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Welcoming you soon: New Best Western Hotels & Resorts in Vietnam

Written by Leandro Agostini on February 3, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

February 03, 2022 – More Best Western Hotels & Resorts in Vietnam will welcome travellers as the hotel group expands in the country, further strengthening its presence in Asia. With 60 hotels covering 9 Asian countries, Best Western offers a wealth of options all across this dynamic region with 14 distinct brands across every market segment from economy to premium and upscale. Whether you’re craving a blissful beachfront break, a stylish city staycation or an energizing out-of-town escape, Best Western Hotels & Resorts can provide the vacation you deserve.

Welcoming you soon: New Best Western Hotels & Resorts in Vietnam

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has identified Vietnam as one of its most important strategic markets in Asia and a potential driving force of our long-term regional expansion strategy. Even before the pandemic, Vietnam has been experiencing strong international visitor arrivals.

Moreover, Vietnam’s thriving economy, rising affluence and improving infrastructure make the country a fertile soil for growth, not only for the hospitality sector but for other industries as well. The Southeast Asian gem is expected to flourish in the post-pandemic era.

Upcoming brands in Vietnam

Da Nang

Located halfway between Vietnam’s capital Hanoi and the dynamic city of Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang is a resort city and the site for rich historical sites, pristine beaches, and shopping. Best Western has signed two new properties in Da Nang, a stone’s throw away from My Khe Beach and surrounded by outstanding activities and attractions.

Aria Da Nang, BW Signature Collection by Best Western is a stunning condotel property that will span across the two high-rise towers of Aria Da Nang, with 199 rooms ranging from the 15th to the 29th floors. In line with the spirit of the BW Signature Collection®, this stylish property will reflect the unique personality of its destination.

Sadie Best Western Hotel at Aria Da Nang, on the other hand, will feature 246 well-appointed upscale rooms at Aria Da Nang, seamlessly integrated with amenities for the modern adventurer. Guests can keep their fingers on the pulse of the city and discover lively spaces that are chic, sophisticated and full of playful surprises.

Ho Tram

Ho Tram is a quaint beach town two hours away from HCMC, which is an up-and-coming resort destination in Vietnam. Ho Tram features unspoiled beaches and is a favourite weekend destination for locals.

Best Western with Thien Binh Minh Joint Stock Company has recently signed an exciting dual-branded project in Ho Tram, Charm Resort Ho Tram, BW Signature Collection by Best Western and Charm Resort Ho Tram, BW Premier Collection by Best Western. Together, these world-class resorts will cater to all types of travellers, including couples, families, friends and groups.

Charm Resort Ho Tram, BW Signature Collection by Best Western will feature 470 exceptional rooms and suites, all wrapped in an enchanting ambience of tropical gardens, swaying palms and sparkling pools. BW Signature Collection® is dedicated to creating truly unique experiences that reflect the personality of their destination. Guests can expect warm, welcoming service and modern amenities.

Meanwhile, Charm Resort Ho Tram, BW Premier Collection by Best Western will offer 458 upscale rooms and suites plus 90 luxurious villas, all set amid a landscape of lush gardens just steps from the sandy shore. Lifestyle-conscious guests will enjoy upmarket amenities and impeccable service, all influenced by local style and sophistication, in line with the high standards of the BW Premier Collection® brand.

Binh Thuan

Lastly, Venezia Binh Chau, BW Premier Collection by Best Western is a breathtaking new beachfront resort in Binh Thuan province, on Vietnam’s southeast coast. Owned by Hung Vuong AMC Company Limited, this eye-catching upscale resort will feature 260 residential villas and a wide range of facilities, just steps away from the soft sandy beach and sparkling sea. Located a short drive from Ho Chi Minh City, this is set to become a destination of choice for Vietnamese guests and international travellers alike. This important signing continues the expansion of our BW Premier Collection in Vietnam, which has been identified as one of our key strategic markets.

Other Vietnam locations

If you find yourself in other parts of Vietnam like Phu Quoc or Quang Ninh, there are various Best Western Hotels & Resorts in Vietnam that are currently operating in some of the country’s scenic locations.

Nestled on the pristine west coast of Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s “Pearl Island,” Best Western Premier Sonasea Phu Quoc is a stunning upscale resort that overlooks the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Thailand. Located directly on a private beach, this impeccable resort allows guests to kick back, relax and soak up the tropical surroundings.

