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Accor Announces the Signing of Sofitel Sapa Hotel & Residences in Northern Vietnam

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, is proud to announce the signing of Sofitel Sapa Hotel & Residences, a landmark luxury development set to bring Sofitel's signature French elegance and cultural refinement to the breathtaking highlands of Northern Vietnam. This exciting new project will be a combination of 176 rooms and 436 residences. It is expected to open its doors in 2030, marking another milestone in the expansion of Sofitel's portfolio in Southeast Asia.

Sofitel
Lao Cai, Vietnam
Appointment

Harbhans S. Burns has been appointed as General Manager at Swiss-Belhotel Lao Cai

Majoring in Hotel Management, Mr. Burns earned a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Newcastle. He is a speaker of Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia, English, Punjabi, Hindi and Hokkien. Mr. Burns started his career in the hotel industry in 1984, working primarily in food and beverages. He has held the position of Food and Beverage Director at international hotels and restaurants in Malaysia and has also been General Manager of a resort hotel in Indonesia.

Swiss-Belhotel
Lao Cai, Vietnam