Bringing 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to his new role, Keijdener has held senior management positions at major hotel brands including Hilton, Hyatt, Renaissance and Sedona, spanning the geographies of Bahrain, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Tahiti, the Netherlands, the US and Vietnam.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Ben Thanh Holdings to develop a Hyatt Place hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. The new 200-key Hyatt Place Saigon Phu Nhuan will be the first Hyatt Place hotel in Vietnam.
An innovative hospitality force in Vietnam, known for its upscale all-spa-inclusive resorts and chic city hotels, will add a third brand to its portfolio with the opening of the first Fusion Originals hotel in Ho Chi Minh City next year.
InterContinental Hotels Group has signed a management agreement for a new-build Holiday Inn & Suites in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), the second Holiday Inn hotel in the city.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, scheduled to open in 2020.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a landmark new property in Ho Chi Minh City, as the Swiss hospitality company continues to expand its portfolio across Vietnam.
Oakwood Worldwide, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments ("Mapletree"), today announced the upcoming opening of their second property in Ho Chi Minh City, District 7. Set to be operational in April 2018,Oakwood Residence Saigon, the first Oakwood serviced apartment developed by Mapletree in Vietnam is part of the Saigon South Place.
Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City"s (HCMC) Grand Tower has commenced operations at the landmark Saigon Centre mixed-use development. Located in the heart of HCMC"s CBD in District 1 along Le Loi Boulevard, the Grand Tower offers 195 luxury serviced suites housed within levels 28 to 42 of Saigon Centre Tower 2.
Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. announced today that it has agreed with the Saigon Trading Group (SATRA) to develop and manage The Okura Prestige Saigon, the Okura Prestige brand's first property in Vietnam, which will open in Ho Chi Minh City in 2020.
Caravelle Saigon is, once again, recognising talent from within this month with Darren Watson moving into the role of Executive Chef for the famed hotel in the heart of Saigon. Darren’s career has taken him around the world, leading him to his previous role as Executive Sous Chef at Caravelle Saigon in early 2010.
Caravelle Saigon has recently seen a change in its Executive Management team as John Gardner, former General Manager, takes over from Martyn Davies, who has been with the property for nearly twenty years. Effective from 1st September, John Gardner commenced the position of General Director of Chains Caravelle Hotel Joint Venture Company Limited.
The French-Canadian national, Mr Carl Gagnon has been appointed General Manager at Hôtel des Arts Saigon, MGallery Collection, the first and only five-star MGallery boutique hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Mr. Boulin, a French native, brings to the newly renovated Park Hyatt Saigon more than 20 years of hotel management experience in the luxury segment across five continents in flagship properties.
Absolute Hotel Services Group (AHS) CEO Jonathan Wigley is delighted to announce Eastin Grand Hotels brand in Vietnam with the rebranding of an already established property in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. A-1 International (Vietnam) Corporation Limited has appointed AHS to manage their hotel currently operating at 253 Nguyen Van Troi Street which will be rebranded as Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon on April 1, 2015 with various additional re-branding works ongoing over the next 6 months.
Park Hyatt Saigon is pleased to announce that Jan-Hendrik Meidinger is the new General Manager of the hotel.
An Australian, Andrew started his hospitality career with The Westin Sydney and Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain before moving on to Ascott International where he spent six years managing Somerset, Citadines and Ascott serviced residences in Singapore and Australia. Prior to his appointment, Andrew was General Manager of the 180-unit Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road, Singapore, where he guided the property from its pre- opening stages to a successful launch last May. At the same time, he also oversaw the management of the adjacent 90-unit PARKROYAL Serviced Suites, Singapore. Both properties are owned and managed by Pan Pacific Hotels Group.
Pullman, Accor's upscale international brand, announces the opening of the Pullman Saigon Centre, its 3rd hotel in Vietnam. Pullman's expansion in Vietnam, with its resort on Bac My An's idyllic beaches and its two addresses in the country's business hubs of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), reflects the brand's "Work & Play" spirit that reconciles business and pleasure.
General Manager of PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur, Kenny Teo has moved to Vietnam to take on the position of General Manager at the 186-room PARKROYAL Saigon. An accomplished hotelier, Kenny has more than 25 years of experience in both hotel and serviced suites operations in London, Brunei, Singapore and Malaysia. After managing luxury serviced suites in Malaysia for the past 12 years, Kenny’s new appointment marks a new phase in his career which will see him take charge of full-service hotel operations.
Ms. Smith started her career with the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) as the Director of Convention Sales in 2007 at the Crowne Plaza Bratislava, Slovakia. During her tenure, the hotel has achieved numerous awards, including the “Best Hotel in Slovakia” in 2008 and the “Best Business Hotel in Slovakia” in two consecutive years 2007 and 2008.
Park Hyatt Saigon has announced Federica Brugnara as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. An Italian national, Federica completed her studies at the University of Trieste, Italy, with a Master in Tourism Management. She brings over 8 years of experience in 5-star hotels, focusing on the MICE and Corporate market. Prior to joining Park Hyatt Saigon, Federica gained her experience in Park Hyatt Beijing and Park Hyatt Dubai.