Crowne Plaza expands in Vietnam with Danang.

Crowne Plaza expands in Vietnam with Danang. Tuesday, 4th October 2011 Source : InterContinental Hotels Group Located along the picturesque Danang Sea coastline, the 535-guestroom Crowne Plaza Danang is the largest hotel in Central Vietnam by room count and offers a variety of meeting and event facilities which can cater for events of up to 640 people. It also offers a culinary experience for meeting planners and delegates through its wide variety of dining options, including Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, International and local Vietnamese. “With the growth of MICE, we’re confident that Crowne Plaza Danang will be able to capitalise on this segment’s growth with our outstanding meeting facilities as well as what Crowne Plaza offers in delivering a unique meeting experience,” William Lau, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Danang. “Crowne Plaza will bring a new level of international meetings expertise to Danang with our Crowne Meetings Director. Whether it’s an intimate event for 10 or a banquet for 600, our Crowne Meetings Director, a single point of contact, will be able to assist organisers personally from start to finish and deliver a successful event,” Lau added. With its 2,500 square meters of meeting space, coupled with Crowne Plaza’s focus on meetings, the hotel is well positioned to cater to the requirements of the fast-growing MICE sector in Danang. Standards such as a dedicated Crowne Meetings Director, as a single point of contact, and a two-hr response time to initial query, will make planning seamless for meeting planners. Previously known as Silver Shores International Resort, Crowne Plaza Danang is 15 minutes away from the Danang International Airport and only a few kilometers to the heart of the city’s most popular attractions. These include UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the former imperial city, Hue and the scenic Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. “Vietnam has seen a steady annual growth of 10% in international and regional arrivals and we’re expecting to increase our reach in this market. With the opening of Crowne Plaza West Hanoi, now Danang and Nha Trang in the coming year, we are bullish about the local economy and the importance of Vietnam in the international travel scene. With these new hotels, we are able to create more jobs for local residents. We are delighted to be able to contribute to the fast pace of tourism development in Vietnam.” said Alan Watts, Vice President of Operations for Southeast Asia, IHG.

InterContinental Hotels Group Launches the Crowne Plaza Brand in Vietnam

InterContinental Hotels Group Launches the Crowne Plaza Brand in Vietnam Jan 12, 07 | 8:57 am InterContinental Hotels Group has signed an agreement to manage a new-build, 500-room hotel under its Crowne Plaza brand in Danang, Vietnam. Developed by Hoangdat Silver Shores Exceptional International Entertainment Joint Venture Company, Crowne Plaza Danang is slated to open in early 2009. Situated along the prime beachfront district of Ngu Hanh Son, Crowne Plaza Danang will be 15 minutes south of Danang International Airport and the city centre. The US$ 52 million development will have panoramic views of China Beach and enjoy easy access to UNESCO-listed World Heritage sites, including the Marble Mountains, My Son Valley, Vietnam’s former Imperial City of Hue and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. As the country’s fourth largest city and third largest commercial port, Danang plays a key strategic role as the economic, cultural and tourism hub of central Vietnam. The Danang Tourism Department targets to receive two million tourists annually by 2010, on the back of significant anticipated growth in business travel and MICE traffic. In line with this positive outlook, the tourism department is also planning to further develop the city’s entertainment and shopping, as well as the industrial and commercial zones in the surrounding regions. Jan Smits, chief operating officer, Southern Asia and Korea, InterContinental Hotels Group, said: “We are tapping into the vibrant Vietnamese economy which has distinguished itself as one of the key Southeast Asian economies to watch. Danang is a city in which this economic momentum is very much apparent. Its central location, with links to the capital city of Hanoi in the north and Ho Chi Minh in the south, also makes it a strategic address for our very first Crowne Plaza in Vietnam.” Hoang Hai, director-general of Hoangdat Silver Shores Exceptional International Entertainment Joint Venture Company, said: “We are privileged to partner with the world’s most global hotel company. This strategic alliance with InterContinental Hotels Group strengthens our position to make a positive impact on the development of tourism in Danang and Vietnam. Backed by the Group’s expertise and worldwide resources, we are confident that Crowne Plaza Danang will more than meet the expectations of the growing number of travelers to this busy seaport city.” Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts is the world’s fastest growing business brand and the preferred brand among discerning travelers. Truly The Place to Meet, Crowne Plaza delivers connectivity, efficiency and comfort, at over 240 strategically located properties around the world. About InterContinental Hotels Group InterContinental Hotels Group PLC of the United Kingdom [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms. InterContinental Hotels Group owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, over 3,650 hotels and 543,775 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world. The Group owns a portfolio of well recognised and respected hotel brands including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites®, Candlewood Suites® and Hotel IndigoTM, and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty programme, Priority Club® Rewards, with over 28 million members worldwide. Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region for InterContinental Hotels Group worldwide. The Group’s portfolio in this region includes 165 hotels and over 46,000 guest rooms under the InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, and Express by Holiday Inn® brands. InterContinental Hotels Group offers information and online reservations for all its hotel brands at www.ichotelsgroup.com and information for the Priority Club Rewards programme at www.priorityclub.com .

