Westin flag lands at Langkawi Island, Malaysia
Jul 05, 06 1:57 am
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Langkawi Island Resort Sdn Bhd, an affiliate of PT Rajawali Corporation, announced that Sheraton Perdana Resort will be reflagged as The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa as of January 2007. The resort is undergoing a significant upgrade as part of the reflag. Upon completion of the renovation works, the resort will be represented by all distinguished Westin signature amenities and services that Westin guests have come to expect from this luxury brand.
"We are delighted that Langkawi Island Resort Sdn Bhd has selected the Westin flag to grace this stunning resort in Langkawi and know that guests to this superb resort will be well served by Westin's renowned hospitality," said Miguel Ko, President of Starwood Hotels. "Our goal for the Westin brand is to provide accommodations that offer a retreat from the rigors of travel in which guests can relax and restore their mind, body and spirit in healthy ways.
"Scheduled to open in early 2007, the resort is undergoing major upgrade works to its extensive facilities and will also add 30 hotel villas and a luxury destination spa. All guest rooms and villas will feature Westin’s signature Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath®. The resort which is extremely popular with meeting and incentive planners, will also add an additional 11,000 square feet of meeting space. Langkawi Island Resort Sdn Bhd is also developing luxury residential villas to be sold to private clients. These residential villas will be known as The Westin Residences, Langkawi. Westin Residences are a unique opportunity to be part of the Westin lifestyle, and are designed to be a place where residents can live their best life with all the comforts of home, great design and highly functional space and amenities typical of Westin. Branded residences provide potential owners with the luxury of an upscale development together with the promise of a unique lifestyle through various branded initiatives and products.
The signing of The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa heralds the continued expansion of Westin Hotels & Resorts in Asia Pacific. The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa will be the 10th new Westin hotel under development in Asia Pacific, and the second Westin in Malaysia. Other Westins under development can be found in New Delhi, Sohna, Bangalore, Beijing, Guangzhou, Nanjing and Dhaka. The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa will also join Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort as the two Starwood properties in this island destination.
Langkawi is located in the state of Kedah in the northern tip of Malaysia. A duty-free port and an island of scenic, tranquil landscapes, Langkawi has become a favorite destination for local and international visitors alike. Langkawi is about an hour’s flight from Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia.
Westin Hotels & Resorts, with 121 hotels and resorts in 31 countries and territories, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood® Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Meridien® and the recently announced AloftSM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com .
Source : Ehotelier
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Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Monday, June 05, 2006
The History Of Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa
The History Of Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa
Jun 05, 06 1:57 am
The early 70s saw Penang – the Pearl of the Orient – stamping its mark on the international tourism scene. Tourist arrivals soared. Leading the island’s successful foray was the exquisite Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Malaysia’s first deluxe hotel and resort located along the sandy scenic Batu Ferringi beach. Now, after three decades, the resort has re-invented itself and is poised to spearhead the state’s efforts in luring more tourists to the island; a choice tourist destination in the world.
Its intricate Minangkabau roof has been internationally hailed as an architectural masterpiece that seamlessly integrates traditional and modern design elements that reflect an aspect of the character and charm of Malaysia. he dark brown treated timber roof stretches over the entire complex, creating a magnificent image of a traditional Malay palace rising from a tropical paradise.
Inside the breezy resort, giant wooden pillars complete with intricate carvings inspired by exotic plants native to the island abound. Colourful paintings of birds and swaying native betel nut palms adorn the walls as long flowing batik fabrics are playfully teased by the cool sea breeze designed to encapsulate the spirit of Penang, The betel nut (Pinang in Malay) palms that dot the surroundings tell of how the state got to be known as the “Betel Nut Isle”.
Like the multi-cultural beauty of the island, Rasa Sayang gained the reputation of a unique resort with multi-layer attractions ranging from its friendly service staff to its pristine blue sea and raintrees.
Officially opened by Malaysia’s second Prime Minister, the late Tun Abdul Razak Hussein in 1973, the resort was at that time the largest and most exclusive beach resort in the region. A landmark in Penang, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa is one of Shangri-La group’s 47 hotels and resorts worldwide.
With a unique name, Rasa Sayang, which means a “feeling of love” in Malay (by the way, it is also the name of a popular local folk song), it is little wonder why its tagline reads “a love for life and all its pleasures”.
