New Vietnam Airlines uniform now in test

On two special flights number VN257 from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City in March 7th and VN236 flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi in March 8th, Vietnam Airlines has performed new uniforms and gave the survey forms to hundreds of passengers. The flight had the participation of singer Thanh Lam, musician Quoc Trung and designer Minh Hanh - the main designer of new uniforms of Vietnam Airlines. "The long dress is beautiful.  The color is elegant, especially yellow" Ms Mai Hoa, the passenger in business class on the flight No.VN257 commented.

An Australian passenger, Ms. Kate Smith felt surprise when watching this performance that she has never seen on the plane. "On the way to Hanoi, I see the attendants in red long dress.  But this time they wore yellow and blue uniforms.  Personally, I love these two colors because they are more elegant," she said. However, there are additional comments with new uniforms. Mr. Tran Tien in Hanoi said that new uniform is still quite hard compared to the traditional long dress, especially the waist.  In term of the elegant color and dynamic design, Mr. Tien said the collar needs more innovation and further split to create the comfort for the wearer.

New Vietnam Airlines uniform

A female flight attendant said she likes the new uniform because it is convenient for her work.  And another staff commented this costume help the movement more easily, except that the lock is designed behind the back, making it difficult to wear than normal.

These are two of many Vietnam Airlines flights testing, introducing and collecting passengers' comments of VNA uniforms.  After several rounds of research, concept development and consultation of the leading experts in the field of art, fashion, this introduction to collect the public opinion is the final step to complete new uniforms before officially put into operation in late May, 2015 - at the same time putting into operation the new Boeing 798-9 aircraft, Airbus A350-900 and change the whole new brand identity system. 

The experiment was also aimed at ensuring the safety, convenience and suitability of uniform samples in real conditions. Located in the overall plan to upgrade the quality service up to the 4-star standard and renew the fleet with new generation and modern aircrafts in the world, the brand identity system of VN Airlines will also be changed under the modern trend while keeping the image of Vietnam Airlines, the representative image for the country that is dynamic, constantly innovate and develop. Being an important item in the brand identity system, uniforms of Vietnam Airways will also be changed to fit the overall direction, the color of logo, aircrafts and other items such as lounge, ticket counters, signs...

Vietnam Airlines expands flight network

Vietnam airlines is the leading national airline of Vietnam. With the purpose of serving best for both domestic and international passengers, in 2014 the airline is constantly evolving and expanding routes to many destinations in the country as well as other countries around the world.

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With the slogan of bringing new horizons and new experiences to passengers, Vietnam Airlines has contributed greatly to the development of Vietnam tourism. During the past years, Vietnam Airlines has exploited routes to 21 cities and provinces through the country, and 28 international destinations in 26 countries and territories. Recently, there have been two new routes launched from Vietnam to Japan, Hanoi Haneda and Da nang Narita.

In 2006, after achieving the prestigious certificate on safety exploitation of International Air Transport Association (IATA), Vietnam Airlines officially became a member of the association and confirmed its international-standard quality service. On June 10, 2010, Vietnam Airlines officially became the 10th member of the global airline alliance - SkyTeam. This event marked a great development of the company in successful integration into the international market. By virtue of this event, Vietnam flights network has been extended to over 1000 destinations worldwide.

Two new international routes to Tokyo, the capital of Japan are from Hanoi to Haneda and from Da Nang to Narita. Accordingly, the routes between Hanoi - Haneda is mined from early July 2014 with 07 flights per week and route of Da Nang - Narita is exploited from July 16, 2014 with 04 flights per week, by Airbus A321, departing at 11:10 AM on Wednesdays and 10:40 AM Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Da Nang International Airport.

On opening these new routes, ticket sales incentive programs for passengers are launched from now to the end of this year. The price of a round-trip ticket on the route Hanoi - Haneda is 6.315.000VND (approximately US$ 299), which applies to retail customers buying ticket in Vietnam to June 15, 2014. These flights departed from July 1 to July 15, 2014. Meanwhile, round-trip airfare on route Da Nang - Narita is 7.375.000VND (approximately US$ 349); tickets are sold from now to December 31, 2014. Passengers will departure from July 16 to December 31, 2014. These airfares do not include taxes, fees, charges and surcharges. Price converted to VND can change according to bank rate at time of booking.

