel and Tourism Summit held in Hanoi Monday. Kenneth Atkinson, vice president of Tourism Advisory Board, at  the Vietnam Travel and Tourism Summit In 2016, Vietnam lured up to 781,000 visitors from five Western European countries, up 19% on-year, which was mainly attributed to the country’s free-visa travel for these nations. The tourist increase helped to add up to USD150 million for the Vietnamese tourism industry’s revenues in the year, according to Atkinson. Earlier, Vietnam News Agency cited Hoang Nhan Chinh, head of the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board secretariat, as saying that Vietnam currently grants visa-waiver scheme for tourists from 26 countries. The figure is quite low compared to the visa-free travel for 57 nationalities to Thailand, 168 … [Read more...] about Expert urges for more flexible visa policy for Vietnam tourism takeoff

Carl Volschenk, new general manager of Sheraton Grand Danang Resort A veteran of the Marriott family for nearly 20 years, Volschenk brings an ideal mix of both sales and operations expertise to ensure the property continues to grow from strength to strength. Volschenk started his career with Marriott International back in 2000 in Le Meridien Dubai Complex and over the past 19 years moved across a variety of sales and marketing and operations roles. Earlier assignments include the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Complex in Dubai, the renovation of Sheraton Oman, remodelling Plaza Athenee Bangkok, A Royal Meridien, as well as hotel manager in Le Meridien Bangkok.He joins Sheraton Grand Danang from his last position in Bangkok, where he was general manager of the Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok. Perfectly situated on the world-famous Non Nuoc Beach, Sheraton Grand Danang Resort is an expansive luxury resort offering 258 guest rooms and suites – each with a view of the … [Read more...] about Sheraton Grand Danang Resort names Carl Volschenk as general manager