M.I.K Land to develop Mövenpick Resort Phu Quoc

M.I.K Land Company signed a management contract on December 8 with Mövenpick Hotels & Resort, a Swiss hospitality group, for an integrated resort on Phu Quoc Island. M.I.K Land will become the exclusive unit developing the project while Mövenpick will be responsible for management and consulting. “Mövenpick Resort Phu Quoc will create new standards for hotels and resorts in Vietnam and bring the island onto the international tourism map,” said Deputy General Director of M.I.K Land, Mr. Le Thi Hai Chau. “We chose the group to cooperate with based on its reputation, with extensive experience in the hotel business and its rapid expansion in the Asian hotel market.” The resort is expected to be operational by 2017 on an area of about 50 ha, with around 250 rooms, 100 apartments, and 50 villas. Additional facilities include a retail area called “Swiss Village”, a water park and a pool, a spa, a 1,000 sq m conference center, a theater, an outdoor cooking school, beach clubs, children’s play areas, a water sports center, a fitness area, and adventure activities. The resort will have a vocational hospitality school with fully-equipped accommodation for students. “This attractive project will be a key project in Vietnam and is considered the first step of the group to expand its management of large-scale resorts across the region,” said CEO of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, Mr. Jean Gabriel Peres. On the same day M.I.K Land also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with two leading groups in construction and design consultancy - the Hoa Binh Construction Group and Baumschlager Eberle Vietnam - to implement projects of MIK Land in Vietnam.

Phu Quoc condotels warming up the market

15:33 | 18/03/2016 Phu Quoc condotels warming up the market Condotels in Phu Quoc are becoming increasingly attractive to foreign investors because of their location in one of the hottest tourism destinations of Vietnam as well as the prestigious developers behind them. On March 8, a Boeing 787 of Swiss airline TUI Nordic, packed with Northern European tourists, landed at Phu Quoc International Airport. A representative of the airline said that in the last months of 2016 they are going to have weekly flights to Phu Quoc. Besides being a popular destination for tourists from Russia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, Phu Quoc has recently started welcoming visitors from Europe. In the past year, many foreign airlines have opened routes or increased the frequency of flights to Phu Quoc because the infrastructure serving tourism, especially accommodation, has improved remarkably. As the island is looking forward to a boom in tourism, now is a unique time to invest in real estate here. In fact, foreign investors from a variety of countries have already shown great interest. At the beginning of 2016, an event to introduce Sun Group’s hospitality real estates in Singapore attracted representatives from more than 200 real estate companies. Leong Boon Hoe, managing director of CBRE Singapore, said that three factors making hospitality real estate in Vietnam attractive to Singaporean investors are their competitive prices, good location, and the prestige of the developers. In Singapore, a three-bedroom condotel is priced between $500,000 and $840,000 while a similar condotel in Vietnam only costs about 25 per cent of that. Sun Group’s condotels are within the resort and close to the seaside. The building density is 30 per cent, while the remaining 70 is reserved for green space and 5-star amenities. The developer commits a profit of at least 9 per cent per year for nine years, and the owner of the condotel gets 135 nights in their estate or a comparable accommodation for these nine years. Condotels are also an attractive choice compared to other investment options. If one buys a condo in the city, one remains hard-pressed to think of ways to earn a profit. In case of a condotel, the developer commits a fixed profit. Sometimes the profit one makes is even higher than the committed rate. It could reach 15 per cent per year or higher if the condotels are managed by internationally renowned hotel companies. The condotel model is a recent addition to the Vietnamese real estate scene, though enjoying international popularity for a while now. Condotels in Singapore, Boracay in Phillipines, Bali in Indonesia, and Sydney in Australia have proved extremely profitable. Condotels were hot in Vietnam five years ago, when investors raced to get their hands on condotels from international projects, such as Hyatt Regency and Azura in Danang. At that point, the price was $4,500 per square metre. At the end of 2015 condotels made a comeback with Sun Group’s Condotel Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay project, and judging by the warm welcome of the market, one can say that condotels have not lost their shine. With not only Sun Group, but also many real estate companies, such as Vingroup and LDG Group, seeing big opportunities in the condotel segment, investments in the area are poised for a surge in 2016. By Hong An

