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Fayfay.com and Vietnamobile Form Strategic Partnership to Promote Vietnam Tourism

Fayfay.com, an e-commerce platform dedicated to authentic Vietnam travel experiences, and Vietnamobile, a mobile network in Vietnam, announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership to reach out to both inbound tourists in Vietnam and domestic Vietnamobile users. Fayfay.com will be the official partner of Vietnamobile in the travel sector, bringing exclusive benefits to consumers of both brands to enjoy all that Vietnam has to offer.

FAY SIM, exclusively targeting inbound tourists to Vietnam, is the first collaboration to launch under the partnership. It is the first of its kind to be launched by an online travel agency and a local telecoms, and designed with tourists’ benefit at heart, combining the meticulous products and services offered by the two brands. With unlimited high speed 3G/4G mobile data and travel privileges offered by Fayfay.com in one package, tourists will enjoy unrivalled experience from flexible and convenient top-up options which can be done in outlets such as FPT shops and Circle K nationwide, to exclusive add-on such as TVB anywhere subscription. Tourists choosing FAY SIM will also be able to enjoy perks offered by Fayfay.com on their e-commerce platform with hundreds of local experiences curated by their team of travel gurus.

To celebrate the launch of FAY SIM, Fayfay.com, Vietnamobile, and Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center have joined hand and put forward a promotion for visitors to Central Vietnam. Riding on Vietnam’s ‘Central Summer Viet-stival’ campaign, travelers visiting Da Nang and other central regions booking their experiences through Fayfay.com will receive a free FAY SIM, redeemable at Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center’s counters at Da Nang International Airport and their downtown visitor center. The ‘Central Summer Viet-stival’ is a collection ofactivities in the area, headlined by Da Nang International Fireworks Festival and other exciting happenings that showcased the unique festive side of Central Vietnam in this travel season. Throughout the festival period, travelers will find series of exclusive promotions like free Ao Dai Rental Experience, fireworks festival hotel packages in Da Nang Golden Bay, premium dining packages in Novotel Da Nang and more on Fayfay.com.

“Fayfay.com has been the top choice for international travelers to Vietnam, offering a wide arrays of unique experiences and travel essential items and we pride ourselves of being the Vietnam Travel Expert. We constantly look for new products for travelers, and we recognize tourists’ need for an affordable and stable mobile data SIM card that can fulfill the mobile technology usage of the tech-savvy new generation travelers. We want them to share their travel experience real time anywhere and anytime and connect to those they care. Such purpose coincides with the mission of Vietnamobile which serves a young user base that are active in exploring this beautiful country while keeping up with their followers online. We look forward to more collaboration with Vietnamobile, bringing more travel-related benefits to their users.” said Kelvin Wu, Co-Founder of Fayfay.com.

“We believe that tourists will have the best experience of accessing the high-speed mobile network via Vietnamobile service in Vietnam. With FAY SIM, users feel satisfied to share wonderful photos and videos of Vietnamese landscapes and cuisine as well as entertainment on the mobile network with better quality than anywhere in the world. Besides our dedicated English speaking customer service specialists are always willing to support customer’s query from 7am to 11pm every day. The partnership of Fayfay.com and the launch of FAY SIM marked a new development step for Vietnamobile as we expand our consumer base to international travelers. Fayfay.com’s comprehensive product choice will open the door for travelers who enjoy discovering the many beautiful faces of Vietnam. More partnership details will be announced later this year.” said Christina Hui, General Director of Vietnamobile.

FAY SIM will be first available on Fayfay.com. Customers can later purchase FAY SIM in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Ho Chi Minh City. For more detail of FAY SIM, customers can visit Fayfay.com/FAYSIM and Vietnamobile’s website www.vietnamobile.com.vn. More exclusive perks for FAY SIM users will be announced soon.

bove: FAY SIM can be redeemed at Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center’s counters at Da Nang International Airport and their downtown visitor center.

FAY SIM Policy

· UNLIMITED Data - 4GB High Speed / day (Valid for 15 Days)

· UNLIMITED Local Calls & SMS with Vietnamobile users

· UNLIMITED Incoming Local & International Calls

· 15 MINS Local Calls in Vietnam (with other operators)

· Support Mobile Hotspot Data Sharing

· English Mobile Hotline from 7am to 11pm

· Top up to enjoy TVB Anywhere and more

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, by Jthejon

Vietnam

The Celebration Begins for Vietnam’s ‘Central Summer Viet-stival’

Summer just got better in Central Vietnam with a mega event organized together by Tourism Department of Thua Thien-Hue Province, Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center and Vietnam Travel Expert Fayfay.com. Vietnam’s ‘Central Summer Viet-stival’ is a collection of exciting happenings in the area, headlined by Da Nang International Fireworks Festival, Hue Hot Air Balloon Festival and Hue Traditional Craft Festival. Starting on 22 April, ‘Central Summer Viet-stival’ aims to show the unique festive side of Da Nang and Hue in this travel season. Throughout the festival period, travelers will find series of exclusive promotions like free Ao Dai Rental Experience, fireworks festival hotel packages in Da Nang Golden Bay, premium dining packages in Novotel Da Nang and more on Fayfay.com.

