The Wafaifo Hoi An Resort in the ancient heritage capital of Hoi An in central Vietnam will open its doors to guests on 1 September this year. Bookings are now available for the phase 1 opening of the privately and locally-owned boutique property which will ultimately offer 134-rooms and suites and a range of dining and lifestyle outlets, a 10-minute walk from Hoi An’s UNESCO-listed heritage attractions. The resort will deliver a modern interpretation of Hoi An hospitality, dining, wellness and community lifestyles in a lively tourist city where analysts say visitor numbers could repeat 2019 record breaking levels by the end of 2024. “The museums, night market shops, restaurants and bars in the old quarter in Hoi An are really bustling again,” said Mikkel Krantz (pictured), C...
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The Anam Group has inaugurated a striking multi-functional convention centre, Axi Plaza in Vietnam. With a design inspired by the country’s ubiquitous coracle boat, it is located at a spectacular beachfront space, overlooking Long Beach on the scenic Cam Ranh peninsula. A host of remarkable facilities include a vast state-of-the-art conference hall, a 360-degree rooftop venue, a stunning outdoor beachfront event space, and about 10,000 sqm dedicated to shopping and dining outlets. The largest multipurpose convention centre in the region, Axi Plaza marks The Anam Group’s third major development, following the launch of luxurious resorts The Anam Cam Ranh and The Anam Mui Ne in 2017 and 2023, respectively. Adjacent to 12-hectare The Anam Cam Ranh with 213 rooms, suites and villas,...
Read MoreHo Chi Minh City, a culinary haven renowned for its vibrant street food scene, has embarked on an international media campaign to showcase its unique and transformative cuisine. Spearheaded by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism since December 2023, the campaign has captivated audiences worldwide with its compelling video titled "All You Can Eat". The captivating video has been prominently featured during prime time and throughout the day on esteemed networks such as CNN Asia, Discovery, and Asian Food Network (AFN). Leveraging the power of digital platforms and social media, the campaign ensures that the tantalizing glimpses into Ho Chi Minh City's culinary landscape reach a global audience. Furthermore, during November and December, the Heritage Guide showcasing culinary in Ho...
Read MoreNestled on the sunset-kissed shores of the west coast of Phu Quoc, Salinda Resort stands as a beacon of soulful hospitality and charm. This boutique beach resort isn't just a destination; it's a captivating journey where luxury meets nature. Salinda crafts an enchanting tapestry of modern comfort woven with the threads of authentic Vietnamese service. All 121 rooms, suites, and villas aren't merely spaces; they are reflections of contemporary elegance with a local touch that seamlessly bridges the gap between indoors and the breathtaking natural wonders. Each room is a canvas, adorned with unique wall art, celebrating Vietnam's masterful craftsmanship. Where luxury meets sustainability in the heart of Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam Salinda's mission goes beyond just offering a beach re...
Read MoreCreate special occasions at Danang Marriott Resort & Spa on Vietnam’s stunning central coast Nestled on a stunning stretch of sandy beach, just steps from the sea yet also within the dynamic city center, Danang Marriott Resort & Spa is the ultimate setting for special events. This is the place where life’s most important moments are staged, and memories are made. However, it takes more than a breath-taking location to ensure the success of a meeting; it takes a point of difference – that unique creative spark that inspires delegates and leaves a lasting impression. At Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, meetings are brought to life by a team of professional planners who are dedicated to making every aspect of the event a success. This starts with the venue; a choice of six exc...
Read MoreCurry may have landed in Southeast Asia 2000 years ago Spices found on stone tools shed light on ancient global trade network Even after 2000 years, the stone slab still smelled of nutmeg. Unearthed in an ancient village in southern Vietnam, the cookware—roughly the size and shape of an anvil—was likely used to grind the spice, along with other ingredients familiar in today’s curries. The discovery, reported today in Science Advances, marks the earliest known example of spice processing in mainland Southeast Asia. It also suggests that visitors from India and Indonesia may have introduced their culinary traditions to the region millennia ago. Ancient starch grains of ginger (Zingiber officinale), cinnamon (Cinnamomum sp.) and nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) were identified on the s...
Read MoreWorking together for the first time, Andrew Joyce of B&B Ideas Group and Le Ha Hoang of ShapeUs Studio, are creating ambitious food, drink and ambience experiences at the new Wafaifo Resort, Hoi An A project is underway to redefine preconceived ideas about Vietnamese food, drink and hospitality in central Vietnam’s heritage city of Hoi An. Owners of the Wafaifo Resort, Hoi An, which is under construction, have appointed former international celebrity chef and food and beverage concept creator Andrew Joyce of B&B Ideas Group, and international Vietnamese designer Le Ha Hoang, of Shape Us, to create a unique series of contemporary food, beverage and lifestyle experiences for the 134-key boutique urban resort. “The creative brief is to deliver a contemporary Vietnamese tak...
Read MoreCouples can embark on romantic adventures on Vietnam’s stunning central coast, including the chance to stage perfect proposals, one-of-a-kind weddings, and heavenly honeymoons Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, the tropical beachfront paradise on Vietnam’s stunning central coast, sets the stage for life’s most magical moments. From the ultimate date night under the stars to perfect proposals on the soft sand, and even one-of-a-kind weddings overlooking the ocean, this is a haven of romance that is sure to connect couples and write an exciting new chapter in every love story. Couples’ vacations are among life’s most important occasions. They provide priceless opportunities to escape the stress and strain of daily life and reconnect with your partner in paradise. At Danang Marrio...
Read MoreThe Anam Mui Ne, a remarkable resort with a design inspired by the Indochine era, has joined an exclusive selection of the globe’s leading boutique independent luxury properties – the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) portfolio. The resort, which opened in January this year on the Mui Ne beach, is the first Vietnamese property to join SLH, deemed the most desirable community of independently minded travellers and independently spirited hotels in the world. Hotels must undergo a stringent vetting process and conform to the highest standards of luxury and guest wellbeing before being accepted into the SLH’s characterful collection of intimate spaces in unusual places. Headquartered in London with offices worldwide, SLH represents 520 hotels in more than 90 countries th...
Read MoreA new international hospitality brand and hotel called Wafaifo has been launched in central Vietnam. The company will open the 134-key lifestyle resort, the Wafaifo Resort Hoi An, in Q1 2024 as part of a strategic plan that includes a new mall, a hospitality asset management service, and other tourism-related projects. The new company is based in Hoi An. Its name, Wafaifo, derives from “wa” from water, and “faifo”, the historical name of Hoi An. Wafaifo intends to offer hospitality project consultancy across Indochina, drawing on the hotel industry expertise of its co-founders, Managing Director, Pieter van der Hoeven, and Commercial Director, Mikkel Krantz. Van der Hoeven and Krantz will work to establish the Wafaifo brand, its flagship urban resort in Hoi An, and extend awa...
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