Crowne Plaza® Hotel to Phu Quoc

IHG & M.I.K Corporation to Bring First Crowne Plaza® Hotel to Phu Quoc Island New 300-room Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay to welcome guests in 2017 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with leading real-estate investor and developer in Vietnam, M.I.K Corporation (M.I.K), for a 300-room Crowne Plaza hotel on the island of Phu Quoc. Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay will be one of IHG's first hotels in Phu Quoc and the company's third Crowne Plaza in Vietnam, joining Crowne Plaza West Hanoi and Crowne Plaza Danang. Slated to open in 2017, Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay will be part of the new Star Bay/Green Hill development, which will also feature a lagoon, beach village and a range of shops, restaurants and bars. The hotel, which is accessible via major highways, is close to both the island’s town centre of Duong Dong and the new Phu Quoc International Airport, making it a prime venue for corporate and leisure events. As one of the most reputable meetings hotel brands in the world, the Crowne Plaza hotel will have a business centre to address guests' business needs during their holiday. A dedicated meeting and events team will also be on site to help clients plan and transform the hotel’s six meeting spaces to suit a variety of event needs. One of the main highlights of the hotel will be a beautiful wedding chapel, ideal for couples looking for a unique wedding destination. After a romantic beachside nuptial, the bridal couple and their guests can adjourn to the 240-seater ballroom for the evening banquet to round up the night. Located along the coast of Dai Beach in north-west Phu Quoc, guests will be steps away from stunning beaches offering pristine white sand and clear waters for an afternoon of lounging, snorkelling and scuba diving. Dai Beach was ranked “Top 100 Beaches” by CNN in 2013 and “Top 5 Hidden Beaches” by ABC News in 2008. The hotel’s all-day dining, beachside specialty restaurant, “Surf Shack” and pool bar will provide guests with a great choice of options for meal times, and with a fully equipped fitness centre, outdoor pool, spa and kid’s club, there will be something for everyone who comes to stay. Leanne Harwood, Vice President, Operations, South East Asia, IHG said: “Phu Quoc is going through exciting times. We've seen the positive impact that development of the new international airport has bought, and the upcoming expansion of the cruise terminal will also help drive tourism. The visa-free entry for a series of travellers has also helped growth in visitor arrivals. We're entering Phu Quoc at a great time and couldn't have asked for a better location on the island to open Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay with M.I.K Corporation." John Lim, CEO, M.I.K Corporation, said: “We are delighted to work with IHG – the world's largest hotel company – to bring the first Crowne Plaza hotel to Phu Quoc. The island is growing as a tourism destination and as one of the few hotels in the market with a range of meetings and events facilities, Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay will be in a great position to cater to the growth in business and leisure travellers." Crowne Plaza, a trusted name for business travellers worldwide, is one of the fastest growing hotel brands in the world with more than 400 hotels open in over 65 countries, with 92 hotels due to open in the next three to five years. IHG has six hotels open across two brands in Vietnam: two Crowne Plaza hotels and four InterContinental hotels and resorts with a further seven hotels and resorts in the development pipeline.

PQ vs Singapore

Phú Quốc Island in Vietnam Phú Quốc is a Vietnamese island off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand, known for its white-sand beaches and resorts, most of which are along the palm-lined southwest coast. More than half of the island’s landmass is part of a national park featuring dense jungle and mountains, popular for motorbiking, hiking and wildlife viewing. Area: 221.6 mi² Max length: 31.07 mi Max width: 15.53 mi Province: Kiên Giang Province Population: 103,000 (2012) ISO 3166 code: Kiên Giang Province Country Vietnam Region Mekong Delta Area • Total 593.05 km2 (228.98 sq mi) Population (2012) • Total 103,000 • Density 170/km2 (450/sq mi) Demographics • Ethnicities Vietnamese (100%) Time zone ICT (UTC+7) Calling code 773 ISO 3166 code VN-47 Website www.kiengiang.gov.vn ------------ Singapore Area -Total 719.1 km2[9] (190th)v278 sq mi Population • 2015[9] estimate 5,535,000 (113th) • Density 7,697/km2 (3rd) 19,910/sq mi

