Thailand to host Mekong River talks 13/03/2010
The first Mekong River summit will take place between April 2 to 5 in Hua Hin, Thailand, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) has announced.
The summit, which is the first of its kind, will gather regional political leaders and a range of experts in ...
China asks Mekong states to visit dam 10/03/2010
Wants to counter claims that it's causing drought
China has invited countries from the lower Mekong subregion to visit its Jinghong dam in a bid to counter claims that its poor water management is causing drought in downstream countries.
Kasemsun ...
Six Senses Promotes Peter Nilsson to MD Gulf of Thailand 10/03/2010
Six Senses Resorts & Spas has promoted Peter Nilsson to the position of Managing Director Gulf of Thailand. This is a new role within the Six Senses organization and Peter's property portfolio includes Soneva Gili by Six Senses, Six Senses Hideaway ...
U-tapao poised for major turnaround 06/03/2010
The navy-operated U-tapao Airport in Chon Buri is poised to become a major transit point for tourists under a B995 million plan that calls for expansion of the facility that achieved prominence during the Vietnam War, after which it would be renamed ...
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 27/02/2010
Ho Chi Minh City - also known as Saigon - is the largest city in Vietnam and is sits on the banks of the Saigon River. Tan Son Nhat Airport serves the city, and is only around 15 minutes from central HCMC by cab. Hotels near Tan Son Naht Airport ...
Pattaya 18/02/2010
Pattaya is the seasoned veteran of Thailand's tourism industry, with nearly 40 years of experience. It started R&R retreat for the US military, and by the peak of the Vietnam War it was well-known for late-night revelry. Pattaya offers no apologies ...
New Service - Ha Noi to Yangon 12/02/2010
From 2nd of March 2010, Vietnam Airlines will launch new flights connecting Ha Noi to Yangon in Myanmar.
Vietnam Airlines will commence with four flights per week on departing on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Vietnam Airlines continues ...
Vietnam Airlines To Increase International Flights 28/10/2009
The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, will increase the number of flights on several international routes starting Oct 26, the airline spokesman has announced.
On routes to Europe, the carrier will add one flight per week for both Ho Chi ...
Thai AirAsia builds Phuket's international potential 15/10/2009
Thai AirAsia intends to open more routes connecting Phuket directly with other Asian cities as it moves aggressively to develop its second hub on the southern resort island.
The no-frills carrier wants to link Phuket with Bali, Surabaya, Shenzhen, ...
Green Plaza Hotel Danang 01/10/2009
Located on the shores of the Da Nang?s famous Han River, this impressive hotel is conveniently located near China Beach and offers comfortable accommodation and good value.
The area surrounding the hotel is full of interesting sights and historical ...
Hall Takes The Helm At Crowne Plaza Chengdu 17/09/2009
William Hall has been appointed general manager of Crowne Plaza Chengdu, Province Sichuan.
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He joins IHG with over 30 years experience in the hospitality industry in both European and Asia Pacific roles. He spent the last 12 years with ...
TAT to make 5,000 tourism sites more attractive 10/09/2009
The Tourism Authority of Thailand plans to improve conditions at 5,000 local destinations after finding only 10 per cent of them were attracting domestic visitors.
Chairman Weerasak Kowsurat said only 500 of the destinations were drawing local ...
Six Senses appoints Peter Nilsson as Regional General Manager 04/09/2009
Peter Nilsson has been appointed Regional General Manager of Six Senses Hideaway and Evason Hua Hin in Thailand.
In addition to overseeing the general management of the two Hua Hin resorts, he will also take on the responsibility of overseeing Six ...
Accor Opens in Hanoi 02/09/2009
Hanoi welcomed its first new internationally-branded 4-star hotel for over a decade, when Mercure Hanoi La Gare opened.
Hanoi has had the reputation for being an expensive city to visit, with plentiful 5-star international accommodation, but very ...
Laguna Hue Breaks Ground - Scheduled to Open by 2012 25/08/2009
Banyan Tree Indochina Hospitality Fund, which was established and sponsored by Banyan Tree Holdings Limited, held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for the Laguna Hue, one of the first fully integrated world-class hospitality projects to be ...
