Swiss-Belhotel International has outlined its plans for a major expansion of its hotel collection in Vietnam, where the group currently operates one hotel, Swiss-Belresort Tuyen Lam, in the country’s Central Highlands.
Now the company is aiming to expand its Vietnamese portfolio to at least 10 hotels and resorts by 2021, including landmark openings in important business and leisure destinations across the country.
Swiss-Belhotel International has already signed two new hotels in Vietnam. Firstly, Swiss-Belhotel Suites & Residences Ha Long Bay is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2019.
The new property will have 350 apartment-style rooms for short and long stays, plus extensive facilities including a spa, fitness centre, swimming pools, multiple F&B outlets, a ballroom and meeting rooms.
Then in 2022, Swiss-Belresort Bai Dai Phu Quoc will open its doors on the coast of Phu Quoc in southern Vietnam. The resort will comprise 218 rooms and villas, plus outdoor pools, a spa and a choice of dining options, including a seafood restaurant and beach club. It will also provide space for events and weddings.
The company continues to pursue opportunities in diverse destinations, including major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Haiphong and Danang, beachfront locations like Phu Quoc, Quy Nhon and Van Phong, and cultural sites such as Sapa and Hoi An.
“Swiss-Belhotel International sees significant potential all over the country, not only in its beachfront locations but also in its dynamic cities and heritage centres,” said Gavin M. Faull, chairman and president of Swiss-Belhotel International.
According to data from STR, there are now 23,359 hotel rooms under construction in Vietnam – equivalent to almost 25% of the country’s existing room supply.