Malaysia Tourism News
Moore to lead Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel, Malaysia
Marriott International has appointed Christopher Moore as the new general manager of Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel.
Canopy by Hilton expands into with Malaysia with Kuala Lumpur property
Canopy by Hilton and Hass Holdings have announced the signing of Canopy by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang. The latest signing marks the debut of the Canopy by Hilton brand in Malaysia as well as south-east Asia.
Tang appointed resort manager at Four Seasons Langkawi
Four Seasons Hotels & Resort has appointed Melissa Tang to the role of resort manager at its property in Langkawi, Malaysia. Tang has been with the 344-unit Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou since 2013, starting out as director of human resources before being promoted to director of rooms in the same property through the Four Seasons global Women Operations Leaders program.
Best Western opens upscale hotel in Genting Highlands, Malaysia
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new upscale hotel in Malaysia’s popular and scenic Genting Highlands. The brand new Best Western Premier Ion Delemen is nestled in the lush jungle-clad hills of Pahang state, the centre of the Malay Peninsula.
Malaysia signs on as partner country for ITB Berlin 2019
The Malaysian ministry of tourism and culture and ITB Berlin have announced that the south-east Asian nation will be the show’s official partner country in 2019.
Datai Langkawi set to undergo overhaul from September 2017
Malaysia’s leading luxury resort, The Datai Langkawi, will embark on an extensive renovation from September 4th next year, signifying the most substantial enhancement project since its inception over 23 years ago. To ensure the resort retains its much loved ‘Datai DNA’, the management has appointed renowned interior designer Didier Lefort of DL2A, who, along with visionary Australian architect Kerry Hill, was responsible for the original designs in 1993.
SuperStar Libra to homeport in Penang, Malaysia
Star Cruises has confirmed the return of SuperStar Libra to Penang, Malaysia as her new homeport. From September 23rd until the end of the year, the one-night High Seas Cruise and three-night Penang-Phuket-Krabi Cruise will return. A liberated resort experience at sea awaits on SuperStar Libra, with the sophisticated setup in over 700 staterooms, to state-of-the-art amenities, such as karaoke lounge and outdoor swimming pool, everything is on offer.
Malaysia grounds sharia compliant carrier Rayani Air
The Department of Civil Aviation in Malaysia has revoked the air operator certificate Rayani Air. The carrier, which had branded itself as the first sharia compliant airline in the world, will subsequently lose its right to fly in and out of the country.
Oakwood signs on for latest property in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Oakwood Asia Pacific has confirmed a partnership with Plenitude Berhad to open the first Oakwood-branded property in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the second half of 2016. Signing the agreement are Elsie Chua, chairman of the board of Plenitude Berhad and Dean Schreiber, managing director of Oakwood Asia Pacific.
Malaysia triumphs at World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony
Changi Airport has been voted Asia’s Leading Airport for an unprecedented tenth year in succession at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2015. Teng Hwee Onn, Senior Vice President, Changi Airport, received the trophy on behalf of the Singaporean gateway during a glittering event at the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong this evening.
Minor Hotels reveals Malaysia expansion plans
Minor Hotel Group has revealed additional details of its joint venture with Malaysian partner, Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels, to develop an Anantara resort in Desaru Coast in south-east Malaysia. Scheduled to open in 2018, the new-build Anantara Desaru Resort & Villas will be located in the heart of the new beachfront development in Desaru Coast and will have 123 keys comprising a 103-room resort with deluxe guest rooms and villas and 20 three- and four-bedroom Villas.
Malaysia partners with Etihad Airways for tourism initiative
Etihad Airways and Tourism Malaysia have signed a global partnership agreement to boost inbound tourism to Malaysia by leveraging the airline’s global passenger network. Under the agreement, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and Tourism Malaysia will put into effect a range of joint marketing activities targeting Malaysia’s leading inbound visitor markets – the UK, US, and Europe.