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Caravelle HotelSince early 2007, John Gardner has been general manager of the Caravelle. A Kiwi from Christchurch, his career includes years of general management in China, as well as stints in Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Singapore and Australia. Saigon is his best post yet.

Morning Has Broken in Saigon

Post by John Gardner, General Manager, the Caravelle Hotel

In Hotel, Travel 

 | On 05-05-2011
An expatriate friend once said this about Saigon: ‘Even if you’re standing still, you still feel like you’re getting ahead.’ Anyone who lives or works in Saigon, or who visits for even a couple of days, will know exactly what this phrase is all about. [More]