Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) is introducing a series of culinary-inspired itineraries, designed to showcase the vibrant flavours and rich cultural traditions of France, India and Vietnam, beginning this August, these three new Small Group Journeys centred on food.

Travellers keen to experience North Vietnam in style can now embark on an all-inclusive five-day/four-night luxury package from Heritage Line that highlights the vibrant city of Hanoi and the stunning beauty of Halong and Lan Ha Bays.

A landmark deal between Accor and DOJI Group aims to grow tourism to Vietnam’s third largest city with the opening of Sofitel Diamond Crown Hai Phong in 2026.

Sofitel has set its sights on the Sapa region of Northern Vietnam, with Sofitel Sapa Hotel & Residences to open in 2030.

The 2027 sailing season of Viking’s 15-day Magnificent Mekong cruisetour is now open for sale. The Viking Tonle, set to debut on the Mekong River in October 2025, means Viking will have two river ships sailing this region and a total of 70 departure dates in 2027 to meet strong consumer demand for Mekong voyages.

Journeys Representation has welcomed luxury destination management company, Realistic Asia as a new client serving Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

Kempinski Hotels is venturing into Vietnam for the very first time with an exquisite waterfront hideaway nestled in the folds of the Saigon River. Kempinski Saigon River reimagines traditional Vietnamese vernacular architecture with an ultra-modern twist through a collection of 100 guestrooms and suites that blend heritage with modern luxury.

Gran Meliá has debuted along Vietnam’s pristine coastline, bringing Mediterranean luxury to the oceanfront destination of Nha Trang. Located in a private bay framed by the region’s Fairy Mountain and endless turquoise ocean, Gran Meliá Nha Trang is an upscale sanctuary inspired by the local landscape.

Viking is adding a new ship to its fleet in Southeast Asia in 2025, when the new Viking Tonle begins sailing. Designed for the Mekong River, the 80-guest vessel will join its identical sister ship, Viking Saigon, which debuted in 2022. Viking Tonle will sail between Kampong Cham, Cambodia and Mỹ Tho, Vietnam as part of the cruise line’s popular 15-day Magnificent Mekong itinerary.

APT has launched its Vietnam & Cambodia land and river cruise program for the 2024/2025 season, featuring the Mekong’s newest luxury ship, Mekong Serenity.

Marriott International, Inc. has inked agreements to open three new luxury resorts in Vietnam. The signings mark the expected debut of two new brands into Vietnam – Ritz-Carlton Reserve and The Luxury Collection on the tropical paradise of Hon Thom Island in Phu Quoc. Marriott has also unveiled Vietnam’s third JW Marriott Hotel set for Trang An, the serene UNESCO World Heritage destination in northern Vietnam.

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