IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) marks its entry into the Quang Binh province of Vietnam with a two-hotel deal with Hai Thanh Hung Investment Joint Stock Company and Vietnam Royal Investment and Construction Co. (VRIC) in Quang Binh province, home to many famed attractions including Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO Heritage Site with one of the largest karst regions globally.
The 68-villa voco Quang Binh Resort joins voco Ma Belle Danang in Vietnam next year, while the 232-room Crowne Plaza Quang Binh City Centre opens in late 2025.
Crowne Plaza Quang Binh City Centre will be situated within Royal Landmark, a mixed-used development that includes a commercial centre. It is a 15-minute drive from Dong Hoi Airport and a 45-minute flight from Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport and will also be within easy reach of Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Facilities will include four restaurants and bars, meeting spaces, swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, kids’ club, and an executive lounge.
voco Quang Binh Resort will offer travellers a private beach with sea views and facilities such as two restaurants and bars, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, kids’ club, spa and resort centre.
Chris Anklin, senior director, development, South East Asia and Korea, IHG Hotels & Resorts said: “It is wonderful to be expanding into Quang Binh – an exciting new destination for IHG in Vietnam. We continue to grow in Vietnam and will more than double our size in the next few years to more than 40 hotels across the country.
“This destination debut will strengthen the presence of our brand portfolio in Vietnam, offering stay experiences for every type of traveller.”
Thang Hoang, CEO of Hai Thanh Hung Investment Joint Stock Company and VRIC, said: “Quang Binh has traditionally been a domestic-led destination with a great opportunity for growth. The entry of voco hotels and Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts in Quang Binh will elevate the attraction of the destination for travellers to stay and explore its many wonders.”
Travellers looking to explore the countryside of Hokkaido can check out Nozo Hotel’s recommendation of self-drive exploration tours this autumn.
Nozo Hotel is the first international hotel in the scenic rural area, with a multilingual team on hand to guide guests as they explore the idyllic and picturesque area famous for its rolling landscapes of colourful flowers, green fields, autumn leaves and lakes.
With ample car parking space for every guest to park their own vehicle, the hotel can also help facilitate local car rentals. Those who prefer to enjoy the Hokkaido countryside through scenic guided cycling tours can check the hotel’s partnership with specialist operator Cycle Japan as well.
Some fun itineraries that Nozo Hotel Furano has curated include white water rafting in the rapids of the Sorachi River, canoeing in more gentle waters, river fishing and barbeque, hiking at Daisetsuzan National Park, visiting famous flower fields, photoshoots at the Shirogane Blue Pond and Shirahige Waterfall, night sky watching from a cosy tent, and more.
For culinary experiences, Furano is a great place participate in vegetable picking followed by farm-to-table cooking experience, fruit picking, and cheese/butter/ice cream-making, at one of the local Furano cheese factories.
Other local activities include visiting beeswax candle-making workshops, making jam with fresh local ingredients, visiting the local Furano wineries for wine tasting, or visiting the Furano Music Box Museum or Glass Forest to out glass blowing.
Guests who stay at Nozo Hotel can book directly through the hotel to experience these local activities.
From now to November 1, guests booking directly via the hotel’s website for a three-night stay, for the period between now and November 30, will receive 20 per cent off the regular price if they book 30 days in advance.
For more information, visit Nozo Hotel.