Flag’s first locale in Vietnam to open in 2012
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is continuing its expansion in Asia-Pacific, announcing the signing of its first hotel in Vietnam: Le Méridien Saigon. Scheduled to open in July 2012, the hotel will be in Ho Chi Minh City’s central business district, in 22-story tower that will also house office space. The hotel will feature 350 guest rooms, four restaurants and bars, a health club, an outdoor swimming pool and a spa.
"We are thrilled to announce the signing of Le Méridien Saigon as this marks the entry of Le Méridien brand into Vietnam and further strengthens the position of Starwood as one of the largest international upscale hotel chains in the Indochina and Thailand region,” said Miguel Ko, chairman and president of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific. “Vietnam is amongst the fastest growing nations in Southeast Asia and in the world and has been experiencing strong leisure and business travel within and into the country. The growing demand presents us with tremendous opportunities to better serve the needs of travelers.”