The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Announces First Hotel in Vietnam, with Development of The Ritz-Carlton, Saigon
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., the leader in luxury hospitality, has announced the brand’s first hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), marking another step in the group’s expansion in Asia. The Ritz-Carlton, Saigon is owned by the Bitexco Group, one of Vietnam’s most prestigious property developers. The 250-room hotel is located in the … Continue reading
Thailand unveils Action Plan 2013
THE TOURISM Authority of Thailand (TAT) has unveiled a series of strategies designed to maintain the country’s brand image, marketing profile and visitor arrivals going into 2013. Announced yesterday after the conclusion of TAT’s annual action plan meeting, the NTO has set a 2013 target of 22.22 million international tourist arrivals and 966 billion baht … Continue reading
New ‘tribes’ in Asian luxury travel
A new array of luxury travellers, also known as ‘tribes’ are emerging across Asia. According to Future Poll, the research division of The Future Laboratory, there luxury travellers are broadly classified into nine different categories: · New Sophisticates from China, India and Indonesia value experiences above status; · Status Hunters seek brands who can offer ‘behind the scenes’ glimpses; · Young Guns are online … Continue reading
TTG Asia interview with Jean Gabriel Peres, president & CEO of Movenpick Hotels & Resorts
He’s made Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts far bigger, deeper and wider than it ever was. Jean Gabriel Pérès, president & CEO, talks to Raini Hamdi about brand differentiation and true passion for hoteliering, which he thinks the industry has lost Jean Gabriel Pérès President & CEO Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts You’ve helmed Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts for 13 … Continue reading
Economist Warns About Casino Boom In Vietnam
An academic has issued a warning after the recent announcement by Las Vegas Sands that it plans to build casinos in Vietnam. Marina Bay Sands in Singapore brings huge profits to Las Vegas Sands Dr. Vu Dinh Anh warned about casino boom in the country like golf courses and universities. Sheldon Adelson, Chairman of Las … Continue reading
Son Tra Peninsula To Lift Danang Tourism
Danang’s Son Tra peninsula is hosting a range of remarkable real estate and tourism projects. Danang People’s Committee recently allowed Sun Group to develop a theme park and a resort on the peninsula. Son Tra Ocean Park will see the construction of an entertainment complex, 10 ha for a commercial and recreational zone as well … Continue reading
Overseas Experts Help To Promote Vietnamese Tourism
An international team of specialists will arrive in Vietnam on July 11 to help the country update the marketing strategy it currently uses for tourism and also to draw up plans for future tourism promotions. The move is part of an EU-funded development programme to promote ‘Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism’ (ESRT). Vietnam’s tourism officials … Continue reading
TP.HCM: Công suất thuê phòng khách sạn đạt 66%
Theo kết quả khảo sát về phân khúc thị trường khách sạn Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh của Savills Việt Nam trong quý 2/2012 vừa được công bố chiều 9/7, công suất thuê phòng khách sạn tại Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh chỉ đạt 66%, giảm 10% so với cùng kỳ quý trước nhưng … Continue reading
Las Vegas Sands eyes South Korea IR
LAS Vegas Sands (LVS) is thinking of opening its next Asian integrated resort in South Korea, adding to the four it has in Macau and the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Speaking to the press on the sidelines of the Seoul MICE Forum yesterday, Marina Bay Sands president & CEO, George Tanasijevich, revealed that LVS … Continue reading
Drink Up at Sheraton Social Hour in Nha Trang
NHA TRANG, Vietnam (July 03, 2012) – Looking for a great place in town to mingle and socialize? Beginning on Wednesday, July 4 at 6 p.m., the Sheraton in Nha Trang will kick off the signature Sheraton Social Hour in the stunning, modernist-influenced lobby bar. Two varieties of wine will be available to savor throughout … Continue reading
Luxury Vietnam Hospitality 