Vietnam Airlines updates meetings industry

Partners and clients receive the latest info on Vietnam Airlines

Around 25 travel and MICE industry partners and clients attended Vietnam Airlines (VNA) information evening on Wednesday.

Held at the Four Points by Sheraton in Sydney, the information evening saw attendees gain an inside look at the airline’s latest products and developments.

Vietnam Airlines Australia Sales Manager Mr. Le Thanh Tung told attendees about the carrier’s plans for fleet expansion and its progression towards joining the SkyTeam alliance which includes member airlines such as Air France/KLM, Delta Airlines and Continental Airlines.

Thanh also informed attendees of the VNA’s recently purchased 49 percent stake in Cambodia Angkor Air which has allowed the airline’s network to reach further across South East Asia, offering weekly flights to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

Attendees were also encouraged to gear up for 2010 as Vietnam celebrates the 1000th birthday of Hanoi.

Thanh said VNA would be launching a marketing campaign to capitalise on the large amount of coverage and tourist traffic Vietnam will receive as hundreds of events roll out in Hanoi and across the country.

Events celebrating the 1000th year of Hanoi will include Vietnamese Cuisine Festivals, a Flower Festival on Hanoi Old Quarter Streets as well as a Kite Flying Festival.

Seven lucky prize winners were then drawn at the end of the evening.