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InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort’s Resident Zoologist, Anthony Barker, Wins WTN Tourism Hero Award

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Anthony Barker is the Resident Zoologist at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort

InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, the award-winning five-star resort nestled in 39 hectares of nature on the Son Tra Peninsula, is delighted to announce that its Resident Zoologist, Anthony Barker, has won the WTN Tourism Hero Award in recognition of his outstanding conservation efforts.

A government protected area that covers 3,000 square kilometers on Vietnam’s central coast, the Son Tra Peninsula is home to abundant flora and fauna, including species classified as “critically endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Most notably, it is the home of the red-shanked douc langur, one of the world’s rarest species of primate.

Since joining the resort in early 2019, Anthony has revolutionized its approach to environmental protection. He has collaborated with local authorities and NGOs on key projects and helped to educate communities and staff members about the importance of conservation. Anthony also integrates his work into the guest experience by hosting of complimentary wildlife workshops and guided tours to raise awareness.

But it is Anthony’s work with the red-shanked douc langurs that makes him a true hero. He oversees eight protected zones within the resort which are home to tropical almond trees – the leaves of which are the species’ favorite food – and has created a network of natural bridges and rope ladders to allow the animals to move freely around the resort and access feeding grounds.

Son Tra Peninsula is home to the red-shanked douc langur, one of the world’s rarest species of primate

Poaching and trafficking are still the one of the biggest threats to wildlife in Vietnam, so Anthony has created a stricter security zone within the national park. The arrival and departure of all personnel is fully documented and he personally conducts regular perimeter walks to ensure that no paths have been made or traps laid by poachers. As a result of these measures, the community of red-shanked douc langurs within the resort is well-protected.

The resort is now planning to launch its new Discovery Center, a dedicated onsite conservation hub that will allow guests, staff and community groups – including local schoolchildren – to learn more about the area’s wildlife and the resort’s latest environmental projects. This facility is set to open in the fourth quarter of 2022.

A couple standing on the terrace of the Club InterContinental Lounge
Guests at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort are surrounded by 39 hectares of nature

“I am deeply honored to receive the WTN Tourism Heroes Award. At InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, we have a responsibility to take care of our pristine nature reserve and its inhabitants, including the critically-endangered red-shanked douc langurs. So, I am delighted to lead projects to preserve the environment and engage with the community. All businesses should learn to mold themselves around their natural location, rather than trying to force nature to mold around them. Only when we achieve complete sustainability can we reach our full potential,” commented Anthony Barker, Resident Zoologist, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort.

Anthony’s work underpins InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort’s deep commitment to conservation and sustainability. As part of IHG’s Green Engage program, the property monitors its daily usage of energy, carbon, water and waste and takes steps to actively reduce its consumption.

For more information and to get back to nature in Vietnam with InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, please contact 0236 393 8888 or visit www.danang.intercontinental.com.

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  • 10% Discount on Laundry 

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  • Exclusive access to Domestic Airport Arrival and Departure Lounge 

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  • Access to our beach including beach game facilities
  • A wide range of recreational activities including non-motorised watersports such as kayaking, sailing, and stand-up paddle boarding, beach games and tennis courts
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  • Round-trip resort limousine airport transfer 
  • Complimentary villa welcome amenity
  • Complimentary In-Villa 60-minute massage per person, per stay, for up to two adults (minimum 3-night stay)
  • Packing and unpacking service, upon request
  • Resort tour upon request

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  • Signature afternoon tea with our compliments, from 14:30 to 16:30
  • Complimentary Cocktails & Canapes, with premium wines and spirits, 17:30 – 19:30
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  • Complimentary soft drinks served at our private beach area for Club and Villa guests

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  • Dedicated Villa Host, available to assist you during your stay
  • Full Club InterContinental Benefits
  • Access to our private Lounge at the Domestic Terminal Danang Airport
  • Round-trip resort limousine airport transfer 
  • Private buggy service
  • Packing and unpacking service, upon request
  • Floating Breakfast in your private pool, on request
  • Complimentary villa welcome amenity
  • Resort tour upon request
  • Complimentary 60-minute massage per person, per stay (minimum 3-night stay) for up to 2 adults per bedroom
  • Kid’s tent for in-room “glamping”, on request (one per villa; extra tents available for an additional charge)
  • Private chef to cater for private In-Villa dining (Cost of food and beverages are additional)*
  • Access to private transportation to Da Nang and Hoi An*
  • Private car and driver for 4-hour sightseeing tour of Da Nang and Hoi An*
  • Private Nature Tour*

* 24-hour advance notice is requested. Please coordinate with your Villa Host

Enjoy THESE EXCLUSIVE CLUB BENEFITS:

  • Enjoy access to our Club InterContinental Club Lounge, from 06:30 to 22:00
  • Exclusive check-in and check-out experience
  • Concierge services
  • Complimentary breakfast from 07:00 to 11:00
  • Signature afternoon tea with our compliments, from 14:30 to 16:30
  • Complimentary Cocktails & Canapes, with premium wines and spirits, 17:30 – 19:30
  • Complimentary refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages all day long
  • Complimentary wi-fi, use of Press Reader for international newspapers and magazines
  • Indoor seating with panoramic sea views
  • Separate lounges for families with children
  • Complimentary lounge access for one additional accompanying guest
  • Complimentary soft drinks served at our private beach area for Club and Villa guests

Enjoy these exclusive Villa privileges:

  • Dedicated Villa Host, available to assist you during your stay
  • Full Club InterContinental Benefits
  • Access to our private lounge at the Danang Domestic Airport Terminal
  • Round-trip resort limousine airport transfer 
  • Private buggy service
  • Packing and unpacking service, upon request
  • Floating Breakfast in your private pool, on request
  • Complimentary villa welcome amenity
  • Resort tour upon request
  • Complimentary 60-minute massage per person, per stay (minimum 3-night stay) for up to 2 adults per bedroom
  • Kid’s tent for in-room “glamping”, on request (one per villa; extra tents available for an additional charge)
  • Private chef to cater for private In-Villa dining (Cost of food and beverages are additional)*
  • Access to private transportation to Da Nang and Hoi An*
  • Private car and driver for 4-hour sightseeing tour of Da Nang and Hoi An*
  • Private Wildlife Workshop Tour*

*24-hour advance notice is requested. Please coordinate with your Villa.

Enjoy THESE EXCLUSIVE CLUB BENEFITS:

  • Enjoy access to our Club InterContinental Club Lounge, from 06:30 to 22:00
  • Exclusive check-in and check-out experience
  • Concierge services
  • Complimentary breakfast from 07:00 to 11:00
  • Signature afternoon tea with our compliments, from 14:30 to 16:30
  • Complimentary Cocktails & Canapes, with premium wines and spirits, 17:30 – 19:30
  • Complimentary Cocktails & Canapes, with premium wines and spirits, 17:30 – 19:30
  • Complimentary refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages all day long
  • Complimentary wi-fi, use of Press Reader for international newspapers and magazines
  • Indoor seating with panoramic sea views
  • Separate lounges for families with children
  • Complimentary lounge access for one additional accompanying guest
  • Complimentary soft drinks served at our private beach area for Club and Villa guests

Enjoy these exclusive Villa privileges:

  • A dedicated Villa Host during your entire stay
  • Full Club InterContinental Benefits
  • Access to our private lounge at the Danang Domestic Airport Terminal
  • Round-trip resort limousine airport transfers
  • Complimentary welcome amenity
  • Resort tour upon request
  • Packing and unpacking service upon request
  • Complimentary pressing of up to two items per room, per stay

Enjoy THESE EXCLUSIVE CLUB BENEFITS:

  • Enjoy access to our Club InterContinental Club Lounge, from 06:30 to 22:00
  • Exclusive check-in and check-out experience
  • Concierge services
  • Complimentary breakfast from 07:00 to 11:00
  • Signature afternoon tea with our compliments, from 14:30 to 16:30
  • Complimentary Cocktails & Canapes, with premium wines and spirits, 17:30 – 19:30
  • Sundowners and a special selection of canapés from  17:30 to 19:30
  • Complimentary refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages all day long
  • Complimentary wi-fi, use of Press Reader for international newspapers and magazines
  • Indoor seating with panoramic sea views
  • Separate lounges for families with children
  • Complimentary lounge access for one additional accompanying guest
  • Complimentary soft drinks served at our private beach area for Club and Villa guests

Enjoy these exclusive Club benefits:

  • Enjoy access to our Club InterContinental Club Lounge, from 06:30 to 22:00
  • Exclusive check-in and check-out experience
  • Concierge services
  • Complimentary breakfast from 07:00 to 11:00
  • Signature afternoon tea with our compliments, from 14:30 to 16:30
  • Complimentary Cocktails & Canapes, with premium wines and spirits, 17:30 – 19:30
  • Complimentary refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages all day long
  • Complimentary wi-fi, use of Press Reader for international newspapers and magazines
  • Indoor seating with panoramic sea views
  • Separate lounges for families with children
  • Complimentary lounge access for one additional accompanying guest
  • Complimentary soft drinks served at our private beach area for Club and Villa guests
  • Access to our private lounge at the Danang Domestic Airport Terminal