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Myla Caceres has been appointed as Director of Commercial at Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc

Myla Caceres has been appointed as Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc's director of commercial. In her new role, Caceres will oversee sales, marketing, reservations and revenue at the soon-to-open resort on Phu Quoc's north-west coast. A seasoned hospitality professional with over 25 years of experience, Caceres worked as Ascott International Group's cluster director of sales and marketing in Thailand, overseeing 11 properties. The Filipina has also held director of sales and marketing roles at several hotels in Thailand, including the Dusit Thani and the Crowne Plaza in Bangkok, as well as two upscale resorts in Vietnam, including a Swiss-Belhotel.

Christoph Holzapfel has been appointed as General Manager at Six Senses Con Dao

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has appointed Christoph Holzapfel as general manager of Six Senses Con Dao, set on Vietnam's breathtaking Con Son Island.Joining Six Senses Con Dao from his previous role of resort general manager at JA Manafaru in the Maldives, Christoph brings more than 25 years of experience to this role, having worked with international and independent hotel groups.Coming from a strong culinary background as an experienced executive chef, Christoph had extensive experience in Africa leading teams in restaurants as executive chef in South Africa and Tanzania as well as general management roles in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa with the Orient Express group, Abercrombie and Kent and various independent lodges and camps. He has also worked with Anantara as general manager in Abu Dhabi and has been involved with several resort pre-openings.With a passion for good food along with a keen interest in wines, Christoph's inspiration for food began at the tender age of six years in Stellenbosch, South Africa where he would don an apron and stand behind the Sunday brunch at The Lanzerac Hotel and Spa in Stellenbosch then graduating to cooking flapjacks at the live cooking station and interacting with guests. Now, 20 years later he held the role as executive sous chef at The Marine Hermanus, a five-star Relais et Chateau property on the clifftops of Hermanus.Christoph, who is an accomplished scuba diver and amateur photographer describes this posting as a coming home as he is accompanied by his Vietnamese-born wife, Thuy Nguyen.

New Citadines Regency Saigon opens in Ho Chi Min City

Citadines Regency Saigon has an attractive address in Ho Chi Minh City's vibrant District 3, and is close to foreign embassies, prime office towers and a variety of retail, dining and entertainment options. The serviced residence is within walking distance to popular tourist attractions such as the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and War Remnants Museum. It is also near the Central Business District area of District 1.

The Ascott opens 548-key Citadines Blue Cove Danang, Vietnam

Sitting by the Han River and Thuan Phuoc Bridge, the 548-unit Citadines Blue Cove Danang is located within the landmark Son Tra peninsula and a 100-hectare urban development project by the government. Providing convenient access to Hai Chau city centre, the property is also a 15-minute drive from Danang International Airport. As part of an integrated development, the serviced residence is directly connected to the main industrial areas such as Hoa Khanh and Dien Nam - Dien Ngoc. The property is surrounded by attractions including the Marble Mountains, Cham Museum, Bana Hills, Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, and Hue Citadel.

Prakash Ganesan has been appointed as EAM at Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc

Ganesan comes to the 514-room resort after seven years in Vietnam, where he worked most recently as the director of food and beverage at the Pullman Vung Tau Hotel and Convention Centre. He previously worked as director of operations at Odyssea Hospitality Management, with responsibilities for Liberty Central Hotels & Resorts, as well as the Novotel Danang Premier Han River and Premier Village Danang Resort.

Hyatt Regency Nha Trang will mark the first Hyatt- branded hotel in Nha Trang, Vietnam

Hyatt announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of A&B Group for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Set to open in late 2019, the 434-room hotel will mark the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Nha Trang, a coastal resort city in southern Vietnam boasting scenic white sandy beaches and rich culinary offerings.