CEO of Absolute Hotel Services Group Jonathan Wigley is delighted to announce a new branded property the Eastin Grand Resort Phu Quoc. The resort is targeted to open in late 2018.Eastin Grand Resort Phu Quoc will be a mixed used development of 85 hectares, located at Long Beach, Ganh Dau Commune, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province, Vietnam.
Meliá Hotels International today announced the signing of Meliá Ho Tram, marking the group's fourth property under operation in Vietnam after the successful Meliá Hanoi, Meliá Danang and Sol Beach House Phu Quoc. This new agreement expands Meliá's footprint in Vietnam, underscored by the company's resort management leadership, to cater to the increasing demands of tourism and travel in the country.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Emmanuel as General Manager of Pan Pacific Hanoi, the Group’s first Pan Pacific property in Vietnam. Marc is neither stranger to Vietnam nor to the property, having been based there previously for five years as its Executive Assistant Manager. He has amassed extensive international hospitality experience from the multi-cultural environments of France, Morocco and Switzerland over his 15-year career. Upon graduating from the Glion Institute for Higher Education in Switzerland, Marc started his hospitality career with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, where he earned increasingly senior roles in revenue management and operations. As General Manager of the 273-room Pan Pacific Hanoi, Marc will oversee and manage the daily operations of the elegant hotel which is located close to Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter. The centrally-located Pan Pacific Hanoi commands a picturesque view overlooking West Lake, Truc Bach Lake and the Red River, and offers convenient access to the business district at the same time.
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Mr. Hicham Najdi as Hotel Manager of Angsana Lang Co, Central Vietnam. In his new role, Mr. Najdi will be accountable for leading the hotel’s team to ensure delivery of Angsana’s vibrant hospitality as well as overseeing the daily operations of the hotel, including business plans, recruitment and training, and food and beverage. A seasoned leader of multi-national hotel teams, Mr. Najdi is responsible for delivering Angsana’s high service standards alongside an exciting program of activities, ensuring guests have a memorable stay.
Wyndham Hotel Group unveiled plans at a recent signing ceremony for a five-star Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® location in Danang's Son Tra district, set to become the city's tallest building at 199 metres.
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.
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spasunnamed has appointed Nicholas John Juett as general manager of Six Senses Con Dao in Vietnam. The resort comprises 50 contemporary pool villas, a Six Senses Spa and several dining alternatives. It is the first high-end resort in the Vietnamese archipelago islands, which have been protected for decades as a national and marine park.
In its Hotel Investment Highlights report, property consultancy JLL said that transactions in Vietnam in the first six months of 2016 reached $237.6 million, fourth for the Asia-Pacific region following Japan, Australia and mainland China. Notably, Vietnam's numbers were ahead of those from Taiwan and Thailand.
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.
Norman Zweyer has been promoted to the role of director of marketing communications for the three Six Senses properties in Vietnam. In his new role Norman is responsible for media relations and marketing communication strategies for Evason Ana Mandara in Nha Trang; Six Senses Ninh Van Bay and Six Senses Con Dao.
HALONG Bay's first-five star hotel, Wyndham Legend Halong Bay, is slated for a June opening in Vietnam's Quang Ninh Province. Located close to Halong Bay Pier, the property features 217 rooms – including a Penthouse Suite – with views of the ocean and Bai Chay Bridge. Facilities include five restaurants and bars, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, spa and Kids' Club.
A sea front luxury hotel in Viet Nam, the Alana Nha Trang Beach Hotel strengthens HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts portfolio of independent hotels in the APAC region.
AccorHotels has launched a new hotel in Hanoi, opening its very first Novotel Suites in Asia. Novotel Suites Hanoi delivers comfortable stays for both short and long term guests, especially designed for business clients. Additionally, the hotel provides personalized features, including further supporting Novotel's well-known family program offered by the brand.
