Accor hosts largest gathering of Travel Writers in Vietnam

Accor recently hosted the largest gathering of travel journalists in Vietnam when 180 Australian travel journalists and tourism PR executives attended the 2002 Australian Society of Travel Writers Association's Annual General Meeting. Held at Sofitel Plaza Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, the event was sponsored by Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and Accor.

A series of pre- and post-tours meant that many of the group travelled to other parts of Vietnam, currently the fastest-growing outbound destination for Australians. With Vietnam Airlines about to increase its schedule into the country from October, Vietnam looks set to continue its growing popularity with travellers from down under.

Accor has seven hotels in Vietnam, including the historic Sofitel Metropole Hanoi, Sofitel Plaza Hanoi, Sofitel Dalat Palace, Novotel Dalat, Novotel Garden Plaza Saigon and Novotel Coralia Ocean Dunes Phan Thiet.  

Some journalists also took the chance to make a side trip to Cambodia to see the temples of Angkor Wat, during which they enjoyed a visit to Sofitel Royal Angkor. 

Accor has operated in Vietnam since 1990 and is now the leading hotel chain in the country, offering the widest choice of premium locations, from the vibrant cities to the romantic central highlands and beautiful beaches in the south.