Lighthouse Nha Trang Complex - Crowne Plaza

Lighthouse Nha Trang Complex
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Khanh Hoa provincial People's Committee on October 10 licensed the Lighthouse Complex Tower Nha Trang project invested by Hai Dang Investment Joint Stock Co. that was formed by six large sized shareholders namely PetroVietnam, Saigon Co.op, Hoa Binh Real Estate Construction and Trading Joint Stock Co., PetroVietnam Finance Joint - Stock Corp, PetroVietnam Finance Consulting and Investment Joint Stock Co.-HCM City branch, and Dai Hai Investment Joint Stock Co.

As designed by Singapore's Laud Architest with the coordination of 12 domestic and international design consultants, the project covers over 6,500 sqm in Le Thanh Ton St.

The project comprises of two 36-storey towers, 150 metres high, hotels, trade centres, high class relaxing area, offices and apartments for lease.

In details, the complex has a total construction area of 125,000 sqm, 400 apartments, and 250 five star hotel rooms, 10,000 sqm of offices Grade A and 15,000 sqm of trade centres, culture and relaxing area.

About the Author: Kiva.Dang is reporter for Vietnam Real Estate and Saigon Real Time Report, based in Hochiminh City, Vietnam.

Beachfront Crowne Plaza to open in Nha Trang, Vietnam in 2010

Beachfront Crowne Plaza to open in Nha Trang, Vietnam in 2010
By fan-hong | September 27, 2008


IHG has signed an agreement to manage a new Crowne Plaza in Nha Trang.

Scheduled to open in 2010, the hotel will have 305 rooms and suites, and 113 serviced residences, and will feature contemporary tropical design by renowned Singapore-based architect Tan Hock Beng.

The hotel will be conveniently located along the renowned Tran Phu Boulevard and will offer direct access to one of Vietnam’s most popular city beaches. The Hotel will include three food and beverage outlets as well as recreational facilities such as an elevated pool deck with ocean views, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, yoga area and a Tea Tree Spa.

Consistent with Crowne Plaza global brand standards, Crowne Plaza Nha Trang will deliver comprehensive meetings-focused products and services to ensure a seamless planning process and exceptional meeting experience for guests. Key components will include a Connections Village, Two-Hour Response Guarantee, services of a dedicated Crowne Meetings Director and a Daily Meetings Debrief. The hotel will incorporate conference and meeting facilities for up to 800 guests.

Jan Smits, Chief Operating Officer, Southern Asia and Korea, IHG Asia Pacific, said: “We are excited by the opportunity to introduce our Crowne Plaza brand into one of Vietnam’s fastest growing destinations for tourism and investment. Nha Trang’s increasing popularity among international and domestic travellers has created a demand for an upscale hotel like Crowne Plaza, offering superior business and recreational services. We are confident Crowne Plaza Nha Trang will perform exceptionally well.”

Tran Anh Hoang, Chairman, TD Corporation, said: “Crowne Plaza Nha Trang will be a landmark in one of the most beautiful areas of Vietnam. It will be built on an absolute prime site in the best location on the boulevard. We look forward to working with IHG to maximize the potential of this hotel and to bring great experiences to visitors coming into Nha Trang.”

Crowne Plaza Nha Trang is the third Crowne Plaza hotel under development in Vietnam. Crowne Plaza Danang, a 500-room hotel with 130 villas, is scheduled to open in 2009 and Crowne Plaza West Hanoi, a 393-room hotel, is scheduled to open in 2010.

