George Town, – November 21, 2024 – The tourism and hospitality industry of Penang achieved a new height today, as its latest hotel, Citadines Connect Cecil Georgetown Penang was opened ceremoniously. The ceremony was led by YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE) and he expressed, that the hotel…
Federal Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has advised hotel operators to modify check-in and check-out times so that visitors can stay a minimum of 23 hours each day. Tiong said that on October 17, he met with representatives of various hotel business associations in Parliament and personally voiced his…
4 October 2024, Johor Bahru, Malaysia — Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre embraced the spirit of giving this October through its participation in IHG’s global “Giving for Good” initiative. With a focus on creating meaningful community impact, the hotel organized two charitable activities : A community service visit to Cerebral Palsy Home Johor Bahru…
Johor Bahru, Malaysia – Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru is turning pink this October, joining forces with The Breast Cancer Support Group JB (BSCG) to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In a bid to raise awareness and honor breast cancer survivors, the hotel will host a range of community-focused activities and events throughout the month….
Experience Victorian Elegance for Your Special Occasions Johor Bahru, Malaysia – 10 August 2024 – Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre is offering a taste of Victorian elegance with its newly launched Duchess and Duke English Tea Set, available until the end of February 2025. This exclusive tea experience is crafted for those who cherish…
PETALING JAYA: To launch Courtyard by Marriott Subang, Marriott International and the SKS Group have inked a hotel management contract. This is SKS Group’s first project outside of Johor and its third partnership with Marriott International. Sheraton Johor Bahru, scheduled to open in 2022, and Four Points by Sheraton Desaru, which debuted in 2021, are…
Ibis Styles has proudly announced the grand opening of the Ibis Styles Sepang KLIA, a vibrant hotel just 1.2 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). This new addition aims to revolutionize the airport layover experience with its resort-inspired design and top-notch service. The hotel promises trendy yet affordable accommodations tailored for business travellers, transit…
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6– The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) is commemorating its 50th anniversary with the launch of MAH Domestic Tourism Fair Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2024 (MDTF), the biggest hotel fair of the year. Vice president of MAH and organising chairman of the MAH Tourism Fair, Dato Khoo Boo Lim said there is a…
Although they welcome the potential additional income, hotels in China that presently primarily serve locals are concerned that a recent regulatory change prohibiting them from turning away foreigners may mean more laborious procedures. Hotel owners are no longer able to turn away foreign guests for lack of “foreign accommodation qualification,” the Chinese government announced on…
By 2024, OYO hopes to have added 100 self-operated hotels in Malaysia. To support these properties, the company will seek to enter into annual or long-term revenue-sharing management contracts. This is a component of OYO’s initiative, which uses partnerships to promote economic growth in local communities. Beginning on March 5, this year, OYO opened the GS Hotel in Kota Damansara, Selangor,…