The new InterContinental Nha Trang opens in Vietnam

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened the doors of the brand new InterContinental Nha Trang in the coastal city of Nha Trang, Vietnam. The 279-room hotel overlooks the pristine coastline and waters of the Nha Trang Bay and includes 56 luxuriously furnished suites.

The hotel is a 40-minute drive from Cam Ranh International Airport and is surrounded by a host of shopping and entertainment options. It also offers guests the opportunity to go island-hopping or visit attractions such as the Thap Ba Hot Spring, Nha Phu Lagoon or some of Nha Trang's famous scuba diving spots in the Hon Mun Marine Protected Area.

Guests looking for unique culinary experiences in Nha Trang can find what they are looking for right at the hotel, which has a number of dining options. The hotel's main restaurant Cookbook Cafe offers live interactive cooking stations with seafood, char grilled meats and authentic Vietnamese specialties, while poolside bar Aqualine provides guests with the best views over the bay as they enjoy light bites. Those looking to unwind can enjoy signature drinks prepared by the hotel's resident mixologist at the Lobby Bar.

Colin McCandless, General Manager, InterContinental Nha Trang said; "InterContinental Nha Trang is the epitome of a luxurious beachfront retreat and it is situated along one of the most stunning coastlines in Vietnam. From its fantastic location offering the view of the pristine Nha Trang bay to the world-class facilities in the hotel, InterContinental Nha Trang has been designed to provide contemporary luxury experiences for both leisure and business travelers when they stay, dine or hold an event with us."

InterContinental Nha Trang is a haven for rejuvenation with three outdoor swimming pools and a fully equipped Fitness Centre, while Spa InterContinental offers guests the latest holistic modern and traditional treatments, equipped with a luxurious couple suite, sauna and Jacuzzi, among others. The hotel also caters specifically to the youngest members of the family with its own Kid's Club which has a range of child friendly activities, games and supervised events that allow parents to get some much deserved time off on their own.

In addition, InterContinental Nha Trang boasts the largest pillar-less grand ballroom in the city, with extensive meeting facilities and the latest technology to deliver seamless corporate or social events such as conferences, business meetings, parties and weddings.

Clarence Tan, Chief Operating Officer, South East Asia and Resorts, IHG, said "InterContinental Nha Trang is our first hotel in Nha Trang and joins a stellar repertoire of three other award-winning InterContinental properties in Vietnam. We have high expectations for this new property and are confident that all our guests will enjoy an authentic local experience at the hotel."

IHG currently has six hotels open in Vietnam under the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts and Crowne Plaza brands, with another seven in the development pipeline. InterContinental Nha Trang joins the family of 12 InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in South East Asia, with another seven due to open in the next three to five years in the region.

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New Resort in Bai Dai Beach by Russian Company

The Russian State Development Company is building a five-star resort on Bai Dai Beach, Cam Lam district, in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, Vietnam.

According to local media reports, earlier this week,  the Flowers Resort will have 256 rooms, 10 bungalows, 111 apartments and 56 luxurious villas on a site just north of the Cam Lam peninsular.

The US$88.83-million resort is the first five-star project in Bai Dai, but another 30 projects have been approved.

Last year, Khanh Hoa received more than 3 million holiday makers, an increase of over 29% in 2012. They were mostly domestic visitors, but of the international arrivals the Russian market is the strongest.

It accounted for 150,000 arrivals, last year and the growth is driven mainly by direct airline flights between Russia’s Far East and the province’s Cam Ranh airport and another linking Moscow and Nha Trang City.

The province should welcome 3.4 million tourists in 2014 including 840,000 foreign arrivals.

Khanh Hoa province, on Vietnam’s south central coast, has a thriving tourist industry mainly around Nha Trang bay where a new port is under construction. Noted for its attractive beaches and natural landscape the province is famous for its deep water bays the most noteworthy Cam Ranh. It is also close to Cam Ranh International Airport one of the busiest in the country.