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Two new routes will help the airline strengthen its position as the airline exploits the most direct routes with the highest frequency, connecting 3 major cities of Vietnam (Hanoi, Ho chi minh City and Da Nang) with 4 ones to Japan (Tokyo,Osaka, Fukuoka and Nagoya). The exploitation of Haneda Airport in parallel to Narita Airport in Tokyo will create nonstop flights to meet the needs of business travelers, and convenient connections with domestic flights in Japan. Simultaneously, it will help Japanese passengers in Vietnam travel and vice versa, thereby, contributing to tourism in Da Nang and other central provinces of Vietnam.

The route of Da Nang - Narita is the 10th one from Vietnam to Japan of Vietnam Airlines, bringing the total number of the airline to 62 flights / 1 week. At the same time, it has expanded flights network up to 95 routes (55 domestic and 40 international lines) to 29 international points and 21 domestic points. This is the first route opened between Da Nang and Tokyo, as well as the 3rd international routes departing from Da Nang after routes to Siem reap (Cambodia), and Seoul(South Korea) of the airline.

In addition, on January 12, 2014, Vietnam Airlines officially launched international route of Vinh - Vientiane. After months of operating the routes, the number of passengers increases more, which contributes significantly in the development of tourism the two countries, along with creating favorable conditions for Vietnamese people and Lao ones to have mutual understanding about each others cultures.

Sapa hotels booking tips

How to find a nice hotel in Sapa has been one of frequent asked questions when traveling Sapa. Sapa has been one of the most popular destinations in Vietnam. The most important thing in Vietnam tours to Sapa in particular and traveling in general is selecting a suitable accommodation. As being one of the most well-known tourist destinations in Vietnam, Sapa hotels are being improved and developed to meet all demands of tourists. So, how to choose the most suitable hotel to stay during your Sapa travel? Belows are some useful tips for booking Sapa hotels. 
Sort hotels 

Sapa View Hotel

Normally, hotels in Sapa are categorized into many types from budget to luxury to meet demand of tourists to have an economical and ideal Sapa tour. Hotels in Sapa are divided from 2-star to 5-star hotels. The more star you choose, the more you have to pay. Normally, the average rate of Sapa hotels fluctuates from 250,000 VND - 3,500,000 VND. The quality of service at these hotels in Sapa is put in the first priority to serve tourists. 
Book online or not 

Victoria Sapa Resort and Spa

It is noted that the Internet rate of hotels is lower than published rate at the hotel. Tourists should consider, contact booking online hotel website to be consulted, refer price, and choose suitable time to travel Sapa, which matches your plan. You should refer skills of searching information about information of basic services. Tourists should understand more about services and benefits, extra services, and know exact charge whether booking Sapa online or offline. To avoid risks, tourists should have a careful preparation when making reservation hotel which does not have some services that you need. If booking online, tourists should make room reservation early to avoid rooms being occupied during holiday seasons (Vietnam Lunar New Year, and other national holidays) 
Book via reputable organizations
 

Bamboo Sapa Hotel

If you do not have experiences and skills on traveling, the best advises refer your friends' experiences, or consultancy of reliable organization. If receiving advice from travel organizations, tourists will be provided with full information about hotels, which will support tourists in selecting, planning, and booking hotel suitable to budget and traveling purposes. By referring advice of travel organizations, tourists can be provided with incentives of organizations and the hotel you choose, as the organization is parallel partner of the hotel. Moreover, todays there are many most-visited forums of global backpackers or reputable travel websites providing almost information about traveling a specific destination. You can become a member in that forum to create topic and discuss with other members who have experiences on your concerns. If you do not exact the name of hotel where you want to stay, it will be more convenient and easier for tourists to search for the most suitable accommodation in Sapa by providing information about place, star, room rates… These mentioned above tips on booking hotels in Sapa are provided will help tourists to prepare well for Vietnam travel plan to Sapa. Tourists can consult the booking hotel online site of AloTrip - A famous and reliable travel company to check and compare hotel prices and book with easy and convenient payment form. 

Author Bio: 

Nguyen Manh Dung is manager of AloTrip International Limited Company.Alotrip.com includes all web pages under or forming part of the domain name or any other AloTrip branded web pages. They provide travelers all necessary information about travel in Vietnam as well as Indochina. Besides, them three official websites vietnamairlines.travel, vietnamtour.alotrip.com and vietnamvisa.alotrip.com will offer tourist all needed services and procedures to have a perfect journey.

Vietnam Airlines news on the top ten airports in the world

According to Vietnam airlines, the list of Word Airport Awards was announced in Barcelona, Spain. The Award based on the result of the poll conducted by Skytrax the organization specializing in tourism and consulting.