DỰ ÁN Grand World Phú Quốc

Dự án Grand World Toạ lạc tại Bãi Dài Phú Quốc. Bãi Dài được khá nhiều du khách trong và ngoài nước biết đến, được bình chọn đứng đầu trong 13 bãi biển đẹp và hoang sơ nhất thế giới do tạp chí ABC News bình chọn + Giá bán & Phương thức thanh toán: - Giá bán khởi điểm: 2,5 tỷ/căn Tuỳ Theo Vị Trí - Với diện tích 41 m2 - 71 m2, giá bán từ khoảng 2,5 tỷ/ căn Khu condotel tiêu chuẩn 5 sao Đầu tiên tại Phú Quốc, thanh toán linh hoạt Cam kết lợi nhuận 8%/năm trong 3 năm đầu. Từ năm thứ 4 trở đi, phân chia lợi nhuận 75% - 25%. I / Tổng quan dự án Grand World Phú Quốc: - Chủ đầu tư: Công ty CP Địa ốc Long Điền (công ty thành viên của Tập đoàn Đất Xanh) - Vị trí: Bãi Dài, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang, Việt Nam - Quy mô: 85.000m2 - Vốn đầu tư: 4.600 tỷ đồng - Biệt thự nghỉ dưỡng: 447 căn (bao gồm: biệt thự hướng biển, biệt thự trên vịnh biển, biệt thự trên đồi, biệt thự nằm dưới tán cây rừng nguyên sinh) - Khu dịch vụ lưu trú & khách sạn tiêu chuẩn 5 sao: 496 căn (Hiện đang trong giai đoạn kinh doanh cho đặt chổ ưu tiên chọn căn) Mặt bằng tổng thể Khu du lịch - nghỉ dưỡng sinh thái Grand World Phú Quốc + Dự án biệt thự biển Grand World Phú Quốc của LDG Group (Đây là công ty thành viên của Tập Đoàn Đất Xanh) có tổng vốn đầu tư hơn 4.600 tỷ đồng với quy mô rộng 85 ha. Dự án Grand World Phú Quốc là tổng thể hoàn hảo tạo nên khu nghĩ dưỡng cao cấp bao gồm các biệt thự riêng biệt, khu dân cư cao cấp, khu trung tâm thương mại – dịch vụ, Khu vui chơi giải trí – cộng đồng, khu khách sạn 5 sao và hệ thống bunggalow cao cấp nằm hướng biển trong xanh và đẹp như thiên đường. + Đặc biệt, Grand World nằm ngay trung tâm khu quy hoạch tổng thể thương mại dịch vụ cao cấp của Phú Quốc, liền kề khu nghỉ dưỡng Vinpearl kết nối với hệ thống 16 sân golf liên hoàn, nhiều dự án trung tâm hội nghị, thương mại, khách sạn 5 sao cao cấp khác. Đồng thời dự án nằm kế bên Khu casino được xây dựng trên khuôn viên 37ha có từ 200 - 400 bàn đánh bạc, 2000 máy chơi bạc sẽ là điểm đến của nhiều du khách trong nước cũng như quốc tế. + Với tiềm năng phát triển du lịch - nghỉ dưỡng đang tăng trưởng tốt tại Phú Quốc thì Grand World Phú Quốc cam kết sẽ mang lại lợi nhuận đáng kể cho các nhà đầu tư nắm bắt trước xu thế đầu tư bất động sản 2015 - 2020, đầu tư vào bất động sản nghỉ dưỡng. II / Vị trí Grand World Phú Quốc: Dự án Grand World tọa lạc tại Bãi Dài - một trong Top 10 bãi biển đẹp nhất thế giới, xung quanh là biển bao bọc nên khí hậu quanh năm mát mẻ. Địa thế hiếm có tạo nên giá trị độc tôn cho khu biệt thự nghỉ dưỡng Grand World. Khách thăm quan, nghỉ dưỡng và sử dụng các tiện ích ở Bãi Dài đều phải đi qua Khu du lịch nghỉ dưỡng Grand World (vị trí đắc địa). Với vị trí đắc địa, từ Grand World Phú Quốc có thể tận hưởng thêm những tiện ích liên kết vùng như: - Tuyến du lịch Bắc đảo từ Bãi Dài qua Gành Dầu tham quan các di tích lịch sử, văn hóa. - Đến Rạch Vẹm tham quan các khu nuôi trồng thủy hải sản, làng chài. - Đến Rạch Tràm tham quan các khu rừng ngập mặn với tràm cổ thụ, cốc đỏ nguyên sinh,... - Các chuyến du khảo, khám phá thiên nhiên trong rừng phòng hộ Phú Quốc với nhiều hệ sinh thái rừng như: rừng trên núi đá, rừng thứ sinh, rừng nguyên sinh trên dãy Ba Hòn Dung, dãy Bãi Đại,... - Tổ chức các tuyến tham quan văn hóa - lịch sử, mua sắm tại trung tâm đô thị lớn của Phú Quốc như: Cửa Cạn (10km), Dương Đông (20km),... Cùng với vẻ đẹp nguyên sơ của rừng và biển nơi Grand