One month ahead of the grand opening of Vietnam's first Radisson Blu Resort on scenic Phu Quoc island, the international five-star hotel brand has cut the ribbon on a commercial office in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City

(TRAVPR.COM) VIETNAM - June 14th, 2018 - Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc's general manager Peter Feran today joined representatives from Vietnam's tourism industry to launch the new office on the 14^th floor of mplaza Saigon at 39 Le Duan Street, District 1, the lead-up to the resort's grand opening next month.

Overlooking the northern stretch of Vietnam's most compelling beach, Bai Dai, the opening of Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc heralds a new era for the Radisson Hotel Group. The group plans to launch Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh Bay early next year and is pursuing development opportunities in other Vietnamese destinations.

On Phu Quoc, Radisson Blu will unveil 514 rooms, suites and villas, a restaurant, two bars, a VIP lounge, large swimming pool and kid's club on July 14.

The team at the commercial office will drive sales and marketing efforts for the 514-room resort situated on the picturesque northwest coast of the island.

"The opening of Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc's office in Ho Chi Minh City is a milestone that cements our presence in Vietnam before the July debut of this stunning property that is a first for this country and signals exciting times ahead," said Feran.

Ranging in size from 45 sqm to 635 sqm, the resort's rooms, suites and villas afford unencumbered views of the sea, gardens dotted with coconut palms and an immense tropical lagoon pool. The resort's 10 Beachfront Pool Villas have two, three or six bedrooms, huge living areas, kitchens, dining areas and private pools.

The resort's restaurants and bars include an all-day dining establishment Avenue, a vibrant marketplace setting featuring a spectacular show kitchen and array of themed buffets, as well as a sophisticated lobby bar called Annex, the pool bar Azure and the ALUMI VIP Lounge.

Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc is located just 27km from Phu Quoc International Airport. Guests will have direct access to an adjacent complex's collection of facilities including a spa, gym, convention centre, water park, shopping centre, restaurants and theatre.  An amusement park, 18-hole golf course and safari conservation park are also on the resort's doorstep.

For more information and reservations visit https://www.radissonblu.com/en/resort-phuquoc.

Media contact:

Mina Lam Kim Phung
Tel. +84 901 388 289
Email. pklam@radisson.com

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About Radisson Blu® Resort Phu Quoc
Designed to say Yes!^sm, Radisson Blu® is an iconic first class upper upscale hotel brand that delivers vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality. Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc features 514 exquisite rooms, suites and villas, including 10 spacious private pool villas. Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc is situated on the picturesque northwest coast of Phu Quoc island, Vietnam's answer to Thailand's Phuket and famed for its pristine beaches, coral reefs and rainforests. Located 27 kilometres from Phu Quoc International Airport, Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc is easily accessible from Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and beyond thanks to numerous arrivals and departure flights daily. Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc features all-day dining restaurant Avenue, lobby bar Annex, business class lounge Alumi, swimming pool bar Azure, Giggles kid's club and more, with amusement and water parks, a convention centre, golf course and conservation park right on its doorstep.

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