Augustine M. Silva has been appointed as Senior General Manager at Sunway Putra Hotel
A Singaporean national, Augustine has more than 25 years of international hospitality management experience plus robust exposure in Asset and Fund Management.
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Chua Adrian has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Furama Bukit Bintang
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.
Jonathan Reynolds has been appointed as General Manager at Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu announces the appointment of Mr. Jonathan Reynolds to the position of general manager. He will be responsible for the entire resort’s operations and oversee the management of Dalit Bay Golf & Country club, leading the exclusive resort to its 20th anniversary in 2016 continuing its legacy of gracious service and tradition.
Susan Carlos has been promoted to General Manager at Dorsett Grand Labuan
Dorsett Hospitality International is pleased to announce the promotion of Susan Carlos as the General Manager of Dorsett Grand Labuan. Susan takes over the leading role from Alfred Paulsen who have moved over to the soon-to-open Dorsett Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Alfred Paulsen has been appointed as General Manager at Dorsett Putrajaya
Dorsett Hospitality International is pleased to announce the appointment of Alfred Paulsen as General Manager for the soon-to-open Dorsett Putrajaya, a midscale hotel located in the federal administrative capital of Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Asmawi Ahmad Zabidi has been appointed as Human Resources Manager at Dorsett Putrajaya
Dorsett Putrajaya, managed by Dorsett Hospitality International and scheduled to open in Q4 of 2015 is pleased to announce the following appointment: Asmawi Ahmad Zabidi as Human Resources Manager. A graduate of University Teknologi Mara majoring in Human Resource Management, Asmawi in his newly appointed role will be in charge of the overall recruitment of the soon-to-open property and day-to-day management of the hotel’s associates’ welfare, implementation of human resources policies and procedures as well as all strategic management of all human resources matters.
Norhayati Binti Muhammad Yusoff has been appointed as Director of Sales at Dorsett Putrajaya
Dorsett Putrajaya, managed by Dorsett Hospitality International and scheduled to open in Q4 of 2015 is pleased to announce the following appointment: Norhayati Binti Muhammad Yusoff as Director of Sales. Norhayati or better known as Yatie will be responsible for all aspects of Dorsett Putrajaya’s pre-opening sales and marketing strategies, short and long term planning and preparation of the marketing, sales plans, programs, annual budgeting; and most importantly in driving results for the hotel.
Hilton Worldwide Strengthens Presence in Malaysia
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a management agreement with Pinnacle Nexus Sdn. Bhd. (a member of Cornerstone Partners) to open DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang. Located in the northern beach area of Penang near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang will add to the existing pipeline of five hotels in Malaysia where Hilton Worldwide currently operates six hotels under the Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton brands.
FCS Partners with Taylor’s University to Inspire the Next Generation of Hoteliers to Leverage Mobile Technology for Future Hotel and Guest Service Management
FCS Computer Systems (FCS), a leading comprehensive hospitality solutions and services provider, together with Taylor's University in Malaysia today held a partnership signing ceremony and awards presentation at the campus of Taylor's University.
Archipelago Grand Opens First Hotel Neo in Malaysia
The Hotel Neo+ Penang - Malaysia is located on Gurdwara Road in Georgetown, within walking distance to the famous New Lane Hawker Centre as well as to the 7th Street Market - more popularly known as Chit Tiau Lor Ban San. Those interested in arts and culture will be pleased to know that the hotel is located just opposite the Hin Bus Depot Art Centre and is in close proximity to the popular Penang Street Art designs located at the UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Armenian Street and Ah Queen Street.
Marriott Resort Opens in Borneo - 8th Hotel for Marriott International in Malaysia
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is proud to announce the recent opening of its first rainforest resort in Asia Pacific at Mulu in Sarawak, Malaysia. The opening of the 101-room Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa marks the second property under the flagship of Marriott Hotels brand on the Island of Borneo and the eighth for Marriott International in Malaysia. Download images.
Adrian Stoppe has been appointed as General Manager at Four Points by Sheraton Penang
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Stoppe as the new General Manager of Four Points by Sheraton Penang. Stoppe brings a wealth of food and beverage and operational management experience to this new role. He will oversee all management functions at the hotel and will be instrumental in driving further revenue growth in both business and leisure segments.
Tune Hotels Group announces new company structure
As a brand that firmly believes that its people are the biggest asset of the company, Tune Hotels Group seeks to assign the right people according to their areas of expertise, to ensure the growth and continuity of the group.
ONYX Hospitality Group continues its expansion with two new properties in Malaysia
Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has signed management agreements for two new projects under the select-service brand OZO and serviced apartment brand Shama in Iskandar, Malaysia. Located within the burgeoning township of Medini in Iskandar, the two new developments, OZO Medini and Shama Medini will be part of the multi-purpose UMCity Medini Lakeside complex from leading lifestyle developer United Malayan Land Bhd (UMLand).
Archipelago Opens Hotel Neo+ in Penang, Malaysia
Hotel Neo+ Penang is located in the very heart of in George Town just around the corner from Komptar, the island's tallest landmark.Hotel Neo+ Penang is within walking distance of George Town's shopping centers, food stalls, business and government offices and is just a 30 minutes drive from Penang International Airport.
Greg Gubiani has been appointed as General Manager at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral
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.
Michael Lee has been appointed as General Manager at Fraser Residence Kuala Lumpur
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.
Yip Lai Pheng has been appointed as Group Director of Sales and Marketing at Fraser Residence Kuala Lumpur and Fraser Place Kuala Lumpur
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.
Andrew den Oudsten has been appointed as General Manager at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
Mr. den Oudsten is an Australian national and brings with him over 17 years of extensive experience in hotel management. Having previously worked in Canada, the United Arab Emirates, China, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Australia, he is has been all over the world. Now, for the first time, Mr. den Oudsten is making Kota Kinabalu his current city of residence by joining Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa as the general manager.
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Provides Electric Courtesy Car For Guests
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.