World tọa lạc kết hợp với không gian của các tiện ích tiện nghi, hiện đại,... Khu du lịch & Biệt thự nghỉ dưỡng Grand World Phú Quốc sẽ trở thành "ngôi nhà thứ hai" giúp du khách quên đi mọi ưu phiền để hòa mình vào thiên nhiên, tận hưởng những dịch vụ của một khu du lịch cao cấp hàng đầu tại hòn đảo được mệnh danh là Singapore thứ 2 của Châu Á. Vị trí khu biệt thự nghỉ dưỡng Grand World Phú Quốc III / Tiện ích khu biệt thự nghỉ dưỡng Grand World: + Phú Quốc là đảo lớn nhất của Việt Nam với những bãi biển hoang sơ và đầy quyến rũ, tại đây có đa dạng các loài sinh vật biển quý hiếm và những rạn san hô rực rỡ nhiều sắc màu. Cùng với đó là những khu rừng nguyên sinh nằm trong khu dự trữ sinh quyển thế giới cần được bảo tồn. Chính vì vậy mà Phú Quốc được đánh giá là một viên ngọc giữa biển khơi của Việt Nam. + Dự án Grand World Phú Quốc tọa lạc trên Bãi Dài – một trong 10 bãi biển được BBC bình chọn là đẹp và hoang sơ nhất trên thế giới. Với vị trí nằm ở phía Tây Bắc của đảo Phú Quốc, nên quý khách khi chọn mua biệt thự tại đây sẽ rất thuận tiện trong việc di chuyển tới các điểm thăm quan du lịch trên đảo như: Vườn Quốc Gia Phú Quốc, làng chài Hàm Ninh… Và chủ trương của của LDG khi thực hiện dự án cũng sẽ giữ nguyên bản khu rừng nguyên sinh để tạo cảnh quan như thuở sơ khai thiên nhiên ban tặng cho khu vực này. Tiện ích bao gồm khu casino có khuôn viên rộng 37 ha, khu dịch vụ cao cấp, khu vui chơi giải trí Vinpearl, sân golf 27 lỗ, khu công viên - vườn thú Safari… Nơi đây sẽ trở thành điểm đến hấp dẫn của nhiều du khách trong nước và quốc tế. IV / Thiết kế Grand World Phú Quốc: Giai đoạn 01: Xây dựng và hoàn thiện 33 biệt thự nghỉ dưỡng dạng đơn lập hướng biến. Trong đó có 28 căn biệt thự có 03 phòng ngủ; 04 căn có 04 phòng ngủ; 01 biệt thự tổng thống. Các biệt thự được xây dựng trên diện tích đất từ 595m2 – 1.470m2. Các căn biệt thự ở đây được bố trí hợp lý gồm có: phòng ngủ, bể bơi riêng, phòng khách, bếp và phòng ăn, phòng tắm và sân vườn. Tính đến thời điểm tháng 12/2014 thì các căn biệt thự đã hoàn thiện nội thất và ngoại thất hoàn chỉnh. Giai đoạn 02: Xây dựng và hoàn thiện 231 biệt thự nghỉ dưỡng dạng đơn lập hướng biển. Trong đó có: + 11 căn biệt thự mẫu 3 phòng ngủ 2 tầng + 48 căn biệt thự mẫu 2 – 2 phòng ngủ 1 tầng + 126 căn biệt thự mẫu 3 – 3 phòng ngủ 2 tầng + 46 căn biệt thự mẫu 4 – 4 phòng ngủ 2 tầng Các biệt thự ở Grand World Phú Quốc được xây dựng trên diện tích đất từ 376m2 - 782m2,dự kiến bàn giao vào tháng 08/2015 khi đã hoàn thiện nội thất và ngoại thất. Các căn biệt thự ở đây cũng sẽ được bố trí hợp lý gồm có: phòng ngủ, bể bơi riêng, phòng khách, bếp và phòng ăn,... + Những Lý do nên chọn Grand World Phú Quốc là nơi đầu tư bất động sản nghĩ dưỡng: - Phú Quốc là khu dự trữ sinh thái biển lớn và có bờ biển nằm trong Top 10 đẹp nhất thế giới. - Phú Quốc là nơi có thể thoả sức ngắm bình mình và cả hoàng hôn trên bờ biển. - Phú Quốc có bờ biển dài đến 150km. - Phú Quốc nằm trong vịnh Thái Lan nên hầu như không có bão. - Phú Quốc được chính Phủ đầu tư để trở thành 1 trong 3 đặc khu kinh tế của Việt Nam. - Phú Quốc được chính phủ ưu đãi thuế quan (chỉ còn 10%). - Phú Quốc được miễn VISA cho khách nước ngoài 30 ngày. - Phú Quốc vị trí chiến lược sẽ là trung tâm trung chuyển quốc tế. Mọi thông tin chi tiết về dự án,đăng ký chọn vị trí ưu tiên và đăng ký tham quan dự án Qúy Khách xin vui lòng liên hệ: Phòng Kinh Doanh Dự Án: Liên Hệ Anh Duy: 0908929992 - 0902 55 35 25

