Le Méridien Saigon Celebrates a Dynamic Year of Achievements, Innovation and Sustainability Milestones

From the unveiling of its newly enhanced Ballroom to achieving Travelife Sustainability Certification, the hotel continues to elevate guest experiences while advancing its commitment to responsible hospitality.

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Le Méridien Saigon looks back on a dynamic year marked by meaningful achievements, continuous innovation and significant progress in its hospitality journey. From enhancing its event facilities to strengthening its sustainability commitments, the hotel continues to invest in delivering memorable experiences while setting new benchmarks for contemporary hospitality.

Elevating Event Experiences with a Newly Enhanced Ballroom

A key highlight of the year is the official launch of Le Méridien Saigon's newly enhanced Ballroom, marking an important step in the hotel's ongoing commitment to elevating its event offerings.

Designed to meet the evolving expectations of today's event planners and guests, the upgraded Ballroom brings together contemporary design and advanced audiovisual technology to create a more immersive, versatile and sophisticated event environment.

The renovation introduces an integrated suite of next-generation technical features, including a ceiling-integrated 360-degree sound system with built-in subwoofers, PAR LED and Moving Beam lighting, and a 10-panel modular Dynamic LED system. These enhancements allow the space to adapt seamlessly to different event concepts, creating distinctive settings tailored to each occasion.

Since officially opening its doors, the new Ballroom has received encouraging feedback from clients, particularly for its enhanced technical capabilities, versatile event configurations and the overall quality of service delivered by the hotel's dedicated team. These positive responses further reinforce Le Méridien Saigon's commitment to creating exceptional event experiences through the thoughtful combination of modern facilities, personalized service and meticulous attention to detail.

From corporate conferences, exhibitions and product launches to elegant gala dinners, year-end celebrations and bespoke wedding receptions, the Ballroom offers a sophisticated setting for events of varying scales and styles.

Advancing Responsible Hospitality with Travelife Certification

Beyond enhancing its facilities and guest experiences, Le Méridien Saigon continues to make meaningful strides in its sustainability journey, achieving Travelife Sustainability Certification as another notable milestone this year.

Travelife is an internationally recognized sustainability certification programme for the travel and hospitality industry, assessing accommodation providers against comprehensive criteria covering environmental management, social responsibility and sustainable business practices.

This recognition reflects the hotel's ongoing efforts to integrate responsible practices into its daily operations, from promoting resource efficiency and responsible consumption to strengthening environmental awareness and fostering a culture of sustainability among its associates and partners.

More than a recognition, the certification represents an ongoing commitment to making thoughtful choices that contribute to a more sustainable future for hospitality.

Moving Forward with Purpose

As Le Méridien Saigon reflects on a year of progress and achievements, these milestones represent more than individual accomplishments. They embody the hotel's continued dedication to evolving with the needs of its guests, creating meaningful experiences and embracing responsible business practices.

Looking ahead, Le Méridien Saigon remains committed to pursuing new opportunities for innovation, service excellence and sustainable development, further enriching its position as a distinctive hospitality destination in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

Contact:

Le Méridien Saigon
Tran Nguyen
tran.nguyen@lemeridien.com

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Le Méridien Saigon Celebrates a Dynamic Year of Achievements, Innovation and Sustainability Milestones

Le Méridien Saigon Celebrates a Dynamic Year of Achievements, Innovation and Sustainability Milestones

SHANGHAI, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from english.shanghai.gov.cn

Shanghai has released its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) for sports development, outlining goals and initiatives to advance its development as a globally renowned sports city.

Targets for 2030

Key targets include:

• Public fitness: The proportion of residents regularly participating in sports will reach around 58 percent, and sports venue area per capita will reach approximately 2.9 square meters.
• Sports industry: Major sporting events are expected to generate an average annual economic impact of at least 35 billion yuan ($5.21 billion), with the sports industry's value added accounting for about 2.2 percent of GDP.

Improving public fitness facilities and services

Shanghai will add sports facilities in residential communities, parks, green spaces, on building rooftops, and beneath elevated roads and bridges.

The city will promote shared access to public sports venues, school sports facilities, and community fitness facilities. It will also improve the Laihudong (来沪动) public sports information service platform to help residents find venues and access related services.

To encourage wider participation in sports, Shanghai will develop neighborhood competitions, township and subdistrict soccer leagues, table tennis carnivals, and other community sporting activities.

The city will also bring evidence-based fitness guidance and exercise-based health services into local communities.

Expanding Shanghai's international event lineup

Shanghai plans to bid for one or two top-tier events to support its goal of becoming a globally renowned sports city. It will also seek to attract top-tier international events in athletics, swimming, gymnastics, beach volleyball, and emerging sports with strong international recognition and commercial value.

Shanghai will host major events to a high standard, including the Shanghai stop of Olympic Q-Series 2028 and the 2026 UCI Track World Championships.

The city will also work to help the Shanghai Marathon join the Abbott World Marathon Majors and develop the Head of Shanghai River Regatta into a top-tier international event.

Integrating sports with tourism and commerce

Shanghai will support sporting events at tourist attractions, in neighborhoods, and in commercial districts, while promoting travel centered on sporting events.

The city will also work to attract internationally renowned sports companies and encourage domestic and international sports brands to open first stores in Shanghai.

Advancing infrastructure and regional cooperation

Shanghai will complete construction of the water sports center in the Lin-gang Special Area and advance the Qizhong Tennis Center complex and surrounding facilities to develop Maqiao into a tennis town.

The city will further promote the integrated development of sports across the Yangtze River Delta and collaborate with neighboring areas to develop regional event brands, including the Yangtze River Delta International Triathlon and the Yangtze River Delta Athletics Diamond Gala.

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Shanghai sets 2030 targets for sports, global events