3845th | Vol 30 | 2020 | www.hotelier-indonesia.comStuart LyallFusion Vietnam HotelGeneral ManagerMarch 2020
45th | Vol 30 | 2020 | www.hotelier-indonesia.com 39Stuart Lyall Appointed General Manager of FusionNewest Vietnam HotelHO CHI MINH CITY (March , 2020) — As Fusion grows its hotelportfolio with the opening of Fusion Suites Vung Tau, thewellness-focused hospitality group has appointed seasonedhotelier, Stuart John Lyall, to manage the new property.The new general manager is already leading the hotelthrough its soft-opening phase and putting plans into actionfor an April grand opening. Stuart’s most recent role hadhim guiding Selong Selo Resort & Residences in Lombok,Indonesia through its soft opening phase, where he was theGM responsible for everything from establishing and implementingCSR to acting as director of sales and marketing.Fusion’s newest hotel, Fusion Suites Vung Tau, is a 19-storeyproperty featuring 171 well-appointed suites and apartments,a multitude of dining options, a 12-treatment roommaritime-inspired spa, yoga studio, and a rooftop infinitypool. The property offers views of the ocean, and complementsthe setting with playful interiors dressed in sea green,ocean blue, and a wide range of ocean-inspired hues inbetween. Located in the heart of Vung Tau, the hotel is just ashort trip by boat or road from Ho Chi Minh City.Fusion Suites Vung Tau, 2 Truong Cong Dinh Street, Vung Taucity, Vietnam.Prior to his time in Indonesia Stuart was based in Khao Sok,Thailand from 2017 - 2018 where he also held a general managerrole. At Our Jungle Camp, like at Selong Selo, he woremany hats under the GM umbrella, from construction managerduring the initial build to guest services management.Much of Stuart’s hospitality experience comes from histime with world leading Australian Cruise company, TravelMarvel (part of APT Group), where he was regional productmanager Asia & India from 2013 - 2017. It was during thistime that he was closely involved with Fusion Suites Sai Gonon the wholesale side, playing a pivotal role in the hotel’sYOUTHsuccess.“Stuart is ideally placed to set up and drive the openingstages of our new Vung Tau hotel,” said Samir Wildemann,Fusion’s vice president of operations. “He’s achieved solidresults with all he’s done so far in the hospitality space andwill continue to drive Fusion’s growth forward, ensuring thatour first guests are provided with a stylist vacation experienceand that strong foundations are laid for the future.Stuart’s first footstep into the hospitality industry was hisBachelor of Arts, International Hotel & Tourism Management,at the University of Queensland, Australia, in 1993. Overthe years, he has worked as general manager of sales andmarketing for South Sea Horizons, Papua New Guinea tourexperts, as regional product manager Asia Pacific with tourcompany Peregrine Adventures; been an internationaltravel and hotel consultant for Flight Centre, Australia’s largestretail travel agency; and worked as an Asia-focused tourdirector for adventure travel company, Intrepid Travel.Email: reservations.fsvt@fusion-suites.comWebsite: https://vungtau.fusion-suites.comABOUT FUSIONFusion is a pioneer of wellness-inspired hotels and resortsand the only fully vertically integrated hospitality companyin Southeast Asia. Blending an innovative ‘all-spainclusive’ approach to wellness vacationing with their signature‘breakfast anywhere, anytime’ concept, they offerwelcoming, down-to-earth hospitality in outstanding holidaydestinations to create unique, memorable experiencesthat set them apart from others.Fusion Resorts blend stylish and sophisticated accommodationoptions with bed-to-beach living and holistic wellnessto provide a fresh take on the traditional beach vacation.Fusion Suites give urban adventurers or family explorers aplace to recover in a city to discover, mixing comfort andconvenience with funky, fun and informal. Fusion Originalsare bold and brave, leading the way and setting trends, dedicatedto the originators and pioneers who change the worldby daring to be unique. Fusion Retreats are health consciousand fitness focused, rebalancing body, mind and soul insanctuaries of holistic restoration and indulgent pampering.Fusion currently owns and manages 7 properties in PhuQuoc, Cam Ranh, Da Nang, Sai Gon, Vung Tau and Hue. Thecompany is expanding its portfolio with new hotels andresorts opening in Quang Binh, Hoi An and Quy Nhon.
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