InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) today announces the signing of management agreements with leading Malaysian company, the Winbond Group, to develop two new Holiday Inn Express® hotels in the capital city of Malaysia: Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kuala Lumpur Ampang.
Suzyana (better known as “Suzy”), will play a key role in developing and implementing sales strategies to drive business growth, maintaining good relationships with key corporate clients and overseeing the management of other potential business accounts. She reports to, and works closely with Silka Cheras’s General Manager, Lee Ng in facilitating the implementation of Sales and Marketing strategies.
Gilbert Chai has joined Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre as its new Executive Assistant Manager – Sales & Marketing effective October 12, 2015.
Siti Arini, Executive Sous Chef brings with her credentials of 11 years of culinary experience from well acclaimed restaurants and international hotel chains in Malaysia. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development from University Putra Malaysia and a Certificate in Catering. Siti Arini started her culinary journey in 2004 and has since worked her way up from a Commis Chef to her present position as the assistant to the Executive Chef.
Victor You is an experienced chef with 23 years of culinary experience specializing in fusion cuisine. Victor has served in well-known international hotels in Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai and China including an international luxury cruise liner. In addition to his experience and knowledge, Victor also possesses certification in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), a food management safety system which is an important requirement in the present world to ensure safe and healthy food preparation practices.
A Singaporean national, Augustine has more than 25 years of international hospitality management experience plus robust exposure in Asset and Fund Management.
Furama Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur is pleased to announce the appointment of Chua Adrian as Hotel Manager. Adrian is responsible for all aspects of hotel management and operations for Furama Bukit Bintang.
Gregory Gubiani, is appointed as the new leader to the largest Aloft Hotels in the world, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral. Having hospitality experience and work knowledge, Gregory will be leading the team to provide a whole new level of experience to its guests and penetrate the brand further to the local market. A French national, Gregory is fluent in French, English, Spanish, Italian and knowledgeable in German. He graduated from School of Tourism and Leisure Management in Strasbourg, France.
Frasers Hospitality Pte Ltd (Frasers Hospitality), one of the world’s leading premier serviced and hotel residences has appointed Mr. Michael Lee as its new General Manager for its third and largest property in Kuala Lumpur, Fraser Residence Kuala Lumpur. Lee brings with him a wealth of experience within the hospitality industry over the past 20 years having held leadership positions at Hotel Equatorial in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Hotel Radisson Unigraha Sumatera in Indonesia, Sunway Hotel in Shenzhen China and Pan Pacific Legacy Hotel in Malacca, Malaysia amongst others. Prior to joining Fraser Residence Kuala Lumpur, Lee was General Manager of Asta Hotel in Shenzhen and Zhuhai, China, overseeing both hotel properties under the group’s flagship in the South China region. Lee started his 5-year hotel career with Concorde Hotel Singapore in 1990, during which he also graduated with a Diploma in Hotel Accommodation Management from The Singapore Hotel Association Training and Educational College (SHATEC) in 1993. In 1995, he earned a Certificate in Cabin in Flight Service, gaining a holistic background in hospitality as a Flight Steward in Singapore Airlines for 2 years before fully immersing himself in the hotel line. In 2008, Lee received his certification as an Internal Auditor in Quality Management System ISO 9002, from the much lauded consultancy and training organization in Nevilla-Clarke, Jakarta Indonesia.
Frasers Hospitality Pte Ltd (Frasers Hospitality) one of the world’s leading premier serviced and hotel residences announces the appointment of Ms. Yip Lai Pheng as its new Group Director of Sales and Marketing for Fraser Place Kuala Lumpur and Fraser Residence Kuala Lumpur. Yip will lead the Sales and Marketing team of both 315-key Fraser Place Kuala Lumpur and 445-key luxury Fraser Residence Kuala Lumpur, both located at the very heart of the city. Apart from managing aspects of sales and marketing as well as reservations, Yip is also responsible for overseeing the staff’s training to ensure that the Fraser standards of service quality is maintained. An alumna of School Les Roches in Switzerland with a Diploma in Hotel Management and Tourism, Yip’s 30 year career in the hospitality industry began shortly after graduation when she joined the Hostellerie Bon Accueil in Switzerland, as an Assistant Hotel Manager. She further developed her career path through a series of appointments with luxury hotels including Pullman in Kuching, Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur, JW Marriott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur and until recently, the Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Indonesia where she oversaw the Sales and Marketing teams as Director of Marketing for 2 years.
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is proud to be the first hotel in Malaysia to provide guests with an eco-friendly courtesy car that runs entirely on electricity.
Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur has announced the appointment of Andreas Senn as Executive Assistant Manager in charge of food and beverage. In his new capacity, Mr Senn will work very closely with new Executive Chef Mario Hofmann to explore new local and international food trends and opportunities to further enhance the diner’s experience. All of the food and beverage outlets in the hotel will come under Mr Senn’s management. Mr Senn has enjoyed a career spanning luxury hotels in the UK, the Maldives, Thailand, Vietnam and New Zealand. He also brings with him a wealth of experience from his previous position as Executive Assistant Manager of food and beverage at Conrad Dubai in the UAE. Originally from Austria, Mr Senn studied at FVF St Johann Tyrol Hotel Management School before starting work as maitre d’/restaurant manager at various hotels there.
Minor Hotel Group (MHG), a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of over 120 hotels and resorts in 22 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, has announced that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Destination Resorts & Hotels (DRH) to develop an Anantara resort in Malaysia. Under the collaboration agreement, both parties will identify a suitable location to co-develop a luxury resort and residences under the world-renowned Anantara brand, bringing its legendary hospitality and service in the environment of Malaysia's rich cultural and architectural diversities.
Lee Ng as General Manager for Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Lee joined the group with more than 16 years of hospitality experience; and shall be responsible for the hotel’s overall business performance, and day-to-day operations as well as management of the 319 value-led hotel located in the bustling suburb of Kuala Lumpur. Prior to his appointment, Lee was the Complex Director of Sales & Marketing at a Sheraton resort, The Royal Begonia, Sanya and has moved up the ranks within the Starwood group for the last nine years. He has also worked with Shangri-La Singapore, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur and The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur.
Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company with approximately 7,590 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), has expanded its Ramada® brand in Malaysia with the opening of the 357-room Ramada Plaza Dua Sentral Kuala Lumpur, the brand's second location in the country.
Due to its political stability and its perception as an affordable destination as compared to Bangkok and Singapore, respectively, Kuala Lumpur is one of the top MICE destinations in Southeast Asia. To further bolster its tourism industry, Kuala Lumpur is attempting to attract the leisure segment. The private sector is introducing new luxury hotel brands into the city while Tourism Malaysia is shifting its marketing campaign towards the leisure segment.
ETB News > Africa > Ivan Chin Appointed Director, Restaurants, Bars & Events of PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur Ivan Chin Appointed Director, Restaurants, Bars & Events of PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur August 14, 2014 Africa, Asia, Europe, India, Middle East, People On The Move No comments 221261Ivan Chin has joined PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur as Director, Restaurants, Bars & Events. In this position, Ivan is responsible for formulating and implementing strategies to grow the hotel’s Restaurants, Bars & Events business.
Tee Kay has been with the 287-unit PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur since its pre-opening in 2010, starting out as Director of Sales before being promoted to Resident Manager last year. Now as Acting General Manager, Tee Kay will continue to lead the formulation and implementation of strategies to deliver product and service excellence, so as to enhance the property’s reputation as a leading accommodation of choice in the heart of the Golden Triangle, Kuala Lumpur’s prime commercial, shopping and entertainment district. A sales & marketing veteran, Tee Kay had previously worked with Doubletree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Berjaya Hotels & Resorts, Pangkor Island Beach Resort and Lanson Place Ambassador Row Kuala Lumpur.
olin Yeoh returns to Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa as Resident Manager. Colin is no stranger to the 1,234-room Hotel as he was the Operations Manager in charge of Food & Beverage between May 2006 and June 2008. Since moving on from Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa in 2008, Colin has served with Nikko Hotel in Tianjin, Shangri-La Hotel in Xian, Inter-Continental Hotel in Hangzhou and Raffles in Hainan in various capacity; his last position being Resident Manager at Raffles' bespoke property in Hainan, China. Although a Malaysian, Colin received his early education in Singapore and graduated in Hotel Management from the Hotel Institute in Montreux, Switzerland in 1992.
Taro Tan joins the 5-star Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa as Hotel Manager. Taro started his career in hospitality with Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore in 1989 and since leaving the Company from his last position as Director of Rooms in 1999, has served as General Manager with Ascott International and Fraser's Hospitality in Singapore, Bangkok and Seoul. Most recently, Taro relocated from Bangkok where he last served in a dual capacity as Hotel Manager of Lancaster Bangkok and Area Director of Rooms of Landmark Lancaster Hotel Group, Thailand. Taro was a Shangri-La, as well as a SHATEC (Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre) scholar at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and graduated with a BSc degree in Hotel & Restaurant Administration from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts, USA. Taro is a national of Singapore, with permanent residencies in both United States and Thailand.