VietNamNet Bridge – The Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort will host the Asia and Australasia Gala Ceremony 2016 of the World Travel Awards, where exceptional tourism and hospitality services in the Asia and Australasia region of 2016 are honored.

“The organization board of the award ceremony picked Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort to host what is considered the Oscar of the tourism industry because we were convinced by the natural beauty, the luxurious facilities, and the world-class service at the resort. We hope the resort is going to leave a good impression on participants,” said Mr. Graham Cooke, president of World Travel Awards.

As many as 180 guests from the business community, tourism experts, and the world press will gather in the resort’s Great Hall and The Summit auditorium for the most anticipated event of the regional tourism and hospitality industry.

InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort is going to ensure the rooms, food, spa, and security are at their very best in order to bring excellent service to the guests, said the resort managers.

According to the resort managers, being picked as the venue for the Asia and Australasia Gala Ceremony 2016 is a testimonial to InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort’s prestige.

Moreover, the event will put Danang on the list of world-renowned luxury destinations, as the participation of 180 influential people on the global tourism scene and the world press will promote the image of Danang to tourists all over the world.

InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort is located on Son Tra peninsula, Danang. It was developed by Sun Group and being managed by InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG).

InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort redefines luxury by combining Vietnamese aesthetics with international standards. Set on 37 hectares of stepped gardens leading down to a private beach, each of the 200 rooms and villas guarantees a dramatic view on the crystal clear water of the East Sea.

Decorated with wooden furniture and handmade silk and craft art pieces procured from Vietnam’s many localities, every inch of this luxury resort is proof to the genius of star architect Bill Bensley. A testament to the resort’s unique design and concept, the resort has welcomed a veritable host of high-profile guests, including politicians and celebrities throughout the years.

Over the years, the resort has hosted many important events, such as the Creative Connection International Conference with the participation of over 100 investors and politicians, as well as the World Spa Awards 2015. In 2017, the resort will serve as a venue for a number of activities within the framework of Summit 2017, the 29th meeting of APEC leaders.

Before winning the “Best Resort Hotel in the Asia-Pacific” title awarded by Business Traveler magazine in late September, Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort made it onto CNN’s list of the 21 Most Beautiful Beachfront Hotels in the World.

Its exquisite Harnn Heritage Spa is the proud holder of a 2016 World Spa Award. Its restaurant La Maison 1888 was voted by CNN as one of the ten most beautiful restaurants in the world.

Over the years, the resort has been consistently recognized with prestigious awards, including World’s Leading Luxury Resorts in 2014 and 2015 by World Travel Awards, World Luxury Spa Awards, World Luxury Hotel Awards, and Smart Travel Asia Reader’s Choice.

The World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward, and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry.

Today, the World Travel Awards brand is globally recognized as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark for all to strive and reach. The annual program is renowned as the most prestigious and comprehensive event in the global industry.

PV