May 09
PHOENIX NEWS
Launch of L'Amant Cruise on the 13th of May 2009
On the 13th of May, L’Amant Cruise was launched. The boat is now in its finishing touches and will be in full operation in July 2009. For your information, a video of the launching and new pictures of the boat, as well as its journey in South Vietnam are available on the website: www.lamant-cruises.com
Phoenix Voyages, was introduced as "one of the Best travel agencies of the country" by "Le Guide du Routard Vietnam"
In its 2009 edition, the famous French tourism guide "Le Guide du Routard" introduced Phoenix Voyages "as one of the best travel agencies of the country", for "its reliable professionalism and excellent guides who know perfectly the westerner's expectations".
Phoenix Voyages support "Operation Smile" charity evening
For the 6th consecutive year, Phoenix Voyages supported financially the charitable organization "Operation Smile" during its "Evening of Smiles" event. The total funds raised throughout the evening will help at least 700 children, born with cleft lip and / or cleft palate deformities. Should you wish to support "Operation Smile" too, please visit www.operationsmilevietnam.org or our website.
Vietnam
HOTEL UPDATES
New promotions 2009
Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay
Valid from the 21st of May to the 19th of December 2009.
Stay 3 nights, pay only 2 nights.
Applicable for new bookings only made from now and onwards, not valid for groups.
Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang
Valid from the 21st of May to the 19th of December 2009.
Stay 4 nights, pay only 3 nights.
Stay 7 nights, pay only 5 nights.
Applicable for new bookings only made from now and onwards, not valid for groups.
For further details, please contact us.
Closing of the swimming pool at Victoria Resort Can Tho
Please note that Victoria Can Tho Resort will close its swimming pool for routine maintenance from the 2nd of June to 5th of June 2009.
Mercure Hotel Hanoi La Gare
Scheduled to open in the third quarter of this year, the hotel will feature 102 rooms and is located in the heart of Hanoi's major corporate area, opposite to the main train station.
Grand Mercure Gerbera Hue opening soon
The 107 rooms Mercure Hue Gerbera will benefit from its prime location on Le Loi Street with a breathtaking view over the Perfume River, and will feature both leisure and extensive conference facilities. It is scheduled to open in the third quarter of this year.
USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW
Train
Annual maintenance of the Victoria Express Train
Victoria Express train will be on annual maintenance from the 8th of June until the 23rd of July 09. During this period only one carriage will be operating from and to Lao Cai (Sapa).
Events
Nha Trang Sea Festival
The Nha Trang Sea Festival 2009 will be held from the 6th to the 12th of June in Nha Trang City. The festival will feature a street carnival, traditional art performances, kite flying, fashion shows, a wide range of exhibitions on sea creatures, photography and stamps.
Myanmar
HOTEL UPDATES
Park Royal Hotels & Resorts in Yangon joins Global Hotel Alliance
Park Royal Hotels & Resorts have joined Global Hotel Alliance. This alliance encompasses more than 280 upscale hotels and resorts in 43 countries.
Theme Nights at Traders Hotel in Yangon
Traders Hotel Yangon has introduced Theme Nights at Traders Café with a new range of daily dinner buffets.
Thazin Garden Hotel in Bagan is now under renovation
Thazin Garden Hotel in Bagan is currently under renovation, and therefore, the hotel will be closed temporarily from the 1st to the 30th of June 2009.
Closing of Paradise Resort at Nyang Shwe (Inle Lake)
Paradise Resort is closed temporarily from the 1st of May to the 31st of July 2009 for renovation.
USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW
Airlines news
China Eastern Airlines (MU)
Since April 2009, China Eastern Airlines operates daily flight for the routes: Mandalay-Kunming and Kunming-Mandalay as follows:
MDL-KMG MU2030 14:40 / 17:20 (Daily)
KMG-MDL MU2029 14:00 / 13:50 (Daily)
Miscellaneous
Departure of Mr. Alberto Peyre, General Manager of Sandoway Resort in Ngapali
On the 1st of June, Mr. Alberto Peyre will leave Sandoway Resort to pursue a new opportunity. During 11 years, he played a very important role in the success of the Sandoway Resort.
Laos
HOTEL UPDATES
Promotion Package at Sala Prabang Hotel in Luang Prabang
Valid from the 1st of May to the 30th of September 2009.
Stay 4 nights and pay only 3 nights.
Valid for FIT (individuals) only. This promotion is also valid for all confirmed bookings made prior to this notice.
For further details, please contact us.
Cambodia
HOTEL UPDATES
Angkor Village Hotel is temporarily closed
The hotel is currently closed for renovation during the low season and will reopen in October 2009.
New developments at Hotel de la Paix
All the rooms and suites at Hotel de la Paix have recently been equipped with sleek Samsung Plasma Screens.
Koh Puos Island near Sihanoukville developments
The Cambodian Government has signed an agreement with a foreign Investment company to develop Koh Puos Island, one of the biggest among the 22 islands in Sihanoukville. The 300 million Euro project is expected to turn the island into a paradise in 2010.
USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW
Airlines news
Bangkok Airways 3 daily flights from Phnom Penh to Bangkok
Bangkok Airways has increased their services from Phnom Penh to Bangkok with a new afternoon flight adding up to a total of 3 flights per day.
Miscellaneous
Road from Sisophon to Siem Reap has been completed
The 105 km road from Sisophon (45 km from the border of Thailand) to Siem Reap has been upgraded and is now in good condition. It now takes 1½ hours to travel between those 2 towns.
Suspension of boat trips on the Mekong and on the Tonle Sap until August 9 due to the low water level
Please note that boat trips to the floating villages on the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers may be suspended until August 9, 2009 due to the low water level. Likewise, the boats between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap will cease its operation during this period until the water level increases.
New attraction in Siem Reap
The Angkor Butterfly Centre is currently being built on the outskirts of Siem Reap and is expected to open in October 2009. The centre will help the poverty alleviation project, with rural families trained to breed and harvest butterflies.
