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42 ASIAN TOURISM GUIDE 2012/2013VietnamGeneral overviewOfficial name Socialist Republicof VietnamCapital HanoiPopulation 89 millionTotal area 329,560km 2Currency DongOfficial Language VietnameseThe Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has forecastedforeign arrivals for 2012 to reach 6.5 million. It appears well ontrack to meet this target, with 75 per cent or 4.9 million visitors in thefirst nine months of the year, representing close to 13 per cent growthover the same period last year.Revenues over the first nine months totalled US$5.3 billion of VNAT’stargeted US$7.2 billion for 2012. Last year, revenues soared 25 per centover 2010’s figures. VNAT expects arrivals to rise by one million in 2013,along with a US$2.9 billion surge in revenues.ClimateAverage temperature 22°C to 27°CAverage rainfall 1,500mm to 2,500mmAverage humidity 80 per centBest time to visitVietnam’s temperate north <strong>and</strong> tropical south keep its<strong>tourism</strong> industry active throughout the year.The southern lowl<strong>and</strong>s – particularly the beaches,Ho Chi Minh City <strong>and</strong> the Mekong Delta – are bestvisited when it’s cool <strong>and</strong> dry from November toFebruary.Room rates drop during the hot season from Februaryto May <strong>and</strong> fall further when the rains come from Juneto October.Cool, damp winters cover Vietnam’s north from Novemberto April when Hanoi’s competitive room ratesattract MICE groups, while hot summers from May toOctober lure travellers to the cool mountain resorts.Stay away from central Vietnam from late-autumnuntil early-winter, especially October, when storms are aproblem.Visitor arrival <strong>statistics</strong>Arrivals to Vietnam are going strong, with a year-on-yeargrowth rate of nearly 13 per cent across the first ninemonths of 2012.This, however, pales in comparison to the boom yearsof 2010 <strong>and</strong> 2011, when figures jumped 33 <strong>and</strong> 20 percent respectively, as the global economy recovered fromthe 2008 financial crisis <strong>and</strong> fears of bird flu eased.Nine in 10 of Vietnam’s top 10 source markets sawgrowth this year, <strong>and</strong> five – South Korea, Japan, Taiwan,Malaysia <strong>and</strong> Thail<strong>and</strong> – experienced a double-digitincrease in outbound traffic to Vietnam. South Koreaspearheaded the movement with a 38.2 per cent growth,while China retained top spot on the arrivals chart.Market research firm RNCOS expects <strong>tourism</strong> revenueto grow at a compound annual growth rate of around 13per cent between 2012 <strong>and</strong> 2015.CHINATaipei •• HanoiBangkok • VIETNAM• Ho ChiMinh City• SingaporeTop 10 source markets in 2011Sapa• Hanoi• Halong BayVIETNAM• Hue• Danang• Bangkok• Hoi An• Nha Trang• Dalat• Phan Thiet•Ho Chi Minh CityCountries Arrivals % ChangeChina 1,416,804 56.5South Korea 536,408 8.2Japan 481,519 8.9US 439,872 2.1Cambodia 423,440 66.3Taiwan 361,051 8.1Australia 289,762 4.2Malaysia 233,132 10.3France 211,444 6.1Thail<strong>and</strong> 181,820 -18.4Top 10 source markets in 2012 (January to September)Countries Arrivals % ChangeChina 991,954 1.3South Korea 526,470 38.2Japan 428,170 24.5US 338,765 3.0Taiwan 317,515 19.4Cambodia 236,967 -21.6Australia 212,222 0.8Malaysia 210,805 25.4France 168,973 8.1Thail<strong>and</strong> 158,470 23.4Source: Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, General StatisticsOffice of VietnamTotal <strong>tourism</strong> arrivals2010 5 million, +33 per cent2011 6 million, +20 per cent2012 (January-September) 4.9 million, +12.8 per centTotal <strong>tourism</strong> receipts2010 US$5 billion2011 US$6.2 billion2012 (January-September) US$5.3 billionSource: Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, General StatisticsOffice of VietnamArrivals target for 2013VNAT expects seven million foreign arrivals in 2013, inaddition to 34.5 million domestic arrivals. The Ministryof Culture, Sports <strong>and</strong> Tourism aims to welcome 10.3million foreigners <strong>and</strong> 47.5 million domestic trips with acombined revenue of US$19 billion by 2020.Hotel <strong>statistics</strong>Vietnam’s building boom may be paying some dividendsfor <strong>tourism</strong> as tour operators report that the country’s infamousroom shortage is finally showing signs of easing.The country now boasts 136 four-star hotels with16,551 rooms <strong>and</strong> 53 five-star hotels with 12,265 rooms.Average occupancy rates for Vietnam2010 52 per cent2011 55 per cent2012 NAAverage occupancy rate in 2012 (January to April)Cities Five-star Four-starHo Chi Minh City 66.7% 66.5%Hanoi 59.2% 52.8%Danang 43.5% 49.5%Average room rate in 2012 (January to April)Cities Five-star All categoriesHo Chi Minh City US$133.20 US$78Hanoi US$106.60 US$65.10Danang US$104 US$55.70Source: CBRE VietnamNew hotels in 2012HO CHI MINH CITY• Gr<strong>and</strong> Silverl<strong>and</strong> Hotel, 90 rooms• Ibis Saigon South, 140 rooms• Novotel Saigon Centre, 247 roomsHANOI• Golden Silk Boutique Hotel Hanoi, 55 roomsDANANG• Hyatt Regency Danang, 409 rooms• InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, 197rooms• Mercure