Phu Quoc Island projects lay idle

Phu Quoc Island projects lay idle More than 100 hospitality and entertainment projects on Phu Quoc Island with the combined pledged capital of around $6 billion have been licenced, but few have been carried out due to underdeveloped infrastructure and the high cost of labour. Investment into hospitality and entertainment on the island is not only already high, it is still on the rise. Vingroup is opening a VND17 trillion ($805.7 million) Vinpearl resort this coming November. It includes 750 rooms and 30 villas and is the group’s largest hotel ever and the biggest 5-star project on the island thus far. Over the next few months two smaller projects, the Salinda and Famiana resorts will also open. Among the pledged projects are a 100-hectare five-star resort by SunGroup and a VND500 billion ($23.7 million) Novotel hotel by CEO Group. The Novotel is part of the VND4.5 trillion ($213.3 million) 80-hectare Sonasea Villas & Resort. Both Sungroup and CEO’s projects are slated for opening by the end of next year. Nearby, Nam Cuong Group has just finished site clearance on its 32-hectare resort area and will start construction of the VND3.2 trillion ($151.7 million) hotel and villa project at the end of this year. BIM group has invested VND1.5 trillion ($71.1 million) to build a Crowne Plaza hotel that will include nearly 500 rooms, as well as apartments and villas. Over the next two years, Phu Quoc expects to add between 1,500 and 2,000 additional 4 and 5-star hotel rooms. Currently the islands has nearly 1,000 rooms below 4-star. The country’s airlines are similarly targeting the island with increased flights and bigger aircraft and all of the aforementioned developments have helped the number of visitors rise substantially. However, hotel room rates have skyrocketed to some of the highest in Vietnam. While many big projects have been registered and are moving forward, many others have been suspended or are progressing slowly. Hong Kong’s Millennium Group’s $1.6 billion, 520-hectare Bai Dai Resort project is about to have its licence revoked due to a lack of progress, six years after it was approved. In the middle of 2013, the Kien Giang Provincial People’s Committee revoked the $2 billion Asia Pearl project. Proposed by Switzerland’s Trustee Suisse and Vinaconex R&D JSC at the end of 2007, the project has lain dormant. One reason for the slow implementation of pledged projects, according to research by CBRE, is the underdevelopment of the island’s infrastructure. The island lacks crucial elements such as asphalt roads. A 100km road project, which is key to the island’s infrastructure, is being built, but very slowly. Another major issue is that the plan has been regularly changed. “Another reason is the lack of high-quality labour,” said Mauro Gasparotti, executive director of Vietnam-based property consultancy firm Alternaty. Investors are spending too much money on training and are paying high wages and incentives to attract staff to the island. Despite government incentives such as 10 per cent corporate income tax for the lifespan of the project, compared to 22 per cent on the mainland), a 50 per cent exemption on personal income tax for Vietnamese workers, and a visa exemption for tourists staying less than 30 days, investors are still hesitant to carry out their projects. Phu Quoc is an island paradise that is less than 2 hours by air from popular other tourist destinations and major cities in Southeast Asia, but the number of tourists to the island remains quite low at around 600,000 per year, 20 per cent of whom are foreigners. Tourists usually stay only 2-3 days and few return because of the lack of tourism products and entertainment options. By Thiet Moc Lan

Marriott to open shortly on Phu Quoc Island

Sun Group's resort project's construction is on schedule and will open soon, though no exact date has been set. Quynh Nguyen The Marriott resort project on Phu Quoc Island, invested by the Sun Group, will be opened in the near future, according to a representative from the Group. Though not disclosing the exact date of the opening, the representative told VET that the project was being constructed quickly to ensure its opening is on schedule. After completion the Marriott in Phu Quoc Island with have a design far beyond the Sun Group’s impressive InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort. The first Ritz Carlton hotel project in Vietnam is also being invested by the Sun Group on Phu Quoc Island. Sun Group is one of the largest real estate groups in Vietnam and the biggest investor in central Da Nang city, with dozens of projects in hotels, resorts, amusement parks, and urban areas, including the InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort, the Novotel Da Nang Premier Han River, the Premier Village Da Nang resort, and Ba Na Hills Da Nang. The Group will soon launch several projects of large-scale, such as Ha Long Ocean Park, with investment capital of VND6 trillion ($276 million), and a cable car to the top of Mt. Fansipan, at a height of 3,143 meters above sea level, near Sa Pa in northern Lao Cai province.

