Shangri-La Rasa Sayang and Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang, have been at the forefront of life-changing initiatives in collaboration with Penang General Hospital since 2009. Through the “Embrace, Gift of Life and Gift of Limbs” projects, these esteemed hotels have played a significant role in funding crucial surgeries for children born with congenital heart defects and…
GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Budget Hotel Association (MYBHA) Penangchapter has expressed concerns over the proposed 50% increase in hotel fees and the lackof transparency in the usage of funds collected from tourists. Its chairman, Andy Lau Eng Leong said, these developments raise significant questions about the fairness, accountability, and effectiveness of the fee management process….
A brand-new hotel is now open in Penang, Bayan Lepas. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, Chinese Consul-General in Penang Zhou Youbin, Penang State Executive Councillor Wong Hon Wai, Penang Island Mayor Datuk Rajendran P. Anthony, and Marriott International representatives attended the soft opening of the 298-room, five-star Iconic Marjorie Hotel. Marriott International’s network of brands,…
KUCHING, January 7 — The Four Points by Sheraton Kuching/Century Kuching Hotel is being transformed into Wisma Elica by award-winning real estate developer Elica Sdn Bhd. Two historic projects will be part of this massive renovation: Care Collective, the largest senior wellness centre in East Malaysia, which is operated in association with My Care Concierge…
George Town, Penang (Dec 23)—Penang’s 2025 outlook is set for a vibrant future, says Peter Lo, Head of House at George Penang by the Crest Collection. Lo said the vibrant outlook is driven by foreign arrivals, infrastructure developments, and a strategic push to increase tourism spending. However, Lo said that stakeholders should not only focus…
JOHOR BARU: In response to a spike in demand brought on by consecutive celebrations and school breaks, hotels are bustling during this period. According to Ivan Teo, chairman of the Malaysian Association of Hotels Johor Chapter, the ASEAN Tourism Forum next month has also helped to boost reservations. “During holiday seasons, hotels in this area,…
George Town, Penang – December 7, 2024 Today marked a major boost to Penang’s booming hospitality industry with the grand launch of the Saturn Hotel by Qravel. Penang State EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE), YB Wong Hon Wai, presided over the ceremony, which took place in Lorong Abu Siti and was attended by…
George Town: On December 6, M Summit Group held a grand Christmas lighting ceremony at The Granite Luxury Hotel to kick off the company’s 25th anniversary festivities. The hotel has been turned into a winter paradise with a fantasy castle and a “snow experience” that will captivate visitors every weekend from 8 p.m. until December…
George Town, 6 December- The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Penang Chapter demonstrated its commitment to community welfare by swiftly organizing aid for flood victims. This evening, members of the chapter gathered at St. Giles Penang, where they were seen loading food and essential supplies, preparing to distribute them to those affected by the recent…
Johor Bahru, Malaysia – SKS Hospitality revealed today the initiation of Project HELANG, a new initiative aimed at providing disadvantaged youth skills development and employment opportunities within the hospitality industry. As the programme is named after an eagle “helang” in ‘Bahasa Malaysia’, it aims to uplift the participants under three initiatives namely: Little HELANG, Junior…
