Tuppil takes over Bhaya operations as new GM
Bhaya Cruise has promoted its Cruise Manager, Allan Parungao Tuppil as the company’s new General Manager effective March 1, 2009.
Mr. Tuppil, a Filipino national, has replaced Vincent Le Cannelier in overseeing the entire cruise operations of Bhaya. He brings with him over 20 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Mostly, he worked at the managerial positions for various restaurants of high-end hotels, including Sheraton, Novotel, Nandos International, and Nikko JAL Hotels in the Middle East, South Africa , and the Pacific.
Mr. Tuppil spent 15 years in countries like Dubai , Oman , Saudi Arabia , South Africa , Bahrain , Philippines and Palau before moving to Vietnam and joined Bhaya as Cruise Manager on August 2008.
He obtained a Bachelors Degree of Management at the Far Eastern University (FEU) in the Philippines .
Mr. Tuppil can be reached at this email address, gm@bhayacruises.com or at telephone number +84 1239 125 981.
Bhaya II is scheduled to commence operation in Oct 31st, 2008
Hanoi, 22 Oct 2008- Bhaya Cruises celebrates the launch of Bhaya II. Built in the style of King Khai Dinh’s (1885-1925) ancient vessel which sailed waters of the Halong Bay almost a century ago, Bhaya II is another wooden luxury cruise vessel designed by talented French architects who have designed the famed Bhaya I.
Similar to her twin sister vessel, Bhaya II provides 20 spacious and luxurious cabins including 2 Royal Suites (16.5m2), 2 Bhaya Suites (14.5m2) and 16 Deluxe cabins (12.5m2). All cabins are equipped with twin or double beds, private bathroom and shower, internal telephone, and air conditioning.
The new 40-meter cruise vessel’s features a spacious restaurant serving eastern and western delicacies, a spa, a shop and a boutique library spreading over on three decks. It also features a large Sundeck, offering 3600 panoramic views of the Bay.
With the launch of Bhaya II, Bhaya twin sister vessels will provide a total of 40 cabins, accommodating up to 80 passengers for all kinds of incentives and events.
Bhaya Spirit creates a benchmark of upscale 3D/2N cruising program
Hanoi, 20 Oct 2008 – This October, Bhaya Spirit, a new member of Bhaya family, will go into service. Built in the same Oriental style and luxury standard as the large cruise vessels, Bhaya Spirit features a single deck with an expansive foredeck and a spacious restaurant with panoramic windows. The boat is 20 meters long and has a capacity of up to 20 day trip passengers for sightseeing and kayaking cruises around the Bay.
Fully equipped with high quality kayaking facilities, Bhaya Spirit is set to provide kayaking activities for passengers who join 3-day cruise itineraries on the main Bhaya vessels. “Based on feedback from our worldwide partners as well as customers who wish to enjoy longer and more adventurous cruises at high quality standard, we strive to exceed expectations in designing and building this vessel.”, Bhaya Cruise’s General Manager said “With Bhaya Spirit, we are the first and the only cruise operator in Halong Bay providing passengers an exclusive kayaking boat for 3-day cruise itineraries. We believe that it will deliver unique and adventurous cruise experience, while ensuring comfort and safety to our passengers”.
New Bhaya Café opens in Halong City
Hanoi, 15 Oct 2008 – Bhaya Cruises opens Bhaya Café in Halong City. Located next to Halong Plaza Hotel, the Bhaya Café offers scenic views over the Halong Bay and the Hon Gai Bridge. The new Café provides an elegant, convenient and comfortable place for passengers to relax and refresh themselves for embarking and disembarking their cruises. The Café can cater up to 80 passengers and serves a variety of wines and beverages. It is also planned to provide high quality dinning services for independent travelers and group travels venturing to Halong.
Please click here for the map of Bhaya Café.
Bhaya Cruises to attend International Travel Trade Shows this year
Hanoi, 15 Sep 2008 - Bhaya Cruises informs that the cruise operator schedules to attend serveral International Travel trade shows including Top Resa, IBT Asia and WTM from now to the end of year 2008.
Bhaya Cruises will also be at the Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market - IBT Asia which will take place in Singapore from 22nd to 24th October 2008. And Bhaya Cruises will be represented by Mr. Pham Van Ha, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager. Drop by and visit us at stand at D29 or schedule an appointment with us directly at sales@bhayacruises.com.
The WTM (World Travel Market) is known as a famous tradeshow for Travel Professionals from all over the world. From 10th to 13th November 2008 in London (England) our Sales representatives will attend this tradeshow and share the booth with VITA (Viet Nam Travel Association). Please e-mail to schedule a prior arrangement at sales@bhayacruises.com.
