Marriott International has appointed Mr. Sander Looijen as Market Vice President for Vietnam, effective June 22, 2026, as the global hospitality group continues to accelerate its expansion in one of its fastest-growing markets worldwide.
Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Mr. Looijen will oversee Marriott’s portfolio of 32 hotels and resorts across Vietnam, representing more than 9,900 rooms under 11 brands. He will also help drive the company’s development pipeline, which currently includes more than 50 projects nationwide.
A hospitality veteran with more than 25 years of experience across the Asia-Pacific region, Mr. Looijen joins the role after serving as Marriott’s Area General Manager for Bali (Premium & Select Properties), where he managed a portfolio of 22 hotels and resorts and led the opening of eight new properties.
His career with Marriott began in 2001 as a management trainee following his graduation from the Hotel Management School Maastricht in the Netherlands. Since then, he has held a range of leadership positions across the region, including Director of Restaurants and Bars for Asia Pacific, General Manager roles in Thailand, Hong Kong, and Indonesia, and Area Director of Operations for South Korea.
Mr. Looijen received Marriott’s Asia Pacific General Manager of the Year award in 2017 while leading Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Looijen said Vietnam offers significant opportunities for growth, supported by a diverse hospitality landscape and a strong pipeline of upcoming developments.
“It is a great honor to have been appointed Market Vice President for Vietnam. This is a wonderfully diverse and vibrant region, with many exceptional hotels and an exciting pipeline that will see the debut of new landmark hotels and iconic brands,” he said. “I look forward to working alongside our talented teams, owners, and partners to deliver unforgettable guest experiences and elevate the performance of our properties.”
Vietnam has become an increasingly important market for Marriott International as the company expands its footprint across Southeast Asia. The country currently hosts 32 Marriott-branded properties, with more than 50 additional projects under development.
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