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PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort scheduled for 2020

Opening in 2020, PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort is nested at a prime beachfront location on the beautiful expanse of Pantai Tengah Beach, the longest stretch of beach in Langkawi. Surrounded by restaurants, nightlife, and beach activities, the resort is a 20-minute drive from Langkawi International Airport and 18 km from the nearest town centre, Kuah Town.

W Hotels Debuts In Malaysia With W Kuala Lumpur

W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, Inc., today announced the opening of W Kuala Lumpur, marking the iconic brand's first-ever hotel in Malaysia. Owned by Tropicana Corporation Berhad, W Kuala Lumpur opens its doors in the heart of the capital, steps from the world-famous Petronas Twin Towers. Through bold, innovative design, W Kuala Lumpur immerses guests in the city's wildly lush greenery, globally renowned cuisine, centuries-old history and growing appetite for playful luxury.

Dean Rossilli has been appointed as Area General Manager Malaysia at ONYX Hospitality

Dean Rossilli has been named Area General Manager for Malaysia to pave the way for the Group's plans to have six hotels open across the three key gateway cities of Peninsula Malaysia by 2021. Currently based at Amari Johor Bahru, Dean joined ONYX from Pan Pacific Hotels Group where he held General Manager roles in Indonesia and Singapore. Throughout his 25-year career, he has held various leadership roles with companies and brands such as GLH Thistle, Marriott, Renaissance and Sheraton in Australia, UK, the US and Southeast Asia.

Karim Schadlou has been appointed as General Manager at DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang

Doubletree Resort by Hilton Penang the country's first DoubleTree Resort has appointed Karim Schadlou as the general manager of DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang. Karim most recently served as general manager of Hilton Colombo Residences. He replaces Linda Giebing who has moved to Sri Lanka to oversee Hilton Colombo Residences as General Manager. Karim as the General Manager will support Jamie Mead, Regional General Manager for Malaysia, in overseeing all aspects of the management of hotel's operation.

ONYX Hospitality Group opens Penang Malaysia property

Amari Penang will offer 453 rooms in a tower connected to Setia SPICE, the world's first hybrid solar powered convention centre. The complex also incorporates a 10,000-seat events arena, aquatic and sports centre, and a lifestyle and retail village. Strategically located in the Bayan Lepas district of Penang island close to multinational corporate offices, Penang Golf Club, shopping malls, entertainment areas and places of interest, the hotel will appeal to both business and leisure travellers.

Guido Farina has been appointed as General Manager at RuMa Hotel & Residences

The RuMa Hotel & Residences is excited to announce the appointment of Guido Farina as General Manager. Originally from Caravaggio, Italy, a small town east of Milan, Farina has travelled the world working for a variety of five-star luxury hotels and resorts; now, he joins The RuMa from his latest assignment in Mauritius with almost three decades of experience that spans five continents.

Ribbon Cutting Marks Official Opening of Marriott Hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

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.

Aida Rashid has been appointed as Director of Business Development at Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast

Aida has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. She possesses a solid track record in Sales & Marketing, having worked with the renowned Shangri-La Hotel & Resorts and serving as the National Director of Sales & Marketing. Aida was involved in 6 renovation projects with the Golden Sands Resort and Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa (including the pre-opening of Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa and Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives). Her most notable achievement was the restructuring and development of strategies to drive hotel sales and the action implementation to achieve budget and goals. Prior to her appointment with Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, Aida was the Group Director of Sales & Marketing for Impiana Hotel Resort Management. Her appointment with the Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast will see her leading various departments such as e-commerce, revenue management, digital marketing and sales.