Sun Group and AccorHotels sign strategic agreement

AccorHotels to provide management consulting to Sun Group's impressive portfolio of hotels and resorts around Vietnam. Thu Hoang Sun Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement with AccorHotels on October 26 in management consulting at its hotels and resorts. The agreement targets to establish and elevate service quality at Sun Group’s resorts and hotels in accordance with international standards and to maintain such standards, Vice President and Managing Director of Sun Group, Mr. Dang Minh Truong, said at the signing ceremony. AccorHotels will provide initial consultancy on services and operational management for Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort, which has more than 100 seaside villas, and The Sebel Phu Quoc, which has over 500 apartments and hotel rooms on Phu Quoc Island. It will also continue to cooperate with Sun Group in its upcoming MGallery project in the popular hill retreat of Sapa in Vietnam’s northern mountainous area. AccorHotels earlier participated in managing a number of hotels and resorts developed by Sun Group, such as Premier Village Danang Resort, Novotel Danang Premier Han River, Mercure Danang French Village, Ba Na Hills Mountain Resort, and Pullman Danang Beach Resort. Sun Group is one of the largest real estate groups in Vietnam and the biggest investor in central Da Nang city, with dozens of notable projects in hotels, resorts, amusement parks, and urban areas such as InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Harnn Heritage Spa, Ba Na Hills Mountain Resort, and Asia Park, etc. AccorHotels is one of leading hotel managers in the world, with 3,700 hotels in 92 countries. In Vietnam it manages 20 hotels such as Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery, Pullman, Grand Mercure, The Sebel, and Novotel, etc.

Phu Quoc boasts investment boom

10:34 | 21/04/2015 Phu Quoc boasts investment boom Phu Quoc island, located off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, is experiencing booming investment into tourism and hospitality, opening unparalleled opportunities for investors. Construction of the high-end 400-room Novotel Phu Quoc Resort is in full swing, with the project set for opening by the end of this year. Just five months after its groundbreaking ceremony, the shell of 44 villas has been completed, while construction of the five-story hotel has reached the fourth floor, with the building expected to top out by the end of this month. With 700 hectares of land in the country's north and south, private developer CEO Group is still focusing its business on Phu Quoc. CEO is ramping up efforts to develop the $200 million Sonasea Villas & Resorts complex which covers 80ha. The Novotel Phu Quoc Resort is part of this integrated complex. CEO Group chairman Doan Van Binh said he believed that Phu Quoc tourism would soon step into a growth acceleration period and the group was ideally placed to exploit this opportunity. However, CEO Group is a relative late-comer compared to Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest property developer. Late last year, Vingroup inaugurated the first phase of its Vinpearl Resort Phu Quoc complex which features 606 hotel rooms, 33 luxury villas, the entertainment area Vinpearl Land, and a classy 27-hole golf course. Contractors are also in top gear to launch the additional Vinpearl Premium hotel and 231 villas this August. An international-standard 150-bed Vinmec hospital is also projected to open in mid-2015. Vingroup has also got the go-ahead to pump more than VND1.6 trillion ($74.7 million) into building Phu Quoc passenger seaport under a build-transfer form, and it also envisages turning 80ha land, part of former Duong Dong airport, into a shopping centre to supposedly boost the island’s charm. Vingroup’s interest in Phu Quoc has inspired other players, both domestic and international, to flock to the once unspoilt island. Besides newly-opened hotels owned by local firms such as Salinda, Eden, The Shells, and Famiana, global leading hotel operators have also made forays into Phu Quoc. Premier brands Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott are set to open two complexes in the south of the island next year. Meanwhile, InterContinental – which has been operating three eponymous hotel complexes in Vietnam – is joining hands with local partner BIM Group to build a mixed development with nearly 500 hotel rooms, apartments, and villas in the district. Earlier this year, the prime minister also gave an in-principle approval for a casino on the island which is expected to attract even more high-class investors. Firms like CEO Group, Vingroup, and BIM Group have bet on Phu Quoc ventures because “It is now an ideal time to invest in Phu Quoc as the island is set to become a ‘new Bali’ or ‘Phuket’ in the future,” as Binh claimed. Located just an hour away from Ho Chi Minh City and just over one and half hours from Hanoi, Phu Quoc has been dubbed a resort paradise comparable to Bali or Phuket. The island boasts stunning beaches and is a potential candidate to grow into one of the first special administrative-economic zones in the country. Thanks to improved infrastructure, major investors have flocked to Phu Quoc in recent years. To date, 202 investment projects have received investment approval, 143 of which have investment certificates worth $6.5 billion in total committed capital.The bottlenecks once hindering the island’s development – namely access to the island and its infrastructure system – are now being removed. Phu Quoc international airport opened in late 2012 after undergoing a comprehensive overhaul. It is now accessible to big aircraft such as the 160-180 seat Airbus 320s. Previously, only 70-90 planes could land on Phu Quoc due to its small airport. The island’s transport infrastructure has also seen noticeable improvements with a huge funding injection from the state budget. Power prices have also plummeted after the island was connected the national grid last year. By Giang Son

Long Beach resort Phu Quoc

Long Beach resort Phu Quoc

Long Beach's Ancient Village Resort & Spa is in its area 2.4 hectares and is located directly on the beautiful beach of Phu Quoc Island. Travelers will enjoy the beauty of the resort area which was re-created from the last century. Reminiscent of an old traditional Vietnamese house, and furnished with native woods, stone and bricks, the Long Beach Phu Quoc Resort reflects the real image of Vietnam with its warm hospitality.

