{"id":7553,"date":"2025-12-03T04:56:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T04:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/marriott-international-celebrates-700th-hotel-in-asia-pacific-with-the-opening-of-legacy-mekong\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T09:41:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T09:41:26","slug":"marriott-international-celebrates-700th-hotel-in-asia-pacific-with-the-opening-of-legacy-mekong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/marriott-international-celebrates-700th-hotel-in-asia-pacific-with-the-opening-of-legacy-mekong\/","title":{"rendered":"Marriott International Celebrates 700th Hotel in Asia Pacific with the Opening of Legacy Mekong"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Marriott<\/a>Singapore, December 03, 2025 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ Marriott International, Inc.<\/strong> today announced a landmark moment in its regional growth journey with the Legacy Mekong, Can Tho, Autograph Collection<\/strong> joining its portfolio, marking the company\u2019s 700th property in Asia Pacific<\/strong> excluding China (APEC)<\/strong>. The milestone underscores Marriott\u2019s continued momentum across the region, reflecting its strategic focus on expanding thoughtfully into diverse destinations beyond traditional gateway cities.<\/p>\n

Situated on a private islet along the Hau River, Legacy Mekong, Can Tho, Autograph Collection introduces the brand\u2019s signature storytelling hospitality to the heart of Vietnam\u2019s lush Mekong Delta. The property joins Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection as the second Autograph Collection hotel in Vietnam. Each offers experiences that are \u201cExactly Like Nothing Else,<\/em>\u201d blending authentic cultural expression with distinctive design and heartfelt service.<\/p>\n

\u201cIntroducing our 700th property in APEC is a proud moment that reflects the trust our owners, partners, and guests place in Marriott,\u201d said Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International<\/strong>. \u201cVietnam continues to be one of our most exciting growth markets, and the opening of the Legacy Mekong, Can Tho, Autograph Collection highlights our commitment to thoughtfully expanding our presence beyond major cities, introducing travelers to new destinations that are rich in culture, character, and opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Growing Presence Across Vietnam and the Region<\/strong><\/p>\n

With 30 open properties across Vietnam and a robust development pipeline of over 50 projects, Marriott continues to strengthen its presence across the country, spanning from major urban centers like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to emerging leisure destinations such as Cam Ranh, Phu Quoc and Ha Giang. Vietnam is rapidly becoming one of Asia\u2019s most dynamic travel markets, welcoming over 17 million international visitors in the first 10 months of 2025, up more than 21% year on year, with strong inbound growth from key regional markets including China, South Korea, and ASEAN neighbors. This momentum positions Vietnam as a rising hub for both leisure and business travel within Asia Pacific.<\/p>\n

This opening also marks another step in Marriott\u2019s long-term growth strategy in APEC, where the company now operates 700 properties across 27 brands in 22 countries, with 400 more properties in the development pipeline. As part of the Marriott Bonvoy platform with nearly 260 million members globally, travelers can connect seamlessly to a world of rewards, experiences, and destinations across the region, underscoring Marriott\u2019s commitment to offering more choice and deeper engagement in one of the fastest-growing travel regions in the world.<\/p>\n

Introducing a Storied Outpost in the Heart of Mekong Delta<\/strong><\/p>\n

Surrounded by eight hectares of tropical gardens on Au Islet, Legacy Mekong, Can Tho immerses guests in the natural beauty and enduring rhythms of the Mekong Delta, known as the \u201cRice Basket of Vietnam, a three-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, the property captures the essence of riverside living through designs inspired by mangroves, banyan trees, and fruit orchards. Guests are welcomed with bracelets woven by palm leaves, herbal infusions, and traditional blessings before retreating to one of the 86 elegantly designed bungalows and private pool villas, each offering views of the river, lake, or garden.<\/p>\n

Legacy Mekong, Can Tho spotlights an enchanting yet underexplored region of Vietnam, offering experience-seeking travelers authentic adventures, organic cuisine, and cultural traditions. Dining celebrates the Mekong\u2019s rich culinary heritage, from locally sourced Vietnamese favorites to \u201cBreakfast with a Story<\/em>\u201d \u2013 a dish paired with the tale of its origin.<\/p>\n

Autograph Collection Hotels are inspired by a clear vision and story that makes each property individual, unique, and exactly like nothing else. Multi-sensory wellness offerings including a hydrotherapy spa, yoga and Pilates studio, and meditation pavilion offer indulgence for travelers while families will appreciate the engaging children\u2019s club, while the courtyard pool, gong rituals, and herbal refreshments add to the sense of calm and connection. Keeping the storytelling alive, guests depart with a symbolic linen pouch of seeds and an invitation to \u201ccarry the Mekong home<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Singapore, December 03, 2025 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ Marriott International, Inc. today announced a landmark moment in its regional growth journey with the Legacy Mekong, Can Tho, Autograph Collection joining its portfolio, marking the company\u2019s 700th property in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC). The milestone underscores Marriott\u2019s continued momentum across the region, reflecting its strategic focus …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7658,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[2315,37,14,2316,1966],"class_list":["post-7553","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-global-travel-news","tag-global-travelnews","tag-news","tag-travelindex","tag-travelindex-media-group","tag-untourism"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7553","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7553"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7553\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7658"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7553"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7553"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7553"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}