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1. Changi, Singapore

The airport of Singapore has cinema, swimming pool, garden and quiet trails. The facilities and unique architecture here make guest feel comfortable and help it surpass two other airport to become the best airport in the list.

2. Incheon, South Korea

This is one of the airport which receive the good feedback of from passengers. At Incheon, passengers have the opportunity to meet famous Korean singers, bands, actresses, actors.

3. Munich, Germany

This airport is in the third place of the list of best airport in 2014. The airport here covers a brewery and large gardens so visitors can sit comfortably to sip cups of beer while waiting for the flights.

4. Hong kong international Airport

Although this airport ranks the fourth in the list, it has the highest mark in term of meal service and baggage delivery.

5. Schiphol Amsterdam, Netherlands

Many visitors expressed their satisfaction with services and facilities of the largest airport in the homeland of tulips.

6. Haneda Tokyo, Japan

Haneda airport ranks the sixth in the list. It has the highest mark in term of the cleanest airport in the world.

7. Beijing , China

In comParison with the last years list, the airport of Beijing capital dropped two places.

8. Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich Airport is also known as Zurich Kloten. It is the largerst international airport of Switzerland, the homeland of clocks.

9. Vancouver, Canada

This is one of two busiest airports in Canada which welcomes a large number of passengers per year.

10. Heathrow London, England

Besides ranking the tenth place in the list of worlds best airport, London Heathrow airport also won the award of the best airport for shopping.

Please visit Vietnamairlines have more information

Source: http://www.vietnamairlines.travel/

Vietnam Airlines cooperates with Vinacafe

A famous coffee brand in the development and preservation of "Vietnam flavor" accompanies "the embodiment of the traditional culture of Vietnam" - Vietnam Airlines and Vinacafé will realize the mission linking and spreading origin values of Vietnam to international friends. If Vinacafé wholeheartedly cherish "the mind" of farmers, the passion experts to crystallize into a fine coffee and keep the original flavor, Vietnam Airlines brings the original essence to "plant" in the new lands, in the hearts of strangers who are different color and the nationality. Mr. Nguyen Van Ky - the General Director of Vinacafé said:  "This is a long and challenging journey, but Vinacafé will surely come along.  Cooperation with Vietnam Airlines, we hope that the brand of Vinacafé will achieve the trust and affection of consumers at home and aboard in 2015".

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Standing before the invasion of imported goods and cultures, the goodwill cooperation of two prestigious brands representing Vietnamese culture as Vinacafé and VN Airlines is a big step, an effort to preserve and elevate the value of Vietnamese heritage. Vietnam Airlines is considered to be "tourism ambassadors of Vietnam, while Vinacafé has maintained mission to honor the heritage values characterized Vietnam, and become the representative for original coffee flavor of Vietnam with international friends.

Speaking to Vietnam Airlines, the "Lotus" brand has gone deep into the subconscious passengers throughout the 59-year journey to build and grow.  Evaluated according to the 3-star standard of Skytrax, Vietnam Airlines is the first greeting of the S-shaped country to international friends. With the quality services, the airline has quickly become the prestigious and most favorite airline for both Vietnamese and foreign passengers. Therefore, it is not too surprised when Vietnam Airlines always selects rigorously products that will be served on Vietnam Airlines flights, because in addition to the value in use, those products is the face representing the values of nationalistic spirit.

The cooperation between Vietnam Airlines and Vinacafé has marked a new landmark promising two familiar symbols that bear Vietnamese flavor.  This is also an opportunity for both brands to make an impression and engrave their image to mind of both domestic and international passengers.  From now on, the passengers of Airlines VN will have the chance to enjoy the original taste of Vietnam coffee.

The image of Vietnam deeply imbued with the heritage values is introduced to international friends from the collaboration between Vinacafé and Vietnam Airlines. It is too early to conclude anything about the future of the journey that affirms Vietnamese identity on the world's sky but the cooperation between the famous coffee brand and the prestigious airline is a promise to honor and promote Vietnamese values among international cultures.

The visa exemption for the citizens of Argentina

Vietnam has signed the visa exemption agreement with Argentinas government on 14-Sep-1999; it took effect from the date of 13-Nov-1999. According to the provisions of this Agreement, Vietnams government has approved the visa exemption for citizens of Argentina in the following cases:

- The first case:
For people that bring the diplomatic and official passports are exempted from the entry visa for the period of temporary residence is not more than 90 days after entry into Vietnam.

visa exemption for the citizens of Argentina

- The second case:
Vietnam visa exemption is for members of some offices such as the diplomatic missions, the consulates, the international organizations and their family members who are carrying the passports: the diplomacy and the national work with the temporary residence for a period of 60 days from the date of entry into Vietnam. During that time, those people must complete all necessary procedures at the competent authorities. This policy does not apply to the separate service personnel.

