Southeast Asia Travel News | Update December 6
HCMC to launch overnight cruises on Saigon River to boost waterway tourism
HCMC tourism authorities plan to launch overnight cruise vessels with 100-200 cabins on the Saigon River starting next year.
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Best hotels in Vietnam
Dazzling mountains, a spectacular coastline, long white-gold beaches, enigmatic cities, rich cultural traditions and incredible food — Vietnam has a lifetime of sights and sensations. Compared to its neighbours Thailand and Indonesia, Vietnam’s tourism industry is relatively new so you won’t find the same enormous array of places to stay.
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Vietnam enjoys strong rise in Indian tourist number
An average monthly rise of 51% was seen in the number of Indian tourists to Vietnam in the first 10 months of this year, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).
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Rid Malaysia of ‘cheap vacation spot’ tag, the minister urged
The Malaysian Tourist Guides Council has called for immediate upgrades to tourism facilities and attractions so that Malaysia will be seen as more than just a cheap holiday destination.
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Siem Reap gains air link to Danang
Cambodia Angkor Air sets its starting fare at USD99 for the one-way, two-hour flight from Siem Reap to Danang in central Vietnam.
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