“Over the past decades, Vietnam has become one of the world’s most attractive tourist destinations, attracting visitors to its majestic mountains, bustling cities and white-sand beaches,” said Mr. Patrick Basset, Chief Operating Officer of AccorHotels Upper Southeast - Northeast Asia and Maldives. “Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City continue to modernize rapidly, while the colonial-style architecture and ancient landmarks still bring great appeal.”
According to a recent report by UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization), Vietnam is the fastest growing tourism country in Asia and sixth in the world in this category. With the goal of becoming a developed country by 2020, Vietnam is gradually becoming an attractive destination on the tourist map with attractive landscapes, diverse culture, strong identity and the warm, friendly and hospitable people.
In 2017, the number of tourists to Vietnam increased by 19%, reaching 86 million, of which international tourists increased by 29%, domestic tourists increased by 18%. In the first 9 months of 2018, the total number of international visitors exceeded 11.6 million, up 22.9% over the same period last year.
“Over the past 20 years, Sofitel Saigon Plaza has become an iconic hotel with French-style art de vivre, colonial-inspired architecture and the city’s rich history. As a luxurious urban resort destination, the hotel is located close to many of the city’s bustling destinations,” said Olivier Revy, General Manager of Sofitel Saigon Plaza.
Currently, AccorHotels manages 28 hotels in Vietnam, of which 12 are in the luxury and high-end segment. The group plans to open 19 more hotels in the next two years, following the acquisition of the Fairmont, Raffles, Swissôtel and most recently Mövenpick brands. It is known that in December, AccorHotels will open a new hotel in Sapa. Although AccorHotels always exploits and develops services in famous tourist destinations in Vietnam, with strict management, the group will not affect nature and the ecosystem.
