Quang Binh Province announces hotline to support tourists

Quang Binh Province announces hotline to support tourists

Authorities in the north-central Vietnamese province of Quang Binh recently announced a hotline to improve service to tourists.

The hotline, which was officially put into operation on May 19, includes two phone numbers, (052) 3833399 and (052) 3503399.

The Tourism Promotion Information Center under the Quang Binh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will receive calls from tourists and provide them with timely support.

Besides accepting feedback regarding local tourism services and ensure security for visitors, the hotline is also intended to support lost and found cases and answer questions related to tourism.

Information that is beyond the consideration of the center will be transferred to the relevant units to ensure a timely response.

~News courtesy of Tuoi Tre~

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HCMC gets hop-on hop-off tourist bus service

Ho Chi Minh City gets hop-on hop-off tourist bus service



A hop-on hop-off bus in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Mai Phuong/Thanh Nien

Hop-on hop-off, a city bus service that is popular in many places around the world, has made its debut in Ho Chi Minh City after a six-month trial period.

With a ticket that costs VND199,000 (US$8.8) and is valid for 24 hours, tourists can get off at any destination around the downtown area like Ben Thanh Market and Independence Palace, according to operator Anh Viet Media TV & Tourist.

A tour of the Cho Lon area, a.k.a Chinatown, in District 5, including Thien Hau Pagoda and Binh Tay Market, costs another VND100,000 ($4.4) if bought in combination or VND149,000 if bought alone.

The buses, which ply from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., are equipped with Wi-Fi and audio guides in English, French, Korean and Spanish.

Maps of their routes can be found at http://www.hopon-hopoff.vn/en/hinh-anh-hopon-hopoff/.

Hop-on hop-off is the third tourist bus service to be launched in the city since March after two routes linking downtown with Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

HCMC expects to receive 5.1 million international tourists this year, more than 10 percent higher than last year.

~News courtesy of Thanh Nien~

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Newly upgraded Hai Phong airport to boost tourism

Vietnam opens newly upgraded airport to boost tourism



Senior government officials at the inauguration ceremony of Cat Bi International Airport in Hai Phong City on May 12.

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed at Cat Bi International Airport on Thursday morning, marking the first flight to the airport after it was upgraded for international services.

The expanded airport in the northern city of Hai Phong was also hosting an inauguration ceremony, with many new flights being scheduled on both domestic and international routes.

The new airport will have direct flights to China, South Korea, Japan, Thailand and other countries. It is expected to help boost tourism to Hai Phong, known for Do Son Beach and Cat Ba Islands and located 75 kilometers from Ha Long Bay.

It is also expected to reduce some of the pressure for Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, which is 105 kilometers away.

Cat Bi is also launching new domestic routes to more local tourist destinations, including Hai Phong, Phu Quoc and Da Lat. There will be flights connecting the city with Nghe An and Can Tho.

The upgrade project started in 2013 with a total investment of more than VND3.6 trillion (US$161.4 million).

The airport now can serve 4 million passengers annually and is capable of receiving large aircraft like Boeing 747 and 777.

The airport served 1.3 million passengers and transported 6,300 tons of goods last year, with an average of 35 flights every day.

~News courtesy of Thanh Nien~

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