Malaysia gears up for new hotel openings
The Malaysian project pipeline looks to be in good health. Over the next few years, the Southeast Asian country is set to benefit from scores of new hotels. We check out the prospective openings in Malaysia.
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Andrew Simpson has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Westin Resort and Spa Langkawi
Marriott International welcomes Andrew Simpson as the new Executive Chef at The Westin Resort and Spa Langkawi. The seasoned professional steps up to the plate with over 20 years of international culinary expertise and unrivalled creativity that is set to tantalize the taste buds of new and returning guests alike.
Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur Announces Key Hires
The first Banyan Tree resort to debut in Malaysia, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur is excited to announce nine key appointments to spearhead the resort operations ahead of its launch in June this year.
Masni Shaik Dali has been appointed as General Manager at Dorsett Grand Labuan
Dorsett Hospitality International is pleased to announce the recent appoint of Ms. Masni Shaik Dali as the new General Manager for the only 5-star hotel in Labuan, Dorsett Grand Labuan. Taking over the helm of this 178-room hotel from Susan Carlos, Masni brings with her a strong management and sales background and will prove to be a tremendous asset not only for the Group but also for this business and leisure hotel. In her current role, Masni who possessed more than 29 years of hospitality experience will play a pivotal role in driving the business of the hotel through the implementation of a strategic business plan, oversees the day-on-day operation of the hotel and will be responsible in ensuring that the hotel meet the revenue target for the year apart from ensuring that the service level and positioning of the hotel is consistently maintained in the market place. Masni was most recently the General Manager for Hotel Royal Penang. Prior to that, she had worked in Holiday Inn Resort Penang and Hydro Hotel Penang in the capacity of Director of Sales & Marketing.
Anders Dimblad has been appointed as General Manager at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
A Swedish national, Anders is a veteran hotelier with over 19 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry. He returned to Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts in February 2016 as General Manager of Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur. This follows 10 years of successful management tenures with the Group from 2004 to 2014. Prior to joining Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, Anders served as Vice President of Hospitality in DAMAC Hotels & Resorts, Dubai. Throughout the span of his career, Anders has been recognized for his leadership accomplishments on numerous occasions, such as being named one of the "Hotelier Middle East Power 50" for establishing himself as a leader in the hospitality industry in 2012 and 2013. In his current role with Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, Anders will oversee the resort's daily operations and lead the team into launching the hotel and maximising guest satisfaction.
Shereen Chow has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
In her role as Director of Sales & Marketing, Shereen will play an instrumental role in leading enterprising sales strategies to maximise hotel revenues and put the forthcoming hotel at the top of industry players' lists. With over 27 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Shereen has held directorial positions in the area of sales and marketing at one world hotel, The Saujana Kuala Lumpur and most recently, Hilton Worldwide - National Sales Office, Malaysia.
Tuarii Le Caill has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
Tuarii, a Tahitian who has extensive overseas experience having held directorial roles in the area of food and beverage at the Mandarin Oriental Group in Boston and Switzerland, as well as the Director of Outlets of the W Hotel in San Francisco. Leveraging on his regional experiences, Tuarii will be responsible for the daily operations and management work of Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur's restaurant and bar operations, including French-inspired bakery Bake by Banyan Tree, sky high afternoon tea and wine lounge, Altitude, the exquisite steakhouse Horizon Grill, and the highest hotel rooftop bar in the city centre, Vertigo.
Azizan Mohd has been appointed as Executive Housekeeper at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
With 24 years of housekeeping duties and hospitality experience under his belt, Azizan will be helming the housekeeping team at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur. Prior to this role, he has worked in numerous hotels and resort housekeeping teams, including DoubleTree by Hilton and the Hilton Hotels and Resorts Group, The St. Regis Hotel and Residences, Sheraton Subang Hotel and Towers, as well as the Sunway Putra Hotel.
Muhammed Nabeel has been appointed as Information & Communication Technology Manager at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
Having worked in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry for more than ten years, Nabeel brings with him extensive experience in planning, implementing and managing software applications and hardware infrastructure to support operations. As an ICT Manager, he oversees system integration and designs of networks to ensure Banyan Tree's ICT standards are upheld across all phases of Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur's pre-opening and future operations. He has been with Banyan Tree group since 2011.
Remco Rademaker has been appointed as Front Office Manager at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
Remco, a Dutch native, has great passion in providing utmost quality service to guests. He has kept his loyalty to the Banyan Tree Group for over 6 years having worked in the front-line and refining his leadership skills in hotel management with each new role. Whether it is in Laos, China or Malaysia, Remco's passion for the hospitality industry keeps him adept to ensure each guest leaves with a memorable experience.