CEO of Absolute Hotel Services Group Jonathan Wigley is delighted to announce the first Eastin Grand Resort in Danang and second Eastin Grand property in Vietnam. The resort is targeted to open in late 2017.Eastin Grand Resort Danang located on the beautiful Son Tra Peninsula will consist of 111 villas with 300 rooms and will be a mixed use development with many facilities. The facilities will include two specialty restaurants, large outdoor swimming pool, two bars, gym, spa and sauna plus unique brand services such as extended breakfast hour to 11:30 am, room ready guarantee, free Wi-Fi and fair play minibar.
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is delighted to announce the appointment of Hilton Grant Hastings as General Manager. A native of South Africa and a true outdoorsman, Hilton entered his first resort management role in Madagascar as a watersport and marina manager at Anjajavy L’Hotel. From there, he enjoyed steady career growth into various positions from assistant general manager, resident manager to general manager. In 2007, Hilton joined Constance Hotels and Resorts and managed resorts in Madagascar, Maldives and most recently in Seychelles.
Green gardens and palm trees along the picturesque beach of Nha Trang create the setting for Evason Ana Mandara, Vietnam’s renowned five-star resort. This idyllic beachfront resort has entered the auspicious Year of the Monkey by appointing Mrs. Andrea Muegge as general manager.
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.
AccorHotels opens Pullman Vung Tau, the first five-star international hotel in the seaside destination, just 1.5 hours drive from Ho Chi Minh city. Featuring the largest meeting facilities in Southern Vietnam and spectacular beach views, Pullman Vung Tau is perfect for business and leisure travellers seeking a quick getaway from Ho Chi Minh city.
A native of South Africa and true outdoorsman, Hilton once trekked the coast of Mozambique with only a cloth sack on his back, nourished by the fruit of the sea and hospitality of the locals.
Vietnam's first ever integrated destination resort will be operated by Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts.In a strategic move that cements its presence in the fast-growing Asian hotel market, the Swiss hospitality firm has signed a management deal with Ngoi Sao Cua Duong Joint Stock Company for the high-profile Mövenpick Resort Phu Quoc, which will be developed by MIK Land covering some 51.62 hectares on an island that's tipped to become the region's next big tourism hotspot.The fully-integrated beach-front destination resort, which faces the stunning Gulf of Thailand, will encompass a wide range of outstanding facilities including 250 hotel rooms, 100 residences and 50 luxury pool villas, when it opens in 2017.A themed retail village, water park and lagoon-style pool, destination spa, beachside wedding and special events 'sala', 1,000-square-metre convention area, amphitheatre, cooking school, beach club, kids club, water sports centre, fitness centre and an adventure and teambuilding activity course will also be part of the extensive offering at the one-of-a-kind Mövenpick Resort Phu Quoc.A hotel school complete with staff accommodation is another ground-breaking feature of this unique development."Being selected to manage the first integrated destination resort in Vietnam on a stunning island earmarked for ambitious tourism developments confirms our status as one of Asia's leading hotel operators," said Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts President & CEO, Jean Gabriel Pérès."This exciting project will take our Vietnam portfolio to three properties strong by 2018 and paves the way for Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts to manage similar large-scale destination resort developments across Asia where our strategy is to gain a strong foothold in sought-after locations."Phu Quoc Island is a hotbed of tourism-related development with more than US$6.8 billion currently being ploughed into projects designed to create a destination to rival Asia's perennial favourites.Mövenpick Resort Phu Quoc will be developed on Ong Lang Beach, close to the island's largest town, Duong Dong, and to Phu Quoc International Airport, which is well connected by air to Rachgia (30 minutes); Ho Chi Minh City (one hour); Siem Reap (1.5 hours); Hanoi (two hours) and Singapore (1 hour 45 minutes). New direct flights from China, Russia, Taiwan and Scandinavia will be launched in 2016."The world-class Mövenpick Resort Phu Quoc will set new hospitality standards in Vietnam and put the island on the international tourism map," said Ms. Lê Thị Hải Châu, Chairman and CEO of Ngoi Sao Cua Duong Joint Stock Company."We have partnered with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts to manage this landmark development based on the firm's excellent reputation, hospitality know-how and proven track record in Asia's rapidly expanding hotel market."Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts already operates the 154-room Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi and plans to open its second property in Vietnam, the 229-key Mövenpick Resort & Spa Quy Nhon, in 2018.