The resort has played host to some of the world’s most recognisable names; from royalty and prime ministers to celebrities and the rich and famous. Through the years, guests have included Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous host Robin Leach, romance novelist Barbara Cartland, Hollywood celebrity Stephanie Powers former Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk and former Presidents of China His Excellencies Jiang Zemin, Li Peng and Hu Jin Tao.
As much a part of Penang as the native betel nut palms, Rasa Sayang bears witness to the state’s transformation from a free port to an industrialised state, and her eventual transition as island getaway to a rich heritage city. Perhaps, Leach’s famous “champagne wishes and caviar dreams” toast can best sum up the resort’s promise of indulgences to its guests.
Constructed in less than two years, the intention was “to build the best hotel in Malaysia” in the 1970s. Within the first year of operations, the resort had returned profits on its investment. Since it first opened its doors more than three decades ago, Rasa Sayang has won accolades from international travel magazines such as the World’s Top 10 Beach Resorts 1992 (Sun Tree Publishing Ltd., UK), Superior First Class Hotel 1993 (Official Hotel Guide, USA) and One of the Greatest Resorts of the World 1994 (Stern’s Travel Guides, Ltd.) and 1st runner-up for Best Leisure/Resort Hotel Award 1994 (Executive Travel/Utell International, UK), voted the 8th top asian resort by US-based Conde Nast Traveller in 2001, 2003 Travel & Leisure (T&L) ‘Top 10 Hotels For Value Overall’ and 2003 Travel & Leisure (T&L) 500 The Best Hotels In The World
Despite winning almost every major award in the hospitality and tourism industry, the five-star resort took a bold leap forward last year, investing RM100 million to redevelop the entire resort over two years. Come October, the resort will roll out the red carpet to welcome back many of the resort’s regular guests from over 30 countries. Bookings have been received even before the resort reopens. Its much-anticipated re-opening is timely as Penang moves ahead into a new era of international tourism.
Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa General Manager Arbind K. Shrestha, who is also the chairman of the Penang chapter of the Malaysian Association of Hotels, believes the redevelopment of Malaysia’s pioneer resort complements the Penang Tourism Action Council’s efforts to make the Pearl of the Orient shine brighter than ever before. “Penang as a popular tropical tourist destination was ahead of Langkawi (Malaysia) and even Phuket (Thailand) back in the 1970s because back then we already had several direct air links to the island. Over the years, new destinations opened up all over the region, challenging Penang’s status as among the top tourism destinations. It was with this realisation that the Shangri-La Group decided to redevelop Rasa Sayang. We were operating very successfully, no doubt, but the resort had already reached a maturing point where new initiatives had to be taken if we are to remain on top,” he says, adding that Rasa Sayang will reopen as a luxurious, upscale resort.
“We are going back to the basics and strengthening the very essence of our success. The Shangri-La name is synonymous with the international hospitality industry and with this massive re-development, it will prove to be another feather in the group’s cap. The new Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa will be the region’s first true premier deluxe resort. We already have the advantage of being located in Penang, a truly unique tourist destination. Here you get to relax in a tropical beach paradise by day and explore the thriving city life at night. Many tourists fall in love with the state’s charm and often return for long stay. Where else can one find exciting shopping haunts in an enclave of rich heritage buildings? We are confident of raising the level of total customer experience in the industry. The minute you step foot on our shores, you will understand what it means to ‘come home’,” he says.
The new Rasa Sayang will be more exclusive with the number of rooms being reduced from 512 to 304 – a step aimed at creating larger size guest rooms and ultimately, a luxurious resort where each guest will be showered with individual, personal attention at all hours. The resort will liaise closely with tour agents to ascertain the likes, dislikes and preferences of each guest even before they arrive so that the necessary arrangements can be made prior to registration at the resort, Shrestha explains. “Instead of having guests call several different numbers for housekeeping and dining services or enquiries, they only need to call one number and a specially trained butler will handle all requests,” he says.
Above and beyond the privacy that comes with a more intimate setting, the new Rasa Sayang boasts of a 30-acre sprawling landscaped garden with a holistic Chi Spa Village that has 11 private villas, individual treatment rooms, a yoga and meditation studio and personal bathing, hair treatment and relaxation areas. Built around century-old tropical trees, the Chi Spa Village will also have a 26-metre spa pool surrounded by lush greenery. Exclusive to the Shangri-La group of hotels and resorts, the Chi Spa concept introduces age-old healing practices and philosophies from China and the Himalayas. These relaxing treatments are based on holistic practices that restore balance and harmony to the mind and body.
