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Vietnam as your Team Building Destination

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Team Building Destinations in Vietnam

Vietnam is becoming an increasingly popular choice as a corporate MICE or team building destination. Main selling points are the high value it offers, a beautifully diverse selection of locations for a variety of types of activities, and growing experience and infrastructure to host corporate MICE or team building events.

Budget airlines such as AirAsia and the Vietnamese national airlines, not to mention an influx of Chinese carriers, are bringing the price of flights to Vietnam to new lows and Vietnam is even becoming somewhat of an aviation hub. Vietnam also hosts some of the top luxury hotel names, with Le Meridien Saigon and the Four Seasons Resort the Nam Hai as just two examples of the standard of hotel, and by extension, quality exhibition and business center services available.

Prudent MICE clients call for destinations that offer capable and efficient service with a history of positive experience handling previous corporate events and able to offer reliable communication solutions as well as following CSR principles.

In increasingly uncertain economic times, companies must place value at the forefront of their thinking in order to keep international travel an option for incentive trips, which makes Vietnam a strong contender due to the immense savings to be made from the extremely low cost of living.

Why Vietnam?

9 Reasons Vietnam is an Excellent Choice for your next Incentive Trip

With over 10 million tourist arrivals in 2016, Vietnam is proving to be a growing destination for travel and indeed business. Among the most visited places in Vietnam are Ho Chi Minh City, the capital Hanoi, the beachside resort town of Nha Trang, the rice paddies and terraces of Sapa, and of course Ha Long Bay in the north. A dollar goes a long way in Vietnam and so it is no surprise that it is a favorite among backpackers all the way up to luxury and business travelers. Value is one of Vietnam’s many strengths as a MICE destination.

Here are 9 reasons Vietnam is an excellent choice for your next incentive or team building trip:

1. Great Savings

Vietnam set a record 10 million for international tourist arrivals in 2016, up 2 million from the previous year show that the country is beginning to take off and become a mature tourist destination with impressive hospitality. Vietnam, like Thailand, has a strong transportation network with vans, buses, trains, and flights available to transfer people across the country easily. With a rich history and culture, combined with great value, Vietnam has something for everyone.

2. Ho Chi Minh City, AKA Saigon

The largest city in Vietnam and also the business capital of the country is well equipped to welcome corporations seeking MICE destinations. As a former French colony, Ho Chi Minh City, or as the locals say, Saigon, the city retains much of its former French charm with wide, long boulevards, French colonial architecture, café culture, and a culinary legacy. It is also possible to visit the former Presidential Palace, War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi tunnels, as well as other Vietnam War era attractions.

3. Established Travel Infrastructure

Domestic flights to and from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi typically run for under a hundred dollars. The Reunification Express train takes about 24 hours to run from the south to the north or vice versa and private sleeping compartments can be purchased also. Besides travel by air or train, buses and vans connect the major cities with many smaller off the beaten track destinations that can only be experience in a place like Vietnam. Sleeper buses are also available that allow passengers to lay down in a more comfortable position making longer distance bus travel more attractive for their comfort and fair pricing.

4. Unforgettable Memories

Whether you are staying in HCMC or Hanoi, riding motorbikes down the Ho Chi Minh trail, team bonding in the jungle around Dalat, or attending seminars at the beach resort city of Nha Trang, Vietnam will return home with you in the form of the wonderful pictures, videos, souvenirs, and fond memories. Once in the country it is easy to arrange tours with local guides at very affordable rates and build memories that last a lifetime.

5. Varied Climate

While the south is typically hot and rainy, the central region is hot and dry, and the north is relatively cooler and mountainous. This means that if the company is from a hot and stuffy Asian metropolis such as Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, or Hong Kong, incentive trips to northern Vietnam offer a respite from the eternal heat and sweat of the hustle and bustle of the Asian Tiger mega cities.

6. Exciting Team Building Opportunities

Team building opportunities in Vietnam are as varied as the country itself! The lush jungle, mountainous north, and seemingly unending coastline of beaches and islands make Vietnam an excellent choice to take employees out of the urban rate race and revitalize company morale through adventurous and extreme team building exercises in the great outdoors. On the flip side the major cities of Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Nha Trang all possess top quality conference and business centers for seminars and indoor team activities.

7. Central Location within Southeast Asia

Vietnam is 1 and at max 4 hours away from the business centers of Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and southern China. This proximity and cheap flights give Vietnam further value in that less time is lost on lengthy travel arrangements to destinations beyond Asia.

8. Ha Long Bay

The jewel in the crown of the Vietnamese tourism sector is the unforgettable Ha Long Bay. Huge limestone karsts tower over the blue water of Ha Long Bay which was made a UNESCO Heritage Site in 2000. A true Natural Wonder of the World and a memory of a lifetime for you and your staff to experience while out on your team building trip.

9. Vietnamese Cuisine

If you’re not already acquainted with Vietnamese food, you’re in for a treat! Vietnamese cuisine is based on the Asian principle of the five elements; wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Pho is arguably the national food of Vietnam. Pho is to Vietnam what Pad Thai is to Thailand. It is a simple but popular and very satisfying soup with rice noodles, broth, herbs, and meat, usually chicken and beef. Vietnam is a great place to visit the local street food markets and sample the different local delicacies as well as practicing their negotiation skills as part of a team building activity.

Vietnam Benefits

Visa-on-Arrival

It is possible to obtain a visa-on-arrival at this destination with no or little paperwork prior to arrival. Southeast Asian nationals travel visa free within the ASEAN bloc. Most major Western countries can apply for the visa-on-arrival (VOA), check with the necessary diplomatic websites to find more information, you may need to apply for a Visa Approval letter prior to your departure date. An application fee may also be required.

Easy Accessibility

This location can be reached within a few hours from most of Asia and very affordable rates can be found on flights.

Islands and Beaches

If you’re looking to make use of islands and beaches on a potential team building trip, this country has them in abundance.

Cooler Climate

This country has regions with higher elevation and mountains leading to a cooler climate; making it a good destination for a respite from the heat back home.

Growing Popularity

This location is experiencing a sustained period of growth in popularity as destination for travel and business. Now is a good time to experience the host country and if you’re looking to expand your business internationally, break into an emerging business market.

Bang for your Buck

This location is well known for it’s value due to the cheaper local cost of living leading to an increase in savings on your overall trip expenses, including food and accommodations.

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