[HCMC | Business Luncheon] Vietnam Hospitality & Hotel Investment Outlook 2026
Event Organizer
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Eurocham
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Phone
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Website
Eurocham Website
Other Organizers
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JLL Vietnam
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DN Legal
Vietnam’s tourism sector is experiencing rapid growth, targeting 8.3 – 8.5% of GDP by 2025, supported by government initiatives and improved international connectivity. Enhanced flight routes from major carriers like Emirates, combined with infrastructure investments, have made Vietnam increasingly accessible to global travelers. This momentum has attracted significant hospitality investments interest, positioning Vietnam as a strong competitor to Thailand in Southeast Asian tourism.
In this business luncheon, EuroCham Vietnam, together with JLL and DN Legal, will explore the latest trends in the hospitality industry and hotel investment, as well as the various legal aspects to consider.
What we’ll examine together:
• How the rise of Vietnam as a key tourism destination in Southeast Asia enhances the hotel sector’s resilience and fuels developments in key markets.
• Trends in hotel investment volumes: How does Vietnam’s hotel investment volume compare to that of neighbouring countries?
• What to expect in 2026 and beyond, especially with the provincial restructuring?
• What legal aspects to consider when you want to develop, manage, buy or sell a hotel in Vietnam?
Details of the event:
• Date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
• Time: 11:45AM – 01:45PM
• Location: Hôtel des Arts, 76-78 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Vo Thi Sau Ward, HCMC
• Fee (lunch included):
EuroCham members: 600,000VND/pax
Non – members: 900,000VND/pax
• Contact: Ms. Khanh at eventsupport@eurochamvn.org for more information
*Please note that cancellation (if any) must be made at least 48 hours before the event; otherwise, full charge (600,000VND/pax for EuroCham members or 900,000VND/pax for non-members) will be applied due to obligation with venue.
Speakers
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Karan KhanijouSenior Vice President, Hotels & Hospitality Group, JLLKaran is a Senior Vice President in the Hotels & Hospitality Group at JLL, advising institutional investors, high-net-worth investors, and leading owner-operators on hotel investment sales and strategic capital decisions across Asia-Pacific.
He has advised on close to US$1 billion in hotel transaction value, across complex, cross-border deals in key markets including Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, and the Maldives, among others. Karan brings a practical, deal-driven perspective informed by hands-on transaction execution across market cycles.
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Marina BraccianiVice President, Hotels & Hospitality Research, Asia Pacific JLLMarina leads Hotels & Hospitality Research for JLL across Asia Pacific. She is dedicated to providing research service internally and for our Clients, from local data sourcing, tailored assignment analysis, to publications and bespoke research decks for clients. She also supports the Advisory team on market studies and tourism advisory projects throughout the region, especially in Southeast Asia. Based in Bangkok, Thailand, Marina joined JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality team in May 2021 after gaining experience in the data team of JLL’s Asia Pacific Research team for commercial real estate.
Key recent publications include: Lifestyle Hotels in Asia Pacific 2025, Asia Pacific Hotel Operators’ Sentiment Survey (HOSS), The rise of branded residences in Asia Pacific, Hotel Investment Guide reports, Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Highlights. -
Anh LeManaging Partner, DN LegalAnh Le is the Managing Partner of DN Legal, where he leads the firm’s corporate M&A and real estate practices. His practice spans M&A transactions, real estate development, energy, and infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on advising foreign investors in Vietnam.
He has acted for all major foreign and leading local real estate developers, supporting high-value residential, hospitality, commercial, and industrial projects. Known for combining legal precision with commercial insight, Tuan Anh is a trusted advisor to investors navigating complex transactions and regulatory challenges in Vietnam.
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Giang PhanHead of Real Estate and Hospitality, DN LegalGiang Phan is a Vietnam-qualified lawyer with extensive experience in real estate law, M&A, and corporate governance. As Head of Real Estate and Hospitality at DN Legal, she has led complex buy- and sell-side M&A transactions across residential, hospitality, and industrial park projects, tackling intricate legal challenges and ensuring compliance. Beyond real estate, she advises on commercial transactions, labor law, and corporate compliance. Fluent in English and Vietnamese, she delivers strategic, solution-driven counsel across industries.
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Philippe Le BourhisGeneral Manager, Hotel des Arts SaigonWith over 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Mr. Philippe began his career in France with Relais & Châteaux before joining the Accor Group in 1991. His career has since taken him across Europe and Asia, including the UK, Cambodia, Thailand, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam, where he has built extensive experience across both city hotels and resorts under multiple international brands. In 2013, he completed an online Hospitality MBA from Glion Institute of Higher Education (Switzerland).
Throughout his leadership journey, Philippe has played a key role in major hotel transformations, including leading two Pullman hotel re-brandings in Jakarta and Bangkok, and previously serving as General Manager of the Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, a renowned lifestyle hotel with iconic F&B concepts. In 2019, he led the successful opening of the 713-key Mövenpick Resort Waverly Phu Quoc. He currently serves as General Manager of Hôtel des Arts Saigon – MGallery Collection, a luxury boutique hotel celebrated for its French Indochina architecture and distinctive F&B offerings, including the launch of The Albion by Kirk Westaway in November 2024.
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Timen R. ter Meulen SwijtinkCo-Chair of Collective Company Limited (Vietnam) (Lacàph, BOLD84)Mr. ter Meulen Swijtink has over 18 years of continuous engagement in Vietnam’s tourism, hospitality, and cultural sectors. As Founder and General Director of Collective Company Limited, he has developed multiple brands that bridge culture, heritage, and entrepreneurship—most notably Lacàph, a premium Vietnamese coffee brand dedicated to sharing Vietnam’s coffee story with curious people around the world.
Through Lacàph Coffee Experiences in Ho Chi Minh City—now among southern Vietnam’s highest-rated cultural experiences—he has welcomed thousands of international visitors, university groups, business delegations, and corporate teams each year. His programs combine storytelling, sustainability, and sensory education to connect guests with Vietnamese heritage through coffee.
Mr. ter Meulen Swijtink has built strong partnerships with major international hospitality groups and collaborated with the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism on multi-year cultural activations at the International Travel Expo (ITE). He also maintains close relationships with tour operators, DMCs, OTAs, and travel trade professionals across Vietnam and abroad, actively promoting Vietnam as a destination rooted in authenticity and creativity.As Co-Chairman of EuroCham’s Culture, Sports, and Tourism Sector Committee, he aims to strengthen the cultural bridge between Europe and Vietnam—fostering sustainable tourism, creative collaboration, and meaningful exchange between European and Vietnamese businesses. Drawing on his nearly two decades of on-the-ground experience and deep commitment to cultural storytelling, he is dedicated to ensuring EuroCham remains a dynamic and influential voice in shaping Vietnam’s cultural and tourism landscape.
Event Descriptions
Date
- 14 Jan 2026
Time
- 11:45 am - 1:45 pm
Location
- 76-78 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, D3, HCMC
