Meliá Hotels International has inked an agreement for a new hotel in Ha Long, the entry point to one of Vietnam’s most stunning tourist destinations, Ha Long Bay.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has confirmed the opening of voco Ma Belle Danang – the first voco hotel in Vietnam and 50th opening globally.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World has renewed its presence in Vietnam with the addition of new member The Anam Mui Ne.

Aqua Expeditions is offering an extended spring season on the Mekong in 2023, with a number of new dates aboard Aqua Mekong now available to book during the month of April.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has inked a deal for its third property in Vietnam. Mandarin Oriental, Bai Nom will comprise a new resort with branded residences in the Phu Yen province, one of Vietnam’s coastal regions.

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is entering the Vietnamese market, after signing the Waldorf Astoria Hanoi. Scheduled to open in 2025, Waldorf Astoria Hanoi will join Hilton’s pipeline of nine other hotels and resorts that will open in Vietnam in the coming years.

Purpose-built for the Mekong River, the 80-guest ship Viking Saigon sails between Kampong Cham, Cambodia and Mỹ Tho, Vietnam as part of Viking’s popular 15-day Magnificent Mekong itinerary. With the 2022-2023 season now underway, regular sailing dates are available through March 2023; the 2023-2024 season begins in July 2023.

Emerald Cruises has unveiled its 2023/24 Southeast Asia River Cruising brochure in the lead-up to the resumption of its popular Mekong program which is restarting in October 2022.

Nobu Hospitality has outlined details for a new hotel, restaurant and residence in Danang, Vietnam. The luxury beachfront urban resort on the South-Central Coast of Vietnam, Nobu Danang destination will provide a vibrant lifestyle situated in the heart and beachfront of Danang.

AmaWaterways will resume sailing on the Mekong River from 17 October 2022. Reservations are now open for sailings through Vietnam and Cambodia to explore the Mekong River aboard the 124-passenger AmaDara, a distinctive 92-metre ship featuring 62 elegantly appointed staterooms and suites.

Southeast Asian cruise operator Pandaw River Expeditions is promoting a new collection of Combo Expedition River Cruises for guests with more time on their hands.

Meliá Hotels International has unveiled plans to open a new beach resort in Quy Nhon, Vietnam in 2025. Meliá Quy Nhon Beach Resort will be located on Vietnam’s central coast and comprise 140 hotel rooms and 93 villas, ranging in size from 1-3 bedrooms and featuring infinity plunge pools that take in sea vistas.