Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Delargy to the position of General Manager. Delargy will be responsible for the strategic direction, guest satisfaction and day to day operations of the newly renovated 420-room hotel.
Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Delargy to the position of General Manager. Delargy will be responsible for the strategic direction, guest satisfaction and day to day operations of the newly renovated 420-room hotel.
The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur Hotel and Residences is pleased to announce the new appointment of Samuel Wong as the General Manager. Comprising of 208 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and suites, and 160 exceptional residences, Samuel oversees all initiatives of the entire hotel operations to ensure expectations are met and service standards are delivered exceptionally.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) today announced that it will introduce Element Hotels in Southeast Asia with the debut of Element Kuala Lumpur. Marriott International has finalised a management agreement with owner IB Tower Sdn Bhd and the newly built hotel is slated to welcome its first guests in March 2017.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, and Venus Assets Sdn Bhd ("Venus"), an internationally renowned property developer, today announced plans for Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, set to open in early 2018. Located in the heart of the Golden Triangle neighbourhood, Kuala Lumpur's thriving business and financial district, the Hotel is part of a 65-storey mixed-use tower that will include 242 Four Seasons Private Residences, 27 serviced apartments, a 209-key Four Seasons hotel and a five-floor, 300,000 square foot (27,900 square metre) luxury retail podium, collectively known as Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur.
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced at HICAP (Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific), the signing for Radisson RED Kuala Lumpur City Center in Malaysia with Masteron Sdn Bhd. The 166-room new build hotel is strategically located 800 meters from the iconic Petronas Twin Towers.
Cosmo Hotel Kuala Lumpur is set to open its doors on 1st December 2016. The 347-room hotel is well-designed with unique personality and distinctive style to fit both business and leisure travellers.
Bringing with him a sterling career spanning over 20 years, Boon is no stranger to the hospitality industry. He received his education in Tasmania, Australia, and graduated from the University of Tasmania, with a degree in Computer Science. Having dabbled in the hotel industry at a young age, Boon was noted for his results-driven approach and was appointed as a General Manager by the age of 25. He then spent some 20 years accumulating experience in hotels around Australia before beginning his adventure with the AccorHotels group.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) is delighted to announce the appointment of Clive Murray as Area General Manager Malaysia and Batam with a concurrent appointment as General Manager of InterContinental Kuala Lumpur. Clive, a hospitality veteran with more than 26 years of experience, was most recently the General Manager of Radisson Blu Shanghai New World, a position he held for more than two years, after his tenure as the General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel Hotel Tianjin. Under his leadership, both hotels have garnered the Carlson Rezidor Hotel of the Year (Asia Pacific) award for the great results, across key metrics including guest satisfaction, service performance and brand standards. An Australian national, Clive’s career has taken him to various destinations primarily in Asia Pacific including China, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and Japan. In year 2007, he began his tenure with the Ishin Hotels Group in Japan as the Managing Director. Clive was responsible for the strategic direction of the West cluster which encompasses six properties totalling up to 1,317 rooms, managing their day-to-day success and overseeing all operation aspects of each property. Prior to that, he served as Resident Manager of Prince Hotel & Residence in Malaysia, leading all pre and post-opening and operation tasks.
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur has appointed Tara Nguyen as the new Executive Assistant Manager for the hotel. An American national, Tara’s most recent posting was at Vientiane, Lao PDR, where she was part of the pre-opening of Crowne Plaza Vientiane, the first international luxury 5-star hotel in the country. Prior to that, Tara worked as the Director of Rooms at InterContinental Asiana Saigon and Residences, and she was responsible for the daily operations including Front Office, Housekeeping and Spa & Health Club. Tara started her career in the hospitality industry in February 2003 and has spent over 12 years with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®). She joined IHG in 2004 after serving at the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Atlanta where she supervised the front desk operations. Over the years, she has gained outstanding experiences serving landmark properties in different capacities such as InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, InterContinental Hanoi Westlake and InterContinental Asiana Saigon. In her new role, Tara will be responsible for the hotel operations, namely rooms division while assisting the General Manager to maintain InterContinental’s brand standards as well as elevate service quality and guest satisfaction. Tara holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, International Business from the Georgia State University.
