(TAN): InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Minh Dong Travel Service and Trading Company Limited – a member of PGT Group – to open the second Crowne Plaza in Danang, Vietnam.
The 300-room Crowne Plaza Danang Waterfront will welcome guests in 2023. With unobstructed views of the ocean, the 38-storey hotel will be highly sought-after by business and leisure travellers seeking a single destination for work, meetings and relaxation.
Ideally located next to the beachfront on the city’s main thoroughfare Vo Nguyen Giap street, and only a five-minute drive to central Danang, it will perfectly complement the existing low-rise Crowne Plaza Danang, situated further south along the beachfront and linked to the popular, integrated resort.
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This expansion of Crowne Plaza is part of the rejuvenation of the brand in Vietnam and designed to fulfil the needs of the modern business traveller. The hotel features the brand’s signature Social Workspace lobby concept that affords guests a seamless transition from work to that all-important downtime.
With 1,500 square metres of dedicated space, there will be a strong focus on meetings and events, ranging from corporate functions to weddings for up to 400 people. Backed by the IHG Clean Promise and enhanced Meet with Confidence programme, Crowne Plaza prioritises guest safety and wellbeing, while providing flexible, creative solutions for all meeting and event needs.
When it’s time to unwind, guests may relax in their Crowne Plaza’s WorkLife concept room or take a dip in the rooftop infinity pool, complete with ocean views. A wide range of facilities at the hotel will also include three restaurants, a gym and spa.
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Serena Lim, Vice President, Development for IHG, South East Asia & Korea, said: “It’s fantastic to be growing one of the world’s largest upscale brands, Crowne Plaza, in Central Vietnam.”
Le Anh Trieu, Chairman of PGT Group, said: “As we expand further into commercial real estate ownership, it’s fantastic to partner with IHG and benefit from both their strong local presence in Vietnam and their global scale and systems.”
Crowne Plaza Danang Waterfront is situated within easy access of the city’s main attractions including its expansive beach and a varied selection of popular restaurants and bars.
Located just 2km from Danang city centre and 5km from Danang International Airport, guests will have great connectivity to Vietnam’s gateway cities and overseas destinations.
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IHG has been in Vietnam for over a decade and has 14 hotels operating under four brands: Six Senses, InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, and Holiday Inn, with another 17 in a pipeline which includes brand entries for Regent and Hotel Indigo.
As one of the world’s largest upscale brands, Crowne Plaza has more than 425 hotels located in major urban centres, gateway cities and resort destinations all around the world with another 93 hotels in the pipeline. The newest addition to Vietnam will be the 300-key Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay, opening in 2021.
