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Guido A.J. Gydé General Manager of the Caravelle Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
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Travel to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - While Hanoi is considered the center
of arts and culture, Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon is the commercial hub of Vietnam
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In July, Guido A.J. Gydé stepped up as the new general manager at the five-star
Caravelle Hotel, replacing Stephen O’Grady at the helm.
Since his appointment, the new GM has already overseen the renovation and
rechristening of the Port Orient restaurant, now known as Nineteen, and has
developed plans for a face-lift for the lobby and lounge bars, plus
refurbishment of guest rooms. Gydé’s appointment follows July’s unveiling of Qi
at Caravelle, an elegant urban spa looking out on the city skyline from the
hotel’s seventh floor.
Gydé, a Belgian native, is a seasoned hotelier with 35 years in the
hospitality industry, predominately with the Hilton hotel chain, in countries as
diverse as England, Egypt, Indonesia, China, Thailand, Morocco and Cameroon.
His tenure in Ho Chi Minh City kicked off earlier this year with a short
stint as general manager of the Legend Hotel.
The Caravelle is located at 19 Lam Son Square, across from the Municipal
Theater, in the legendary heart of the city. The hotel opened in 1959, boasting
a suite of amenities never before seen in Saigon, including bulletproof glass, a
Berliet generator and Trane air conditioners (a first for any hotel in the
city). In 1998, after more than two decades of operation on a shoestring budget,
the aging landmark was resuscitated with a complete renovation and a
complementary, 24-storey tower. |
 Caravelle Hotel Ho Chi Minh City 
Offering luxurious modern living in sophisticated and understated elegant
surroundings, Caravelle Hotel Ho Chi Minh City pampers you with every comfort
and services.Centrally located in the midst of Ho Chi Minh City's business,
shopping, and entertainment district, The Caravelle Hotel is just 12 kilometres
away from the Tan Son Nhat International Airport.The property offers luxurious
as well as comfortable bedrooms, furnished elegantly and come with a host of
modern amenities.The on site Port Orient Restaurant serves international buffet
as well as a la carte dining as well as the Lobby Lounge is best for light
aperitifs, Asian Reflections and an outstanding Brasserie cuisine. The cosy
Saigon Saigon Bar is an ideal place to meet friends or business associates along
with a relaxing drink.The Caravelle is the premium venue for conferences of any
scale, whether for product launches, international meetings or gatherings. Make
your body fit, at the fully equipped gymnasium, join the swimming or aerobic
classes or pamper yourself at the spa with a relaxing massage. For optimum
privacy and comfort, the Caravelle Club offers separate saunas, steam rooms and
Jacuzzis for men and women to tone their body and mind.
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