‘The Magic of Beauty of Contrast’ at Regent Shanghai on The Bund & ‘The Way of The Sea’ at Regent Phu Quoc (IN SHORT) Regent Hotels & Resorts has launched two unique culinary events under its Regent Taste Studio series at Regent Shanghai on The Bund and Regent Phu Quoc. These experiences, titled The Magic… Read the full press release
Luang Prabang, 2024-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO), the ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC), and the Lao PDR Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism jointly organised a four-day digital skills training workshop, 24-27 September in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR. Twenty-eight participants from the public and private sectors attended the event… Read the full press release
Vietnam, 2024-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wafaifo Hospitality in Vietnam has signed a new agreement with its founding partners. The agreement, signed 23 August, gives scope for Wafaifo Hospitality to offer management and consultancy services to new hotel, retail and wellness ventures across Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. These can be projects for… Read the full press release
Hoi An, Vietnam, 2024-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — In Vietnam, the Wafaifo Resort Hoi An, which opens 11 October, has unveiled a range of remarkable food, drink, branding and entertainment options to transform the dining scene in the famous UNESCO heritage city. The independent, boutique resort is set to be known for its illuminated… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is expanding into the Asia-Pacific region with its new luxury superyacht, Luminara, offering 10 distinct voyages from December 2025 to May 2026. These cruises will visit 28 ports across 10 countries, including Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, and Thailand, promising exclusive and culturally immersive experiences. The collection aims to redefine… Read the full press release
When it opens in September, the Wafaifo Resort in heritage city of Hoi An will offer epigenetic testing, hyperbaric chambers, sleep technology and infrared saunas as part of its comprehensive wellness offering for tourists HOI AN, VIETNAM, 2024-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The new Wafaifo Resort Hoi An in Vietnam, which opens 1… Read the full press release
Two original pre-independence steam locomotives have been lovingly restored to power the Revolution Express, a new heritage tourism experience in central Vietnam that will start in late 2024 or early 2025 DANANG, VIETNAM, 2024-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Indochina Rail Tourist Service joint stock company and Wafaifo Optimisers have signed a management agreement for… Read the full press release
Hotel Indigo and Vignette Collection will launch in market this year as IHG’s growth continues A country portfolio of eight IHG brands increases choice for domestic and international guests (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to introduce two of its esteemed Luxury & Lifestyle brands, Hotel Indigo and Vignette Collection, to Vietnam this… Read the full press release
The Wafaifo Resort, a 10-minute walk from Hoi An ancient town in central Vietnam, will open its doors on 1 September HOI AN, VIETNAM, 2024-May-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Wafaifo Hoi An Resort in the ancient heritage capital of Hoi An in central Vietnam will open its doors to guests on 1… Read the full press release
Located in the island’s charming Sunset Town, the Amalfi Coast‑inspired resort is set to evoke the imagination, embrace the romance of travel and ignite a sense of wonder (IN SHORT) Hilton announces the opening of La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the brand’s debut in Vietnam. Situated in the picturesque Sunset Town… Read the full press release
Located in the island’s charming Sunset Town, the Amalfi Coast‑inspired resort is set to evoke the imagination, embrace the romance of travel and ignite a sense of wonder (IN SHORT) Hilton proudly introduces La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the debut of the Curio Collection in Vietnam and offering travelers a captivating… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Changi Airports International (CAI) and Cam Ranh International Joint Stock Company (CRTC) have sealed a groundbreaking agreement at the Singapore Airshow, marking a significant milestone in Vietnam’s aviation industry. Under this partnership, CAI will leverage its global expertise to manage Cam Ranh International Airport’s Terminal 2’s non-aeronautical businesses and support international route development…. Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has successfully concluded a series of finance and digital skills workshops for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector across Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and the Philippines. In partnership with Visa, these workshops aimed to enhance the financial management and digital literacy of tourism businesses, especially… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Marriott International, Inc. is set to expand its presence in Vietnam with the signing of agreements to open three new luxury resorts. These developments include the debut of two new brands in Vietnam: Ritz-Carlton Reserve and The Luxury Collection on Hon Thom Island in Phu Quoc. Additionally, a third JW Marriott Hotel is… Read the full press release
Journalists, investors and stakeholders can sign up for free monthly Vietnam and Indochina-focused insight newsletter and specialist video interviews Vietnam, 2023-Oct-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Central Vietnam based Wafaifo Optimisers are behind a new insight newsletter and video channel dedicated to hospitality, hotel and tourism developments in the region. The co-founders of Wafaifo Resort Hoi… Read the full press release
