Muong Thanh Hospitality will compete with world brands such as Dusit International, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotels & Resorts at the category of Asia’s Leading Hotel Brand of the year 2019.

Muong Thanh Hotel in Bac Giang province.

People can vote for the nominees until August 11. The awards ceremony will take place on October 12.

Last year, Vietnam beat the Republic of Korea, Thailand, China and Malaysia to be named Asia’s Leading Destination.

The WTA, launched in 1993 to acknowledge excellence in the travel and tourism industry, is called ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’ by Wall Street magazine.

The awards are held annually to honour the best service providers in the fields of travel and tourism. The winners are chosen after voting by the public and travel professionals worldwide.

Hanoi, Phu Quoc among best travel destinations in Asia

In a list of 17 best places in Asia, CNN places Hanoi and Phu Quoc Island together in ninth place.

Two photos of Vietnam among world's best travel photos on CNN

Two photos capturing Vietnam’s beauty were listed among the top 58 world's best travel photos voted by editors of the US Cable News Network (CNN).

Travel firms offer promotions for summer tours

Travel firms have launched a variety of tours as the busy summer travel season begins. Tour bookings are expected to surge by 10-15 percent and tour fares by 5-10 percent, according to travel firms.

HCM City Travel Fair, Happy Summer 2019, in April

The annual HCM City Travel Fair, themed “Happy Summer 2019”, will take place from April 11-14 at September 23 Park in District 1.

Hanoi plans to offer 15-day free travel on first metro line

The Hanoi People’s Council has proposed 15 days of free travel after the first metro line opens.

Source: VNA