sapa returns to glory days

Sapa returns to glory days

Inspired by memories of classical French architecture, and infused with the vibrant, striking colours of Vietnam’s northern hill tribes, a stunning new five-star accommodation has restored a once-forgotten ‘summer retreat’ back to its heyday.
hyatt announces plan for park hyatt hotel and residences in phu quoc

Hyatt announces plan for Park Hyatt Hotel and Residences in Phu Quoc

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and BIM Group will co-operate to develop Park Hyatt Phu Quoc Hotel and Residences, to bring the Park Hyatt brand to Phu Quoc.
cuba taps into high end luxury tourist market

Cuba taps into high-end luxury tourist market

The island is making a bid to tap into the luxury tourism market, but there have been challenges.
taste restaurant premieres at becamex hotel new city

Taste Restaurant premieres at Becamex Hotel – New City

Officially opening on February 20, the brand-new Taste Restaurant managed by Becamex Hospitality is now ready to welcome guests coming to savour the exquisiteness.
trump kim optimistic over nuclear talks

Trump, Kim optimistic over nuclear talks

At the start of around two hours of talks and dinner at a luxury hotel in the Vietnamese capital, Trump predicted a "very successful" summit, due to resume on Thursday and end in a still unspecified signing ceremony.
international media lining up to catch glimpse of kim jong un

International media lining up to catch glimpse of Kim Jong Un

Hundreds of international reporters have gathered at Melia Hanoi Hotel from the early morning, waiting for Chairman Kim Jong Un to make an appearance today.
melia hanoi asias luxury hotel with conference centre

Melia Hanoi: Asia's "Luxury Hotel with Conference Centre"

Melia Hanoi has been victorious at the World Luxury Hotels Awards 2018, recognised as the ‘Luxury Hotel with Conference Centre’ – Continental Win: Asia, demonstrating the hotel’s consistent excellence in MICE services.  
colourful rio carnival at el patio restaurant of melia hanoi hotel

Colourful Rio Carnival at El Patio Restaurant of Melia Hanoi Hotel

Exclusively from March 7 to 9 2019, Melia Hanoi Hotel will organise a food festival: “Rio Carnival”, at El Patio Restaurant (buffet dinner from 18h00 to 22h00).  
hoi an welcomes five star pearl complex

Hoi An welcomes five-star Pearl complex

The Pearl Hoi An, A Festa Hotel & Resort with the scale of nearly 600 standard five-star hotel rooms and serviced apartments has officially come into operation in Hoi An, Quang Nam province.
vietnamese hospitality to surge ahead in 2019

Vietnamese hospitality to surge ahead in 2019

Last year was an excellent one for the Vietnamese real estate market with positive signs coming from all sectors, among which hospitality stands out by drawing enormous attention from international and local developers as well as investors. Mauro Gasparotti, director of Savills Hotels Asia-Pacific, shared his views on the market.
tying the knot between tradition and modernity

Tying the knot between tradition and modernity

General manager of Crowne Plaza West Hanoi Hotel & Residences Barun Jolly talked to VIR’s Nhat Ha about how to marry Vietnamese traditions with contemporary hospitality in order to create unique and luxurious experiences for high-end tourists.
nghe an teams up with bidv to host major investor meeting this month

Nghe An teams up with BIDV to host major investor meeting this month

Continuing the success of the annually-held meetings with the investor community, this year’s meeting will be hosted by Nghe An authorities and state commercial lender BIDV on Saturday (February 23) at Vinpearl Discovery Cua Hoi Hotel Convention Centre in Cua Lo town, Nghe An province.
the magical north west at hotel de la coupole mgallery by sofitel

The magical north-west at Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery by Sofitel

Designed by “the king of exotic luxury resorts” Bill Bensley and invested by Sun Group, Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery by Sofitel not only offers guest a magical view of North-West Vietnam, but also teaches them about its rich culture.
world wants slice of tourism action

World wants slice of tourism action

The impressive growth of Vietnamese tourism in recent years, with a range of international-standard hotels and resorts by both domestic and global developers, is upgrading the country’s hospitality sector to a new level. Ngoc Anh reports.
grand traditions in danang

Grand traditions in Danang

Elegant cultural experiences are a Grand Mercure speciality. From traditional greetings and wellness rituals to lavish menus featuring regional favourites, each hotel is deeply rooted in its destination. Grand Mercure delivers the perfect combination of local charm and upscale hospitality in sought-after locations around the world.