Luxury Travel in Vietnam Grows Despite Global Economic Difficulties
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The services are often linked with MICE tourism which involves the organization of meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions, serving customers who come to Vietnam for business but would like to enlist their time for some exquisite, relaxing travel as well.You can stay at the world’s best hotels," said Pham Ha, founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd. For 2013, the director of Luxury travel projected: “We are seeing interest in the An Lam Ninh Van Bay villas near Nha Trang, Hyatt Regency Da Nang, Intercontinental Da Nang Resort, Fusion Maia Resort Hoi An, Ana Mandara Hue, Emeralda Ninh Binh.” “The next upcoming destination in Vietnam is the archipelago of Con Dao, where Six Senses has developed a resort.Many world class golf courses have also recently opened, making Vietnam a golf destination as well.According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), although experiencing a turbulent year with economic difficulties, the Vietnamese tourism industry still achieved positive results with 6.8 million international arrivals in 2012, an increase of nearly 14% compared to 2011.In terms of travel purposes, in 2012, 14% more visitors came to Vietnam for tourism and leisure and 16% more visited Vietnam for business, compared to 2011.Vietnam has received rave reviews for the beauty of many of its destinations, including the UNESCO-recognized cultural and natural heritage sites.In early December 2012, the travel and tourism professional association, the United States Tour Operators Association, voted Vietnam the 2nd most popular emerging destination in 2013, topped only by Myanmar and followed by India and Peru.The famous luxury Travel and Leisure Magazine has listed Vietnamese hotels and resorts as among the Top 500 of the World’s Best Hotels, including: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the Nam Hai in Hoi An and Park Hyatt Saigon.“The beauty of our Vietnam luxury tours is the first hand knowledge and excellent service of local travel experts.You can stay at the world’s best hotels," said Pham Ha, founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.For 2013, the director of Luxury travel projected: “We are seeing interest in the An Lam Ninh Van Bay villas near Nha Trang, Hyatt Regency Da Nang, Intercontinental Da Nang Resort, Fusion Maia Resort Hoi An, Ana Mandara Hue, Emeralda Ninh Binh.”“The next upcoming destination in Vietnam is the archipelago of Con Dao, where Six Senses has developed a resort.It is a 45 minute flight from HCMC and offers the most beautiful islands and settings in Vietnam,” said Pham.Lavish tourism may account for a small market share but is a profitable sector.