Jesper Larsen Returns to Vietnam as GM of InterContinental Halong Bay Resort and Residences

Dark/Light Mode (01/07/24)  IHG has appointed Jesper Bach Larsen as General Manager of the InterContinental Halong Bay Resort and Residences, a new-build property that is expected to open towards the end of the year.

Jesper has over 24 years of experience working in the hospitality industry. Most of his career thus far has been spent with Hilton, starting in F&B and gradually taking on more and more senior roles before his hard work was rewarded with his first GM posting in February 2012.

Jesper Bach Larsen

Originally from Denmark, Jesper's career has seen him work in Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, Indonesia and Europe.

“Vietnam is one of the most exciting growth destinations in Asia, and I am truly excited to open IHG’s first property in Halong City,” Jesper said. “The InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand is the world’s first and largest international luxury hotel brand, with over 75 years of heritage and with its recent transformative brand evolution, we will be embarking on an exciting new chapter and introducing unique brand differentiators that will be tailored to the modern luxury traveller. I look forward to bringing a symphony of immersive and highly curated guest and culinary experiences coupled with the warmth of Vietnamese hospitality to our guests and residents, and supporting the tourism growth of the stunning Halong area.”

In partnership with long-time partner Ha Long Investment and Development, a member of BIM Group, the InterContinental Halong Bay Resort and Residences marks IHG’s expansion into the Quang Ninh province of Vietnam and adds to the growing BIM and IHG property portfolio which also includes Regent Phu Quoc, InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, Crowne Plaza Vientiane and an upcoming Holiday Inn Vientiane, a testament to their strong decade-long relationship.

A two-hour drive from Hanoi, the property will feature 174 rooms and suites at the resort, whilst the residences will be made up of 60 apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms and 41 villas.

Facilities will include five restaurant and bar outlets, four pools, a gym, private beach, kids club, spa and a choice of flexible meeting and event spaces.

IHG has 18 open hotels in Vietnam across six brands: Six Senses, Regent, InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, voco and Holiday Inn. The company is on course to more than double its portfolio in the country within the next three years by opening at least 26 more hotels including InterContinental Halong Bay Resort and Residences which is scheduled to open in Q4 2024.

See also: IHG's Expanding Hotel Portfolio in Vientiane, Laos - HD Video Interview with Murali Viswanathan, Cluster General Manager.

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