Mr. Clayton has 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He started his career in the Food and Beverage department with Starwood Hotels in Australia, and has gone on to develop four luxury hotels in Sydney.
He then established a hotel and restaurant management company with many branches for 12 years. In 2012, he joined Accor Hotels Group for projects such as Sofitel Gold Coast, Sofitel Hanoi, Sofitel Krabi, Pullman Kuala Lumpur Hotel and opened Mövenpick Phu Quoc Resort. In the last two years, Clay has been with Fusion Hotels and Resorts Group. He has lived and worked in Vietnam for 5 years.
Mr. Clay Clayton was appointed General Manager of the resort from February 1, 2023.
“I am very excited to be part of such a fantastic project as Angsana and Dhawa Ho Tram. We will be launching two resort brands in Ho Tram. Dhawa Hotel is the first project in Vietnam and Angsana is the second project, both managed by the prestigious Banyan Tree hotel management group. These two brands will set a new standard for resorts in Ho Tram. I have worked in Vung Tau for more than two years and witnessed the transformation of Ho Tram, it has become a luxury destination with the participation of big names in the industry such as Park Hyatt, Mgallery, Melia, InterContinental and Movenpick.
Joining Banyan Tree Group is an exciting opportunity for me. As a brand that is highly regarded in the industry for its unique and innovative experience values, ensuring sustainable development and contributing to society, the most important thing is the way they train people, commit and guide the career development of employees. We have provided local employment opportunities as well as built career training programs for employees. Create activities for the community, and will be implemented throughout the year" Clay shared.
He has lived in Vung Tau for more than two years with his wife and three-year-old son, who was adopted from Malaysia when he was one week old and is studying at a private school in Vung Tau.
He has lived in Vung Tau for more than two years with his wife and three-year-old son.
As someone who loves to learn about local culture, Clay has accumulated a lot of knowledge about the market where he lives and works. With experience working with high-end international management corporations, he is confident that he will bring a professional working environment by people and for people, which is also the culture that Banyan Tree Group has been building very successfully.
Clay currently resides in Vung Tau with his wife of 23 years and a three-year-old son. As a multiculturalist, a local man, in addition to spending time with his family, he also spends time developing the tourism market of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province with international friends. As the General Manager of Angsana and Dhawa Ho Tram resorts, Mr. Clay Clayton is expected to bring a fresh, connected and colorful local resort experience.
