HALONG, Vietnam, 20 May 2026: InterContinental Halong Bay Resort, a five-star beachside resort, has announced the appointment of Grant Thompson as its new General Manager.
A hospitality expert with more than 35 years of experience across Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, Thompson brings a global perspective and an exceptional track record to the hotel.
Previous managerial roles with luxury brands such as Sofitel, The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), and Wanda Hotels & Resorts have shaped his leadership style, which is defined by clarity, operational strength, and a deep commitment to creating memorable moments. During his five-and-a-half-year spell with Wanda, he successfully opened six five-star hotels.
Having joined IHG Hotels & Resorts in 2018, he guided InterContinental Changsha to multiple awards before being appointed GM of InterContinental Beijing Beichen in 2023, where he achieved the highest guest-satisfaction ranking in the Greater China region and led the hotel to its highest KPI performance in 17 years.
(Source: IHG Hotels & Resorts)
