Ha Long Bay (Vietnam) – November 14, 2018 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts will introduce a new Best Western Plus overlooking Ha Long Bay in northern Vietnam following the signing of a spectacular new waterfront hotel that will boast a breathtaking view of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Best Western Plus Ha Long Bay Hotel is an impressive new waterfront project that will elevate the standard of upper-midscale accommodation in this iconic destination. Developed by Tri Duc Hotel Joint Stock Company, this brand new hotel is currently under construction and scheduled to welcome its first guests in the third quarter of 2020.
“Vietnam is one of the world’s most dynamic tourism markets, with a series of enchanting destinations attracting record numbers of inbound travelers. The volume of international visitors to the country has more than doubled in the last decade, and Vietnam is on course to set new tourism records again in 2018. This growth, combined with a buoyant domestic economy and forward-thinking government policies, makes it a very exciting time to be expanding in Vietnam,” said Olivier Berrivin, Best Western Hotels & Resorts’ Managing Director of International Operations – Asia.
“We are very excited to be working with Tri Duc on this exceptional new project. At Best Western, we are always seeking strong, highly-respected and professional partners. Tri Duc has shown its skill and vision by creating Best Western Plus Ha Long Bay Hotel, an exceptional project that will further enhance this attractive destination. We look forward to working together to bring their vision to life,” Olivier added.
Perfectly located on the idyllic Ha Long City waterfront, just a short distance from Ha Long Bay’s cruise port, the hotel will feature 327 rooms and suites, many of which will showcase Ha Long Bay’s spectacular seascape with panoramic windows and balconies. Guests will enjoy rooms equipped with comfortable beds, spacious bathrooms, contemporary amenities and complimentary Wi-Fi.
An impressive collection of facilities will allow guests to indulge in the use of a spacious fitness center, infinity-edge outdoor pool, a large kids’ club and several retail outlets.
Guests will have a choice of dining options with a lively all-day restaurant serving exquisite Vietnamese and international cuisine, a café and ice cream shop offering daytime refreshments and a rooftop bar with picturesque views for evening drinks.
According to the latest data from the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), Vietnam welcomed a total of 12.8 million international visitors in the first ten months of 2018, which represents a sharp 22.4 percent increase compared to the same period last year. As one of Vietnam’s most iconic attractions, Ha Long Bay receives millions of domestic and international visitors every year. The recent opening of a new highway between Hanoi and Ha Long City, along with the development of a new international airport just 50km from the bay, will further enhance tourism in this desirable destination.
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has identified Vietnam as a booming market, and the signing of Best Western Plus Ha Long Bay Hotel marks the latest phase of the brand’s expansion in Vietnam. This newest hotel joins the company’s growing list of high-end hotels and resorts including recent additions in Cam Ranh, Ha Long, Phu Quoc and Quang Binh.
This nationwide portfolio is expected to grow as Best Western seeks to bring its timeless values of world-class hospitality and unsurpassed service to even more parts of Vietnam, further enhancing the country’s booming tourism industry.
About Best Western Hotels and Resorts:
Best Western Hotels & Resorts headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is a privately held hotel brand with a global network of 4,200* hotels in more than 100* countries and territories worldwide. Best Western offers 13 hotel brands to suit the needs of developers and guests in every market: Best Western®, Best Western Plus®, Best Western Premier®, Vīb®, GLō®, Executive Residency by Best Western®, Sadie HotelSM, Aiden HotelSM, BW Premier Collection® by Best Western, and BW Signature Collection® by Best Western, as well as its recently launched franchise offerings: SureStay® Hotel by Best Western, SureStay Plus® Hotel by Best Western and SureStay Collection® by Best Western. Now celebrating more than 70 years of hospitality, Best Western provides its hoteliers with global operational, sales and marketing support, and award-winning online and mobile booking capabilities. Best Western continues to set industry records regarding awards and accolades, including 66 percent of the brand’s North American hotels earning a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award in 2018, Business Travel News® ranking Best Western Plus and Best Western number one in upper-mid-price and mid-price hotel brands, and Fast Company honoring Best Western Hotels & Resorts with a spot in the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in the Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality category. Best Western has also won nine consecutive AAA®/CAA® Lodging Partner of the Year awards, recognizing the brand’s commitment to providing exceptional service and great value to AAA/CAA’s nearly 58 million members in the U.S. and Canada. Best Western-branded hotels were top ranked in J.D. Power’s 2017 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study – ranking first in breakfast (food and beverage category) for midscale; and second in overall guest satisfaction. Over 35 million travelers are members of the brand’s award-winning loyalty program Best Western Rewards®, one of the few programs in which members earn points that never expire and can be redeemed at any Best Western-branded hotel worldwide. Best Western’s partnerships with AAA/CAA and Google® Street View provide travelers with exciting ways to interact with the brand. Through its partnership with Google Street View, Best Western is the first major company of its size and scale to launch a virtual reality experience for customers, setting a new industry standard and reinventing how guests view hotels.
* All Best Western and SureStay-branded hotels are independently owned and operated.
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Contact information:
Marketing Communications Department
Best Western Hotels and Resorts – Asia
Tel: +66 2 656 1260
Sirimanas Maungrod
Email: sirimanas.maungrod@bestwestern.com
Orapan Sornnuwat
Email: orapan.sornnuwat@bestwestern.com