“The ‘Central Summer Viet-stival’ is the first co-organized event since Fayfay.com’s MoU signing with Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center and Tourism Department of Thua Thien-Hue in March. With Da Nang’s beautiful shoreline, Hue’s rich historical background and the mouth-watering regional cuisine, Central Vietnam has become the latest go-to destination for international travelers. We believe this festival will inspire travelers to experience Vietnam like never before by digging deeper and discover the unexpected side of this fantastic region.” said Kelvin Wu, the Co-Founder of Fayfay.com.

Da Nang International Fireworks Festival

Organized by Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center, Da Nang International Fireworks Festival will be held every Saturday from 1 June to 6 July. Eight world-class teams from Italy, Russia, Brazil, Belgium, Finland, China, the United Kingdom and Vietnam will come together for a pyrotechnic competition, brightening the night skies with their amazing fireworks performance under the theme “Stories by the Rivers”. Two best performing teams will be invited to compete for the crown at the closing ceremony on 6 July.

“Da Nang International Fireworks Festival is now one of the largest and most popular events in Vietnam attracting international visitors and domestic travelers. Tickets are likely to sell out one month before the event so guests are advised to get their tickets online as soon as they have planned their visit.” said Huynh Thi Huong Lan, the Deputy Director of the Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center. With Fayfay.com, travelers can now reserve the tickets and enjoy the spectacular at the best seats. Travelers will be able to redeem the reserved tickets right at the Da Nang International Airport or Da Nang Tourism Centre.

Travelers may also opt to witness the blazing display of fireworks abroad a cruise on Han River for a once-in-a-lifetime mesmerizing experience. Book on Fayfay.com and enjoy it along with other traditional performance on board with Vietnamese dinner.

For a birds-eye view of the fireworks display, enjoy the pyrotechnic at Hotel Da Nang Golden Bay with their ‘Beer Pool Parties’ at its rooftop pool with DJ rock-and-roll from 6pm-10pm. The 2-night package with breakfast during the festival is only HKD$1,699 / NT$6,498 and available on Fayfay.com.

Hue Hot Air Balloon Festival

The 3rd Hue International Hot Air Balloon Festival, organized by Tourism Department of Thua Thien-Hue Province, will take place in Hue Citadel from 27 April to 29 April. The festival gathershot air balloons from Japan, Netherlands, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. This is a great chance for travelers to take in the view of the Hue City and the Citadel at the height of 150 metres. Travelers should not miss out the night glow at the Flag Tower on 27 April evening, the climax of the festival. Tickets and special tours are available on Fayfay.com.

Hue Traditional Craft Festival

From 26 April to 2 May, the Hue Traditional Crafts Festival will take over the city of Hue, bringing together talented craft village artisans to showcase the heritage of traditional art. The festival features artisanal works such as traditional costume Ao Dai, paper lotus flowers, incenses and many more. Travelers can take part in hands-on workshops led by experienced artisans and produce their own traditional handcraft items. Travelers can also sit back and appreciate the colorful performance of Ao Dai Show, featuring interactive artistic performances used to be enjoyed only by the royal family of Nguyen Dynasty. The show ticket and other experiences are available to reserve on Fayfay.com.

“With a rich cultural heritage, Hue stands out as a city of ancient royalty and authentic cuisine. This festival and the cooperation with Fayfay.com will lure more tourists from our targeted markets, mainly Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, to Hue who appreciate the colorful historical backdrop of the city.” said Mr. Nguyen Van Phuc, the Deputy Director of the Tourism Department of Thua ThienHue Province.

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Connect Tourism Businesses in Taiwan & Da Nang and Promote the frequent direct flights Kaishiung - Da Nang

Da Nang Department for Tourism organized Da Nang Tourism Roadshow at Fullon Kaohsiung Hotel, Kaohsiung – Taiwan to promote tourism products and services in Da Nang, connecting tourism firms in Kaohsiung and Da Nang as well as fostering the launch of the direct flight Kaohsiung – Da Nang operated by Jetstar Pacific Airlines in August 2019 as expected.

The roadshow welcomes the attendance of Mr. Nguyen Anh Dung - Chairman of Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei, Kaohsiung Department of Tourism, Kaohsiung Tourism Association and more than 50 representatives of tourism businesses in Kaohsiung. The lead of Da Nang group is Mrs. Truong Thi Hong Hanh – Deputy Director of Da Nang Department of Tourism, and the representatives of Da Nang Center for Tourism Promotion, Da Nang Tourism Association, together with tour operators, hotels in Da Nang and Quang Nam Province.

