Malaysia received 26.1 million foreign arrivals between January and November, making it the most popular destination in Southeast Asia this year, data showed. Thailand came in second with 24.6 million arrivals during the same period, followed by Singapore with 12.4 million and Vietnam with 11.2 million, according to data collected …
Read More »China jails restaurant staff for serving hotpot leftovers
China’s Huainan Intermediate People’s Court upheld sentences from a lower court against 13 employees of a hotpot restaurant in Anhui province for using leftover oil in hotpot broths served to diners. The individuals, including an owner and a manager, were previously sentenced to between one to 12 years in prison …
Read More »US band Maroon 5 concert sends Phu Quoc hotel occupancy rates soaring
Some luxury hotels in the north of Phu Quoc Island where U.S. pop-rock band Maroon 5 will perform Saturday night have reported occupancy rates of up to 90%. Data from travel platform Mustgo, which partners with 2,000 hotels across the country, showed occupancy rates at hotels near the venue of …
Read More »Vietnam most searched destination by Indians in 2023
Vietnam was the most searched tourist destination on Google this year by Indians, followed by Goa and Bali, according to the “Year in Search 2023” report. Searches for Vietnam were highest in February and April, Google said. Sri Lanka and Thailand, which have already offered visa-free policy for Indian tourists, …
Read More »Hoiana Resort & Golf’s festive vacations, seasonal wonders
The premier beachfront integrated resort unveils a full calendar of uplifting activities for Christmas and New Year, including dining occasions, parties, charitable initiatives, and an exclusive collaboration with Mercedes-Benz. Hoiana Resort & Golf, the premier beachfront integrated resort located in Quang Nam, is an ideal place to celebrate the holiday …
Read More »Hoiana Resort & Golf’s festive vacations, seasonal wonders
The premier beachfront integrated resort unveils a full calendar of uplifting activities for Christmas and New Year, including dining occasions, parties, charitable initiatives, and an exclusive collaboration with Mercedes-Benz. Hoiana Resort & Golf, the premier beachfront integrated resort located in Quang Nam, is an ideal place to celebrate the holiday …
Read More »Chill & thrill: Hanoi weekend with dining, music, and a festive fair
As the chill sets in, infuse energy into your Hanoi weekend with vibrant activities. Share moments with loved ones through festive fair, dining experiences, a music show, and a film screening. Nghe Nghe Workshops Fair: Christmas Playground The upcoming event, “Nghe Nghe Workshops Fair: Christmas Playground,” draws inspiration from the …
Read More »Vietnamese food among 100 best in the world
Vietnamese cuisine continues to shine internationally, having secured the 20th spot on the 100 “best cuisines in the world” list as voted by food magazine TasteAtlas readers. Loafs of banh mi filled with cucumber, pickled carrots and salted shredded pork served at a stall in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo …
Read More »Passenger to appear in court for flying to US without passport, ticket
A passenger who carried Russian and Israeli identification will appear in court on Dec. 26 after flying from Denmark to the U.S. without a passport or air ticket. Sergey Vladimirovich Ochigava arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on Nov. 4 via Scandinavian Airlines flight 931 from Copenhagen, The Guardian reported. …
Read More »Low demand sees flights to Phu Quoc suspended
Many flights to Phu Quoc Island from Da Nang, Can Tho and Nha Trang have been suspended due to low demand amid a brewing tourism crisis. A number of international flights have also been stopped though services from South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kazakhstan, and the Czech Republic …
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