Travelodge Hotels Asia (TLA), one of the fastest growing midscale hotel companies in Asia, ramps up its expansion in Malaysia with the debut of its fourth hotel, Travelodge Ipoh. The hotel opens today following a successful rebranding and refurbishment of the former Heritage Hotel Ipoh.
Muralilal has over 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a solid foundation in banquet operations and restaurant management.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with KL MIDTOWN Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture company by Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad (Hap Seng) and TTDI KL Metropolis Sdn. Bhd., to develop a new 450-room Hyatt Regency branded hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Set to be completed in 2024, the new hotel will mark the return of the Hyatt Regency brand to Kuala Lumpur.
Mandy, originally from the island of Penang in Malaysia, has joined The St. Regis Langkawi following roles as Chef de Cuisine at Shanghai's Fifty 8° Grill Restaurant by Michelin-starred Chef Richard Ekkebus, The Manor at The St. Regis Macao and Michelin-starred Restaurant Guy Savoy.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, a leading provider of hotel management services and the world's largest hotel franchisor with over 9,200 properties across more than 80 countries, today announced the opening of its flagship Wyndham hotel brand in the Royal Town of Klang, just 30 minutes from Kuala Lumpur.
J-Hotel by Dorsett, the 1st boutique hotel under the d.Collection brand of Dorsett Hospitality International soft-opened on 12.12.19 with the arrival of its 1st guest, Mr Shannon. On hand to welcomed him was none other than Adele Ang, General Manager of Dorsett Kuala Lumpur, J-Hotel by Dorsett and Dorsett Residences Bukit Bintang.
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas announces the opening of the brand's first luxury hotel in Malaysia. Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas is ready to welcome discerning travelers to the golden shores of the country's south-eastern coastline with authentic luxury and indigenous-inspired hospitality.
Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, has announced the launch of its inaugural hotel in Malaysia, marking a major step forward in its global expansion strategy. The Hong Kong-based hotel group, which recently celebrated its 32nd anniversary, currently has 145 hotels and resorts either operating or in the pipeline in 22 countries on four continents. This collection now includes Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan, an exceptional new waterfront hotel at Tanjung Lumpur on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, just 2km from Kuantan, the capital of Pahang state. Scheduled to open in Q1 2020, this landmark property will be set directly on the sparkling seafront. Rising 27 storeys from the promenade, this four-star hotel will comprise 366 rooms and suites, all featuring modern amenities for business and leisure travellers such as LED TVs, free Wi-Fi and power showers. The 86 Family Rooms create opportunities for multi-generational vacations and 16 villas offer additional luxury and exclusivity. Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan will provide a wide range of upscale leisure facilities, including a swimming pool, children's pool, spa, jacuzzi, fitness centre and a "water lounge". The Swiss-Café is a bright and vibrant all-day restaurant, while the Lobby Lounge is a chic and sophisticated setting for drinks and light bites, and room service is available round-the-clock. Finally, ten state-of-the-art meeting rooms and a ballroom can cater for all types of event, from intimate strategy meetings and training sessions to grand corporate conferences and gala dinners.The hotel forms part of Kuantan Waterfront Resort City (KWRC), an impressive 202-hectare, mixed-use development featuring a retail mall, conference centre, residences, a healthcare hub, marina and leisure facilities, plus waterfront bars and restaurants. As Pahang state's first integrated tourism complex, this will be a real game-changer for the area. Kuantan's Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport is just 25 minutes' drive away, offering direct connections to and from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Penang. Planned rail links will also slash the overland journey time from Kuala Lumpur to just an hour.
Marriott has expanded its portfolio of Four Points by Sheraton hotels in Malaysia with the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, the third Four Points to open in the country.
Club Med has unveiled plans to open its first resort near Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Malaysia's Sabah state, in the northern part of Borneo island, in late 2022.
As part of its centennial celebrations in South East Asia this year, Hilton, one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the world, today announced its partnership with non-governmental organisation Street Feeders of Kuala Lumpur (KL) to extend its hospitality to the homeless and urban poor in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Scheduled to open on 12 December 2019, J-Hotel by Dorsett will be Dorsett Hospitality International's first boutique hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Vibrantly fashionable, J-Hotel by Dorsett is situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle and the bustling landmark of Bukit Bintang. Operating under the group's d.Collection brand, the rooms are intimately designed, comfortable and modest, complemented by a casual dining that's trendy and engaging.
Chew is an F&B veteran, with 22 years of experience in restaurants and bars around the region under her belt. She worked her way up at international chain hotels before joining the Shangri-La Group in the year 2004.
The soon to open Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown is proud to announce the appointment of Rosidah Abdullah as Director of Sales & Marketing. In her new role, Rosidah will head the hotel's sales, marketing, events, revenue management and reservations divisions, while developing business strategies that drive growth, maximizing all revenue streams and exceed business goals of this 318-room hotel.
Marriott International has appointed Bipan Kapur as General Manager of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel.
With more than 15 years of hospitality industry experience, Abhimanyu first joined Marriott International in 2004 at the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a management agreement with Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) to open Conrad Kuala Lumpur in the heart of the Malaysian capital. Slated for completion in 2021, the entry of the 544-room new-build hotel will mark the launch of Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's global luxury brand, into Malaysia.
Thailand's Minor Hotels Group is set to expand its Anantara brand to Malaysia with the opening of the Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas on 1 December 2019.
YTL Hotels and Marriott International have signed a Master Development Agreement to bring the AC Hotels by Marriott brand to Malaysia for the first time. The AC Hotels by Marriott brand will be exclusive to YTL Hotels for the whole of Malaysia. The signing of this agreement is one of many key milestones in the partnership between YTL Hotels and Marriott International as it continues to grow from strength to strength. AC Hotels by Marriott embraces European design and style across its international portfolio of distinctive properties in Europe and North and Latin America.
With more than 20 years of hospitality industry experience, Clinton will oversee the hotel administration and will be responsible for the overall operations of the 365-room property in Desaru Coast, Johor - one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in Malaysia.