Mường Thanh Hotel in Bắc Giang Province. Photo courtesy of Mường Thanh Hospitality

HÀ NỘI – Mường Thanh Hospitality has been announced as the only Vietnamese brand to take part in the prestigious World Travel Awards 2019 (WTA).

Mường Thanh Hospitality will compete with world brands such as Dusit International, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotels & Resorts at the category of Asia’s Leading Hotel Brand of the year 2019.

People can vote for the nominees until August 11. The awards ceremony will take place on October 12.

Last year, Việt Nam beat South Korea, Thailand, China and Malaysia to be named Asia’s Leading Destination.

The WTA, launched in 1993 to acknowledge excellence in the travel and tourism industry, is called ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’ by Wall Street magazine.

The awards are held annually to honour the best service providers in the fields of travel and tourism. The winners are chosen after voting by the public and travel professionals worldwide. — VNS