VETERAN hotelier Christopher Bong has been appointed general manager of Sunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur, effective since July 18. In his new role, Bong is tasked with steering the hotel’s business growth, financial performance, guest experiences and employee enrichment programmes. The Singaporean national brings with him over 30 years of experience in the industry, including stints in hotel pre-opening, market activation, operational and financial management positions. Prior to joining Sunway Putra Hotel, Bong served as general manager for the Fraser Residence Sudirman Jakarta, leading all pre-opening and operational tasks.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) celebrates the opening of Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre, marking the entry of the Holiday Inn Express brand into Malaysia. The new 383-room hotel is conveniently located along Jalan Raja Chulan, just a street away from the heart of Kuala Lumpur's 'Golden Triangle'. One of Kuala Lumpur's must-visit destinations comprising the city's main commercial, retail and entertainment districts, the 'Golden Triangle' features major shopping malls, commercial towers and popular landmarks, putting Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre in a prime location for business and leisure travellers visiting the city.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) celebrates the opening of Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre, marking the entry of the Holiday Inn Express brand into Malaysia. The new 383-room hotel is conveniently located along Jalan Raja Chulan, just a street away from the heart of Kuala Lumpur's 'Golden Triangle'. One of Kuala Lumpur's must-visit destinations comprising the city's main commercial, retail and entertainment districts, the 'Golden Triangle' features major shopping malls, commercial towers and popular landmarks, putting Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre in a prime location for business and leisure travellers visiting the city.
Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd, which manages an award-winning portfolio of the finest serviced apartments in the world for business and leisure travellers, confirmed a partnership with Plenitude Berhad today to open the first Oakwood-branded property in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the second half of 2016.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (HOT:NYSE), today announced the debut of the brand's 38th hotel with the opening of The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur. Owned by ONE IFC Sdn Bhd, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur combines both, modern day glamour with old-world elegance, encompassing thoughtful design elements for convenience, privacy and security; offering an unrivalled dimension of luxury, sophistication and bespoke service. The hotel is located in the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Sentral Precinct (KL Sentral). Following this highly anticipated opening, St. Regis will add three additional locations to its coveted portfolio in 2016, including the Maldives, Changsha, and Cairo. "The St. Regis brand is growing in the most vibrant and sought-after destinations around the globe and the debut in Kuala Lumpur, in partnership with ONE IFC Sdn Bhd, truly marks an incredible milestone for our company," said Jim Petrus, Global Brand Leader, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts. "The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur's strategic location, tech-forward facilities, and sophisticated services will offer the finest guest experiences imaginable, crafted for today's luminaries who make our hotels their home away from home." Iconic AddressSet against one of the most prominent and romantic neighbourhoods in the city, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur boasts magnificent views of Malaysia's bustling capital, including Kuala Lumpur's largest park, the Lake Gardens, as well as the National Museum and Houses of Parliament. Inspired by a luxurious Manhattan apartment, with interiors and architecture by G.A. Design, the hotel features a timeless design scheme created with historical context and a sense of opulence. The exquisite art collection includes masterpieces such as a monumental 3.5-metres horse sculpture by Fernando Botero; Grace Thunders, a specially commissioned diptych of two 4.9-metres hand-etched leather murals by Mark Evans depicting a powerful polo charge; and a three-dimensional Birds and Butterflies artwork by Barnaby Hosking. The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur houses 208 gracefully appointed accommodations, each with a walk-in wardrobe. Starting at 63-square metres, the guestrooms are the largest in the city, and suites, starting from 138- square metres, are also unmatched in size. The Royal Suite, spanning 353-square metres, offers private elevator access, an outdoor terrace with panoramic skyline views, a show kitchen, separate his-and-hers walk-in wardrobes as well as an en-suite massage room and gym. Further enhancing the experience, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur offers the brand signature St. Regis Butler Service, which presents a discreet, personalised, and indulgent service, including complimentary daily pressing, unpacking and packing, and in-room morning coffee and tea service. "The collaboration with Starwood's ultra-luxury brand further positions Kuala Lumpur as a global city, redefining luxury hospitality in Malaysia and the region. As a niche property developer, we are committed to setting new benchmarks for the St. Regis brand, putting modern technology at the forefront of this development. The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur's distinct style will allow guests to enjoy the city's largest standard rooms, exquisite dining venues and avant-garde event spaces," said Carmen Chua, Chief Executive Officer of ONE IFC Sdn Bhd.
