The US-based luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller has just announced the 50 top resorts on the globe following a poll of readers, recognising InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort and JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay, both developed by Sun Group. The breathtaking view of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort Condé Nast Traveller is considered the most prestigious and reputable award in the global tourism sector. The best resorts have been selected based on the experiences of 429,000 readers at these hotels and resorts. Ranking 15th on the list, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort makes you feel like you have left the real world, even though it takes only 30 minutes to reach from the airport. Spreading over the green hills of the Son Tra Nature Reserve and looking at the white sandy beach, the resort was opened in 2012 and quickly became the first choice for a vacation. Additionally, this is also a hit destination for … [Read more...] about Two Sun Group resorts named among world’s best
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Vietnamese resorts named in world best 50 resorts 2018
The list was revealed based on the results of the magazine's Readers' Choice Awards, including reviews of 429,000 readers. InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Da Nang ranked 15th on the list and is described as "the perfect pick for some beachside R&R while in Vietnam". It also feels much farther away from the “real world” though it is just 30 minutes from the Danang airport, the magazine states. The resort, which opened in 2012, is said to be scattered from the lush hills of the Son Tra Peninsula nature reserve down to the sandy shores of the East Sea and has become one of the top picks in the country for relaxing getaways. JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, with the hotel’s 244 rooms and villas with sea views and private pools, is ranked 17th on the list. JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa The hotel is designed by inimitable hotel designer Bill Bensley with the concept weaving a story around the fictional historic … [Read more...] about Vietnamese resorts named in world best 50 resorts 2018
Vietnam – world’s top emerging economy: experts
According to the article citing the World Bank’s recent report, the Vietnamese Government’s efforts have been paid off as its trade liberalisation opened the door to new agreements, lowering taxes for international commerce operations, and increasing regional competitiveness. To date, the Southeast Asian country has successfully inked 16 bilateral and multilateral free trade deals. Also, it has become a member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the Eurasian Customs Union. … [Read more...] about Vietnam – world’s top emerging economy: experts
Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific among world’s safest carriers
Vietnam Airlines Corporation said on October 15 that the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and the budget carrier Jetstar Pacific were awarded the highest seven-star safety ranking from the world’s safety and product rating agency AirlineRatings.com. The safety rating is conducted based on standards recognised by countries worldwide like safety management system with eight audit parameters of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, among others. The Vietnamese carriers, together with Singapore Airlines, British Airways, American Airlines and Emirates, also satisfied the AirlineRatings’ criteria on fatality free record for the past ten years. Last year, Vietnam Airlines transported nearly 22 million passengers on 140,000 safe flights. Jetstar Pacific is the first low-cost carrier of Vietnam. Vietnam Airlines and Qantas Airlines are its main shareholders./. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific among world’s safest carriers
Bình Dương signs MoU on education and training with World Technopolis Association members
Representatives from EIU and South Korea’s Chung Nam National University signed an MoU at the 10th WTA University Presidents’ Forum held last week in Bình Dương. Photo courtesy of the organiserViet Nam News HCM CITY — A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on collaboration in education and training has been signed by Bình Dương-based Eastern International University (EIU), South Korea’s Chung Nam National University, and 19 universities in Việt Nam and the World Technopolis Association (WTA) community. The MoU was signed at the 10th WTA University Presidents’ Forum as part of the 2018 WTA Summit 2018. The MoU is expected to enhance collaboration in exchanging human resources, and researching and dealing with practical matters in education and training between the universities and WTA members. The signing ceremony was followed by discussions on development strategies in the southern province of Bình … [Read more...] about Bình Dương signs MoU on education and training with World Technopolis Association members