Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator nominated for the “oscars” of the travel industry

Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator Nominated for the “Oscars” of the travel industry Luxury Travel Ltd. Nominated Under ‘Vietnam’s Leading Tour Operator’ Category at the World Travel Awards 2014 Hanoi, Vietnam, March 24, 2014 - Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia) has been nominated in ‘Vietnam’s Leading Tour Operator’ category at the 2014 World Travel Awards.

The World Travel Awards (www.worldtravelawards.com) serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

Hailed as the “Oscars” of the travel industry, the awards seek to raise the standards of customer service and overall business performance throughout the international industry.

Now In their 21st year of operation, the World Travel Awards have evolved to represent a global search for the very best travel and tourism brands.

After a rigorous selection procedure, Luxury Travel emerged with a nomination for ‘Vietnam’s Leading Tour Operator’ for the first time, confirming its position as a leader within the Vietnam tourism industry.

As a company, Luxury Travel has contributed significantly to the benchmarking of ‘experiential travel’ within Vietnam and throughout Southeast Asia. In sharing their intimate knowledge of the

region they have helped create the ultimate luxury travel experience, establishing a unique travel style of insightful and rewarding tourism.

As a company it is famous for providing travelers with the ultimate travel experience along with establishing a unique style of travel. Famous for their sophisticated and luxurious services, the company has its own offices and representatives in five continents.

In receiving a nomination, Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia) has effectively been issued with a global endorsement from thousands of travel professionals who believe that their distinct blend of niche and experiential travel is worth sharing with the rest of the world.

Celebrating 10 years at the forefront of the Vietnamese and Southeast Asian travel industry, Luxury Travel promotes a style of travel that goes beyond the idea of the conventional sightseeing packages, paying particular focus on immersing clients in the local culture and venturing out to lesser-known destinations.

The key thing sophisticated travelers want today is personal service and the opportunity to have unique encounters with a destination’s culture, history and people – something they can’t Google.

Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) said “we are honored to be nominated as the leading tour operator in Vietnam which coincides with our celebration of our 10th anniversary. We are a luxury travel trendsetter, a leader in the market. We share our unique travel experiences and intriguing perspective with clients who wish to see Vietnam and beyond. To be nominated by such a prestigious committee is testament to the innovative product we create and the dedicated team who drive it. I am proud of the whole luxers team who know how to provide a “wow” service to our most sophisticated travelers. ” Having recently extended their portfolio to encompass Cambodia, Luxury Travel’s innovative and varied product continues to go from strength to strength. The company’s first venture outside Vietnam marks its continued expansion and move towards offering an even more comprehensive service throughout Southeast Asia.

“We are committed to providing world-class luxury standards of product and service” said Mr. Pham Ha. “As a leader in luxury tourism in Vietnam, our goal is to continue to raise the bar in service excellence and further develop Vietnam as a luxury travel destination catering to discerning travelers from around the world."

Coming soon, Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia) will be at the forefront of luxury cruising in Halong Bay with an ultra-luxury alternative - Emperor Cruises. This prestigious project, driven by Luxury Travel Ltd, is positioning itself as a six-star cruising experience with butler service on a traditional Vietnamese wooden boat where royal glamour, history and heritage provide the right blend of service, luxury, unique travel experience and quiet efficiency. The project will create jobs, boost the region’s economy and help to position Halong Bay as one of the world’s major luxury tourist destinations.

About Luxury Travel Ltd. Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator/DMC (www.luxurytravels.asia), based in Hanoi with offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, Luxury Travel Ltd is exceptional in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences.

Opened in 2004, Luxury Travel Ltd has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, representative offices in California, London, Paris, Berlin, Buenos Aires, and New Delhi, a jointventure company for six-star cruising in Halong Bay Vietnam, a luxury tour company in the Kingdom of Cambodia and another in Brisbane, Australia.

The company also operates a fleet of 10 of the latest model Mercedes cars used for its own clients as well as for rent. This fleet will shortly be supplemented by 20 new top-of-the- range vehicles including BMW, Audi, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Porches and Limousines.

The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler’s expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent Guide Award 2013: “the leading specialist tour operator in the art of travel with luxurious and private service”.

For voting dates from 14 April to 20 July 2014, please see: http://www.worldtravelawards.com/vote-for-luxury-travel-ltd-2014 Contact: Doan Hong Linh (Ms.) Marketing Executive Luxury Travel Ltd 05 Nguyen Truong To Str., Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444 Vietnam + 84.4.39274120 Ext 122 marketing3@luxurytravelvietnam.com http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com ###