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New Premier Hotel in Nha Trang by Best Western

Best Western International has continued its expansion in Southeast Asia with the launch of a new hotel on the coast of Vietnam - Best Western Premier Havana Nha Trang hotel.

Centrally located on the city's Tran Phu Street and overlooking Nha Trang Bay, the 41-story Best Western Premier Havana Nha Trang hotel offers 200 rooms and suites, all with panoramic views across the sea.

Rooms feature LCD TVs with satellite channels, complimentary Wi-Fi and luxurious bathrooms with rain showers and separate bathtubs.

“Vietnam's tourism industry is booming and demand for resort destinations such as Nha Trang has never been higher,” said BWI's Vice President of International Operations for Asia & the Middle East, Glenn de Souza. “We are delighted to bring our luxury Best Western Premier brand to Nha Trang, and I feel confident that the hotel will appeal to the new well-heeled breed of traveler the city now attracts. With our superb location, range of international facilities and world class service, I am certain Best Western Premier Havana Nha Trang Hotel will become a new landmark of luxury in this exciting city.”

Guests at the hotel can sample Vietnamese and International dishes at the hotel's restaurant, or soak up the tropical sun in the infinity-edged outdoor swimming pool, which overlooks the sea.

For corporate guests there is also 1,500m² of conference and banqueting space for large or small events.

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Vietnam's hotel among top 100 best hotels in the world

Sofitel Metropole Hanoi and Park Hyatt Saigon have just been selected by Robb Report Magazine as two of the world's best 100 hotels in 100 cities globally.

Park Hyatt Saigon

Sofitel Metropole Hanoi

According to the Vietnam Government Portal (VGP), this list made by Robb Report was published early this month, based on the evaluation by highly experienced editors, tourism reporters, tourism collaborators and experts in field of luxury hotel industry.

Trip Advisor (the US), the world famous tourism magazine, has published the list of 25 world's best hotels in 2013. Among them, An Lam resort in An Lam-Ninh Van bay villas ranked 14th in this list. In the list of 25 Asia’s best hotels and resorts, An Lam-Ninh Van bay villas ranked 6th.

An Lam - Ninh Van Bay Villas

An Lam-Ninh Van bay villas is high quality five-star resort located in Ninh Van commune, Ninh Hoa district, central Khanh Hoa province, which is built as a private resort imbued with Vietnamese style.

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New services to Yogyakarta by Tiger Airways

 Tiger Airways will launch seven weekly services to Yogyakarta and Bandung from July 1st and August 1st 2013 respectively.

Ho Yuen Sang, managing director, Tiger Airways Singapore, said: “Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world, and is one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets.

“Jakarta airport is currently experiencing some air traffic congestion, with more than 40 airlines operating out of its grounds, ferrying over 57 million passengers in 2012 alone.

“To better facilitate air travel between the two countries, Tiger Airways has decided to bring its services to more second-tier cities.

“With the addition of these new destinations, we are certainly looking forward to serving the Indonesian market in a bigger way by offering value-for-money fares across our group network of over 50 cities in 13 countries.”

Tourist attractions such as the SEA Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa and the River Safari, coupled with the growing demand of medical tourism have made Singapore a top destination for Indonesians.

Bandung and Yogyakarta have also emerged as popular tourist destinations for Singaporean travellers as a shopping hotspot boasting scenic nature spots, as well as World Heritage Sites such as the Borobudur and Prambana temples.

The new flights will boost the Tiger Group’s existing network, outbound from Singapore to Indonesia from five Indonesian destinations (Denpasar, Medan, Jakarta, Pekanbaru and Surabaya), to seven, including those operated by partner airline Mandala Air.

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Banyan Tree to Celebrate Grand Opening of Laguna Lang Co in Vietnam

Banyan Tree Group will tomorrow (27/4/2013) celebrate the Grand Opening of Laguna Lăng Cô with a weekend event organised by the management of Laguna Lăng Cô, joined by high profile government officials, celebrities, and VIP guests.

