MELIÁ AND CITYLAND GROUP SIGN MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A NEW RESORT IN PHU QUOC

HO CHI MINH CITY (Feb.20, 2025) - A leading player in Vietnam’s hospitality scene, Meliá Hotels International, is adding a new hotel to the pipeline through an agreement with CityLand Group. The two companies signed a hospitality management agreement on February 20th, 2025 for a new five-star Meliá resort on the popular tropical island of Phu Quoc.

Meliá Forest Bay Phu Quoc will open along a sandy stretch of beach in the north of the island in 2028. This will be the third Meliá property on Vietnam’s largest island, joining Meliá Vinpearl Phu Quoc, in the northwest, and SOL by Meliá Phu Quoc in the southern part of Phu Quoc. The new partnership is Meliá’s first with CityLand Group., a leading real estate developer in Vietnam.

Meliá Hotels International has expanded rapidly in Vietnam in the last three years. At the start of 2022 the Spanish hotel group had six hotels and resorts throughout the country. The company now boasts 20 hotels in operation and six in the pipeline in Vietnam.

“CityLand Group and Meliá Hotels International share a vision of sustainable development, where investment value is not only optimized for investors but also creates a positive and lasting impact on the local community, contributing to the future growth of Phu Quoc’s tourism industry,” said Mr. Bui Đuc Liem, CEO of CityLand Group.

Stretching along 700 meters of pristine shoreline, Meliá Forest Bay Phu Quoc is set on a 21-hectare site within the Bai Thom master plan—one of the most promising areas in Northern Phu Quoc, with a total planned area of 173 hectares. The project will be developed in two phases. Phase one (expected to open in 2028) involves the launch of approximately 131 luxury villas and 131 hotel keys. Phase two (expected to be completed in 2030) will add approximately 108 villas, bringing the total room count to 776.

The property’s contemporary villas will range in size from 2-5 bedrooms, each with private pools. 

There will be a variety of restaurants and bars within the lush tropical grounds, along with an oceanfront swimming pool, wellness facilities such as a gym and luxury spa, a kids club offering creative play experiences, an event space ideal for weddings, conferences and large-scale events. 
 

“Phu Quoc’s stunning natural beauty from its white sand beaches to the verdant national park, make this island a gem of a destination that’s steadily gaining more popularity with travellers seeking new destinations in Vietnam,” said Ignacio Martin, management director for Meliá Hotels International in the APAC region. 

Through the collaboration of global hospitality group, Meliá Hotels International and CityLand Group, a leading multi-sector developer in Vietnam, Meliá Forest Bay Phu Quoc is set to become a symbol of luxury resort living in Phu Quoc.