Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the opening of Radisson Blu Resort, Hoi An, a stylish beachfront retreat set on the pristine sands of Ha My Beach in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam. Just a short drive from Da Nang and Hoi An, this new resort offers a seamless blend of modern elegance and natural serenity, making it an ideal destination for leisure and business travelers.
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An welcomes Michael Casey as Resort Manager. Arriving from Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, he brings to his new role more than 16 years of experience with Four Seasons and a finely honed passion for guest-focused operational excellence.
Arriving from the sultry shores of Seychelles, Marcel Oostenbrink brings a breath of fresh air and a wealth of luxury resort expertise to Vietnam's cultural heartland. Recently appointed as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Hoi An (The Nam Hai) Marcel is excited for the new chapter that is set to unfold at the picturesque beachfront property.
My first restaurant opened in Hoi An three decades ago. At the time, Hoi An was an old trading village and Vietnam was cut off from the western world thanks to a trade embargo designed to invert the result of what we call the American War. But us Hoianese persevered, and shortly after I served my first meals, a small group of New Zealanders trickled in for dinner. Australians and Europeans soon followed. By 1995, the United States was allowing trade between our countries to resume and our “Ancient Town” began to blossom into the major tourist destination that it is now.
Four Seasons Resort, The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam announces the appointment of Blaise Montandon as General Manager of the award-winning beachside sanctuary. In this role, Montandon will be responsible for overseeing the Resort operations of 100 luxurious seaside villas while maintaining the unparalleled experience that is synonymous with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.Born in Switzerland, Montandon joins the team in Vietnam from Four Seasons Resort Marrakech, where he held the position of General Manager. A veteran to the hospitality space, Montandon brings more than 20 years of experience at a variance of hotels and resorts across Asia, alongside periods in Africa and Europe. He makes the move to Vietnam with a vision to encourage collaboration for collective gain and a continuation of his learning from those around him. "I like to be challenged, to learn every day, and to make an impact with my presence," Montandon explains. "The role of a GM is to make all the diamonds around you shine a little brighter, but it's essential for me to learn from the team too."As General Manager at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Montandon will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Resort and guide the Resort into the next chapter, bringing with him a fresh perspective and exciting set of ideas. "I am so thrilled to be joining the formidable team at Four Seasons Resort, The Nam Hai. The Resort has become a unique destination in the region, thanks to both its incredible setting, but also due to its talented team, who have worked hard to create a really special property" Montandon comments.
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Vietnam-based property developer Hoi An Royal Group to operate Dusit Thani Hoi An, the first Dusit Thani branded hotel in Vietnam.
Hoi An South Development is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Wolstenholme as Group Chief Operating Officer for the immense Hoiana project, a $4 billion dollar integrated resort located 30 kilometers south of Da Nang in central Vietnam. The first stage of the development comprising of 3 luxury internationally acclaimed hotels, a lavish casino, exceptional dining venues, and a distinguished golf course is due to open in 2019.Previously Mr. Wolstenholme held positions as Chief Operating Officer, President and Managing Direc tor for Okada Manila, the largest casino resort in the Philippines. He brings a wealth of international experience in Asia and North America to Hoiana, including senior roles as President and Chief Operating Officer for the 2000 room Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, and Chief Operating Officer for Galaxy Macau.Wolstenholme holds an Executive MBA from the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario in Canada and has served on numerous community and business boards and foundations around the world.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Hoi An South Development Limited, to manage Rosewood Hoi An in Vietnam, scheduled to open 2019. It will join the international collection's growing number of ultra-luxury hotels in the Asia region, including Rosewood Beijing and, opening this year, Rosewood Phnom Penh and the group's first Asia resorts in Sanya, Phuket and Luang Prabang. Rosewood Hoi An will be part of the HOIANA integrated resort destination under development south of Hoi An town on Vietnam's central coast. Hoi An ancient town is one of Asia's most atmospheric cultural melting pots with more than 800 historic Chinese mansions, graceful Colonial buildings, quaint shop houses, classic temples, and an iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, all picturesquely clustered by the Thu Bon River. Over the centuries, from its beginnings as a spice trade port, sailors, missionaries, explorers and immigrants have all left their mark on what is today designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its distinctive cuisine is as renowned as its landscape of surrounding rice paddy fields and swathes of pristine beach. "We are very grateful to Hoi An South Development Limited for this precious opportunity for Rosewood to open near such a unique and charming destination," says Sonia Cheng, chief executive officer of Rosewood Hotel Group. "It will be a perfect match for Rosewood's A Sense of Place concept and another opportunity for us to offer travellers an inspirational journey of discovery."Each of the beachfront resort's accommodations will be thoughtfully positioned on a terraced landscape to ensure absolute privacy and provide either an ocean sunrise or sunset lake view. There will be 70 guestrooms as well as 30 residences, five of which will incorporate the luxury of their own dedicated spa treatment rooms.Dining options will comprise a specialty restaurant, a poolside restaurant and bar overlooking the ocean and a bistro including Hoi An's famous cuisine on the menu. Recreational facilities will feature an outdoor pool and Asaya -- Rosewood's innovative, integrated wellness concept. Occupying more than 2,000 square meters and overlooking a placid lake, Asaya will offer 14 single and double treatment rooms; a wellness lounge; an active zone with fitness facilities and yoga pavilion; and a relaxation area connected to indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy amenities.Rosewood's free-standing, residential-style event space, The Pavilion, will include a function room and an outdoor lawn connected to event spaces with unobstructed sea views.World-class Denniston design firm, responsible for numerous internationally acclaimed resorts, will oversee the architectural and interior design of this project.Adjacent to the resort will be a golf club featuring one 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II, 66 residences for sale and a country club that will offer a swimming pool, fitness center and tennis courts.Rosewood Hoi An is the group's 11th new project announced in Asia, following Phuket, Sanya, Phnom Penh and Luang Prabang to open 2017; Guangzhou and Hong Kong opening 2018; Siem Reap, Bali and Bangkok opening 2019 and Jakarta opening 2020.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) and ASB Development Limited today announced that the renowned luxury resort – The Nam Hai Hoi An - will be managed by Four Seasons as of December 20, 2016. The Resort, a joint venture between HPL, a major international property group, and ASB Development Limited, Dubai's leading investment group, marks the much-anticipated entry of Four Seasons into Vietnam, one of the world's fastest growing tourist destinations.
