HỘI AN — Namia River Retreat, a luxury wellness-inclusive resort in Hội An, has been accepted into Virtuoso®, a leading global network of luxury and experiential travel agencies, marking an early and significant milestone for a place that opened only in December 2024.

By joining the invitation-only network as a preferred supplier partner, the resort gains access to a global network of more than 20,000 luxury travel advisors and high-end clientele, strengthening its position as a premier wellness destination in central Việt Nam and enhancing the country’s appeal in the global luxury tourism market.

Michelle Ford, general manager of Namia River Retreat, said the partnership represents a defining moment for the resort and reflects its commitment to delivering authentic, high-quality hospitality rooted in Vietnamese culture and wellness traditions.

“Joining the Virtuoso network allows us to share our vision of Vietnamese herbology and mindful hospitality with global travellers who appreciate luxury, sustainability and cultural authenticity,” she said.

As a Virtuoso partner, Namia will offer certain privileges to guests booking through the network, including food and beverage credits, priority reservations, personalised services, and flexible early check-in and late check-out.

Located on Cồn Ba Xã islet along the Thu Bồn River, the resort has 60 private pool villas that blend harmoniously with the surrounding nipa palm forest and riverside landscape.

Each has a living area, outdoor terrace, private pool, and open-plan interiors that connect guests with nature while maintaining privacy and comfort.

The resort’s wellness-inclusive concept includes herbal consultations, hydrotherapy sessions such as herbal hammam or sauna and cool plunge and traditional therapies like Vietnamese massage, cupping, acupressure, and Diện Chẩn facial reflexology.

Inspired by thuốc Nam (Vietnamese herbology), the treatments are developed in collaboration with traditional medicine practitioners and local healers for deep relaxation or physical balance and recovery.

 Sustainability is also a core pillar.

The resort prioritises locally sourced ingredients, eliminates single-use plastics, reduces food and beverage waste, and promotes environmentally responsible practices among staff and guests.

The dining there highlights regional cuisine and seasonal ingredients, with restaurants showcasing contemporary Vietnamese dishes and fresh seafood inspired by Hội An’s trading port and fishing heritage.

It also offers cultural and nature-based experiences such as bamboo bicycle rides, yoga, dưỡng sinh sessions, lantern lighting rituals, and sunset cruises.

Namia is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World Considerate Collection and Wellbeing Collection.

Industry experts say the resort’s inclusion in Virtuoso underscores the growing international recognition of Việt Nam, particularly Hội An and Đà Nẵng, as emerging luxury and wellness tourism destinations attracting high-end travellers. — VNS