Edward Kollmer has been named General Manager at PARKROYAL Penang Resort
Edward brings more than 25 years of industry experience from his home country Ireland, United Kingdom and Asia. After graduating from Shannon Hotel School and the University of Buckingham, Edward accumulated experience in operations and sales and marketing from Forte Hotel Group, Le Meridien, InterContinental Group, GLH Hotels and Shangri-La. He has been General Manager to eight different properties prior to taking the helm at PARKROYAL Penang Resort. Edward is no stranger to Malaysia having been the General Manager of Thistle Johor Bahru and also managing Thistle Port Dickson Resort previously. He was most recently the General Manager of Hotel Jen Manila by Shangri-La for three years
Gagan Talwar has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Hilton Kuala Lumpur, one of Malaysia's most awarded 5 star hotels has appointed Gagan Talwar as Hotel Manager in its continuing strategy to remain as the leading business lifestyle hotel in Malaysia. He replaces Linda Pecoraro who has been recently promoted to general manager of Hilton Kota Kinabalu and will support Jamie Mead, regional general manager to oversee the operations and lead the management at Hilton Kuala Lumpur.
DoubleTree by Hilton Celebrates 50th Opening in Asia Pacific
DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) 14 market-leading brands, today celebrates the brand"s 50th opening in Asia Pacific - the opening of DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang. Together with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka, both new properties, which are located near the UNESCO Heritage Site cities of Melaka and George Town in Penang, are doubling the brand"s presence to four DoubleTree by Hilton properties in key destinations across Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru.
Abhay Singh has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa
Abhay Singh is appointed Director of Food & Beverage for The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa. In his new role, he will be managing the overalls operations and services of all F&B venues and the resort's banquets.
Nelson Hilton has been appointed as senior director of marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur has appointed Nelson Hilton as senior director of marketing. This follows a slew of appointments the hotel made in a bid to bolster its opening team, one being Tengku Badariah who joined as director of sales in November last year.
Stephen Richard Magor has been appointed as General Manager at Double Tree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Hilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton appoints Stephen Richard Magor as the General Manager of the first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Malaysia. Stephen as the General Manager will support Jamie Mead, Regional General Manager for Malaysia, in overseeing all aspects of the management of hotel"s operation. He will be responsible for the hotel"s 538 rooms with breathtaking views of Kuala Lumpur, 5 dining outlets offering a wide selection of options from local cuisine at Makan Kitchen the hotel"s signature restaurant to home-style Italian fare at Tosca, a bar and an outdoor saltwater pool and 24-hour fitness center.
Linda Pecoraro has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Kota Kinabalu
ilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Linda Pecoraro as general manager of the 302-room Hilton Kota Kinabalu. Pecoraro will support Jamie Mead, Regional General Manager for Malaysia to oversee the operation and lead the management team at the hotel located in Sabah"s capital city, Kota Kinabalu. Originally from Brisbane, Australia of Italian descent, Pecoraro has a strong background in hotel management she brings with her more than 20 years" experience in the industry with international hotel chains, much of this time served with Hilton and throughout various locations increasing revenue and driving innovation across the globe.
Ravi Nischal has been appointed as General Manager at Vivanta by Taj – Rebak Island
Vivanta by Taj – Rebak Island, Langkawi announces Ravi Nischal as the hotel"s new General Manager. After beginning his career with renowned hospitality chains, Ravi became a part of the Taj family in the year 2004, when he joined the organization as the Director of Catering Sales at the flagship hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. Having demonstrated leadership and efficient management in all aspects of the hotel"s operations he was subsequently promoted as the Resident Manager of Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa, Goa from where he was elevated to the role of General Manager at Taj Tashi, Thimpu in 2010.
Horwath HTL: Kuala Lumpur: Hotel & Hotel Residences Market Update
Kuala Lumpur's Urban Push Attracting Luxury Hotel Brands. An expanding urban city skyline is the subject of the new Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Hotel Residences Update by Horwath HTL and C9 Hotelworks. With Malaysia forecasting 28 million visitors in 2018, the county's economic growth is on an upward trajectory bolstered by strong exports and rising domestic spending.
Shona Pang has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Sheraton Petaling Jaya
Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Shona Pang as Director of Sales & Marketing. Bringing over 10 years of convention sales experience in the hospitality industry to her new position, Pang oversees all sales, marketing and public relations efforts for the newly opened hotel.