Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group plans to debut in Vietnam after signing a management agreement for the Radisson Blu Cam Ranh Bay.
Developed in collaboration with Eurowindow Nha Trang Investment and Tourism Joint Stock Company, th beachfront property is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019.
"As we grow across Asia Pacific, we are pleased to expand our footprint into Vietnam and into a segment that is currently underserved in the region," said Thorsten Kirschke, president, Asia Pacific, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.
The Cam Ranh Bay hotel is just the start of Carlson Rezidor’s ambitions for Vietnam.
It is currently in discussions over development opportunities in major cities Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Danang, along with established and up and coming resort areas including Phu Quoc, Hue, Sapa and Hai Phong.
"We are honoured to partner with a globally recognised hotel group to deliver world class hospitality in Vietnam. We are confident in Carlson Rezidor’s management capabilities and in their Radisson Blu brand, which positions our hotel for solid performance," said Nguyen Canh Son, chairman of Eurowindow Nha Trang Investment and Tourism Joint Stock Company.