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.
Best Western International has arrived in yet another fast-growing Malaysian city, with the opening of its first hotel in Shah Alam. Strategically located in the heart of this up-and-coming city, BEST WESTERN i-City Shah Alam is a modern midscale hotel, offering optimum comfort, convenience and connectivity for both business and leisure travelers.
Christian joins the 178-room resort from the The Astor Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Tianjin, where he was General Manager from April 2012.
New World Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Homesign Network to manage New World Kota Kinabalu Hotel scheduled to open in 2018. The deluxe hotel brand will make its Malaysia debut in grand style, with the hotel occupying the top floors of what will become Kota Kinabalu's newest city icon.
PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PSMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems, today announces that Vive Hospitality has selected ATRIO PMS for their Qliq Damansara Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur/Geneva, November 18, 2014; Kempinski Hotels and KSK Group Berhad (KSK Group), via its property development arm KSK Land Sdn Bhd (KSK Land) announce the signing of a management agreement for the high profile, large-scale luxury development, 8 Conlay, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle. The approximately 260-key Kempinski hotel and the branded Kempinski Residences with 403 units will anchor the development in the hotel tower, together with up to 1,092 units of 8 Conlay Residences serviced by Kempinski in two adjoining towers, all linked via a central retail podium. KSK Land has selected the design collective YOO for the interior design of the first residential tower and RSP Architects to master plan the development. Kempinski will operate and service all three components of the project. The ground breaking is scheduled to take place early next year and the striking project is expected to be completed in 2020. Residences comprising the first residential tower are scheduled to become available for sale from March 2015 onward. Show units will be available for viewing at the exclusive sales gallery located on the site.
Mr Michel has more than 30 years of experience in the hotel industry, having working in international assignments that gave him a wide exposure and the opportunity to adapt to a multi-cultural environment across various remote destinations. “It is an exciting time to be joining the Rasa Ria team, and the opportunity to work and live in such an exotic tropical setting,” said Mr Michel. “My special focus will be the resort’s expansion of guest facilities, including the renovation of spa treatment rooms, building of a new specialty restaurant and the addition of 83 Premier Rooms to Ocean Wing, making this a 499-room resort by end of 1st quarter 2015.” A Swiss national, Mr Michel is fluent in English, French and German, with knowledge of Italian, Portuguese. Prior to this appointment, he served as general manager at Kempinski Seychelles Resort, Le Mirador Kempinski Lake Geneva and Constance Ephelia Resort Seychelles. Mr Michel previously spent several years in senior positions at One&Only Le Saint Geran Mauritius, Reid’s Palace Madeira, an Orient-Express property, as well as a number of luxury properties in the West Indies, Malta, France and Switzerland. He began his career from a culinary apprenticeship in Switzerland and later graduated from Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne.
Best Western International's rapid expansion in Malaysia continues with the addition of a stunning new luxury hotel in the Genting Highlands. The company is going to manage the brand new BEST WESTERN PREMIER Ion Delemen, Genting Highlands, which is currently under construction and will open in the first quarter of 2016.
Qliq Damansara Hotel ("Qliq Damansara"), managed by the bespoke white label service provider for new or existing hotels, resorts and residences, Vive Hospitality, has selected the group sales and catering solution Delphi.fdc from Newmarket® International, Inc. ("Newmarket"), an Amadeus company, to support business management, increase revenue and improve customer satisfaction.
Best Western International has announced the signing of a management contract for a major new upscale hotel and convention center in Malaysia. This week, the hotel group formed a partnership with Sabanilam Enterprise Sdn Bhd for the management of a brand new BEST WESTERN PLUS hotel and conference facility at the ITCC Penampang complex - a 10.5-hectare mixed-use development that is taking shape in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Malaysia's Sabah state.
