From now till the end of September is the "low season" for Vietnam's hospitality industry. Consequently a variety of special promotions have been launched for this season to attract tourists, especially in the Central and the South, where most of Vietnam's deluxe hotels and resorts are located.

The promotions are also an opportunity, according to some hoteliers, to express appreciation to their customers, which is possibly why some promotions last until December, the "peak" time of Vietnam's hospitality.

From the Central

Hoi An Beach Resort (0510.927015) in the coastal central province of Quang Nam is launching the 'Cham Island Discovery' summer package from May 3 till the end of September. The special rate of only US$218 for two people includes a three-day and two-night stay, a half-day tour to Cham Island by speed boat including snorkeling and a seafood set lunch, one candle-lit Asian set dinner at Cua Dai Riverside Restaurant with lanterns floating on the river and piano and guitar music.

Melia Sunrise Nha Trang (058.820999) in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province is offering a special promotion available only when booking through the Internet. There are three options, the One Nighter for one-night stay, the Quickie for minimum two-night stay, and the Five Nighter for five-night stay. For the last one, guests only pay for four nights. All of the offers are applicable until June 30 and include complementary pick-up from the airport and welcome drinks in the room.

Novotel Ocean Dunes Golf Resort (062.822393) in Phan Thiet in Binh Thuan Province is offering a Summer Weekend Meeting promotion which will run until December 31, 2008.

Priced at US$25 to US$57 per person, the package consists of welcome banner at the entrance of the hotel, one-day use of the meeting room and its equipment, wireless ADSL Internet connectivity, writing materials, flower arrangement, tea and coffee with fresh fruits and pastries and special golf rates at the course. A premium option, highlighted by a barbecue seafood dinner featuring the region's freshest daily catch is also available.

To the South

The Omni Saigon Hotel (08.8449222) is launching a "100% Business Express" promotion for summer 2008, lasting until the end of August. Designed for the business traveler the promotion, priced at US$125++ per room per night, includes welcome fruit basket and complimentary use of facilities at Saigon Gym and swimming pool.

From May 1 till Sept 30, La Veranda Grand Mercure Resort & Spa in Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province (077.3982988) is offering a special package with two-or three-night-stay option, from US$97++ to US$108++ per person per night (bases on twin-share).

Enjoying a dinner featuring Phu Quoc specialties and relaxing at Le Spa with 60-minute body massage are just two of the highlights of the package.