AccorHotels signs agreement to open two new hotels.

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Vietnam is one of the countries with the strongest year-on-year growth in international tourist arrivals, at 29.1%. In September of this year, Vietnam was honored as “Asia’s Leading Destination” at the 25th World Tourism Awards. The number of tourists visiting Vietnam in the first six months of 2018 increased by 27.2% year-on-year, reaching 7.9 million. On July 1, 2018, the Vietnamese government granted visa exemptions for three years to tourists from the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy until June 2021.

AccorHotels is the largest international hotel operator in Vietnam with 6,101 rooms across multiple brands. The group plans to open 13 more hotels nationwide in the next two years, bringing its total portfolio to 41.

Patrick Basset, Chief Operating Officer of AccorHotels for Upper Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia and the Maldives, said: “Mövenpick will have a total of nine properties in Vietnam, including Mövenpick Resort Van Phong and Mövenpick Resort & Spa Ha Long Bay. AccorHotels currently manages 28 mid-to-luxury hotels in Vietnam. We look forward to bringing the distinctive Swiss hospitality to attractive destinations in the region.”

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Nestled on a pristine coastline just 130 km from Cam Ranh International Airport, Mövenpick Resort Van Phong features 200 rooms and 100 villas. Overlooking the turquoise beach, the resort boasts two restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, and a fitness center. To cater to corporate events and weddings, the resort offers a large ballroom accommodating 300 guests and several meeting rooms.

Located within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay in northern Vietnam, the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Ha Long Bay offers 325 rooms and is conveniently situated near tourist attractions and entertainment venues along Ha Long Road and Ha Long Bay Marina. The resort features two restaurants, a rooftop pool and lounge overlooking the bay, as well as a spa and fitness center. MICE facilities include a large ballroom accommodating 300 guests and meeting rooms.

As a signature feature of the brand, the hotels also have a "Mӧvenpick Chocolate Hour" allowing guests to enjoy delicious Swiss chocolate daily in the lobby.