Saigon

The 2027 sailing season of Viking’s 15-day Magnificent Mekong cruisetour is now open for sale. The Viking Tonle, set to debut on the Mekong River in October 2025, means Viking will have two river ships sailing this region and a total of 70 departure dates in 2027 to meet strong consumer demand for Mekong voyages.

Kempinski Hotels is venturing into Vietnam for the very first time with an exquisite waterfront hideaway nestled in the folds of the Saigon River. Kempinski Saigon River reimagines traditional Vietnamese vernacular architecture with an ultra-modern twist through a collection of 100 guestrooms and suites that blend heritage with modern luxury.

Southeast Asia has a unique character, defined by religion, culture, geography and eons of intricate history. A cruise on the Mekong River offers an intoxicating fusion of east and west as your clients travel between Vietnam and Cambodia exploring ancient pagodas, 12th century temples and monasteries, floating markets, and the bustling cities this region is famous for.

The Reverie Saigon is endeavouring to deepen its guests’ appreciation of the city and its culinary heritage with a fresh approach for food-obsessed guests involving a celebrity chef and an entire day’s exploration of one of Asia’s burgeoning food capitals.

As demand surges for residential-style accommodations that come with the comforts of home, but are far from just utilitarian, The Reverie Saigon is repositioning eight floors of The Reverie Residence’s luxury serviced apartments as ideal alternatives for leisure and business travellers.

The 227-room and -suite Mandarin Oriental, Saigon will be situated on the upper floors of this mixed-use complex, which will also house a variety of international luxury retail outlets.

Add one more travel segment that Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) is now affording its star rating: river cruises.