InterContinental adds local flavor to meetings deals

InterContinental Asiana Saigon's marketing director, Daniel Kipping, introduces a new hotel program introduce HCMC's culture, charity and community to hotel guests attending meetings - Photo: Mong Binh

InterContinental Asiana Saigon has launched its global meeting program called IC Meetings targeting MICE delegates who want an insight into Vietnam as well as a luxury hotel to hold their meeting in.

Daniel Kipping, cluster director of sales and marketing at the hotel, told the Daily at the package launch on Friday that guests worldwide can access www.intercontinental.com to book packages with menu options for guests to explore the city during their business visit.

Kipping said InterContinental Asiana Saigon could tailor out-of-the-meeting-room activities for guests to see as much of Vietnam as possible.  

The Insider Collection for example offers interactive off-site team-building activities, and the opportunity to contribute to the community and environment.

As part of the collection, Insider Location offers a glimpse of HCMC’s history as part of a day-long board meeting; for Insider Community the hotel has adopted four orphanages where participants can visit and are welcome to give their support; and Inside Speakers presents celebrities and experts who talk about culture, cooking and cuisine.

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New face for Intercontinental Asiana food and drinks

Fabio Marigliano

The InterContinental Asiana Saigon has appointed Fabio Marigliano as new director of food and beverage.

“His exemplary F&B industry experience and management skills will be instrumental in the success of InterContinental Asiana Saigon,” Thomas Schmelter, area general manager at the InterContinental Hotels Group for Vietnam said in a statement.

“We’re delighted that he has taken the first step in Vietnam with us,” Schmelter said.

The new food and beverage director has12 years experience in major hotels and restaurants in Europe and Asia.

Marigliano will be responsible for the 305-room hotel, three restaurants including Yu Chu, Market 39 and the Italian Trattoria, Basilico, as well as The Library lobby lounge, and the entertainment bar, Purple Jade.

Prior to InterContinental Asiana Saigon, Marigliano was food and beverage director at the Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Indonesia.

“This is a tremendous opportunity and great learning experience for me,” Marigliano said. “The understanding that I have, combined with the great resources in Vietnam, give me confidence that InterContinental Asiana Saigon will continue to showcase some of the best dinning options in the country.”

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