IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed the second Kimpton hotel in Malaysia, announcing Kimpton Kota Kinabalu — a 350-key, design-led beachfront retreat on the famed Tanjung Aru shoreline in partnership with Pekah Beach Resorts Sdn Bhd.
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries, has appointed Winston Gong as General Manager of Avani Kota Kinabalu, reinforcing the group's leadership as the hotel accelerates its commercial strategy and guest experience agenda ahead of the hotel's launch in Q2 2026.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is proud to introduce stunning eco-friendly InterContinental Sabah Kota Kinabalu Resort, in partnership with leading Taipei real estate broker Zhancheng Tourism Development, a subsidiary of Sinyi Realty Inc., a listed real estate brokerage company in Taipei.
The 222-room hotel serves as a launchpad inspiring savvy travelers to explore the rich, natural and cultural heritage of the city and North Borneo.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has launched the first IHG hotel in East Malaysia, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre. Officially opening on 21 December 2020, this contemporary hotel is in the heart of Sabah's bustling capital city and offers clean, comfortable and convenient stays, making it the best value stay at the best location.
In his new role, Nisbet will oversee the day-to-day operations and spearhead the growth and development of the property.
Club Med has unveiled plans to open its first resort near Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Malaysia's Sabah state, in the northern part of Borneo island, in late 2022.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad group ("Hap Seng") to develop a Hyatt Centric hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Expected to open in 2021, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu will be the first Hyatt Centric hotel in Malaysia and will connect savvy, in-the-now guests with shareworthy experiences at and around the property.
Born in Thailand, Mr. Kanit holds a Master's Degree in International Business Management majoring in Management and Economics from Wollongong University in Australia.
Avani Hotels and Resorts plans to add a second Malaysian hotel, this one in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, Malaysia, after signing a management agreement with KTI Property.
The wait is finally over, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel celebrated the soft opening of the hotel with an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, 12 July 2018. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was officiated by official representatives of City Waterfront Sdn Bhd, accompanied by Adrian Chung, General Manager of the hotel, in front of the hotel's main entrance with a lion dance performance. Watching and celebrating the festivities were the executive committee and associates of Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel, guests and members of the media.
Yusuf Yaran has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at the Shangri-Las Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa in Kota Kinabolu - Malaysia. He was most recently the Executive Chef in the same property. Yaran had previously held similar positions at Shangri-La Jakarta, Pudong Shangri-La Shanghai and Makati Shangri-La Manila. At Kota Kinabolu, he replaces Michael Wang who joined the Shangri-La Nanjing in China.
Highly motivated, dynamic and results driven leader, Ms. Rachael Harman has been newly appointed as the general manager of Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu. In her new role, Rachael is responsible for all areas in the hotel including future development of associates, product improvement, financial performance and guest satisfaction.
Born in Adelaide, Australia, Rachael’s 19-year career with Starwood Hotels and Resorts began in F&B at Sheraton on the Park, Sydney. She then moved on to numerous roles at Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas, The Westin Melbourne and The Westin Auckland Lighter Quay.
Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu announces the appointment of Mr. Jonathan Reynolds to the position of general manager. He will be responsible for the entire resort’s operations and oversee the management of Dalit Bay Golf & Country club, leading the exclusive resort to its 20th anniversary in 2016 continuing its legacy of gracious service and tradition.
New World Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Homesign Network to manage New World Kota Kinabalu Hotel scheduled to open in 2018. The deluxe hotel brand will make its Malaysia debut in grand style, with the hotel occupying the top floors of what will become Kota Kinabalu's newest city icon.
Mr Michel has more than 30 years of experience in the hotel industry, having working in international assignments that gave him a wide exposure and the opportunity to adapt to a multi-cultural environment across various remote destinations. “It is an exciting time to be joining the Rasa Ria team, and the opportunity to work and live in such an exotic tropical setting,” said Mr Michel. “My special focus will be the resort’s expansion of guest facilities, including the renovation of spa treatment rooms, building of a new specialty restaurant and the addition of 83 Premier Rooms to Ocean Wing, making this a 499-room resort by end of 1st quarter 2015.” A Swiss national, Mr Michel is fluent in English, French and German, with knowledge of Italian, Portuguese. Prior to this appointment, he served as general manager at Kempinski Seychelles Resort, Le Mirador Kempinski Lake Geneva and Constance Ephelia Resort Seychelles. Mr Michel previously spent several years in senior positions at One&Only Le Saint Geran Mauritius, Reid’s Palace Madeira, an Orient-Express property, as well as a number of luxury properties in the West Indies, Malta, France and Switzerland. He began his career from a culinary apprenticeship in Switzerland and later graduated from Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne.
Best Western International has announced the signing of a management contract for a major new upscale hotel and convention center in Malaysia. This week, the hotel group formed a partnership with Sabanilam Enterprise Sdn Bhd for the management of a brand new BEST WESTERN PLUS hotel and conference facility at the ITCC Penampang complex - a 10.5-hectare mixed-use development that is taking shape in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Malaysia's Sabah state.