New marketing director for Hotel Equatorial

Published: Wednesday, August 18, 2010

The Hotel Equatorial HCMC has appointed Collin Chan as the new Sales and Marketing Director.

Collin Chan, a Malaysian national, studied hotel management in Switzerland and has 19 years of experience in international hotels in Indonesia, China and Brunei. Prior to joining Hotel Equatorial, he was director for two years of sales and marketing for 5-star hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta.

“Together with a professional sales and marketing team, I look forward to the enhancing the hotel’s brand name in the five-star hotel market,” Chan said in a statement.

Ramana launches leisure package

Effective on Wednesday until September  30, guests are to enjoy a choice of benefits from Free& Easy Package at a very special price from around VND1.2 million++ (US$65++) per room per night at the 4-star Ramana Hotel Saigon.

Additional benefits include buffet breakfast at The Café, one-way airport transfer, complimentary unlimited internet access at business centre and in room with advance request, walking tour around the hotel, 10% discount on food& beverage at all outlets and 10% discount for spa treatment at Oasis Spa

The package is applicable for minimum two- night- stay and non-refundable for early check out and cancellation has to be made with at least 2 days notice.

Rates are subject to 10% VAT & 5% Service charge

For reservation or inquiries, contact the Ramana Hotel Saigon, 323 Le Van Sy, Dist.3, Tel: 08 3843 9999, Email:reservation@ramanasaigon.com,

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