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Travellive Media Group's Hotlist 2024 includes 28 categories across 5 fields: Hospitality, Destination, Tour, Tech, and Individual Honors. The Hospitality category alone comprises 21 categories honoring 36 hotels, resorts, and cruise ships. The nominations for Hotlist 2024 were selected by Travellive Media Group's reputable editors with input from the Expert Advisory Board.
In Part III, Travellive introduces the next 7 categories in the Hospitality field, including:Wellness program, Resort for golf, Eco-friendly hotel & resort, Represent local community, Positively improved during past year, Future project, Impressive cruise.
1. Wellness program - Hotels and resorts with special wellness programs.
Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang
Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang is a destination for travelers seeking a peaceful getaway and holistic wellness. Located on Non Nuoc Beach, this new resort by Fusion Hotel Group comprises 85 villas and 157 hotel rooms, offering a unique experience blending local culture and materials. Maia Spa – one of the largest spa areas in Vietnam – boasts 26 treatment rooms, a 261-square-meter indoor heated swimming pool, saunas, yoga studios, meditation rooms, and a fitness center. Spa treatments are designed as a journey of recovery, rejuvenation, and intensive nourishment for both body and mind.
Address: Truong Sa Street, Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang City
Tel: (+84) 236 378 8599
Email: reservations.frdn@fusionhotelgroup.com
2. Golf Resort - A resort with a beautiful golf course and quality service.
Hoiana Resort & Golf
Hoiana Resort & Golf, named Asia's Best Resort Complex 2024, is situated on a 4km stretch of coastline, near two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Hoi An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctuary. It boasts over 1,200 rooms across four luxury hotels – New World Hoiana Beach Resort, New World Hoiana Hotel, Hoiana Hotel & Suites, and Hoiana Residences. It also features over 20 restaurants and bars, the NOX Beach Club, and the Hoiana Shores Golf Club – a top 100 golf course in the world, designed by renowned architect Robert Trent Jones II. This links-style course, with its views of Cham Island, is an 18-hole, par-71 Championship-standard course that harmoniously blends with the natural landscape, offering challenging yet captivating experiences for golfers of all skill levels.
Address: Tay Son Tay Village, Duy Hai Commune, Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province
Tel: (+84) 235 858 8888
Email: enquiry@hoiana.com
Angsana Lăng Cô
Located within the Laguna Lăng Cô Resort Complex, Angsana Lăng Cô boasts an adjacent 18-hole golf course, ideal for golfers and hosting golf-related events and tournaments. The Laguna Golf Lăng Cô Club features an 18-hole, par 71 course designed by golf legend Nick Faldo, promising an exceptional experience for players of all skill levels. The course boasts challenging terrain, bordered by mountains on three sides and facing the sea to the west. Angsana Lăng Cô offers a 300-meter swimming pool, 101 recreational activities, and 220 luxurious hotel rooms, including suites with private pools.
Address: Cu Du Village, Loc Vinh Commune, Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Hue Province
Tel: (+84) 234 369 5800
Email: reservations-langco@angsana.com
3. Eco-friendly hotel & resort
Zannier Coral Reef
Located on a private peninsula in Phu Yen, Zannier Coral Reef Resort is a luxury resort spanning 98 hectares and surrounded by a coral reef bay. The resort comprises 73 villas designed in four different Vietnamese architectural styles, each reflecting a unique setting: rice paddies, hilltops, beaches, and the surrounding natural landscape. The interiors exude elegant comfort with a natural color palette. Each villa features a private pool and garden, offering ultimate relaxation. The resort is committed to sustainability with Green Globe certification, protecting the environment, utilizing renewable energy, and providing guests with luxury in a natural setting.
Address: Hoa Thanh, Song Cau, Phu Yen
Tel: (+84) 257 383 0000
Email: contact@baisanho.com
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
Located in Ninh Van Bay, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is a luxurious resort with rustic architecture that blends seamlessly with nature. Operating for nearly 20 years, the resort prioritizes sustainability, ecosystem conservation, and community development. Since 2015, the resort has established a Sustainable Development Fund, allocating 0.5% of its revenue to support biodiversity, build green ecosystems, and develop the local community. The area is home to many rare species and has implemented conservation programs in collaboration with local organizations. Guests can participate in activities such as coral planting and exploring nature. Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is also the first resort in Vietnam to utilize solar energy with its Ninh Van Greens complex, providing 20% of the resort's energy and organic food.
Address: Ninh Van Bay, Ninh Hoa, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam
Tel: (+84) 258 372 8222
Email: reservations-ninhvan@sixsenses.com
Premier Village Phu Quoc Managed By Accor
Premier Village Phu Quoc Managed By Accor is one of Vietnam's leading resorts, committed to environmental protection and sustainable development. The resort emphasizes design that harmonizes with nature, using natural materials such as wood and stone, and optimizing natural light to reduce energy consumption. Environmentally friendly products such as wooden razors and toothbrushes are used instead of plastic. A lush vegetable garden provides fresh produce for guests, demonstrating a commitment to food safety. The resort also encourages guests to participate in environmental activities such as picking up litter, planting trees, and organizing recycling workshops to raise community awareness.