“Da Nang Tourism Roadshow in Kaohsiung, Taiwan is organized in the effort to greet and create networking with tourism firms in Kaohsiung and Da Nang. We believe the Central Coast Vietnam will offer various options for the tour operators. Not only a leisure destination, Da Nang is also a great travel spot of events and festivals at regional scale.”, stated Mrs. Truong Thi Hong Hanh, Deputy Director of Da Nang Department of Tourism.

Taiwan is regarded as one of the main tourism source markets to Da Nang tourism. It is always in Top 10 international markets of Da Nang. In 2018, there are over 36,400 Taiwanese tourists in Da Nang, increasing 30% compared to 2017. Just within the first quarter of 2019, Da Nang has welcomed over 14,219 Taiwanese tourists. To keep in pace with such the trend, Jetstar Pacific Airlines has launched the plan to operate the new route Kaohsiung – Da Nang with 3 flights/week, starting from 10th August 2019. Previously, the airline has run the flight Taipei – Da Nang since 12/2016 with 5 flights/week.

Da Nang is the famous destination of Vietnam and in the world. It is also the large base of Jetstar Pacific, following by Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City. This roadshow shapes the great chance to boost tourism promotion of Da Nang as well as raising tourist number from Taiwan to Da Nang.

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Fayfay.com clinched MOUs on cooperation with Da Nang and Hue

Fayfay.com clinched MOUs on cooperation with Da Nang and Hue The Vietnam-focused e-commerce travel site formed strategic partnership with the Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center and the Tourism Department of Thua Thien-Hue Province

(Vietnam, 7 March, 2019) - Fayfay.com, an e-commerce company dedicated to authentic Vietnam travel experiences, announced it has signedMemorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center and the Tourism Department of Thua Thien-Hue Provincerespectively to promote Vietnam tourism, with a special focus in Central Vietnam. The MOUs come at a strategic time, as international visitors to Vietnam hit a record high of over 15.5 million in 2018.

The two MOUs were signed by Kelvin Wu, the Co-founder of Fayfay.com, alongside Ms. Huynh Thi Huong Lan, the Deputy Director of the Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center and Mr. Le Huu Minh, the Acting Director of the Tourism Department of Thua Thien-Hue Province respectively, where industry experts and members of the media joined the ceremony.

“Da Nang and Hue are popular destinations for international travelers. According to the municipal tourism department, Da Nang attracted more than 7.6 million visitors in 2018, rising 23% year-on-year, earning total revenue of nearly US$1.2 billion. Meanwhile, Thua Thien-Hue Province served over 4.3 million visitors in 2018, increase up to 14% year-on-year and grossed US$192.4 million from tourism revenue. With the combined effort of Fayfay.com, we areconfident that both tourism revenue and visitor arrivals will hit record highs. We will leverage our online platforms to showcase the vibrant history and the magnificent natural wonders of central Vietnam which includes popular cities such as Da Nang, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang and Quang Binh, as well aspromoting the region as the destination of choice for travelers from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.” said Wu.

“Da Nang and Hue are the spotlight cities on Fayfay.com in 2019. Working closely with the two tourism authorities, we will augment our marketing effort and roll out more initiatives, including digital campaigns, industry partnerships, media familiarization trips and trade shows. We believe the strategic joint promotional activities will enable us to connect central Vietnam with the international audience on a deeper level.” added Wu.

As an e-commerce platform dedicated to authentic Vietnam travel experiences, Fayfay.com not only focuses on curated on-the-ground packages, but also provides all the must-have travel essentials in one convenient place. Travelers can even purchase quality souvenirs and products from local brands on the platform and bring home a piece of Vietnam. For those looking for Vietnam travel inspiration, the blog and social media platforms of Fayfay.com is the info hub for everything related to Vietnam travel, with curated recommendations and insider tips, travel guides, exclusive privileges and special packages including transfers, tours, activities and deluxe accommodations designed together with their partners.

Furthermore, Vietnam Travel Expert Fayfay.com now offers Vietnam travel planning services to help travelers who prefer customized trip tailored to their special interests. The team creates private group travel itineraries for all sorts of occasions from getaway weekend, family travel and luxury leisure to bachelor party, destination wedding and corporate meeting or incentive trip. With live chat support, any question about Vietnam travel will be answered by their team of enthusiastic Vietnam travel gurus.

“Asia, especially Hong Kong and Taiwan, will be our focal markets in coming years, and we hope that travelers from the region will be inspired to visit Da Nang, home to one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, thanks to the exceptional activities and experiences showcased on Fayfay.com,” said Ms. Huynh Thi Huong Lan of Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center.

“With a rich cultural heritage, Hue stands out as a city of ancient royalty and authentic cuisine. The cooperation with Fayfay.com will lure more tourists from our targeted markets, mainly Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, to Hue who appreciate the colorful historical backdrop of the city.” said Mr. Nguyen Van Phuc, the Deputy Director of the Tourism Department of Thua Thien-Hue Province.

Together with Fayfay.com, Da Nang and Hue hope to reach out to more international travelers, and make a significant contribution to Vietnam’s tourism through joint promotional events, roadshows and media familiarization trips.