Mövenpick Resort & Spa Quy Nhon deal inked

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Quy Nhon deal inked | vir.com.vn | May 25, 2012 11:25 am Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an international hotel company of Swiss heritage,has inked a management agreement to become the official operator of Mövenpick Resort & Spa Quy Nhon in Quy Nhon province with Dviews Investment JSC. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, Asia-Pacific vice president of Development Jens O. Reichert said his company was pleased its brand had been selected by the developer and was excited about this outstanding new resort. He said the resort would be the first newly built property in Quy Nhon operated by an international brand. Pacific Land Services managing director Reno Mueller, the lead project consultant and owner’s representative, underpinned the project’s unique proposition for the market in terms of location, product composition, innovative design and brand positioning. “Quy Nhon and its surrounding region possess great tourism potential within the domestic market and as gateway to Cambodia, Laos and Eastern Thailand that will be further unlocked by continuing infrastructure development,” he said. The Mövenpick Resort & Spa Quy Nhon will boost 180 hotel rooms and 52 exclusive private villas nestled amongst ocean cliffs and offer extensive spa and leisure facilities, numerous dining options and conference rooms, a cliff-top golf putting green, a diving school, and its own private marina. The 22 hectare project will occupy a unique location on Phuong Mai peninsular in Nhon Hoi Economic Zone surrounded by pristine ocean cliffs and bordered by its own coral reef that is alive with many rare sea species. With crystal clear water and year-round sunshine the resort is set to become a top spot for relaxation and diving in central Vietnam. One of Dviews’ top priorities for the eco-friendly and sustainable development of the resort is to preserve the cultural heritage of Quy Nhon and its unspoiled environment and distinctive marine ecosystem. The developer aims for LEED Platinum certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and Green Globe accreditation, a goal that is strongly supported by Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts. Construction for the main infrastructure is already well underway and the resort is slated to open in the first half of 2015. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an international upscale hotel management company with over 16,000 staff members, is represented in 24 countries with 71 hotels and resorts currently in operation. A further 36 properties are planned or already under construction, including this year’s openings in Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and Abu Soma (Egypt), Ankara (Turkey), Chiang Mai and Koh Samui (Thailand), Palawan (Philippines), Dubai (UAE) and Paris (France). Dviews Investment JSC is the main equity investor and master developer of the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Quy Nhon. Dviews Investment JSC is an integrated real estate developer with long-term commitment to the Vietnamese and regional market. At present, the developer exclusively focuses on the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Quy Nhon and aims to sustainable development, harmony between innovative technology and local culture, obtain high international standards in architecture and construction.