The 280-hectare community, which marks the first project for Vietnam travel for Banyan Tree Group, is framed by a three kilometre beach overlooking the East Sea - an area renowned for its pristine coastline, natural scenery and proximity to UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

 The development echoes the ethos of Laguna Phuket, Banyan Tree's flagship integrated resort community in southern Thailand, and is nestled in a unique crescent bay, offering both Banyan Tree and Angsana branded hotels and spas, an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Sir Nick Faldo, private villas and residences available for sale, convention facilities and a plethora of recreational activities.

Phase 1 of the Laguna Lăng Cô project represents a US$200 million investment funded through the Banyan Tree Indochina Hospitality Fund, the first real estate investment fund established by the group in 2008.

“The Grand Opening of Laguna Lăng Cô is an important milestone for Banyan Tree, as it is one of our Group’s largest developments and inaugural establishment in Vietnam,” said Mr. Ho KwonPing, Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings, Ltd. “With natural beauty and rich historical attractions, Central Vietnam is a perfect destination to replicate the success of our flagship integrated resort in Phuket. We are pleased to be the first to unveil this unique destination as a world-class integrated resort featuring premium private properties for ownership for both domestic and international luxury tourism.”

The Grand Opening of Laguna Lăng Cô will be officiated over an eventful weekend from 26 to 28 April 2013. The highlight of the event will be the Grand Opening Ceremony on 27 April 2013 which will be held at Angsana Lăng Cô. This event is considered a grand finale to a series of successful events which has been organised recently, including the Official Opening Event of Laguna Lăng Cô Golf Club held on 17 March 2013, and the inaugural Laguna Lăng Cô Triathlon, on 14 April 2013.

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Accor Opens ibis Saigon South

Accor ibis Saigon South

From Threeland Travel's Blog - July 2012

Accor is on schedule to open 16 new hotels in Vietnam by 2015. Today, Accor operates 13 hotels in the country.

Its latest hotel to open in the beautiful and rapidly developing country of Vietnam, is the ibis Saigon South, the group's first ibis hotel in the country.

Ibis Saigon South has 160 guest rooms which provide a wide range of amenities, including flat screen televisions and Wi-Fi internet access.

The hotel also offers 24-hour services, food and beverages at the OOPEN Restaurant, and a bar on the ground floor for guests who want to relax and enjoy a selection of drinks.

Accor in Vietnam

With a total of 16 development commitments Accor will add another 4,047 guest rooms to its Vietnam hotel network. Development commitments include:

Pullman Da Nang Beach Resort – 186 rooms, opening Q3, 2012

Pullman Vung Tau – 370 rooms, opening Q1, 2013

Pullman Saigon Centre – 322 rooms, opening Q3, 2013

Pullman Hai Phong Flamboyant Island Resort – 308 rooms, opening Q4, 2015

Ba Na Hills, Member of the M-Gallery Collection – 90 rooms, opening Q3, 2014

Novotel Saigon Centre – 247 rooms, opening Q2, 2012

Novotel Da Nang Premier Han River – 323 rooms, opening Q3, 2012

Novotel Da Lat – 250 rooms, opening 2013

Novotel Phu Quoc Resort – 234 rooms, opening 2013

Novotel Hue – 200 rooms, opening Q2, 2015

Novotel Ciputra Hanoi - 300 rooms, opening Q2, 2015

Mercure Hanoi Hado – 222 rooms, opening 2013

Mercure Sam Son – 165 rooms, opening 2013

Mercure Da Nang French Village, Ba Na Hills – 372 rooms, opening Q4, 2013

Mercure Da Nang Son Tra Resort – 120 rooms, opening Q3, 2014

Ibis Saigon Grand Palace – 338 rooms, opening Q3, 2015

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