Saigontourist Travel Strengthens Vietnam–New Zealand Tourism Cooperation at Business Roundtable in Auckland

AUCKLAND, New Zealand – August 13, 2026 – Saigontourist Travel, a member of Saigontourist Group, participated in the Vietnam–New Zealand Business Roundtable in Auckland, held during the State Visit to New Zealand by General Secretary and President To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation.

The event provided an important platform for Vietnamese and New Zealand businesses to strengthen connections, explore new partnership opportunities, and promote bilateral trade and investment. For Saigontourist Travel, the meeting marked another significant step in expanding its international tourism network and strengthening cooperation in the Vietnam–New Zealand travel market.

Saigontourist Travel Signs Cooperation Agreement with Distinction Hotels Group

During the business roundtable, Mr. Nguyen Huu Y Yen, Chairman of the Members' Council of Saigontourist Travel, exchanged a Cooperation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with Distinction Hotels Group, in the presence of the Vietnamese Minister of Finance and the New Zealand Minister for Trade and Investment.

Distinction Hotels Group is a 100% New Zealand-owned and operated hotel group, with a portfolio of Gold Collection, Silver Collection, and Discovery Hotels. Its properties offer accommodation ranging from 3- to 5-star standards, combining authentic Kiwi hospitality with a strong commitment to sustainable tourism development.

The new partnership establishes a foundation for closer cooperation between the two companies and creates new opportunities to enhance travel experiences for visitors from both markets.

Expanding Two-Way Tourism Between Vietnam and New Zealand

Under the cooperation framework, Saigontourist Travel and Distinction Hotels Group will focus on several key areas, including:

• Expanding two-way tourism between Vietnam and New Zealand, strengthening connectivity and joint destination promotion.
• Developing new travel products, tour packages, and promotional programs tailored to the needs and preferences of travelers from both markets.
• Enhancing joint marketing and communications activities across the respective networks of both companies.
• Improving service quality and strengthening brand awareness in the international tourism market.

Through these initiatives, the partnership aims to encourage greater travel demand while providing visitors with more diverse, high-quality, and authentic travel experiences.

Strengthening Saigontourist Travel's International Tourism Network

The partnership with Distinction Hotels Group represents another important milestone in Saigontourist Travel's international expansion strategy. By continuously building relationships with reputable tourism partners around the world, the company is strengthening its ability to connect Vietnam with key international markets.

For the New Zealand inbound market, Saigontourist Travel aims to introduce more Vietnamese destinations, cultural experiences, culinary journeys, and tailor-made travel programs to New Zealand travelers.

At the same time, the partnership will support the development of high-quality New Zealand tours for Vietnamese travelers, offering opportunities to discover the country's spectacular landscapes, distinctive Kiwi culture, and authentic local experiences.

Connecting Vietnam and New Zealand Through Travel

As one of Vietnam's leading travel companies, Saigontourist Travel continues to promote international tourism cooperation through strategic partnerships, market development, and innovative travel products.

The company's growing network of international partners contributes to strengthening Vietnam's inbound tourism, expanding outbound travel opportunities, and promoting Vietnam as an attractive destination for travelers worldwide.

The cooperation between Saigontourist Travel and Distinction Hotels Group is expected to create new momentum for Vietnam–New Zealand tourism, bringing the two destinations closer together and opening the door to more memorable journeys for travelers from both countries.