Courtyard By Marriott introduced in Vietnam.

Courtyard By Marriott introduced in Vietnam. Wednesday, 12th May 2010 Source : HVS International Marriott International will introduce its Courtyard by Marriott brand in Vietnam under a management agreement with CY - Ham Tan Resort Limited Company. The 200-key property will be situated along a beachfront site in the area of La Gi, which is located approximately three hours’ drive along Vietnam’s southeastern coast from Ho Chi Minh City. The hotel is expected to open in 2012. -------- Courtyard by Marriott to Open in Vietnam Thursday, 08 April 2010 April 07 2010, Saigon-Ham Tan Tourism Joint Stock Co (SHTC), a subsidiary of Saigon Investment Group (SGI) signed a contract with Marriott International Group to develop a 4 star Courtyard resorts and hotels in Saigon-Ham Tan tourism Complex, funded by SHTC. According to the contract, Marriott International Group will manage the 200-room Courtyard hotel, in Saigon-Ham Tan tourism Complex. It will be part of a mixed-used development that will be built in phases. The project will initially include a residential component and will later add additional hotels, more residential units, a golf course and golf villas. The partnership signaled the first Courtyard to be opened in Vietnam. It reaffirmed the strong financial capability and international prestige of SGI and its member SHTC in the process of integration and development. Saigon-Ham Tan Tourism Complex Project, total area of 200 hectares in Tan Binh Commune, La Gi Town, Binh Thuan Province, situated on the new ungraded area from 1A Highway to Lai Gi, 130 km away from Ho Chi Minh city and 70 km away from Phan Thiet city. The project with over $150 million USD in capital investment is expected to be in business in 2012. Saigon-Ham Tan Tourism Complex Project, constructed to be a complex used for commercial activity, travel and entertainment, recreation center, spa & resort with expectation to turn Tan Binh Commune into a major tourist center, to accelerate its neighborhood’s business activities and to create more jobs. It is anticipated to transform Binh Thuan and the South Central Region economy. The project is architected by Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (WATG), the world's leading design consultant for the hospitality, leisure and entertainment industries and managed by Marriott International, Inc Mr. Nguyen Vinh Tho, spoken at the event. Mr. Nguyen Vinh Tho, general director of Saigon Ham Tan Tourism Corporation, offered his opinion: “In 2010, we’re focusing our efforts on ensuring the success of this ambitious project that will consist of a four-star resort, a trade center and high grade villas. We have appointed WATG, a professional, international-standard Design Company in the US, as the design consultant for the project. We have also invited the Marriott International group of the US, which specializes in managing international-standard hotel and resort franchises, to provide their management expertise to our resort. Therefore, we believe that our tourism products will be of high quality and distinction in the marketplace. We’re certain tourists will enjoy relaxing on the resort’s beautiful beach that stretches over 2 kilometers of coastline and will appreciate the professional service ambience we will offer.” According to Ed Fuller, President & MD, Marriott Lodging International, the 200-room Courtyard by Marriott Ham Tan, Vietnam will be unique, consisting of a mix of standard guest rooms in a series of low-rise buildings as well as semi-detached bungalows located across the expansive development. All guest rooms will offer modern connectivity, comfortable living spaces with a contemporary design as well as ocean views. Guests staying the semi-detached bungalows will also enjoy generous bathrooms with separate tub and shower. Mr. Ed Fuller, President & MD, Marriott Lodging International Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,400 lodging properties in 68 countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; licenses and manages whole-ownership residential brands, including The Ritz-Carlton Residences, JW Marriott Residences, and Marriott Residences; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and had approximately 137,000 employees at 2009 year-end. It is recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the best companies to work for, and by Newsweek as one of the greenest big companies in America. In fiscal year 2009, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of nearly $11 billion. Courtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced. Intuitive services and design accommodate guests’ needs for choice and control. With more than 860 locations in 30 countries, Courtyard is Marriott’s largest brand; 200 additional Courtyard by Marriott hotels will open around the world over the next three years. All Courtyards by Marriott hotels participate in the award-winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. Marriott International currently manages two properties in Vietnam: the Renaissance Riverside Saigon Hotel and the New World Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Three properties are currently planned or under construction. They include the 450-room JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi and the 250-room Nha Trang Marriott Hotel, both of which are scheduled to open in 2013. The 271-room JW Marriott Danang Resort is expected to open in 2014. Mr Nguyen Vinh Tho and Mr. Ed Fuller honoring the joint venture Saigon-Ham Tan Tourism Joint Stock Co (SHTC) founded in 2002, operated in construction & investment, business development services, transportation, tourism, resort, finance, mining... SHTC is a member of Saigon Invest Group, one of the leading and most successful multifaceted public groups in the country, operated in real estate, finances, telecommunications, energy, mining, and manufacturing with total assets amounting to $ US 2 billion. SGI has continuously carried out major projects in cooperation with strategic partners, big and well-known corporations from the USA, Japan, Taiwan in the fields of energy and power, IT, telecommunications, finances. ---------- Saigon-Ham Tan Tourism Complex Project Friday, 31 October 2008 Saigon-Ham Tan Tourism Complex Project, total area of 200 hectares in Tan Binh Commune, La Gi Town, Binh Thuan Province, situated on the new upgraded area from 1A Highway to Lai Gi, 130 km away from Ho Chi Minh city and 70 km away from Phan Thiet city. The project with over $150 million USD in capital investment is expected to be in business in 2013. Saigon-Ham Tan Tourism Complex Project, constructed to be a complex used for commercial activity, travel and entertainment, recreation center, spa & resort with expectation to turn Tan Binh Commune into a major tourist center, to accelerate its neighborhood’s business activities and to create more jobs. It is anticipated to transform Binh Thuan and the South Central Region economy. The project is architected by Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (WATG), the world's leading design consultant for the hospitality, leisure and entertainment industries and managed by Marriott International, Inc The 200-room Courtyard, managed by Marriott Ham Tan Vietnam, will be unique, consisting of a mix of standard guest rooms in a series of low-rise buildings as well as semi-detached bungalows located across the expansive development. All guest rooms will offer modern connectivity, comfortable living spaces with a contemporary design as well as ocean views. Guests staying the semi-detached bungalows will also enjoy generous bathrooms with separate tub and shower. Saigon-Ham Tan Tourism Complex Project is expected to earn reputation as Vietnam's Beverly Hills or Haiwaii.The Complex strikes to create world class experience, visitors can spend their times in luxury villas, enjoy Vietnam's beach bestowed by nature. It will rejuvenate the mind, calm the spirit and recharge visitor's energies. Saigon-Ham Tan Tourism Joint Stock Co Address : 112 Ly Chinh Thang Dist. 3, HCMC TEL : (848) 404 6964 FAX : (848) 404 6973 Contact: Anh Vu - SHTC Deputy General Director, Phone: 0903941731