Manila, Philippines, 2023-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, is launching its newest destination—Da Nang, Vietnam—with its signature Piso Sale. Starting December 7, 2023, CEB’s Manila to Da Nang flights will operate thrice a week— every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The flight will depart Manila from 7:30 PM… Read the full press release
Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the inaugural World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, 19-21 September 2023 under the theme “Leadership in Action: Driving Safer and More Efficient Operations.” Vietnam Airlines will be the host airline. The event brings together the… Read the full press release
Working together for the first time, Andrew Joyce of B&B Ideas Group and Le Ha Hoang of ShapeUs Studio, are creating ambitious food, drink and ambience experiences at the new Wafaifo Resort, Hoi An HOI AN, VIETNAM, 2023-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — A project is underway to redefine preconceived ideas about Vietnamese food, drink… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2023-Mar-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The official website of Mekong Tourism has been re-imagined with a range of dynamic new digital elements for a variety of visitors – from consumer travellers to academics and researchers, from journalists to sustainable tourism advocates. Managed by the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO), the new-look mekongtourism.org… Read the full press release
Apart from advising independent hoteliers on how to be profitable in a post-Covid travel era, Wafaifo Optimisers are also drawing on many years of big brand hotel experience to run their own ambitious hotel project HOI AN, VIETNAM – 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — A new hotel business consultancy, Wafaifo Optimisers, has been launched… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is delighted to announce the start of a new collaboration with Visa to extend the Tourism Destination Resilience (TDR) Programme and continue to help build a more resilient and sustainable tourism industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has painfully proven the importance for… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — For most of us, reuniting with friends and family is the main reason to travel in 2023. Agoda’s Travel Trends survey asked travelers to share their top travel goals for the new year, with reuniting with loved ones, wellness and food, arts & culture making the top three, and… Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2022-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — From Austria to Vietnam, 32 destinations from all around the world have been named as ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’ by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The accolade recognizes rural destinations that are embracing tourism as a driver of development and new opportunities for jobs and income, while… Read the full press release
The Wafaifo Resort, a five-minute walk from Hoi An ancient town in central Vietnam, will be the first project for the ambitious hospitality consultancy firm HOI AN, VIETNAM, 2022-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — A new international hospitality brand and hotel called Wafaifo has been launched in central Vietnam. The company will open the… Read the full press release
Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Centre is the first to offer the brand’s new ‘Plaza Workspace’ and WorkLife room in South East Asia Vinh Yen City, Vietnam, 2022-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies and Bao Quan Investment & Construction Joint Stock Company, have officially opened Crowne… Read the full press release
Singapore, 2022-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Longstanding alliance partners, Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines, have resumed the sale of Virgin Australia codeshare flights to a host of destinations on Singapore Airlines’ global network. Effective immediately, the announcement sees customers able to book directly on virginaustralia.com for seamless travel between Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, and beyond. The… Read the full press release
The Live Life with Dusit campaign offers up to 25% discount on rooms and guaranteed late check-out at Dusit Hotels and Resorts worldwide. Available for booking from 25 October – 3 November 2022 at www.dusit.com/livelife Bangkok, Thailand, 2022-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit Hotels and Resorts is celebrating the continued return of global travel by… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2022-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers across London and the South-East will benefit from a new connection from London Gatwick to Asia this winter, with Bamboo Airways launching flights to the popular Vietnamese destination Ho Chi Minh City. From there, passengers will also be able to connect onwards with Bamboo Airways to… Read the full press release
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2022-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The finest travel brands in Asia and Oceania have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Vietnam. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City to find out who… Read the full press release
Holidaymakers Can Look Forward to Short Getaways and Longer Adventures With 3- to 12-night Cruises on Spectrum of the Seas SINGAPORE, 2022-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Vacationers can set their sights on more ways to explore Asia and make lifelong holiday memories. Royal Caribbean International has released its line-up of holidays on Spectrum of the Seas for 2023-2024, and longer… Read the full press release