Far East Hospitality ("FEH"), Singapore's largest operator of hotels and serviced residences, announces the opening of Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur in the 2nd quarter of 2016. Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur is the first hotel under the Oasia brand by Far East Hospitality to debut outside of Singapore. "Malaysia is the prime gateway for FEH's growing portfolio and sees a total of 25.7 million tourist arrivals per year, making it a natural choice for Oasia's first foray outside of Singapore," comments Mr. Arthur Kiong, Chief Executive Officer of FEH. "The opening of Oasia in Kuala Lumpur is an extension of our commitment to furthering our unique brand of Singapore-style hospitality regionally and offering guests a wide range of choices in accordance to their travel needs and styles."
The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur's opening in May 2016 is expected to transform the Malaysian capital's MICE scene with the property's game changing event space, which features Asia's first 270-degree LED digital canvas around its Grand Ballroom.
Shangri-La International Hotel Management Ltd. and Concorde Arch (M) Sdn. Bhd. today announced the development of the first Hotel Jen in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Opening in 2019, Hotel Jen Kuala Lumpur is the second Hotel Jen project under development in Malaysia, following the signing of Hotel Jen Kota Kinabalu in Borneo in September 2015.The announcement was made at a signing ceremony held in Hong Kong today to finalise a management agreement between Concorde Arch (M) Sdn. Bhd. and Hotel Jen.Concorde Arch (M) Sdn initially acquired the land for building the corporate office; however, the opportunity of venturing towards hospitality became apparent with the advent of millennial travellers seeking more curated lifestyle and leisure accommodation inspired by this growing target market.The proximity of the location to numerous landmarks in Kuala Lumpur enhances the feasibility of this proposition. Judy Ng, director of Concorde Arch (M) Sdn. Bhd., said, "We are excited to be in partnership with Shangri-La International Hotel Management. This will add a new direction to our hospitality business for the group."Hotel Jen Kuala Lumpur is strategically located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur at the intersection of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan P Ramlee, just 800 metres from the city's landmark Petronas Twin Towers and 300 metres from the KL Tower. The hotel will cater to both business and leisure travellers, being in close proximity to the central business district and Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), as well as having easy access to some of South East Asia's largest shopping malls, street markets and a wide range of restaurants and entertainment.Greg Dogan, president and CEO of Shangri-La, said: "The announcement of Hotel Jen Kuala Lumpur reinforces our interest and expansion in Malaysia, in the country's capital city, where we will now increase the group's presence with our third hotel and newest brand Hotel Jen". Fresh, friendly and fuss-free. That's the genre of Hotel Jen, the new brand launched a year ago to cater to a new "Jeneration" of independently minded business and leisure travellers. The brand launched quickly with the first ten Hotel Jen properties opening in major cities in Asia Pacific in under one year, followed by two new developments soon after Hotel Jen's first anniversary. Shangri-La is targeting fast-track growth of the Hotel Jen brand in key cities in Asia.The Hotel Jen experience delivers what matters most to guests. They appreciate important things done well; demand quality, comfort and value, together with honest, authentic service; and want privacy and efficiency without unnecessary fuss or intrusion. This is why every Hotel Jen reflects the values she personally holds dear, such as Simple Pleasures, Easy Efficiency, A Sense of Adventure and those InJenious Ideas giving you That Jen Feeling, where guests instantly feel at ease, respected, valued and inspired.Lothar Nessmann, chief operations officer of the Hotel Jen brand, said: "The opening of Hotel Jen Kuala Lumpur will strengthen the brand's footprint in yet another key city in Asia, where the richness and diversity of business, leisure and culture in Malaysia aligns with Hotel Jen's brand persona of being a 'lover of life, travel and discovery'" .Key FactsHotel Jen Kuala Lumpur • 150m and 36 stories tall• Hotel comprises 200 rooms• Jen's Kitchen, all-day-dining restaurant and lounge• Rooftop Sky Bar with an infinity-edge lap pool • Meeting rooms customised for all occasions • Club Lounge with privileges, including express check-in and check-out, complimentary breakfast, complimentary evening beverages and tasty local snacks and late check-out
Dorsett Putrajayas Azrule Aziz has been promoted to Executive Assistant Manager. His immense wealth of knowledge and dedication to the hotels pre-opening activities and strategic business planning led his promotion in less than a year.
In this role, Anne will oversee the pre-opening initiatives of the property, comprised of 208 guestrooms and suites, and 160 residences. The property is scheduled to open in Q2 2016.