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Nhờ vào vị trí thuận tiện đi đến các điểm du lịch nổi tiếng như Hội An, Mỹ Sơn và Huế, nên Đà Nẵng đang thu hút khá nhiều thương hiệu, công ty quản lý khách sạn nổi tiếng trên thế giới như InterContinental Hotels Group, Accor, Life Resorts và Hyatt.
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Crowne Plaza Danang, Crowne Plaza Hotel in Da Nang

Crowne Plaza Danang, Crowne Plaza Hotel in Da Nang

InterContinental Hotels Group has signed an agreement to manage a new-build, 500-room hotel under its Crowne Plaza brand in Danang, Vietnam. Developed by Hoangdat Silver Shores Exceptional International Entertainment Joint Venture Company, the Crowne Plaza Danang is slated to open in early 2009.
IHG signs contract to Manage New Hotel under Crowne Plaza Brand in Danang, Vietnam
Situated along the prime beachfront district of Ngu Hanh Son, the Crowne Plaza Danang will be 15 minutes south of Danang International Airport and the city centre. The US$ 52 million development will have panoramic views of China Beach and enjoy easy access to UNESCO-listed World Heritage sites, including the Marble Mountains, My Son Valley, Vietnam’s former Imperial City of Hue and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
As the country’s fourth largest city and third largest commercial port, Danang plays a key strategic role as the economic, cultural and tourism hub of central Vietnam. The Danang Tourism Department targets to receive two million tourists annually by 2010, on the back of significant anticipated growth in business travel and MICE traffic. In line with this positive outlook, the tourism department is also planning to further develop the city’s entertainment and shopping, as well as the industrial and commercial zones in the surrounding regions.
Jan Smits, chief operating officer, Southern Asia and Korea, InterContinental Hotels Group, said, “We are tapping into the vibrant Vietnamese economy which has distinguished itself as one of the key Southeast Asian economies to watch. Danang is a city in which this economic momentum is very much apparent. Its central location, with links to the capital city of Hanoi in the north and Ho Chi Minh in the south, also makes it a strategic address for our very first Crowne Plaza in Vietnam.”

Crowne Plaza Hotel Hanoi, Crowne Plaza West Hanoi, Crowne Plaza

Crowne Plaza Hotel Hanoi, Crowne Plaza West Hanoi, Crowne Plaza

Singapore, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed an agreement with Tran Hong Quan Trading to manage the Group’s first Crowne Plaza hotel in Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi. Scheduled to open in early 2010, the new hotel will be known as Crowne Plaza West Hanoi and will be part of a US$65 million mixed-development complex. The complex will also feature an upmarket commercial centre and luxury serviced apartments.
IHG To Open Its First Crowne Plaza Hotel In Hanoi In 2010
The Crowne Plaza West Hanoi will have an unrivalled location in a new urban centre known as New Hanoi. The hotel will be situated next to the National Stadium and Sports Complex, which hosted the 2003 South East Asian Games. In close proximity are the National Convention Centre, the Underwater Sports Centre and a high-end residential, commercial, retail and entertainment hub.
Jan Smits, chief operating officer, Southern Asia and Korea, IHG Asia Pacific, said: “Hanoi is fast gaining a reputation as a business and meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions travel destination and Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts as an upscale brand for business meetings and social interactions is well-positioned to meet the needs of this expanding market. With the increasing number of business and leisure travellers into Hanoi, IHG is poised to capture a substantial share of this strong growth potential.”
Tran Hong Quan, Director of Tran Hong Quan Trading, a Vietnam-based company with interests in real estate, investments, construction and gas supply, said: “We are pleased to partner with IHG on Hanoi’s much anticipated mega project. The opening of Crowne Plaza West Hanoi will address the city’s need for high quality accommodation in the five-star hotel category. The hotel’s opening is well timed with the completion of the mixed development project in early 2010.”
Hanoi, a popular destination in northern Vietnam, is expected to attract two million international travellers and seven million domestic visitors by 2010. The capital city saw a 14% increase in tourist arrivals to 665,000 in the first half of 2007.
IHG has a development pipeline of four hotels in Vietnam. InterContinental Hanoi Westlake is scheduled to open in November 2007, with another three hotels slated for opening in 2009. These include Crowne Plaza Danang, InterContinental Asiana Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City and InterContinental Danang Resort on the Son Tra Peninsula.