Vietnam’s InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula resort was chosen among the ‘Top 100 Hotels in the World’ in the 22th annual World’s Best Awards, announced by US tourism magazine Travel+Leisure.
Vietnam’s InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula resort was chosen among the ‘Top 100 Hotels in the World’(Photo courtesy of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula)
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam’sInterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula resort was chosen among the ‘Top 100Hotels in the World’ in the 22th annual World’s Best Awards, announced by UStourism magazine Travel Leisure.
The 2017 World’s Best Awards are one of themost significant accolades in the travel industry, and this year proved to bemuch competitive. Over 300,000 readers participated in a survey to identify thebest of the best in travel.
Highly praised for its stunningarchitecture, unique location and impeccable service, the resort is also rankednumber five among the top 10 hotels in the South East Asia category.
“We are delighted to be recognised as oneof the top resorts in the world by our discerning guests and readers of theprestigious luxury travel publication. We look forward to delivering evengreater level of luxury experience to our guests who choose to stay with us,”the resort’s general manager, Juan Losada, said.
Suspended over mythical Monkey Mountain,InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort is one-of-a-kind resort thatredefines the definition of luxury in Vietnam, as well as throughout Asia,where the demand for luxury accommodation has never been greater.
Earlier this week, the resort was featuredin the 100 list, editorial choice of best hotels in the world by World TravelMagazine, a Singapore-based luxury travel publication.
Over the years, the InterContinental DanangSun Peninsula Resort has firmly established itself as a familiar name in manytop lists of the most respected publications, such as Conde Nast Traveler, CNNand Robb Report.-VNA
The InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in the central coastal city of Da Nang was named the World’s Leading Luxury Resort 2015 at a ceremony in El Jadida port city of Morocco on December 13.
Central Da Nang city was honoured as “Asia’s Leading Festival and Event Destination” at the World Travel Awards Asia (WTA) & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2016 held in the city on October 15 night.
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The number of visitors increased by 4.1% compared to the same period last year, while total tourism revenue surged by 48.8%, or nearly 88% of the year’s target.
“There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises as this train rattles through historic cities and swooshes beside spectacular coastlines,” according to Lonely Planet.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Vietnam’s InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula resort was chosen among the ‘Top 100 Hotels in the World’(Photo courtesy of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula) 