Find yourself in a waking dream of mesmeric settings and perfect harmony at Long Beach's Ancient Village. Guests can indulge in unbridled luxury with obvious attention to design, detail and pure escapism. Long Beach's Ancient Village Resort & Spa invites you to idle away days filled with sea, sand and nature.
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Above rates include 5% service charge & 10% taxExtra bed: € 15No extra charge for child under 12 sharing bed with parents.Long Beach's Ancient Village Accommodation Inside the cozy walls of Long Beach’s Ancient Village Resort & Spa, a Vietnamese tradition lingers.
The appointed guest rooms offer a tantalizing blend of history, charm, and allure. All rooms and suites have been complemented and themed around the North Vietnamese style creating an atmosphere of quiet serenity that you will find throughout the resort. With wooden furnishings abounding all rooms and suites, even with individual balconies or verandas.Long Beach’s Ancient Village Resort & Spa offers different categories of luxury rooms catering to the individual preferences and desires of our guests.Ancient Houses: Nine Ancient Houses comprise of individually designed and crafted Ancient Rooms and Ancient Suites - the choice is yours:Ancient Suites: Private elegance and comfort awaits you in your charming Ancient Suite. Indulge in the beauty of luxury with fine yet traditional décor. Step back in time to a world of serenity and ambience in these Northern Vietnamese style accommodation. For ultimate romance, a large bathtub offers ample space for a shared bath for two. Bathrooms are equipped with LCD screen.Ancient Deluxe Rooms: The Ancient Rooms are the picture of romance, each individually appointed with wooden furnishings in Northern Vietnamese style. Available on the upper floor. Rooms offer views to the garden side, with king size or twin beds. Ancient RoomsThe Ancient Rooms: are individually appointed with wooden furnishings in Northern Vietnamese style. Available on the ground floor. Rooms offer views to the garden side, with king size or twin beds.Beachfront Suites: Located directly at the Beachfront, each suite is completed with a spacious sitting area and features a huge terrace. It is the perfect environment for friends or family get-together.Beachfront Deluxe Rooms: Sunrise across the ocean. Tucked away discretely amongst the jungle vegetation, the Beachfront Rooms are steps away from the famous Long Beach and the sea blue waters. Enjoy the infinite views across the Gulf of Thailand from you balcony.Beachfront Rooms: Located a short distance from the beach, the Beach front Rooms feature the same amenities like the Beachfront Rooms – but are smaller in size and do not have a balcony.Facilities:Ancient Dining: Our Culinary team uses the fundamentals from the tropical kitchens of the spice route thus blending flavours from Asia, Africa and Europe. Restaurant Lotus: Under a canopy of the Ancient roof, set on the edge of the Resort's magnificent lotus pond, the restaurant serves the fine taste and feel of the Vietnamese outback in fusion with Western delights. Overlooking the resort is a striking replica of a lotus scenery and the Ancient passage. The Restaurant “Lotus” showcases fine Fusion cuisine and wines.Restaurant Lang toi: Offering romantic views of the lotus pond and gardens, indoor, outdoor and even over-water dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Our renowned Chef prepares authentic cuisine to tantalize your palate, while our professional, courteous staff provides impeccable service. Every night we surprise with a different Theme.The Brewery: The “Brewery” is a must see and its beer is a must try… Attached to the restaurant “Lang toi”, the “Brewery” accommodates additional up to 50 people. The magnificent “Brewery” is visible from the bar or the restaurant “Lang toi” and you can watch as the brewers brew our Czech lagers. The “Brewery” offers a rustically ambience with comfortable décor. We feature indoor and outdoor seating as well as banquet facilities for all your private functions. The “Brewery” is also fully equipped with audio-visual equipment which can be available for Incentives, Private venues and Groups.Breeze: Head towards, the 'Breeze' which overlooks the pool and the beach, to enjoy tropical cocktails, an ice cold beer or your favourite drink while a light melody of the lapping waves carries you away. Also serving light snacks and traditional home-made Italian Ice-cream.Rooftop Bar: Chill out and taste cocktails accompanied by views of the Gulf of Thailand and the Lotus pond. Don’t miss the sunsets…Recreation & Leisure: Long Beach’s Ancient Village Resort & Spa invites you to idle away days filled with sea, sands and nature. iscover exotic worlds above and below the waves. Dive, snorkel, fish at the South archipelago. Play a game of tennis. Vsit the fisherman village or the pearl raising farm. Expert dive instructors can assist you in turning your vacations into awe-inspiring expeditions. ong Beach’s Ancient Village Resort & Spa has a fresh water swimming pools, floodlit tennis court and a lifestyle boutique.Spa & Wellness: Our Spa is a personal gateway to the purest experience of pleasure, wellness and relaxation. The largest Spa in Phu Quoc, offering seven indoor treatment rooms (single and couple massage rooms), a diverse range of treatments within beautiful designed wooden interiors, provide guests with a sanctuary for relaxation and body care. A fully equipped fitness centre, separate steam bath, sauna and Jacuzzis for ladies and gentlemen.Water Sport: Guests are assured of a safe and fun time on the various excursions and lessons that are offered..Room and Suite Amenities:
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Six Senses Latitude Phu Quoc

