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Grand Ho Tram to get InterContinental branding


The Grand Ho Tram will soon become rebranded as the InterContinental Grand Ho Tram after signing an agreement with IHG last week. 

The agreement will also see the building of a new Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram Beach to open in 2020, which IHG said will reinforce its growth in Vietnam, strengthening its presence in the region. 

Serena Lim, vice president, Development for IHG South East Asia & Korea, commented: “This signing marks a new milestone in our growth in Vietnam, as we welcome our first Holiday Inn Resort in the country and continue to expand our InterContinental brand. As international and domestic travel continues to grow, the expansion of the property and facilities puts us in a great position to provide different experiences for a diverse group of guests.”

With The Grand Ho Tram to be rebranded InterContinental Grand Ho Tram, the 533-key luxury property is an integrated resort with three F&B outlets, a state-of-the-art convention centre that can accommodate up to 1,300 people inclusive of a large ballroom and five meeting rooms, outdoor pools, gym, spa, golf course, along with a retail space featuring a multitude of entertainment options including restaurants, bars, lounges, clubs and a casino gaming floor.   

Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram Beach will be a 502-key hotel featuring facilities geared for family fun. Guests can enjoy their time at swimming pools and enjoy captivating views of the long coastline at the 360-degree rooftop bar. Additionally, the hotel will have direct access to facilities including a cinema, bowling arcade, food court, and water park.

The two properties provide a strong MICE offering comprising of a variety of venues including a convention center for meetings and events which hosts up to 1,300 people, a casino for international visitors, F&B options as well as entertainment activities. Plans are underway to increase the capacity to cater to larger events for up to 3,000 people, further enhancing the offer for MICE programs. Also situated on the Ho Tram Strip is the renown 18-hole links championship golf course, The Bluffs, designed by Greg Norman, and ranked top 100 in the world by Golf Digest. 

Mr. Michael Kelly, chairman, and CEO of HTP, said, “We are delighted to continue our long-standing partnership with IHG with the developments on the Ho Tram Strip. IHG has an impressive track record in Vietnam with a large presence and is a strong brand-fit for our properties with both InterContinental and Holiday Inn. Together, we look forward to hosting guests and delivering memorable experiences here in Ho Tram.”

The rebranding is set to occur shortly after the completion of the Grand Ho Tram’s refurbishment. 

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