InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)ÊhasÊannounced the opening of a new 197-room Crowne Plaza Vientiane in Laos, marking the group’s entry into the country. Nestled in Vientiane along Samsenthai Road, a short 10-minute drive from Wattay International Airport, Crowne Plaza Vientiane is the first internationally branded upscale hotel in the capital city offering quality accommodation and a comprehensive range of facilities to meet the needs of business and leisure travellers to Laos.
ÒWe are delighted to celebrate the opening of our first hotel in Laos with the launch of Crowne Plaza Vientiane,” said Leanne Harwood, Vice President of Operations, IHG, South East Asia and Korea.Ê”As one of the region’s fastest growing nations, Laos has enjoyed significant economic growth in the last decade due to its expanding infrastructure which has played no small role in boosting tourism and attracting foreign investment into the country.Ó
The hotel isÊsuited for meetings and events with modern meeting facilities, including a ballroom and six fully-equipped meeting spaces that can be tailored to suit various needs. As part of the Crowne Plaza brand’s signature meetings programme, there is also a dedicated Crowne Meetings Team and Crowne Meetings Director on site to ensure each event runs from start to end seamlessly.
Travellers visiting Laos on leisure will find the hotel a convenient base from which to explore Vientiane Ð from the historical King Fa Ngum statue directly across the road to the vibrant local markets and cultural attractions located close by such as the colonial-style Lao National Museum, the bustling Vientiane Night Market and the famous Wat Si Muang temple.
ÒAs part of our growth strategy we are constantly looking for quality growth in new markets, and with our first hotel in Laos now open and an optimistic tourism outlook projecting the arrival of over nine million foreign visitors by 2025, we are in a great position to cater to the growing number of travellers into the nation’s capital,Ó said Ms Harwood.
Oliver Horn, General Manager ofÊCrowne Plaza Vientiane, saidÊthat Laos is gaining popularity as a tourism destination. “As the first internationally branded upscale hotel to open in the capital, we are in a great position to cater to visitors looking for quality accommodation whilst they’re here on business or leisure,” said Mr Horn.Ê”As one of the fastest growing hotel brands in the sector, Crowne Plaza is a trusted name all over the world and we are confident that the great experience our guests associate with the brand will set Crowne Plaza Vientiane apart and draw travellers to stay with us when they visit Vientiane.Ó
To celebrate the opening, guests can book to stay at rates starting from USD 119++ per night. The hotel is part of the global IHG Rewards Club loyalty programme where guests can earn and redeem points at over 5,000 hotels and major airlines around the world.
There are nine Crowne Plaza hotels open across South East Asia, including Crowne Plaza Vientiane, and three more hotels expected to open in the region over the next three to five years.
