Life & Style

Novotel Hạ Long Bay receives five-star status

Wednesday, Aug 05, 2026

After 18 years of hard serving, Novotel Ha Long Bay has reached its pinnacle of excellence with the decision to award it 5-star status following VNAT''s decision No 91/QĐ-CDLQGVN.

Life & Style

Việt Nam leads APEC markets in loyalty programme participation

Monday, May 25, 2026

Việt Nam has achieved the highest loyalty member rate in APEC, with 96 per cent of customers participating in loyalty programmes, according to the Loyalty Trends Report 2026 by Marriott Bonvoy.

Life & Style

Hà Nội’s tourism gears up for key national anniversaries

Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025

Amid the festive atmosphere of these grand celebrations, numerous themed exhibitions and displays have been organised.

Travel

IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts the first voco resort in Quảng Trị

Saturday, Aug 09, 2025

Each voco property is characterised by its individual charm, which provides guests with something unique while creating an inviting and unstuffy atmosphere for guests to truly unwind and feel at ease.

Food

Michelin Guide to unveil first-ever global hotel key selection

Thursday, Jul 17, 2025

The highly esteemed Michelin Guide, renowned for its prestigious restaurant ions and star ratings, revealed on Wednesday its plans to introduce the first-ever global Michelin Key Selection, scheduled to be unveiled on October 8, 2025.

Travel

Hospitality market enjoys strong growth

Thursday, Mar 20, 2025

The tourism sector is showing strong momentum, driven by favourable visa policies, improved infrastructure, and strategic marketing efforts by both authorities and businesses, a conference has heard.

Food

Celebrate the season with joyful feasts at Red River

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024

Share unforgettable moments with family and friends over a table filled with exceptional flavours and festive charm at Red River.

Food

Celebrate Christmas & New Year’s Eve at The Albion by Kirk Westaway

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024

There’s no better setting for a festive celebration than The Albion by Kirk Westaway, where elegant interiors and sweeping views of Hồ Chí Minh City set the tone for a truly memorable experience. 

News

City wants office to be named national heritage site

Monday, May 16, 2016

HCM City has petitioned the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism to list its People’s Committee office as a national heritage site along with some other French-era buildings in the city.

News

Ha Noi hotels scoop up cooking prizes

Saturday, Dec 05, 2015

Teams from Ha Noi''s Lotte Hotel have won first prize and Sofitel Plaza Ha Noi second prize at the 3rd Chiec Thia Vang (Golden Spoon) cooking contest 2015.

Sports

Para Games kick off in Singapore

Friday, Dec 04, 2015

The Singapore''s ASEAN Para Games, which officially kicked off yesterday, is an exuberant celebration of the mental and physical strengths of people of all abilities.

News

Hotels to switch on Christmas lights

Thursday, Nov 26, 2015

To begin the Christmas season, several big hotels will host the Xmas tree lighting ceremony.

Sports

Viet Nam ready for Southeast Asia ParaGames

Wednesday, Nov 25, 2015

A send-off ceremony for the national sport delegation headed for the Southeast Asian ParaGames will be organised in HCM City on November 26.

News

VN, Japan celebrate cultural ties

Friday, Nov 20, 2015

An event for cultural and commercial exchange between Viet Nam and Japan kicked off yesterday in the Mekong City of Can Tho''s Ninh Kieu District.

News

Local beauty makes int'l waves

Friday, Nov 06, 2015

Viet Nam''s representative Pham Hong Thuy Van was the third runner-up at the Miss International 2015, which took place at Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan, yesterday.