World Luxury Hotel Awards 2018 honours Silk Sense Hoi An River ResortBemis officially opens representative office at Maxport Limited Vietnam HeadquarterCelebrate year end party for company with Novotel Danang with chance to receive undeniable prizesSchool without classes or teachers opens in Việt NamJohnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning is boosting their air conditioning business in Vietnam At the World Luxury Hotel Awards in Bali over the weekend, Salinda Resort won the Best Luxury Boutique Resort in the World 2018, becoming the only hotel in Viet Nam to be named as a Global Winner this year. This reputable global organisation celebrates luxury hotels and recognises their world class facilities and service excellence with over 1,000 luxury hotels participating in the awards each year. “We are delighted and honored to be conferred with this award”, says Jeevan Thomas, Resort Manager of Salinda Resort. “Transforming a dream into reality has been in the … [Read more...] about Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island wins Best Luxury Boutique Resort in the World 2018
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Phu Quoc island to drive Mekong Delta’s growth
The world’s longest over-sea cable car connects An Thoi Town and Hon Thơm Island on Phu Quoc Island. It opened in February. (Photo courtesy of Sun Group) Kien Giang (VNS/VNA) - Phu Quoc island in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is pouring more investment in tourism and transport infrastructure to become a driving force for development in the region. Mai Van Huynh, Chairman of the Phu Quoc District People’s Committee, said that in recent years it had mobilised sources to finance transport projects via road, air and sea that would connect to major urban centres in the country. The laying of a 110kV underground cable for the Ha Tien - Phu Quoc power supply project has been completed, while construction on Duong Dong reservoir, which supplies water at a capacity of 21,000 cubic metres per day, is underway. A project to build a waste treatment plant for the island is near completion. New urban areas and concentrated residential area projects are also … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc island to drive Mekong Delta’s growth
Construction and land violations rampant in Phu Quoc Island
Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang is facing the serious construction and land violations while a Government Inspectorate probe into land management in the province is underway. The Government Inspectorate have recently announced a 70-day inspection on the land management and planning in Kien Giang Province, including Phu Quoc Island, following continual construction violations in the province. Dozens of hectares of agricultural land in the island have been zoned for projects By late 2017, Kien Giang Province’s inter-agency inspection taskforce found many houses in Phu Quoc built without a licence. In the first three months of this year, up to 540 construction works were found to be built illegally in Phu Quoc Island. Authorities issued a total fine of VND318 million (USD14,454) for violators and four buildings were dismantled. It is easy to see dozens of hectares of agricultural land in the island have been zoned for projects. Along Bung Goi Road in Cua … [Read more...] about Construction and land violations rampant in Phu Quoc Island
Top 7 reasons to visit Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island this summer
1. The Hanging Gardens of Salinda Unlike the traditional perception of villas in a typical resort, “Salinda Sunset Villas” sits on the second floor, surrounded by tropical gardens. Each villa features a bathroom that opens up to a large private terrace with bushes and palms for a refreshing feel. The villas are connected with the main lobby by a “sky bridge,” which is commonly named by guests as the pathway to “the Hanging Gardens of Salinda.” 2. Thai Spa Salinda Spa, managed by Guru Spa Thailand, is famed for their warm Thai hospitality and authentic therapies delivered by professional therapists from Thailand. Signature treatments, such as the pearl massage or warm herbal compress pay tribute to Phu Quoc Island natural ingredients and ancient Thai wellness secrets. The interior design is culturally oriented in the most luxurious way: the balance of wooden and bronze elements with textured stones, and intriguing interplay between darkness and light … [Read more...] about Top 7 reasons to visit Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island this summer
Phu Quoc struggles to control land speculation
Dozens of hectares of agricultural land have been divided illegally for sale in Cua Duong Town on Phu Quoc Island. - Photo dantri.com.vn These are the dominant images among visitors and tourists, but today you cannot enter a cafe or shop on the island without hearing heated conversations about the price of land. Early next year, the island is slated to become a special administrative economic unit, which has sparked a firestorm of interest among real estate brokers, mostly from Ha Noi and HCM City. Investors are flocking to the island looking for land, pushing prices up in anticipation of the new administrative designation, which would offer preferential incentives for development. Phu Quoc, known as the Pearl Island of Kien Giang Province, was once a sleepy area of around 100,000 people. In recent years, however, the 567sq.m island has become a tourist mecca for thousands of visitors from around the world. The inevitable problems that come with such rapid growth have not escaped … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc struggles to control land speculation