The Thailand-based international hotel company ONYX Hospitality Group announces its entry into Vietnam with the signing of a partnership agreement with HB Group to manage OZO Hoi An, a 364-room beachfront resort in the New Hoi An City area. The hotel is scheduled to open in late 2016.
The Nam Hai has announced the promotion of Florian Leven from executive assistant manager to resident manager.
The Nam Hai has appointed a new executive assistant manager, hiring Florian Leven to fill the vacancy left by Walter Hess, who moves to Bali to become the first general manager of the soon-to-open Chedi Club Jimbaran Bali, another GHM-managed property.
The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam is very excited to welcome Anthony Gill as the new General Manager who will be starting today to kick start 2013 with a bang. With over 15 years of experience within the hospitality industry, Anthony is joining The Nam Hai from his previous position as General Manager of La Residence Hotel & Spa, Hue, Vietnam. Prior to that, he worked as the General Manager at Life Heritage Resort, Hoi An, Vietnam; Director of Food & Beverage at Intercontinental Hotel, Doha, Qatar; Executive Assistant Manager at Evason Ana Mandara & Six Senses Spa, Nha Trang, Vietnam and Food & Beverage Director at One & Only Kanuhura, Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives.
Swiss-Belhotel International has announced the appointment of Mr. David Coyle as General Manager for Swiss-Belhotel Golden Sand Resort & Spa, Hoi An - Vietnam. Mr. Coyle will be managing the beautiful 5-star beach front resort located at the famous Cua Dai Beach, 10 minutes away from the ancient town of Hoi An. A New Zealandar, Mr. Coyle started his career in hotels in 1992 at Australia's Whitsunday Islands. During his 20 year career in the hospitality industry he has held various senior management positions at hotels and resorts in Australia and Thailand.
Mr. Acker joins the Nam Hai from his previous position as Beverage Manager at the MGM MACAU. Prior to that, he worked for Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts for five years, including Four Seasons Hotel Singapore; Four Seasons Resort Landaa Giraavaru Maldives; Four Seasons Island Explorer Maldives; Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok; The Regent Hotel Kuala Lumpur and Four Seasons Hotel Berlin. The Nam Hai is situated on the picturesque 1 km stretch of pristine white sand beach of Ha My, near the historic town of Hoi An, and successfully combines the unique and gracious culture of Central Vietnam with innovative design, state-of-the-art technology, first class facilities and impeccable service.
Mr. Hess was formerly Executive Assistant Manager at the One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives. Before that, Mr. Hess worked with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts for over ten years where his prior postings include: Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies, Caribbean; Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica; Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC; Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia; Four Seasons Hotel Toronto and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Chicago. The Nam Hai is situated on the picturesque 1 km stretch of pristine white sand beach of Ha My, near the historic town of Hoi An, and successfully combines the unique and gracious culture of Central Vietnam with innovative design, state-of-the-art technology, first class facilities and impeccable service.
The Nam Hai is getting a new general manager without losing its previous boss. Hospitality veteran Ed Linsley is moving from the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay to Vietnam's premier seaside resort while his predecessor, John Blanco, becomes an executive for the acclaimed property's ownership group, Indochina Capital. Linsley, who was in the prestigious Four Seasons organization for exactly two decades, assumes the responsibility of overseeing The Nam Hai’s day-to-day operations and maintaining the resort’s lofty reputation in a coastal region developing faster than smartphone technology.
A native of the United Kingdom, Anthony Gill's appointment comes at a high-water mark for this riverside resort in Hoi An's Old Town. In September, Conde Nast Traveler readers hailed this Life Resort as one of the top-ten resorts in Asia, a distinction it shares with internationally renowned brands that charge 15 and 20 times as much per night.
A veteran of the world-renowned GHM hotel management group, Laubichler-Pichler assumed the role of GM at The Nam Hai on Dec. 14, after spending three years in the same position at The Saujana in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — another GHM-managed property. Prior to that job, the Austrian worked in Europe for 20 years, a period that included executive management stints at Annabelle Hotel in Cyprus, Dorint Kongress Hotel in Germany and Hotel Schloss Fuschl in his homeland. “Herbert has overseen some of the premier properties in the world,” said Rick Mayo-Smith, CEO of Indochina Land, The Nam Hai’s developer. “He’s been instrumental in the success of them all, and we’re confident he will contribute in the same fashion at The Nam Hai.”