Address: Ong Doi Cape, An Thoi, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
Tel: (+84) 297 354 6666
Email: HB2R4-RE@accor.com
Wink Hotels
Wink Hotels is a new hotel brand in Vietnam, offering a premium stay experience at an affordable price for modern travelers. Wink's uniqueness lies in its innovative design and modern amenities, seamlessly connected to traditional Vietnamese culture. The brand is committed to sustainable development, planning to open at least 20 hotels across Vietnam. The design optimizes natural light, saves energy and water, and minimizes waste by partnering with PlasticPeople for plastic recycling. Wink Hotels also utilizes digital technology in its check-in and payment processes and collaborates with local brands to reduce emissions. Wink hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Tuy Hoa, and Can Tho have all achieved LEED Gold v4 certification for green design and operation.
Address: 75 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: 028 2250 8531
Email: book.saigoncentre@wink-hotels.com
4. Represent the local community - Hotels and resorts with a large number of employees from the local community.
Angsana Quan Lan
Angsana Quan Lan is a beachfront resort in Quang Ninh province with 156 luxurious rooms, event venues, and modern facilities. It is notable for its Angsana Spa, featuring Japanese-style onsen, a mini-golf course, and a beachfront zipline. Over 50 local residents of Quan Lan Island currently work at the resort. The resort prioritizes the use of local ingredients in its cuisine, thereby generating economic value and promoting the island's image to tourists. Angsana Quan Lan also organizes environmental protection activities, aiming for sustainable development.
Address: Son Hao Village, Quan Lan Commune, Van Don District, Quang Ninh Province
Tel: (+84) 203 393 3888
Email: reservations-quanlan@angsana.com
5. Positively improved during the past year - The hotel and resort have implemented specific activities and made positive changes to become more sustainable over the past year.
Premier Village Phu Quoc Managed By Accor
Premier Village Phu Quoc Managed By Accor stands out with its interior design that harmonizes with nature, preserving the beauty of Phu Quoc. The resort uses environmentally friendly materials such as wooden razors, combs, and toothbrushes, and glass bottles instead of plastic, to minimize waste; it provides fresh and delicious products for the menu, ensuring nutritional quality and the health of guests. The resort also encourages guests to participate in environmental protection activities such as beach cleanup and tree planting, and organizes recycling workshops to raise community awareness in waste sorting and environmental protection.
Address: Ong Doi Cape, An Thoi, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
Tel: (+84) 297 354 6666
Email: HB2R4-RE@accor.com
6. Future Project - A high-quality hotel/resort project currently under construction and scheduled to launch in the near future.
Namia River Retreat
Namia River Retreat – the only 5-star resort in Hoi An with 100% of its villas featuring private pools – is expected to open later this year. Located on a small island in the Thu Bon River, the resort boasts 60 luxurious villas designed to harmonize with nature. Guests can enjoy local cuisine featuring fresh seafood and indigenous herbs from the nearby Cham Island. The resort also prioritizes well-being with a 90-minute wellness program per guest each night, including traditional therapies. To connect with the community, Namia organizes tours to local artisans and environmental protection activities. The resort aims to convey Vietnamese culture through its design and experiences while promoting sustainable tourism.
Address: 252 Tran Nhan Tong Street, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province
Tel: +84) 235 396 9888
Email: hello@namiariverretreat.com
7. Impressive cruise - A cruise offering impressive/diverse experiences.
Luna Halong Cruise
Luna Halong Cruise boasts two restaurants and eleven VIP dining rooms, with a total capacity of 550 guests per cruise. Guests can immerse themselves in the crystal-clear glass-bottomed swimming pool, enjoy a rich selection of Asian and European cuisine, and participate in vibrant onboard entertainment activities. For those who appreciate rich Vietnamese culture and art, the "Around Vietnam" show is an unmissable option. The cruise offers a 7-hour daytime tour to famous locations in Halong Bay such as Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island, combined with a luxurious lunch featuring nearly 100 high-end dishes prepared by 5-star chefs, and a dinner tour to admire Halong Bay at night. During its launch phase in Q4 2024, the cruise has been rated by partners as a top-quality and highly anticipated product in Halong Bay at this time.
Address: 25 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Tel: 1900 9318
Email: info@lunahalongcruise.com
Pamela Cruise (Day cruise)
Pamela Cruise is a luxurious 5-star cruise ship in Ha Long Bay, featuring a three-deck structure and a maximum capacity of 99 guests. The cruise boasts numerous outdoor spaces, including a Sky Lounge on the sundeck and a heart-shaped swimming pool with 360-degree views of the bay. Guests can participate in an 8-hour sightseeing tour exploring famous destinations such as Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island, or a 4-hour sunset dinner tour enjoying a seafood buffet. The cruise also features a modern sound and lighting system and organizes entertainment programs such as live music and DJs. Notably, Pamela Cruise uses environmentally friendly materials, aiming for sustainable development.
Address: 20 Ha Long Marine Road (Group 9, Zone 9), Bai Chay, Ha Long, Quang Ninh
Tel: (+84) 868686266
Email: info@pamelacruises.com
