Sun Group has officially broken ground on the Sun Galaxy Complex, a VND 10,750 billion entertainment hub in Da Nang. Situated along the Han River in Ngu Hanh Son ward, the development features an outdoor venue with nearly 20,000 seats, alongside a 47-story tower offering hospitality and retail facilities. The project aims to establish a year-round destination for global events and enhance the local night-time economy.
Vietnamese developer Sun Group and global hospitality giant Accor have signed a landmark agreement to expand their decade-long strategic partnership. The deal will add nearly 6,000 high-end hotel rooms and serviced apartments across Phu Quoc and Da Nang. Spanning mid-scale to luxury tiers, the expansion introduces several new lifestyle brands to Vietnam, significantly strengthening the country's premium tourism infrastructure ahead of major international events.
Developers Archi and NEXT have officially launched the Swissôtel Kobuleti Beach Resort, a 300 million dollar premium hotel and residential project in Georgia. Situated on the Black Sea coast near Batumi, the three-building complex will feature a luxury hotel, private apartments, a casino and a 3,000 square metre wellness zone. The development aims to elevate regional tourism standards and boost local employment.
World Environment Day is a prompt. What matters is everything before it. From Asia-Pacific real estate to European hotel groups, and a landmark EU directive that came into force this month, we look at the organisations and governments proving that sustainability has moved from the edges of the built environment to its centre.
Hospitality leader Accor has launched a five year global eco-initiative to test and scale resource-saving technologies across its international network. The project targets the validation of over 100 environmental systems by 2030, beginning with an intense operational focus on commercial water efficiency. Partnering with non-profit Water Unite, the company will pilot advanced recycling and reuse systems across its portfolio.
Sun Group has officially broken ground on a massive 5-star "hotel city" in Phu Quoc to prepare for the APEC 2027 Summit. The developer intends to finish the project in just 18 months, adding 12,000 rooms and serviced apartments to the island. This development includes 15 beachfront hotels and a major shopping centre managed by Lotte. International brands such as Marriott, Hilton and Accor are all signed on to manage the new luxury sites.