Two red-shanked douc langurs at Son Tra Nature Reserve in Da Nang (Photo courtesy GreenViet) Da Nang (VNA) — Recent rapid construction of more than 20 hotels and resorts in Son Tra Nature Reserve is threatening the survival of highly endangered langurs and other wildlife. Human activities, such as illegal logging and hunting, also continue to badly affect the lives of the primates and wildlife in the reserve. The 4,400ha Son Tra Nature Reserve, known for its rich biodiversity, is home to more than 1,300 red-shanked douc langurs and more than 1,000 plants and 370 animal species. The langurs were declared endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2013, but this was recently redefined as critically endangered – nearly extinct. Six of the monkeys were killed by motorcyclists in 2015-17, and two cases of illegal hunting were uncovered. Two red-shanked douc langurs were reportedly killed for eating. And about 10ha of … [Read more...] about Hotels, resorts threaten rare primates
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Bali resort island attractive to Indian tourists
A view of Bali island (Source: Internet) Jakarta (VNA) – Nearly 244,000 Indian tourists visited Indonesia’s Bali resort island during January-November 2017, up 48.25 percent from the previous year. Particularly, some 80,000 Indian people chose Bali to spend their holidays from November 2017 to January 2018, 1.5 times higher than the same period one year ago. Head of the Bali’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS) Adi Nugroho said that most of the Indians flew directly from their country to Ngurah Rai International Airport and only 1,500 people used cruise ship. He revealed that India ranks third among source markets of Bali tourism, following China and Australia. Bali has become more attractive to Indian travellers due to its beautiful landscape, sound bilateral relations between India and Indonesia and similarities in culture. Furthermore, travel from India to Bali island has been made easier thanks to increasing direct flights connecting the two destinations. … [Read more...] about Bali resort island attractive to Indian tourists
VN’s resort property market gains popularity among wealthy
As Viet Nam’s tourism thrives, the resort property market has begun to attract high net worth individuals. The model of Regent villas on Long Beach, Phu Quoc Island. Dan Conn, CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate, in a recent report about the luxury property market, pointed out that the rich were looking for new destinations to park their wealth, with a shift from collecting works of art to investing in original and profitable property assets.The trend was evident in emerging economies, including Viet Nam, where the middle and upper class were rising, along with economic recovery and booming tourism, tapping into the country’s significant potential.According to Knight Frank’s 2017 Wealth Report, the growth of the wealthy in Viet Nam would be impressive in the next decade, at 170 per cent, even surpassing India and China.Given the tourism boom, Viet Nam received nearly 87 million tourists in 2017, a year-on-year increase of 30 per cent, with a … [Read more...] about VN’s resort property market gains popularity among wealthy
Backlash over plan to build resort inside marine reserve in central Vietnam
The administration of Quang Ngai Province in central Vietnam has faced opposition after it agreed in principle to the surveying of a large area within a local marine reserve for the construction of a resort. The surveys are to be carried out by Vietnam Infrastructure Investment & Development Joint Stock Company (VIID) on Quang Ngai’s Ly Son Island to complete dossiers for the company’s proposal to invest into a local resort project. The planned resort would encompass an area of around 70 hectares within the Ly Son Marine Reserve and the Binh Chau Global Geopark, the latter of which is being filed for recognition by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). According to Nguyen Anh Tuan, deputy director of VIID’s Quang Ngai office, 80 percent of the project would float on the water’s surface, with only one block of villas built on land next to an existing residential area. There are currently two construction … [Read more...] about Backlash over plan to build resort inside marine reserve in central Vietnam
Backlash over plan to build resort inside marine reserve in south-central Vietnam
The administration of Quang Ngai Province in central Vietnam has faced opposition after it agreed in principle to the surveying of a large area within a local marine reserve for the construction of a resort. The surveys are to be carried out by Vietnam Infrastructure Investment & Development Joint Stock Company (VIID) on Quang Ngai’s Ly Son Island to complete dossiers for the company’s proposal to invest into a local resort project. The planned resort would encompass an area of around 70 hectares within the Ly Son Marine Reserve and the Binh Chau Global Geopark, the latter of which is being filed for recognition by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). According to Nguyen Anh Tuan, deputy director of VIID’s Quang Ngai office, 80 percent of the project would float on the water’s surface, with only one block of villas built on land next to an existing residential area. There are currently two construction … [Read more...] about Backlash over plan to build resort inside marine reserve in south-central Vietnam
