Spanish-born Manuel Ferriol is spearheading the opening of the 17-hectare beachfront property at Ho Tram, a two-hour drive from Vietnam's biggest metropolis Ho Chi Minh City.
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.
Wellness-inspired hospitality brand Fusion hired former team member Hylton Lipkin earlier this year as GM of Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion, a natural hot springs resort and hotel on the outskirts of Vietnam's imperial capital Hue.
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 the opening of Nam Nghi Phu Quoc as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, marking the first branded property in Southeast Asia under The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. The 114-room resort is nestled within a secluded oasis surrounded by pristine beaches and the rich environment of Phu Quoc island in Vietnam.
Rapid growth in international tourist arrivals to Vietnam has contributed to a positive short- to mid-term outlook for the Hanoi hotel industry, according to data and analysis from STR.
Leading Spanish hotel Group, Meliá Hotels International has announced the opening of a new property in Vietnam, extending the Group's presence in the country. It currently operates six hotels in the region, with a further seven in the pipeline. As the experience economy continues to grow, Meliá Hotels International is expanding its global footprint into 'nature led' destinations, prevalent in the opening of Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort in March, with the resort set to host a grand opening in April, marking the fourth operating hotel under the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand in 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.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of BIM Group to develop a 110-key Park Hyatt Phu Quoc hotel as well as 65 residences. Slated to open in 2022, Park Hyatt Phu Quoc will offer discerning travelers a sophisticated resort destination surrounded by pristine nature. Park Hyatt Phu Quoc will join the award-winning Park Hyatt Saigon and is the luxury brand's first resort in Vietnam.
Meliá Hotels International, Spanish leading hotel group, today announced that it would take over the management of The Reed Hotel in May. The "bleisure"-focused property in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, will be completely rebranded as Meliá Ninh Binh by January 2020. With this newly signed property, the group continues to expand its presence across Vietnam with a total of 6 operating hotels and 7 in the pipeline.
Minor International has strengthened its relationship with the Vietnam-based Novaland Group, with the signing of three new Avani hotels in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), Vung Tau, and Cam Ranh.
Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort, a 152-room and 61-villa five-star property poised on a beach within easy reach of Ho Chi Minh City, will celebrate its grand opening in April.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, today announced its first Envoy by Four Seasons collaboration for 2019. Launched in November 2018, Envoy by Four Seasons is a pioneering program reimagining the influencer space through a creative and distinctive approach to storytelling. Since the program's launch, more than one thousand world-class artists, storytellers and content creators across a variety of mediums including photography, filmmaking, music, poetry, visual art and dance have applied for the coveted title of 'Envoy', and the opportunity to use their storytelling craft to connect Four Seasons guests, and the world, to the experiences Four Seasons can create.
La Residence, Hue steps up as latest property in Adrian Zecha's new group.
Pullman Danang Beach Resort has opened a collection of two-bedroom Family Suites and completed a major three-month renovation project.
As wellness-inspired hospitality group Fusion readies for a year of growth, they've tapped globe-trotting hospitality veteran Dawid Koegelenberg to lead the charge at Fusion Resort Cam Ranh, on Vietnam's South Central Coast.
he Sheraton Grand Danang Resort, a stylish luxury beachside resort on the stunning white sands of Non Nuoc beach, is pleased to announce that industry veteran Sherrilyn Charles has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing. A seasoned hospitality professional with more than 20 years of experience, Sherrilyn brings a strong business development background that will position her to grow the resort's business across Asia and beyond.
As Pre-Opening Chef, Tong Duc takes the Culinary and hospitality experience at Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport in downtown to new levels. With an extensive background in fresh and simple cuisine, he will oversee the entire kitchen operation for the hotel including Vietnamese and Italian concepts, home to the "Power Breakfast," and all in-room dining operations. Duc will also be responsible for menu development, staff training, supervising culinary presentations, and ensuring exceptional experiences for the restaurants, special events and hotel. He joined IHG Group Downtown as part of the pre-opening Team.
2018 has been an excellent year for Vietnam Real Estate market with positive signs coming from all sectors, among which hospitality stands out as one of the main sectors drawing enormous attention from international and local developers and investors. The market has exhibited many projects that are being planned, developed, and opened with the presence of new brands and products. Demand also experienced a remarkable growth of 21% in international tourist arrivals (within 11 months of 2018 compared to the same period in 2017), which is slightly lower than that of last year but still considered impressive when compared to other destinations in the region. In addition to its strong growth in the last two years, Vietnam has grown tremendously within the last decade as the average growth rate of international arrivals to Vietnam amounted to three times the global CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) and two times the Asia Pacific CAGR.