Best Western Premier Sapphire Ha Long is the hotel group’s latest property in Vietnam nestling on the waterfront overlooking Ha Long Bay, this brand-new 31-story hotel is just a stone’s throw away from the Ha Long International Cruise Port and surrounding attractions.

Ha Long Bay is part of Vietnam’s ancient mythology and history and referred locally to as the Bay of the Descending Dragon and has been the face of Vietnam’s tourism thanks to its abundant wildlife, trees and vegetation. All rooms have private balconies where guests can enjoy the superb views of the bay.

Vietnam is always bustling with foreign tourists, city dwellers and out-of-towners. Knowing well that there are different kinds of travellers, Best Western Hotels & Resorts in Vietnam has a broad collection of brands that accommodate these travellers. The hotel group has developed 14 iconic brands.

Cyrill Czerwonka, Best Western Hotels & Resorts’ senior regional director of development – Asia, said: “Vietnam’s tourism industry was booming prior to the global pandemic, both in terms of international arrivals and domestic tourism. This growth may have been put on hold, but the underlying reasons for Vietnam’s popularity remain as strong as ever. Once the world is ready and able to travel again, guests will flock back to the beautiful beaches, vibrant cities, captivating countryside and cultural sites that make Vietnam such a desirable destination. We are confident about the long-term prospects of the hotel market in Vietnam.”

Planning some revenge travelling this year, there is a Best Western hotel in some of the amazing Asian destinations. With a choice of participating properties covering five countries, including blissful beachfront resorts, stylish city hotels and serene upcountry retreats, everybody can discover their dream Asian vacation. To welcome the New Year, Best Western offers up to 40% discount under the Welcome 2022 Sale at its hotels and resorts across Asia.

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Kerala Travel Mart will now be held from May 5-8 in Kochi

Written by Leandro Agostini on February 3, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Featured events, MICE.

February 3 2022 – The 11th edition of Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) will now be held from May 5-8, 2022 in Kochi. Earlier it was scheduled from March 24-27. The new date was announced at a virtual press meet.

Kerala Travel Mart will now be held from May 5-8 in Kochi

Announcing the date Dr. V Venu, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Kerala Tourism said that KTM has emerged as the biggest travel mart in the country. “KTM is the finest example of a public-private partnership model,” he said.

Giving reasons for postponement of KTM, he said that Covid has not subsided yet, but there are signs of optimism across the world including, India. “Even most airline companies are operating in curtailed services. Taking everything into account, we have decided to postpone the event. We want to ensure that those who have already expressed their participation in the mart can do so. 1,100 travel partners have already registered for the event,” Dr. Venu said. He also expressed confidence that the 11th edition of KTM will be successful.

Like earlier additions, the 11th edition of KTM will showcase many new products. This time Caravan tourism will be highlighted in a big way. Besides this, it will be a paperless KTM. The event will take place at the Sagara and Samudrika Convention Centre in Kochi. However, the organisers will announce the inaugural venue later on.

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Denmark and Sweden and Norway drop covid rules

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 3, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Travel Advice.

February 3, 2022 – Denmark and Sweden and Norway drop covid rules.

Almost all rules are non and void as of February 8 in Sweden and Norway. Denmark already opened up a few days ago. Denmark has lifted all of its domestic Covid-19 restrictions, including the wearing of face masks, making it the first European Union country to do so.

Nightclubs have reopened, late-night alcohol sales have resumed, and the Danish coronavirus app is no longer needed to enter venues.

While cases are still relatively high, the authorities say the virus no longer qualifies as a “critical threat”.

That is due to the country’s high vaccination rate, experts say.

Denmark and Sweden and Norway drop covid rules

Enough people have been vaccinated. In Norway the temporarily lock down has been removed.

Many other European countries are also opening up.

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New Zealand to gradually reopen borders to travellers

Written by Leandro Agostini on February 3, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Travel Advice.

February 03, 2022, Officials in New Zealand have confirmed the country will begin to reopen its borders in the coming weeks.

New Zealand to gradually reopen borders to travellers

However, the process is not expected to be completed until October at the earliest.

Earlier plans to reopen the country were shelved as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 spread around the world.

Borders have been closed, apart from a short-lived travel bubble with Australia, for nearly two years in response to the pandemic.

“With our community better protected we must turn to the importance of reconnection,” explained prime minister, minister Jacinda Ardern.

“Families and friends need to reunite.

“Our businesses need skills to grow.

