Greener Pastures Ahead
In this month’s newsletter we met with recently appointed Group Managing Director Linh Le to talk about his view on the future of ASIA DMC, his role, and the company-wide renewed focus towards reducing operational carbon output and promoting sustainable tourism, beginning with an upcoming wide scale tree planting operation held across all our current areas of operation.
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Group Managing Director Linh Le to talk about his view on the future of ASIA DMC.
Green Revolution of Travel Management
Q: How does it feel to take on such an important role within ASIA DMC?
A: It is a privilege to be aligned with a company of such great quality and vision – particularly in terms of social responsibility which is the cornerstone of all plans and strategies – and indeed growth potential. Our CEO and his team have created an exceptional foundation and reputation over the past 20 years and I look forward to making the next phase of growth equally successful
Q: How will you make your mark upon the company?
A: I want to focus on a high quality tourism product as a DMC, but we also want to associate it with sustainability and responsibility. What does this mean? We first want to work in priority with local suppliers in a bid to protect local knowledge, culture and people of Asia. I will also work at continuing the education of our guides, so they can tell stories rather than just spew out machine-like descriptions.
Q: You seem to be extremely concerned about sustainability, would you say this is true?
A: Yes we are, especially as I am fully conscious about the negative impact that tourism can also create. I know that ASIA DMC cannot be 100% clean in its activities, but this does not mean we should not attempt to reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible. This is a lasting trend in the tourism industry. And after reaching western travelers, Asian consumers are now becoming more sensitive to this issue.
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Songkran Water Festival where Water as Symbolism
Songkran is the most popular festival in Thailand, marking the beginning of the new solar year and the start of the summer season; the celebrations begin on the 13th April lasting 5 days.
The holiday is marked by a water fight spanning all of Thailand, giving travelers and residents a great reason to party and travel. The celebrations also include visiting temples to receive blessings and the applying of wet powder to the face.
Join in with the fun and get soaked (quite literally) into the hustle and bustle of fun filled water fights and non-stop revelry.
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Join us for a day of tree planting and fun to celebrate 20 years of excellence!
ASIA DMC and the recently launched HG Foundation celebrate 20 years successful operation with a wide scale tree planting operation throughout the nine areas in which the group currently operates. Hundreds of fruit trees are to be planted throughout social deprived neighborhoods in Hanoi, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Saigon, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Ha Long Bay.
This operation is to kick-start the 20 year celebrations whilst marking a new era for HG Holdings. An era defined by a commitment to reducing the companies’ operational carbon footprint and by the upcoming expansion of ASIA DMC across new regions throughout Asia.
Please visit the Foundation Facebook page here!
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A Recent survey has found that the critically endangered Ayeyarwady dolphin population in the Ayeyarwady River has increased by five to 70, according to Myanmar Times.
An official involved in the conservation of the species said the tally of 70 was confirmed during the 10-day survey conducted jointly by Kachin State, Sagaing and Mandalay regions’ fisheries departments and wildlife conservationists. The 70 dolphins found in the survey were between Minkun village and Bhamo.
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Dong Lac Communal House reopens to tourists
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JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort has recently opened
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The Dong Lac Communal House in Hanoi, which features traditional cultural values, has recently been reopened to tourists after restoration. Located at 38 Hang Dao Street, the house worships the gods of Cao Son, Linh Lang, and Bach Ma.
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The flagship of JW Marriott Hotels and Resorts in Vietnam, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort and Spa opened its doors to public in January 2017, making it the first international luxury hotel brand on Phu Quoc Island.
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Ha Long Bay Entrance Fees rise from April 2017
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Emirates Set to Start Flying to Phnom Penh
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The People’s Council of Quang Ninh Province has decided to increase the Halong Bay entrance fee in order to have funding for renovation, conservation and promotion of the value of this heritage site.
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Dubai-based premium airline Emirates will soon be the first to offer direct daily flights between Phnom Penh and Rangoon, joining a growing list of new carriers and routes available in Cambodia this year.
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Asarita Angkor Resort & Spa recently opened
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New 197-room Crowne Plaza Vientiane opened in Laos
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Asarita Angkor Resort & Spa –a truly Cambodian four star hotel just opening in February 2017 is set right in the center of Siem Reap, where privacy and connectivity blend together to form a perfect base for exploring the "Kingdom of Wonder".
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Inter-Continental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced the opening of a new 197-room Crowne Plaza Vientiane in Laos, marking the group’s entry into the country.
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ASIA DMC
47 Phan Chu Trinh street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi, Vietnam
www.asiadmc.com
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