Vietnam offers an excellent selection of accommodations that cater specifically to the needs of the discerning corporate traveler. In this article, we unveil a curated collection of exceptional hotels, where business and leisure converge in some of Vietnam’s most unforgettable destinations. Six Senses Ninh Van BayThe Ultimate in Sustainable Luxury Six Senses Ninh Van Bay combines luxury, eco-consciousness, and complete relaxation. Renowned for its wellness and sustainability achievements in Vietnam, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay sits on a dramatic bay with golden sand and a backdrop of towering mountains. The family-friendly resort has 62 pool villas and several bars and..
      By Linh Le Principal & Co-Founder at LUXPERIA DMC COLLECTIVE When it comes to recalling the memory of a destination, little does one think about the price paid for the trip. We recall the type of room/s we had, the style of the hotel or resort, and the memorable tastes we enjoyed from that region. As a Destination Management Company, LUXPERIA is responsible for the creation of these memories. We connect the dots of how to get there and where to sleep while tailoring the tour to the tastes of the travellers. Frequently, we work with management..
In 1989, when I first arrived in Vietnam, foreign visitor arrivals were around 200,000 per year and tourism revenues of less than US$ 100 million. The exchange rate was approximately 4700 VND per 1 US$. There were three flights a week to Saigon and two to Hanoi—all from Bangkok—plus one or two flights per week from the former USSR. There were two domestic flights per day between Hanoi and Saigon on old Russian Tupolev aircraft. To get our entry visas, we had to overnight in Bangkok. There were no cars available apart from government cars so all travel was either..
Business lunches are always a fine balance between finding a place that respects your busy schedule and equally delivers value for money. As the President of the Vietnamese chapter of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the world’s oldest and most respected gastronomic and hospitality society, it’s my job to stay on top of what’s happening in the F&B and Hospitality industries throughout Vietnam, while showing the world that this country offers more than cheap beers and plastic stools. My top restaurant picks might just give you enough confidence to venture out for a great business lunch away from your regular haunt...
When lockdowns lifted across southern Vietnam in early October, there was hope that the domestic tourism industry would be able to get back on its feet after five months of almost total shutdown. “Right after the lockdown ended, the domestic tourism response was quite high, and everybody was so ready to get out of the house to explore different destinations as soon as possible,” Chau Nguyen, founder of Urbanist Travel, said. “We received a lot of requests for families, couples and single travelers for areas near Ho Chi Minh City.” But, finding outlets for this demand was difficult, as provinces..
With more than three decades of experience leading hotels within the Asia-Pacific region, John Gardner, Former General Director of the Caravelle Hotel and CEO of Archipelago Indochina and Optimum Hospitality, gives us his insights into upcoming advancements and challenges in Vietnam’s Hospitality industry. My career in Vietnam’s hospitality industry began nearly 20 years ago, when I was headhunted for the role of General Manager of the iconic Caravelle Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, after leading many major hotels throughout Asia and Oceania. In 2016, I became the General Director of Chains Caravelle Hotel, a Joint Venture company, which oversaw..

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