“Exporters need to travel to make new connections.”

The border will initially open to vaccinated New Zealand citizens and visa holders coming from Australia, then from the rest of the world, and finally to all other vaccinated visitors.

Travellers will still have to self-isolate at home for ten days, but will no longer have to pass through space-limited managed isolation facilities, known as MIQ.

Fully vaccinated New Zealanders and other eligible travellers from Australia will be able to enter New Zealand without staying in MIQ from February 27th.

Two weeks later, they can come from all other countries.

Critical workers and skilled workers will be eligible to enter New Zealand from this date.

The working holiday scheme will also resume.

Ardern said the two-week gap will enable public health systems to adjust for the likelihood of more cases in the community, and will allow the border systems to “keep scaling up in the safest way possible”.

From April, 5,000 international students and other eligible temporary visa holders will be allowed to enter.

After that, the border opens to Australians and other travellers who do not require a visa to enter New Zealand.

All other international visitors will be allowed to enter New Zealand from October.

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British Airways to add Nuremberg flights next month

Written by Leandro Agostini on February 3, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

February 3, 2022 – British Airways has announced that it will be introducing a new destination to its Heathrow short-haul network, Nuremberg, located in Bavaria, Germany.

British Airways to add Nuremberg flights next month

Flights to the European city will initially operate four times a week from March 27th.

The schedule will then increase to six flights per week schedule starting from May 1st and four times a week over the winter months.

The airline has conveniently timed winter flights so that customers can connect to and from other destinations across British Airways’ route network, including services to the US.

Nuremberg is Bavaria’s second largest city after Munich, and is well known for its cultural landmarks that draws visitors year-round, so customers can stroll along the vibrant streets or cruise down the beautiful Danube river in the sunshine, as well as explore the spectacular Christmas markets during the festive season.

Neil Chernoff, British Airways director of networks and alliances, said: “After over 20 months of travel restrictions we know our customers are looking for new and exciting places to visit, so the addition of this route to our short-haul network ahead of the summer season is perfect timing for anyone who would like to plan their trips for the year ahead.

“Nuremburg offers something for everyone, ranging from sightseeing in the sunshine to exploring the German markets at Christmas, so we hope our customers take full advantage of this new destination to our network.”

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Accor reveals plans for Vietnam’s first Fairmont city hotel

Written by Leandro Agostini on February 2, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Hotel.

February 02, 2022 – The luxury hotel brand is preparing to enter Vietnam’s capital in style.

Fairmont Hanoi, showcasing the design talents of Perkins Eastman and Aston Design, will boast 241 luxury rooms, six F&B venues and a huge 1,000 sq m grand ballroom.

Accor reveals plans for Vietnam’s first Fairmont city hotel

Local inspiration

Located next to the streets of Ly Thai To and Tran Nguyen Han, the newly announced Fairmont Hanoi will place guests in the heart of the city centre when it opens in 2024..

This highly anticipated property is being designed by Perkins Eastman and Aston Design as a reflection of Thăng Long culture and history, taking inspiration from lacquer art, Indochinese style and motifs from Vietnam’s dynasties.

“The signing of the first Fairmont city hotel in Vietnam is a significant step forward in Accor’s development within the country,” said Garth Simmons, CEO of Accor Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea. “Our ambition is to debut a greater collection of premium and luxury offerings to meet the rapidly growing demand for high-end hospitality in the market. A stay in any Fairmont hotel is truly unforgettable – our guests love to visit this collection of grand, awe-inspiring properties and appreciate the thoughtful service they receive each and every stay.

“Fairmont Hanoi will offer an experience that is steeped in local culture and is sure to become intrinsic to the local neighbourhood. The signing of this iconic address demonstrates our appreciation for Vietnam’s development of tourism and its ability to provide leading hotel standards.”

An urban retreat

This urban resort will treat guests to no fewer than six dining and drinking venues, including a rooftop restaurant, and provide appealing amenities such as two indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a gym, a spa and a bathhouse. Catering for both corporate and celebratory events, the property is to incorporate an impressive 1,000 sq m grand ballroom, as well as nine meeting rooms.

Thanks to its central location, the forthcoming hotel is only a ten-minute walk from Hoàn Kiếm Lake and the Old Quarter. It aims to become a firm favourite for leisure and business travellers alike, with a hospitality offering reflecting the 1907-founded luxury brand’s roots and global reputation.

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