HUE, Vietnam — Things are brightening at night in the old imperial capital of Vietnam at Hue, and will stay that way all summer long. Pivoting off the authorities’ decision to open and illuminate the Imperial City from 7-10 pm daily, starting April 22, La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa is launching HueGlow, a new...
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Vietnam Steps Up as Spa Destination Du Jour
HANOI, Vietnam (March 20, 2017) — While Bali and Thailand steal the lion’s share of attention when it comes to spa destinations in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is readying a major roar as five of the country’s top hotels, resorts and cruises launch ‘Spa-tacular Vietnam.’ The new package features 10 nights and 10 spa treatments in...
La Residence Hue Appoints Two New Managers
HUE, Vietnam — La Residence Hotel & Spa, one of Vietnam’s most highly acclaimed hospitality properties, has hired two new managers to head up operations and manage sales. Adrien Marie has joined the hotel as operations manager, and Huynh Xuan Hanh comes aboard as director of sales. Each reports directly to General Manager Phan Trong...
New Package Covers Top Vietnam Hotels
HANOI, Vietnam – Following the country’s curves from North to South, the new ‘Quintessentially Vietnam’ package from Exotic Voyages features the country’s finest hotels and cruises in five dynamic destinations: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Ninh Thuan, and Ho Chi Minh City, at a savings of 25% when compared to booking direct. “If you’re only going...
Four Vietnamese Hotels Land on Condé Nast Traveler List
NEW YORK — Four Vietnamese hotels won coveted spots in this year’s Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, with the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Park Hyatt Saigon placing in the top three on a list of the ‘Top Hotels in Southern Asia.’ La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa – MGallery by Sofitel placed No....
A Tale of Two Capitals: Hanoi and Hue
HANOI & HUE, Vietnam — The leading hotels in each of Vietnam’s most culturally profound destinations have come up with ‘A Capital Idea,’ a five-day, four-night exploration of cities that each reigned for a spell as the country’s capital. Hanoi was capital of Vietnam from 1010 to 1802, and has been since 1945. Hue was...
La Residence Is Ready For Hue Festival 2016
HUE, Vietnam — As plans gear up for the biennial Hue Festival April 29 to May 4, La Residence Hotel & Spa is holding the line against outsized pricing with a Memorable Hue Festival package at 3.5 million VND (US$160) per night. Memorable Hue includes two nights accommodation, daily breakfast for two, a one-way airport...
Laval Exhibits Magical Images of Hanoi and Hue
HANOI — A collection of 30 photographs that illuminate Hanoi and Hue at night will go on display at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi April 14 – 24 and at the MGallery La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa in Hue April 29 – May 4. Conceived, executed and produced by Sebastien Laval, a Poitiers, France-based...
How to Appropriate Destination News
Not every destination sells itself the way it should. This is especially true for places that lack sophisticated, destination-driven PR operations. And therein lies an opportunity for hotels, resorts and golf courses, as well as the agencies that serve them. Case in point: In Hue, Vietnam, Phu Bai Airport recently revealed (but did not announce)...