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Stuart Lyall Appointed General Manager of Fusion
Newest Vietnam Hotel
HO CHI MINH CITY (March , 2020) — As Fusion grows its hotel
portfolio with the opening of Fusion Suites Vung Tau, the
wellness-focused hospitality group has appointed seasoned
hotelier, Stuart John Lyall, to manage the new property.
The new general manager is already leading the hotel
through its soft-opening phase and putting plans into action
for an April grand opening. Stuart’s most recent role had
him guiding Selong Selo Resort & Residences in Lombok,
Indonesia through its soft opening phase, where he was the
GM responsible for everything from establishing and implementing
CSR to acting as director of sales and marketing.
Fusion’s newest hotel, Fusion Suites Vung Tau, is a 19-storey
property featuring 171 well-appointed suites and apartments,
a multitude of dining options, a 12-treatment room
maritime-inspired spa, yoga studio, and a rooftop infinity
pool. The property offers views of the ocean, and complements
the setting with playful interiors dressed in sea green,
ocean blue, and a wide range of ocean-inspired hues in
between. Located in the heart of Vung Tau, the hotel is just a
short trip by boat or road from Ho Chi Minh City.
Fusion Suites Vung Tau, 2 Truong Cong Dinh Street, Vung Tau
city, Vietnam.
Prior to his time in Indonesia Stuart was based in Khao Sok,
Thailand from 2017 - 2018 where he also held a general manager
role. At Our Jungle Camp, like at Selong Selo, he wore
many hats under the GM umbrella, from construction manager
during the initial build to guest services management.
Much of Stuart’s hospitality experience comes from his
time with world leading Australian Cruise company, Travel
Marvel (part of APT Group), where he was regional product
manager Asia & India from 2013 - 2017. It was during this
time that he was closely involved with Fusion Suites Sai Gon
on the wholesale side, playing a pivotal role in the hotel’s
YOUTH
success.
“Stuart is ideally placed to set up and drive the opening
stages of our new Vung Tau hotel,” said Samir Wildemann,
Fusion’s vice president of operations. “He’s achieved solid
results with all he’s done so far in the hospitality space and
will continue to drive Fusion’s growth forward, ensuring that
our first guests are provided with a stylist vacation experience
and that strong foundations are laid for the future.
Stuart’s first footstep into the hospitality industry was his
Bachelor of Arts, International Hotel & Tourism Management,
at the University of Queensland, Australia, in 1993. Over
the years, he has worked as general manager of sales and
marketing for South Sea Horizons, Papua New Guinea tour
experts, as regional product manager Asia Pacific with tour
company Peregrine Adventures; been an international
travel and hotel consultant for Flight Centre, Australia’s largest
retail travel agency; and worked as an Asia-focused tour
director for adventure travel company, Intrepid Travel.
Email: reservations.fsvt@fusion-suites.com
Website: https://vungtau.fusion-suites.com
ABOUT FUSION
Fusion is a pioneer of wellness-inspired hotels and resorts
and the only fully vertically integrated hospitality company
in Southeast Asia. Blending an innovative ‘all-spa
inclusive’ approach to wellness vacationing with their signature
‘breakfast anywhere, anytime’ concept, they offer
welcoming, down-to-earth hospitality in outstanding holiday
destinations to create unique, memorable experiences
that set them apart from others.
Fusion Resorts blend stylish and sophisticated accommodation
options with bed-to-beach living and holistic wellness
to provide a fresh take on the traditional beach vacation.
Fusion Suites give urban adventurers or family explorers a
place to recover in a city to discover, mixing comfort and
convenience with funky, fun and informal. Fusion Originals
are bold and brave, leading the way and setting trends, dedicated
to the originators and pioneers who change the world
by daring to be unique. Fusion Retreats are health conscious
and fitness focused, rebalancing body, mind and soul in
sanctuaries of holistic restoration and indulgent pampering.
Fusion currently owns and manages 7 properties in Phu
Quoc, Cam Ranh, Da Nang, Sai Gon, Vung Tau and Hue. The
company is expanding its portfolio with new hotels and
resorts opening in Quang Binh, Hoi An and Quy Nhon.