InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort Welcomes New General Manager Iain McCormack

DANANG, Viet Nam - July 14, 2014 - PRLog -- Danang, Vietnam, 14th July 2014 – The luxury InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula welcomes Iain McCormack as its new general manager this July.  Taking the role of leading the luxury resort to continued success, McCormack heads a team of world-class talent at the resort that includes multi-Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux, spa guru Paul Harnn and ‘podiatrist to the stars’ Bastian Gonzales.  He will also spearhead the opening of new entertainment venues at the resort, including a venue that encourages guests to participate as if they were on the backstage of a Cabaret show, and a nightclub to cater to high-end incentive groups.

“InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula is one of the most spectacular resorts I’ve seen,” said McCormack.  “Every single thing about it is completely out of the ordinary and I’m looking forward to paving the way for this resort to become one of the leading luxury resorts in the world.  “Myth meets luxury” is our basis to develop a truly exceptional experience to our guests, creating dreams and unforgettable memories”.

No stranger to the world of luxury hotels, McCormack joins the resort from the multi-award winning Gili Lankanfushi in the Maldives where he was general manager for four years.  Previous positions include Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private Island in Jamaica, Cap Juluca in Anguilla and Cotton House in Mustique to name but a few.

“We’re extremely excited at welcoming him to our InterContinental resort portfolio where he’ll be a great addition,” said Amadeo Zarzosa, Director of Operations Resorts Asia Australasia.  “Iain has worked at many stunning resorts and his wealth of experience and vision gained from his award-winning background speaks for itself.  InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort is an extraordinary resort and in Iain we’ve found an extraordinary leader.  His skills, abilities and achievements are very suited to his new role”.

McCormack’s international leadership experience in leading resorts worldwide coupled with his vision and know-how will take InterContinental Danang to the next level of luxury.  Opened in 2012, this iconic 197-room beach resort has already been named one of the best new hotels in the world by Conde Nast Traveller USA; included in the Luxury 50 List by World Spa and Travel; awarded Best New Luxury Hotel by the World Luxury Hotel Awards; and voted Asia’s Leading New Resort and Vietnam’s Leading Resort at the World Travel Awards 2013.

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About InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort: Hidden in the myth-filled hills of ‘Monkey Mountain’ in the heart of the Son Tra Peninsula nature reserve, the five-star InterContinental Danang is a work of art as much as a resort.   Set in 37 hectares of stepped gardens leading down to a private beach – dramatic views of the sea can be enjoyed from all 197 rooms – every inch of this luxury resort is the stunning creation of star architect Bill Bensley and, as a result, is unique in design and concept.

Gourmet travellers will appreciate La Maison 1888 (and its outstanding wine cellar) by multi-Michelin starred Michel Roux, while those looking for a genuine wellness retreat will love the HARNN Heritage Spa set in a private lagoon.  Travellers can treat tired feet to the ultimate pedicure by ‘podiatrist to the stars’ Bastien Gonzales as global leaders put the world to rights at The Summit, the resort’s impressive conference centre.

Billed as the place “where myth meets luxury”, it’s an easy drive from InterContinental Danang to UNESCO world heritage sites of Hoi An, Hue and My Son (described as “Vietnam’s Angkor Wat”) making it a perfect base for travellers seeking an experience that connects them to central Vietnam.

For more information, please visit danang.intercontinental.com or our Facebook fanpage (http://www.facebook.com/intercontinentaldanang): www.facebook.com/intercontinentaldanang.

About InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts: The InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand has 170 hotels located in more than 60 countries with local insight that comes from over 60 years of experience. As a brand, we believe that superior, understated service and outstanding facilities are important, but what makes us truly different is the genuine interest we show in our guests. Our desire is to help guests make the most of their time. We connect our well-traveled guests to what’s special about a destination, by sharing our knowledge, so they enjoy authentic experiences that will enrich their lives and broaden their outlook. For more information, visit www.intercontinental.com, www.twitter.com/InterConHotels or www.facebook.com/intercontinental.

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