FEATURE VIETNAM
world-class golf courses opening all the time, the introduction of luxury train journeys, exclusive cruises and upscale private tours spanning the length of the country, Vietnam is fast emerging as an exciting destination in Asia.”
STEVE O’LOUGHLIN head of trade sales Western & Oriental “Over the last year or so
our sales to Vietnam have doubled. We have a number of new touring options in our new Beaches and Retreats programme for 2012, including a nine- day Classic Vietnam Tour. "We also offer new ‘bolt-on’ options
such as the Can Tho and Cai Rang extension which visits the villages and floating markets scattered along the tributaries leading up to Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.”
From The Front Line MALCOLM DAVIES
Middle East product manager Funway Holidays “Vietnam still has an 'off-
the-beaten track' appeal with authentic interactions in an unspoilt environment. Agents will need to get to grips with the geography and logistics of Vietnam, it’s very long coastline and the practicality of combining cities and attractions to create realistic itineraries for clients. The next upcoming 'hot spot' in Vietnam is the archipelago of Con Dao, where Six Senses has developed a resort. It's a 45-minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City, and offers the most beautiful island setting in Vietnam.”
PHAM HA founder and ceo of Luxury Travel Ltd “We are Vietnam's first
luxury tour operator and a 100 per cent privately-owned Vietnamese company with vast local knowledge. Our new website (
www.luxury-
travels.co.uk) highlights luxury hotel deals and themed tours around Vietnam and Southeast Asia. "Fly on a chartered plane or helicopter, stay in an exclusive resort or trendy boutique hotel and take a private-chartered junk cruise in Halong Bay. Visitors to Vietnam will find spas, golfing, shopping, restaurants and nightlife. With new luxury hotels and
LESLEY WRIGHT international sales and marketing manager Travel Indochina
“Our business development manager and team are out on the road every day supporting agents with destination training. Alongside out trade partner, Travel 2, we assist agents with focused consumer events on Vietnam and Indochina in general. “Cruising from Saigon to Cambodia
on the luxurious ships Jahan or Jayavarman will be a huge seller in 2012. Customers can expect an intimate experience, with only 26 cabins, all with private balconies. We’re also seeing interest in the An Lam Ninh Van Villas near Nha Trang, which has 35 villas, each with a plunge pool and situated on a private cove.”
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