Vietjet has launched seven routes connecting VIệt Nam and South Korea. — VNS PhotoViet Nam News HCM CITY — Vietjet will participate in the Modetour Travel Mart 2018, slated to be held from August 31 to September 2 in Seoul, South Korea, the airline announced on Tuesday. During the forthcoming event, visitors will have a chance to get free round-trip tickets, gifts, and enjoy vibrant performances and take pictures with Vietjet’s friendly flight attendants, the airline said. First held in 2014, Modetour Travel Mart is one of South Korea’s most prestigious and attractive travel fairs, with the participation of more than 50 countries and regions, attracting hundreds of thousands of international visitors. This is the third consecutive year Vietjet has attended this event. With seven routes including ones connecting HCM City, Hà Nội, Hải Phòng, Đà Nẵng and Nha Trang with Seoul in addition to Hà Nội … [Read more...] about Vietjet to attend Modetour Travel Mart 2018 in South Korea
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AI-powered travel startup raised $1.2 million
The Seed investment was led by Singapore-based venture capital firm SeedPlus, along with a leading, travel-focused venture capital firm based in the US. Several industry veterans including Dan Lynn and Vikram Malhi (ex-Expedia senior business leaders and founders of Zuzu Hospitality Solutions), David Ko (President & COO of Rally Health), and Jarrod Howe (Regional Operations Director at Hyper Island Singapore) were also part of this round of funding. Travelstop has raised $1.2 million from leading investors in Singapore and the U.S. Travelstop is a modern AI-powered software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform aimed at simplifying business travel for corporates in Asia. It provides easy to use tools that simplifies the business travel booking process, while automating expense reporting and providing meaningful insights to business owners. "Travelstop is led by an experienced team of founders who have significant experience in solving complex consumer problems." says Michael Smith … [Read more...] about AI-powered travel startup raised $1.2 million
Vietnam a top three global adventure travel destination: Tripadvisor
Reporting this, the UK’s Daily Star has listed three of the most popular activities in Vietnam: a half-day Hanoi Food Tour; a full day Mekong Delta bike tour from Ho Chi Minih City; and an evening Hoi An Food Tour by bike. A cup of egg coffee in Hanoi. Costa Rica topped the TripAdvisor list, followed by New Zealand. Vietnam is the only Asian country to make it into the list, which includes Ireland, Scotland, Australia, Portugal, Mexico, the U.S. and Iceland. The U.S. News earlier this month named Vietnam as one of 30 best solo travel destinations alongside neighbors Singapore and Thailand. Earlier this year, TripAdvisor readers ranked Vietnam as one of the 10 best places to go in the world. Vietnam a top three global adventure travel destination: Tripadvisor Vietnam seen from above … [Read more...] about Vietnam a top three global adventure travel destination: Tripadvisor
Holiday travel fares too high: experts
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Many transport agencies in HCM City plan to increase fares on Friday and Saturday (August 31 and September 1) of the upcoming three-day National Day holiday, though experts have disputed the rationale for the increase. Kiều Nam Thành, general director of Miền Đông (Eastern) Bus Station, said the number of passengers is expected to increase by two per cent compared to the same period last year. He predicted that the price would likely be raised by 30-40 per cent to cover the loss of inbound routes from other cities and provinces to HCM City. The coaches used on the holiday will not have passengers coming back from the provinces to the city, so the fare increase to cover the loss is reasonable, according to Thành. However, according to economic experts, the fare increase makes no sense. Bùi Trinh, for example, told Thanh Niên (Young People) newspaper that on normal days there is always an imbalance on two-way … [Read more...] about Holiday travel fares too high: experts
Traveller goes missing in Binh Thuan
Nearly one hundred people are seeking for a male traveller who has gone missing in the south central province of Binh Thuan. A file photo of Thi An Kien during the trekking His group has been searching for him, but he has not yet been found bout. Hoang Van Duy, chairman of Phan Dung Commune in Tuy Phong District said that local authorities have received the information about the case and they have sent more people to assist in the search. At present, nearly 100 people have been divided into different groups to search the man. A group of local people seek for the traveller on May 15 Ta Nang-Phan Dung is seen as one of the most beautiful routes for trekking in Vietnam. However, the area is quite dangerous for travellers without guides. In October last year, a female visitor was swept away while crossing Yavly Stream near the route. … [Read more...] about Traveller goes missing in Binh Thuan