Spending 0$ on Da Nang day tour

Possessing many beautiful and unique tourist attractions, Da Nang is an indispensable destination in Vietnam to both local and international tourists. In a Da Nang day tour, such stopovers as Han River Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Ban Co Peak are famous attractions that you can be free to visit. Except for eating cost, you may have one day of getting around famous tourist attractions in Da Nang with the lowest travel cost ever. Let’s check the below Da Nang points of interest with AloTrip (a reputable and professional online travel company).

Ban Co Peak - Seeing Da Nang from high above

Ban Co Peak

Ban Co Peak is one of the most famous attractions in Da Nang City. From Ban Co Peak, tourists can contemplate the panoramic view of the entire Da Nang City. If you are a fan of photography and wish to have wonderful pictures of the city, Ban Co Peak is the best choice. The way leading to Ban Co Peak also brings an interesting experience to travelers. With just about 50,000 VND of traveling cost (gasoline cost), you will have a chance to ride trippingly along passes from the bottom of Son Tra Mountain. Sometimes, along the road, there are wild animals appearing as if they wanted to welcome travelers.

Linh Ung Pagoda - A serene place

Linh Ung Pagoda

Linh Ung Pagoda in Bai But is the most beautiful, biggest, and newest among three Linh Ung Pagodas in Da Nang (Linh Ung Pagoda - Non Nuoc, Linh Ung Pagoda - Ba Na, and Linh Ung Pagoda - Bai But) Linh Ung Pagoda - Bai But has Avalokitesvara Statue which is seen as the biggest Buddha statue in South East Asia. Almost travelers coming to Da Nang want to visit the famous pagoda. It is a famous destination in Vietnam tours to religious cultural and spiritual places.

Immersing in Da Nang beach

Bac My An Beach

Being voted as one of six most attractive beaches in the world, My Khe Beach in Da Nang no doubt becomes the best place to enjoy turquoise waters, azure sky, and white smooth sand. With a coastline of 60km, Da Nang owns many marvelous beaches appealing local people and tourists. In Vietnam tour packages to these beaches, you will have an opportunity to immerse in cool sea water and enjoy great time with friends and family. With a long coastline, clean blue sea water, beaches in Da Nang bring a sense of safety and and comfort. Besides, on these beaches, there are sports areas where tourists can have funny time with family and friends, and improve health. For backpackers, these beaches are interesting stopovers to contemplate beautiful and peaceful sunrise. Besides, tourists can discover pristine beaches in Son Tra Peninsula.

Contemplating Dragon Bridge

Dragon Bridge

In the evening, tourists can relax on the bank of Han River. Dragon Bridge is the 7th bridge spanning over Han River. The bridge was inaugurated in 2013, at the same time with the inauguration of Tran Thi Ly Bridge. With the design of dragon firing in two minutes and the next 3-minute fountaining, which makes the bridge become an impressive and attractive attraction in Da Nang travel. The performance takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 to 9:00 pm. Admiring big fire and fountain from the steel dragon will be very interesting. With the project on firing and fountaining, Dragon Bridge will appeal a large number of tourists in Da Nang travel.

Admiring Han River Bridge

Han River Bridge

Han River Bridge becomes a symbol and pride of Da Nang people over the years. Han River Bridge was constructed in September 2nd in 1998. The bridge was inaugurated in the 25th anniversary of Da Nang City Liberation in March 29th, 2000. This is the first swing-bridge constructed by Vietnamese engineers and workers. It has been the only swing-bridge in Vietnam. Staying late to wait for the moment of swing Han River Bridge to contemplate the peaceful city at night is the habit of many local people as well as tourists. Therefore, this is one of the most indispensable points of interest in Da Nang city. Everyday, the bridge will rotate in about 2 hours from 1:00 am to 3:00 am. The middle part of the bridge turns 90 degrees and stays along the Han River, which creates favorable condition for big ships to travel.

With above attractions, you will absolutely have unforgettable and economical day tour in Da Nang. At present, AloTrip is having many attractive promotions on airfare and tour packages to welcome Lunar New Year. Let’s plan your trip to Vietnam, there are many interesting things looking forward to your exploration.