Danang, 272 rooms• Novotel Danang Premier Han River, 323 roomsOTHERS• Banyan Tree Lang Co, 49 rooms• Angsana Lang Co, 229 rooms• Anantara Mui Ne Resort <strong>and</strong> Spa, 90 rooms• Best Western Pearl River Hotel Hai Phong, 101 rooms• Crowne Plaza Nha Trang, 308 rooms2013 <strong>and</strong> beyondHO CHI MINH CITY• Best Western Premier Saigon Kenton, 300 rooms (2014)• Ibis Saigon Gr<strong>and</strong> Palace, 338 rooms (2015)• Le Meridien Saigon, 350 rooms• Pullman Saigon Centre, 322 roomsHANOI• JW Marriott, 450 rooms• Mercure Hanoi Hado, 222 rooms• Novotel Ciputra Hanoi, 300 rooms (2015)DANANG• Hilton Danang, 226 rooms• Ba Na Hills, member of the MGallery Collection, 90rooms (2014)• Mercure Danang French Village, Ba Na Hills, 372 rooms• Mercure Danang Son Tra Resort, 120 rooms (2014)OTHERS• Best Western Premier Nha Trang, 200 rooms
ASIAN TOURISM GUIDE 2012/2013 43• Best Western Premier Oceanami Hotel & Resort, VungTau, 150 rooms (2014)• Best Western Premier Sapaly, Lao Cai, 180 rooms• MGM Gr<strong>and</strong> Ho Tram, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, 541 rooms• Hoi An Marriott Resort <strong>and</strong> Spa, 250 rooms• Mercure Sam Son, 165 rooms• Novotel Dalat, 250 rooms• Novotel Hue, 200 rooms (2015)• Novotel Phu Quoc Resort, 234 rooms• Pullman Hai Phong Flamboyant Isl<strong>and</strong> Resort,308 rooms (2015)• Pullman Vung Tau, 370 rooms• U Sapa, 57 roomsNew attractions/<strong>tourism</strong> infrastructureMGM Gr<strong>and</strong> Ho Tram is a high-end integrated resortopening early-mid 2013. The twin-tower structure willoffer luxury suites, convention facilities <strong>and</strong> a selectionof entertainment <strong>and</strong> recreation activities, including achampionship golf course designed by Greg Norman.www.mgmmirage.comVietcruiser is a new restaurant <strong>and</strong> event boat that plysthe Saigon River in style. This three-deck, fine-diningestablishment hosts dinner programmes from 18.30 to21.30, <strong>and</strong> can accommodate conferences, utilising thetop deck, a theatre <strong>and</strong> four meeting rooms that can doubleup as dining halls.www.vietcruiser.comPhu Quoc International Airport opens to foreigncarriers in December <strong>and</strong> is being promoted by theCivil Aviation Administration of Vietnam to bring internationaltravellers to the largely untouched tropicalisl<strong>and</strong>, known for its beaches <strong>and</strong> lovely diving sites.VAT refunds on purchases made in Vietnam are nowavailable for foreign visitors through June 30, 2014. Whenexiting the country though Noi Bai or Tan Son Nhat in-Take a peek into some of the manyancient architecture in Hueternational airports, visitors may claim back 85 per centof the value-added tax charged on goods purchased in thecountry.Key events <strong>and</strong> festivals 2013Danang International Fireworks Competition(April 29-30)The visual spectacle is held every year to celebrate thecountry’s Reunification Day (also known as LiberationDay). Tickets will be available to travel consultants.www.danang<strong>tourism</strong>.gov.vnThe Buffalo Fights of Do SonHaiphong City’s Do Son district draws some 30,000 spectatorson the ninth day of the eighth lunar month everyyear for this event. Held to honour the water god <strong>and</strong> celebratethe harvest, local community leaders present theirbuffalos as offerings to the gods before allowing them tolock horns in a giant ring. The buffalos are sacrificed afterthe fights for a great feast.The Tet Lunar New Year Festival (February 10)The Vietnamese will celebrate the upcoming New Yearin February, which offers the traveller the chance tospend time with locals, who are all off work <strong>and</strong> in a festivemood. Cities are decorated with flowers, <strong>and</strong> streetparades are held.Essentials in the city – Ho Chi Minh CityFood Give the Saigon pho a try. Compared to the versionserved in Hanoi, the Saigon pho is said to be tastier,boasting extra garnishes, a sweeter soup stock, <strong>and</strong> moremeat.Tipping policy Tipping is not expected, but leaving smallchange is appreciated. Most upscale restaurants include aservice charge in the bill.Shopping For traditional ao dai dresses, head tothe shops surrounding Tan Dinh market, off Hai BaTrung Street on the border of districts one <strong>and</strong> three. Acustom-fitted outfit, including design <strong>and</strong> fabric, costsUS$20 for cotton or US$60 for silk.How to maximise two hours of free time Don’t shyaway from the touristy big bus tours, which offer a greatway to explore the city. History buffs should also visit theWar Remnants Museum.At InterContinental Asiana Saigon, we use our local knowledge to shareauthentic insights, so our guests discover what makes a place both unique<strong>and</strong> memorable. Such authentic moments can't be planned but you cangive things a nudge in the right direction.Do you live an InterContinental life ?For more <strong>information</strong> or to make a reservation,please contact (84 8) 3520 9999 oremail: saigon@ihg.comIn over 170 locations across the globe including HONG KONG LONDON NEW YORK PARIS
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