TOKYO: Hotels and retail businesses across Japan are feeling the impact of a sharp slowdown in Chinese tourist arrivals following an advisory by the Chinese government against travel to Japan, leading to booking cancellations and weaker sales, local media reported. Tourism operators fear the situation could persist as the Lunar New Year holiday period in…
GEORGE TOWN: Hotel NEO+ Penang appoints John Kim as its new Director of Operations effective June 3, bringing on board a seasoned hospitality professional with over 15 years of industry experience. Kim’s hospitality career has seen him hold various managerial positions at notable hotels in Penang and Ipoh. His most recent role was as hotel…
Dato Tony Goh was re-elected for a second term as the chairman of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Chapter of Penang for 2025 to 2028. He was elected at the annual general meeting held at the St Giles Wembley Hotel, where he is the General Manager, in addition to his role at Cititel Express…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism, Culture, and Environment Ministry is working to address concerns over high hotel licensing fees in the state capital, which industry players say could severely impact business sustainability. Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew acknowledged the financial strain on hoteliers, particularly three-star establishments, and emphasized the need for a balanced solution. “I…
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,…
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…
