A glittering grand opening ceremony was held for in honour of Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin, the first Holiday Inn water park resort in Asia, earlier this month — and what an event it was.

More than 400 guests, including many celebrities and VIPs, attended the event, which took place on Saturday night. They included owners Proud Real Estate, who are the developers of Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin as well as the adjacent Vana Nava Hua Hin Water Jungle, and senior executives from InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).

Guests were treated to an action-packed evening of live entertainment, including a show from popular Thai actress Jenny Tienposuwan (above), and an exclusive concert by iconic Thai pop star Tata Young. These performances were followed by an extravagant, extended firework display that lit up the night sky, watched from the resort’s towering Sky Deck.

“We are delighted to celebrate the grand opening of Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin in such spectacular style,” said Franck Rodriguez, the resort’s general manager. “We are proud to set a new quality benchmark with a fully-integrated hospitality offering extensive facilities, cutting-edge technology and breath-taking views over the Gulf of Thailand.”

In the water

With 20 world class slides and attractions surrounded by over 200,000 trees under the concept of a “water jungle”, the waterpark has welcomed close to a million visitors since and it is one of the biggest names in waterparks in Thailand. The project will also feature premium residences, expected to be launched later this year. Linking all components of the project together and ensuring a seamless customer experience is the unique RFID Technology, which can be used to unlock hotel rooms, access the waterpark and pay for food and entertainment within the compound.

Rooms, suites and features

The hotel features 300 rooms and suites, including a series of inter-connecting rooms and KidSuites, with special ‘secret’ rooms decked out with bunk beds and play areas. Children aged 12 and under can stay and eat for free, and all guests are offered free Wi-Fi and unlimited access to Vana Nava Hua Hin Water Jungle. When they are not playing in the Vana Nava Hua Hin Water Jungle, guests can unwind in the resort’s own extensive facilities, including a dramatic 26th floor infinity pool, the Tea Tree Spa, a 24-hour fitness centre, kids’ club and children’s pool.

MICE

Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin is also an attractive new option for event planners. With five function rooms and one of Hua Hin’s largest ballrooms, the resort is likely to become an important destination for the Thailand’s MICE industry.

Clarence Tan, managing director of Southeast Asia and Korea for IHG, said “We are delighted to be extending our partnership with Proud Real Estate. They have been a valued partner of IHG for a number of years since we opened InterContinental Hua Hin Resort in 2012. We are proud to work with partners who have such commitment to bringing our brands to life and with a strong vision to build innovative resorts that put guests first.

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