InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will roll out its first InterContinental hotel in Laos come 2021, joining Crown Plaza Vientiane to be the group’s second property in the capital city.
Developed by Lao International Development, the 400-room hotel will be part of the upcoming World Trade Centre, a mixed-use complex that will house a large retail mall, medical centre, conference centre, office tower and residential towers.
Located adjacent to Lan Cang Avenue, Vietnam Street and French Street, InterContinental Vientiane will feature the signature Club Lounge, a swimming pool, spa and fitness centre, and several F&B outlets.
Leanne Harwood, vice president, operations, IHG, South-east Asia & Korea, said: “Laos is currently one of the region’s fastest growing nations with close to five million international arrivals each year and future infrastructural and industrial developments underway to continue boosting economic growth and attract foreign investment… It’s a great time to be bringing the InterContinental brand into the country to tap on this potential.”
Xiao Long, CEO, Lao International Development, agreed: “It’s an exciting time to be investing in Laos as the country sees improved intra-regional connectivity through the completed Kunming-Vientiane-Bangkok Highway connecting China, Laos and Thailand and the upcoming high-speed rail project that will link China to Laos in just a few years.
“We are confident these infrastructural developments will boost tourist arrivals, especially from surrounding nations, and the opening of InterContinental Vientiane will cater to the influx of travellers.”