Six Senses to open two new properties in Vietnam.
Monday, 1st February 2010Source : HVS International

Six Senses Resorts and Spas has entered into an agreement with Ninh Van Bay Travel Real Estate Joint Stock Company for the management of two new luxury resorts in Vietnam. Six Senses Latitude Saigon River, which is located in Dong Nai Province, is scheduled to commence operations by the second quarter of 2011 while Six Senses Latitude Phu Quoc, located in Kien Gang Province, is envisaged to open in 2012.Currently, Six Senses manages the Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay in Nha Trang, which is owned by Ninh Van Bay.http://www.hvs.com/

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Six Senses to manage more tourism properties
The Saigon Times Daily

The Six Senses Latitude Phu Quoc will cover an area of 117 hectares on Phu Quoc Island off Mekong Delta Kien Giang Province
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Thailand-based Six Senses Resorts & Spas announced Tuesday it would manage two more tourism facilities in Vietnam, raising the total number of properties under its management in the country to five facilities.
The resort and spa management firm has clinched a strategic agreement with Vietnam’s project owner Ninh Van Bay Travel Real Estate Joint Stock Co. to manage two properties in southern Vietnam.
They include the Six Senses Latitude Phu Quoc on Phu Quoc Island off Mekong Delta Kien Giang Province and the Six Senses Latitude Saigon River in southern Dong Nai Province.
Hoang Anh Dung, board chairman of Ninh Van Bay JSC, told The Saigon Times Daily at a news briefing in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday the company had invested some VND660 billion (US$35.7 million) to turn a 117-hectare site on Phu Quoc Island into the resort.
The resort, home to 136 units is expected to open to business by 2012.
Ninh Van Bay has also injected VND560 billion ($30.3 million) in the Six Senses Latitude Saigon River in Nhon Trach District, Dong Nai Province, a 20-minute boat ride from the heart of HCMC.
The five-star resort, designed according to the image of a village in southern Vietnam, offers 215 guest accommodations, including 63 residential villas for sales, according to the project developer.
The first model villa will be on display by March this year and the resort is scheduled to be launched by the end of the second quarter next year.
Under the newly-signed agreement, which is valid for 30 years, Six Senses will provide technical assistance for the local partner to further develop high-end resorts in Vietnam.
Ninh Van Bay, in return, will choose its Thai partner as the top priority to manage its resort projects in the country.
Dung said the company would start work on the second phase for the Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay in the central coastal Nha Trang City with the construction of 24 luxury villas along the beach.
The chairman said his company was also planning to move forward to the northern region for tourism development after establishing a solid base in the southern region.
Meanwhile, the Six Senses Private Residences Con Dao, which is being developed by real estate developer Indochina Land, is set to open later this year, offering to the local hotelier 35 villas for hotel services and 15 luxury residential villas for sale.
Established in 1995, Six Senses is a resort and spa management and development company which manages resorts under the brand names Soneva, Six Senses Hideaway, Six Senses Latitude, and Evason; plus Six Senses Spas and Six Senses Destination Spas.
The Thailand-based company has managed 26 resorts and 41 spas in six countries, including Maldives, Thailand, Oman, Jordan, Spain and Vietnam.

La Veranda Resort, Phu Quoc

La Veranda Resort, Phu Quoc

Located on Phu Quoc Island, La Veranda Resort,member of the MGallery collection, boasts a style reminiscent of a French seaside mansion.Set in tropical gardens on a beautiful stretch of beach,the resort boasts evocative design comprising a rich blend ofdark woods,fine linens and mosaic tiles,complemented by large terraces with sweeping views.In addition to 43 rooms with private balconies, the exotic La Veranda Resort features two restaurants,a lounge bar,swimming pool,water sports centre and day spa.

Novotel Phu Quoc Resort

Novotel Phu Quoc Resort, Novotel PhuQuoc
Address: NovotelPhuQuocResort, Novotel PhuQuoc Resort, Novotel Phu Quoc Features
The opening of Novotel Phu Quoc Resort will follow four other significant Novotel openings scheduled for the next two years. Novotel Halong Bay will open in June 2008.
Other Novotels to open in Vietnam will be Novotel Nha Trang (late 2008), Novotel Hoi An Imperial Resort (late 2009), and Novotel Hanoi On The Park (2010). They will join Novotels in Dalat and Phan Thiet
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