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

InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, the five- star beachfront resort on Vietnam’s central coast, is celebrating another major international accolade after Maison 1888, its highly-acclaimed French restaurant overseen by culinary icon Pierre Gagnaire, was named on the “50 Best Discovery” list for 2021. 50 Best Discovery is an elite collection of the finest, expert-approved drinking and dining destinations on the planet. By joining this prestigious list, La Maison 1888 becomes one of just over 2,000 unique venues around the world, as selected by the World’s 50 Best Academy – a global group of more than 1,000 international experts, including food writers, critics, chefs, restaurateurs and well-travelled gourmets. So guests can be confident that every entry on the 50 Best Discovery list is proven to provide truly outstanding gastronomic experiences. Chef Pierre Gagnaire Housed in an antique mansion designed by maverick architect Bill Bensley, La Maison 1888 immerses guests in the

Bill Bensley’s artworks are bold, bright and reflect his gift for storytelling An exciting and exclusive new art experience is ready to open at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort ! The Bensley Outsider Gallery will feature a collection of original works of art by internationally renowned architect and designer, Bill Bensley, which can be viewed and purchased by in-house guests and outside visitors alike. Located at the Sky Level of the resort, the Bensley Outsider Gallery is a naturally-lit pavilion in a cobblestone courtyard. It will house 50 colourful and bold artworks, including prints and paintings. Visitors can also hear the story behind each artwork through a unique interactive storytelling approach that uses QR codes and YouTube videos. Upon opening, the Bensley Outsider Gallery at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort will become Vietnam’s first and only Bill Bensley gallery. “Bill Bensley has enjoyed a long relationship with our resort; he designed it and con