Da Nang fines beach resort developer over breach
A section of a concrete dyke illegally built on public beach in Da Nang (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) - The central city of Da nang hasfined the owners of an illegally enlarged beach resort in Ngu Hanh SonDistrict 100 million VND (4,400 USD) and will dismantle all buildingsinvolved after January 18.Director of the city’s construction department, VuQuang Hung, said at a press conference on January 11 that the department, inco-operation with local officials, would ensure The Song Da Nang Beach Villaproject on Non Nuoc beach would be restricted to the plans submitted.Hung said illegal construction of villas andbungalows at the resort was discovered last May and a suspension order made,but the project owner, the Song Viet tourism urban development company, refusedto stop building.The department then forced the project owner toback down by ordering heavy fines for a series of violations on December 22,2017.Hung said the project owner was compelled todemolish villas … [Read more...] about Da Nang fines beach resort developer over breach
Resort developer takes over beach
ĐÀ NẴNG — The central city has fined the owners of an illegally enlarged beach resort in Ngũ Hành Sơn District VNĐ100 million (US$4,400) and will dismantle all buildings involved after January 18. Director of the city’s construction department, Vũ Quang Hùng, said at a press conference yesterday that the department, in co-operation with local officials, would ensure The Song Đà Nẵng Beach Villa project on Non Nước beach would be restricted to the plans submitted. Hùng said illegal construction of villas and bungalows at the resort was discovered last May and a suspension order made, but the project owner, the Sóng Việt tourism urban development company, refused to stop building. The department then forced the project owner to back down by ordering heavy fines for a series of violations on December 22 last year. Hùng said the project owner was compelled to … [Read more...] about Resort developer takes over beach
Five-star resort planned on Cat Ba Island
Flamingo Group’s Executive Director Rajat Chhabra made the remark at a January 7 ceremony in Hanoi where the Flamingo Cat Ba Beach Resort was officially announced. The resort, with a view of Lan Ha Bay, is located on Cat Co 1 and Cat Co 2 beaches. The villas will be sold from VND3 billion (US$139,000) and enjoy a zero percent interest rate in the first 10 months from Vietcombank, with total lending pegged at 60% of the total value and will be given out over 15 years. The resort will provide a conference centre, an entertainment area specialized for tourists, cinemas, children’s play area, cuisine area, four-season swimming pools and a fitness centre. … [Read more...] about Five-star resort planned on Cat Ba Island
Phu Quoc island district to get six-star resort by 2020
Regent Residences Phu Quoc will be the first six-star resort in Phu Quoc Island and will be completed by 2020, according to the project’s developer BIM Group. Carrying the brand of Asia-based global luxury hospitality chain Regent Hotels and Resorts, the project promises a luxurious holiday experience to tourists. Regent Residences Phu Quoc, worth VND 2 trillion (USD 87.7 million), is another addition to a line-up of projects, for which Vietnamese developer BIM Group has joined hands with other global brands to develop. It will be implemented by Hoa Binh Construction Joint Stock Company. Located in BIM group’s 155-hectare Phu Quoc Marina Complex, Regent Residences Phu Quoc covers 15 hectares with 76 villas, 42 sky villas and 120 hotel rooms in simple yet elegant Vietnamese architecture in harmony with a modern Western style. … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc island district to get six-star resort by 2020
Phú Quốc to get six-star resort by 2020
BIM Group’s Regent Residences Phu Quoc will be the first six-star resort in Phú Quốc Island and will be completed by 2020. Officially making its debut in HCM City on December 23, the resort promises a luxurious holiday experience to tourists. The Regent Residences Phu Quoc project, a brand of the Asia-based global luxury hospitality chain Regent Hotels and Resorts, will be implemented by Hòa Bình Construction Joint Stock Company, the only contractor that was honoured with the title of “national brand” for five consecutive years. Regent Residences Phu Quoc is another addition to a line-up of projects for which Vietnamese developer BIM Group has joint hands with other global brands to develop. BIM Group is among the few developers with a rich experience in cooperating with global brands for managing property developments meeting international standards. In the past, the group has cooperated with popular brands such as InterContinental Hotel Group, … [Read more...] about Phú Quốc to get six-star resort by 2020