Four Seasons Resort Langkawi is delighted to unveil its traditional fish house where generations-old methods are used to catch the freshest fish and shellfish from the Andaman Sea. Designed by a local fisherman and crafted with island-grown wood, the Rumah Ikan Fish House is an inspiring testament to Langkawi's vibrant fishing legacy.
Opening in October 2019, The Prestige Hotel is situated in the heart of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Penang. Four years in the making, the 162-room property has been brought to life by Ministry of Design, whose scheme forms a modern-day interpretation of Victorian design layered with local botany.
With the recent appointment of Frank Beck by Marriott International to the position of managing director for two world class resorts and a convention centre - The St. Regis Langkawi, The Westin Langkawi Resort and Spa and the Langkawi International Convention Centre (LICC), the cluster properties are poised to reach new heights in Langkawi.
The hospitality veteran - with over three decades of experience - has held senior management positions in Jakarta, Xiamen, Heifei, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei and most recently, Jinjang in China. He was previously involved in rebranding Pullman Jakarta Indonesia.
Opening in the heart of old Kuala Lumpur, The Chow Kit - an Ormond Hotel, will boast 113 rooms and suites in the eponymous Chow Kit neighborhood. Known for its bustling market and local businesses, Chow Kit will now be home to the first property from Ormond Hotels.
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed a management agreement with Warisan City Development Sdn Bhd — part of the Kienta Group of Companies — for a newbuild Holiday Inn within the lively Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) vicinity.
The Westin Desaru Coast Resort appoints Vikram Mujumdar as General Manager of the 275-room resort. Vikram is a well-experienced and highly respected industry veteran with over two decades of knowledge of all aspects of management and operations of hotels worldwide.
By 2023, approximately 3,000 guestrooms of the top-end segment will have entered the Kuala Lumpur luxury hotel market. Big brands such as Banyan Tree, Four Seasons and W made their presence in 2018, and brands such as Equatorial, Conrad, Regent, Jumeirah, SO Sofitel, Park Hyatt and Kempinski have began, or are expected to begin, operations within the next 5 years.
MoMo's, Ormond Group's new playful hospitality concept, will launch its first property in central Kuala Lumpur within the eclectic Chow Kit neighborhood this October. Home to 99 guest rooms, MoMo's KL will be a newly renovated, exciting hangout in the city, providing a fun and laid-back multi-dimensional space where visitors and locals can collide in harmony.
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.
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's largest hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with City Motors Group for a new-built Holiday Inn in the affluent creative hub of Kuala Lumpur - Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar will be the fourth IHG property in the Malaysian capital.
Quinn Pu, a Chinese national, was appointed as the new Director of Food and Beverage. With a plate full of both hotel and resort experiences in Food and Beverage, Quinn will oversee and lead the whole Food and Beverage department within the resort while driving revenue growth and guest satisfaction, maintaining The Andaman's 6 unique dining venues and bars as one of Langkawi's leading venues to have an exceptional meal.
Hailing from Italy, Stefano Micocci was recently appointed as the Executive Chef of The Andaman. With 20 years of culinary experience, Stefano started his culinary journey around various regionas of Italy before venturing to the Middle East and subsequently to Malaysia.
Four Seasons Resort Langkawi recently unveiled an extraordinary transformation revealing a striking contemporary design throughout the 48 acre (19 hectare) 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.
Berjaya Hotels & Resorts ("BHR") today announced the appointment of Peter Wong as the Head of Operations. In his role, he will focus on developing strategies to increase the hotels' operational efficiency and improve guest satisfaction of all the hotels and resorts owned and managed by BHR. He is also in charge of the overall management and coordination of daily operations, ensuring the hotels operate according to the group's policies and professional guidelines.
Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral welcomes Rubel Miah, as its newly appointed General Manager. Rubel joins the sassy 4-star Hotel with 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a solid foundation in driving customer satisfaction and loyalty.
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa has appointed Derek Charles Gomez as Director of Food & Beverage.
Guests dining at The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa's signature Eat Well menu, as well as its array of local and international cuisine, are in for a healthier, heightened culinary experience with the appointment of Glen Roberts as the 5-star resort's Executive Chef.
Early 2019 performance levels and profitability fundamentals produce an unfavorable short- to mid-term outlook for Kuala Lumpur’s hotel industry, according to data and analysis from STR.