Phu Quoc, Thailand – 6 September 2017 –
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group signs a management contract with Phu Quoc Tourist Investment & Development JS Company to develop Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc.
Scheduled to open in the last quarter of 2017, the new-build hotel, with 522 rooms and suites, is set to be a focal point of Phu Quoc. The signing marks the second resort in Vietnam for the group, following Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh Bay, slated to open in 2018.
Situated in Southern Vietnam, Phu Quoc is also known as Pearl Island, a tourist destination famous for its pristine beaches, rich coral reefs and dense tropical jungles. Popular attractions include Phu Quoc National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Din Cau Rock Temple and the spectacular Tranh Waterfall.
The resort is a 27km drive away from Phu Quoc International Airport, catering to a series of domestic and international flights.
The hotel is part of an integrated resort that caters to a host of recreational and corporate activities including a convention center, safari park, theater, water theme park, retail, multiple restaurants and a 27-hole golf course.
The group continues to pursue development opportunities in leading Vietnamese destinations including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Danang, while also exploring upcoming destinations such as Dalat, Hue, Quy Nhon, Mui Ne, Sapa, and Hai Phong.
Vietnam’s hospitality outlook remains buoyant with optimism as the country continues to accelerate with infrastructure projects in the country. According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the number of international visitors to Vietnam as at July 2017 was 7,243,216, representing a 28.8 percent increase over the previous year.