EXCLUSIVE: Travel industry doyen, Wendy Wu, the founder Wendy Wu Tours, this week held talks with the Prime Minister of Vietnam to lobby for visa-free entry for Australian and New Zealand travellers visiting the country.

Earlier this year, Wendy Wu Tours revealed a move into the river cruising market in Southeast Asia, with the company now finalising preparation for the debut a new four-star boutique ship, Victoria Mekong. Featuring just 33 cabins, all with private balconies, Victoria Mekong will offer a new experience for the deluxe cruise segment.