Travellive 5 - 2018

GENERAL NEWS
Cao Bang
The Advisory Council of the
Global Network of Geoparks of
the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) has
recently recognized the Cao
Bang Geopark in Vietnam as
the World Natural Heritage or
Global Geopark. The Cao Bang
Global Geopark is a rare area
where the Earth's history of
500 million years can be traced
through fossils, sediments,
volcanic rocks, and minerals.
The limestone landscapes are
excellent evidences of the
evolution and change of the
Earth. This is Vietnam's second
global geopark with the first
being Dong Van Karst Plateau
(Ha Giang Province) which was
recognized by UNESCO in 2010.
BRG Danang Golf Resort
The BRG Danang Golf Resort
has opened a new stunning
course in classic sand dune style
designed by the world’s leading
golf course architects Nicklaus
Design. Perfectly harmonizing
with the existing Greg Norman's
18-hole course, the new
Nicklaus course promises to
bring a completely different golf
experience for golfers due to
the wooden bulkheads that line
many of the Tees, Fairways, and
Greens. This new feature is the
first ever in Asia, and will blend
with Danang's smooth white
sand beaches to offer players a
unique golf experience.
Air Seoul
South Korea's low cost carrier
Air Seoul is launching a new
route to Vietnam’s Danang
in May. The new route aims
to expand its services in the
Asia-Pacific region. Air Seoul
spokesman said the first flight
will be taking off on May 18,
using the A321 aircraft with 195
seats.
L'Espace
The French Ambassador to
Vietnam Bertrand Lortholary
and President of the Hanoi
University of Architecture Le
Quan have recently opened
a new branch of the French
Cultural Center L’Espace in
Ha Dong. The cooperation
between the French Cultural
Center in Vietnam and the
domestic university partner is
a powerful symbol for the 45th
anniversary of the establishment
of diplomatic relations between
Vietnam and France. The
L'Espace Ha Dong welcomed 80
students for its course and will
become a new French language
center at many universities and
educational facilities in Hanoi.
Huawei Nova 3e
The Huawei Consumer Business
Group has introduced the new
Huawei Nova 3e in Vietnam.
With the Nova catering
especially to trendy young
consumers, the Huawei Nova 3e
features an elegant design along
with powerful performance and
outstanding value.This stylish
mid-range smartphone comes
in two color choices: Klein Blue
and Midnight Black. The Huawie
Nove 3e runs Android 8.0,
features a display 2.0 with 19:9
aspect ratio with Notch Design,
and is equipped with 16MP front
camera and 16MP + 2MP dual
camera setup with integrated
natural beauty algorithm for vivid
and true to details shots. The
Huawei Nova 3e supports 9V/2A
high voltage fast charging, which
reduces charging time by 30%,
coupled with a 15-layer security
net protection system. The
device also features 4GB RAM
and 64GB internal memory,
allowing users to play games,
listen to music, and watch videos
without worrying about memory
or storage limitations.
Suzuki GSX-R150
The GSX-150R is a small sport
bike model that is easy to drive
and is equipped with a powerful
engine, modern features, and
has an acceptable price. Among
bikes in the same range, the
GSX-R150 is ideal for young
motorcycle beginners with
less experience in the game.
The GSX-R150 features a high
aerodynamic design with a headturning
back lamp. The rider’s
forward position is just right
to create a sporty feel, but also
pleasant enough to drive on the
streets. A major hightlight of the
GSX-R150 Special Edition is its
unique sporty paint scheme.
Available for sale at Suzuki
dealers at a suggested retail
price of 76,900,000 VND
including VAT. For more details,
contact hotline 1900 6950.
Crescent Mall
The recent Travel Fair at
the Crescent Mall offered
unique and exciting shopping
experiences for travelers. At
the fair, visitors were able to
purchase numerous travel items
for their upcoming trips, and
immerse in a shopping paradise
that sold items from prestigious
brands such as Samsonite, Travel
Zone, and Coleman. In addition,
visitors also had access to a
number of tours, airfare, and
luxurious hotel rooms for an
affordable price.
Bamboo Airways
The Bamboo Airways’ brand
identity recognizes the stylized
bamboo as their main theme,
incorporating a logo depicting
the tail of the aircraft and using
blue as the color of the sea and
the sky. This brand identity is
designed by leading Japanese
brand design company LIFT
Strategic Design, who designed
a number of well-known airlines
around the world such as China
Airlines, Philippines Airlines, and
Oasis Hong Kong Airlines. The
airline is set to begin operations
later this year with 10 aircrafts
on lease before receiving 24 of
their own A321 NEO aircrafts
in 2021.
Alba Wellness Resort
The Alba Wellness Resort which was
launched in mid-April, is the first resort
in Hue featuring an outstanding multifunctional
facility. The 5-star resort offers
guests the chance to learn more about the
local culture, retreat, relax among nature,
and rejuvenate the body by taking part in
holistic Onsen bath rituals, meditation,
yoga, and spa therapy. Surrounded by lush
forests, natural hot springs and bamboolined
paths, the Alba Wellness Resort
features 56 hotel rooms and bungalows
in two separate areas: Alba Inn and Alba
Village. With an area covering 1.7 hectare,
guests staying at the Alba Wellness can
visit the resort's organic farm to learn
about organic agriculture and taste freshly
picked fruits at the farm. For more
information, visit: www.albawellness.com.
Updated information about new
flight routes, culture programs,
tourism policies, ranking &
awards... in Vietnam and other
countries
Amanoi
Overcoming other famous resorts in the region, Amanoi's Aman Spa was named the "Spa of the Year" in
Asia and Australasia at the 2018 World Spa & Wellness Award. The award winners are announced after a
thorough review process by independent advisors and a judge who was assigned to visit each resort in order
to produce the most accurate and honest results.
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