The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) has signed a five-year Global Academic Partner (GAP) agreement with Taylor's University in Malaysia, enabling the school to provide AHLEI courses in that country. Taylor's University Deputy Vice Chancellor Dr. Pradeep Nair shared that this development is an exciting one for the university."Through this partnership, Taylor's University will be the point for interested hoteliers in Malaysia to sign up for AHLEI education and training programs. By being a partner of AHLEI, we hope to raise the profile of the hospitality industry in the country and support hoteliers who sign up to become professionals of high calibre. Our collective aspiration is for Malaysian hoteliers to become independent, knowledgeable, skilled and professionally qualified," he said.Robert L. Steele III, CHA, AHLEI president and chief operating officer, expressed his commitment to this aspiration as well."We are sincerely committed to preparing industry professionals who are qualified to lead hospitality into a bright future in Malaysia and beyond," he said. Several of the hospitality faculty members at Taylor's University already hold the Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE®) designation, as the school firmly believes in providing quality professional development to its faculty to ensure the best delivery to its students.AHLEI is the training and educational arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Founded more than 60 years ago, AHLEI has worked closely with leading hotel industry experts and hospitality educators to ensure that its academic courses consistently target current career skills and competencies that are required to succeed in the hospitality industry.For 27 years, Taylor's School of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts (TCHT) has been a leader in hospitality and tourism education and training. As the largest and most established hospitality and tourism management school in Southeast Asia, the School takes pride in consistently producing high caliber, industry-ready graduates who can deliver excellent performance in their workplace. Quality and commitment are reflected in the 60-plus awards the institution, faculty and students have received over the years, including the PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Gold Award 2008 (Education & Training); HAPA (Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards) Hospitality School of the Year 2007/08, Honorary Award 2010-2012 and HAPA Academic and Research Excellence 2013-2015; as well as Brand Laureate 2012 Best Brand in Education - Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts. Most recently, TCHT was awarded the highly coveted 'Tier 6: Outstanding' rating in the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education's Discipline-Based Rating System (D-SETARA), sealing its international reputation for superior quality as well as teaching and learning excellence. Taylor's is the first and only university in the country to receive this prestigious recognition.
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.
Best Western International will arrive in yet another fast-growing Malaysian city later this year, with the launch of its first hotel in Shah Alam. Strategically located in the heart of this up-and-coming city, BEST WESTERN i-City Shah Alam will be a modern midscale hotel, offering optimum comfort, convenience and connectivity for both business and leisure travelers.
The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat in Perak, Malaysia, has appointed Swiss spouse team Lucia Franziska and Felix Eppisser as General Manager and Culinary Director respectively, effective1 August 2014. Prior to assuming their positions at The Banjaran, Lucia and Felix managedMyanmar's Le Planteur Restaurant since 2011 which garnered a string of accolades, including that of being one of the Top 200 Fine Dining Restaurants inAsia (Miele Guide 2012 / 2013). BeforeYangon, the Eppissers managed Zurich's boutique Hotel Rigiblick from 2004 to 2010, home to the one-star Michelin and 16 points Gault-Millau rated restaurant Spice. The pair first established their working relationship at the luxury hotel Gasthof zum Baren in the Swiss town of Nurensdorf from 1997 to 2003.
The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat in Perak, Malaysia, has appointed Swiss spouse team Lucia Franziska and Felix Eppisser as General Manager and Culinary Director respectively, effective1 August 2014. Felix has trained, worked in and operated a number of celebrated names in Switzerland including the Relais & Chateau Hotel Giardino in Ascona and The Dolder Grand inZurich to name a few. Felix was also part of the most successful Swiss National Cooking Team and has won numerous international culinary competitions.
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.
Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru, the second DoubleTree by Hilton branded hotel in Malaysia. Conveniently located in the heart of the up-and-coming Iskandar Region, within Johor Bahru's Central Business District, the hotel offers ample options for business and leisure guests seeking an upscale, full-service hotel offering and the award-winning service experience for which the DoubleTree by Hilton brand is known.
Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru, the second DoubleTree by Hilton branded hotel in Malaysia. Conveniently located in the heart of the up-and-coming Iskandar Region, within Johor Bahru’s Central Business District, the hotel offers ample options for business and leisure guests seeking an upscale, full-service hotel offering and the award-winning service experience for which the DoubleTree by Hilton brand is known.
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.