The Chi Spa Village is the only one of its kind in Malaysia although it has been a paradise long celebrated in Bangkok, Cebu and Shanghai. So popular is the concept that plans are already underway to have more Chi Spas in Oman, India, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates, Maldives, Qatar, the United States, China, Thailand and United Kingdom.
Through the years, Rasa Sayang has garnered rave reviews for its food and beverage outlets. The award-winning Feringgi Grill has been voted the “Best Restaurant” by the Malaysia Tourism Board in recent years. In the expansion plan, diners at the Feringgi Grill will be overlooking lush green surroundings and the deep blue sea.
Shrestha explains that even the whole dining experience will be different come October. “We will have a team of international chefs specialising in different cuisines like Malay, Chinese, Indian, Nyonya and international cuisines. Instead of having separate outlets on the ground, we will have several distinct open kitchens all conveniently located at a specially designed food and beverage area,” he says.
Also expect an exclusive Club Lounge, a new challenge with the redesigned Par 3 executive golf course and a state-of-the-art gymnasium complete with individual heart monitoring systems.
Penang Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon says the resort was the first in the state to embark on such a massive redevelopment exercise. “Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa was a pioneer in the hospitality industry some 30 years ago and today, it again pioneers the state’s efforts in providing the best service and facilities to tourists,” he says.
From dining at the exotic Spice Market Café located within the resort grounds itself to sipping champagne while basking in the sun, the new Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa promises an exclusive experience unlikely to be rivaled any time soon.
Perhaps long-time guests Dr. Ernest and Mary Wilde from Cheshire, United Kingdom, best sum up the Rasa Sayang experience, “There are many places in the world where you can find hotels which are equally opulent and locations which enjoy equally good weather, but what you cannot find are hotels where your return visit is akin to returning home.”
Indeed, many regular guests are already waiting to pack their bags and come back to a place they call “home”.
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel group, currently manages 47 hotels under the five-star Shangri-La and four-star Traders brands, with a room inventory of over 23,000. The group has over 40 projects under development in Canada, mainland China, India, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Seychelles, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com .
Source : Ehotelier
[tags : malaysiahotelnews hotels malaysia resorts news]
Jun 05, 06 1:57 am
The early 70s saw Penang – the Pearl of the Orient – stamping its mark on the international tourism scene. Tourist arrivals soared. Leading the island’s successful foray was the exquisite Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Malaysia’s first deluxe hotel and resort located along the sandy scenic Batu Ferringi beach. Now, after three decades, the resort has re-invented itself and is poised to spearhead the state’s efforts in luring more tourists to the island; a choice tourist destination in the world.
Its intricate Minangkabau roof has been internationally hailed as an architectural masterpiece that seamlessly integrates traditional and modern design elements that reflect an aspect of the character and charm of Malaysia. he dark brown treated timber roof stretches over the entire complex, creating a magnificent image of a traditional Malay palace rising from a tropical paradise.
Inside the breezy resort, giant wooden pillars complete with intricate carvings inspired by exotic plants native to the island abound. Colourful paintings of birds and swaying native betel nut palms adorn the walls as long flowing batik fabrics are playfully teased by the cool sea breeze designed to encapsulate the spirit of Penang, The betel nut (Pinang in Malay) palms that dot the surroundings tell of how the state got to be known as the “Betel Nut Isle”.
Like the multi-cultural beauty of the island, Rasa Sayang gained the reputation of a unique resort with multi-layer attractions ranging from its friendly service staff to its pristine blue sea and raintrees.
Officially opened by Malaysia’s second Prime Minister, the late Tun Abdul Razak Hussein in 1973, the resort was at that time the largest and most exclusive beach resort in the region. A landmark in Penang, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa is one of Shangri-La group’s 47 hotels and resorts worldwide.
With a unique name, Rasa Sayang, which means a “feeling of love” in Malay (by the way, it is also the name of a popular local folk song), it is little wonder why its tagline reads “a love for life and all its pleasures”.
The resort has played host to some of the world’s most recognisable names; from royalty and prime ministers to celebrities and the rich and famous. Through the years, guests have included Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous host Robin Leach, romance novelist Barbara Cartland, Hollywood celebrity Stephanie Powers former Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk and former Presidents of China His Excellencies Jiang Zemin, Li Peng and Hu Jin Tao.
As much a part of Penang as the native betel nut palms, Rasa Sayang bears witness to the state’s transformation from a free port to an industrialised state, and her eventual transition as island getaway to a rich heritage city. Perhaps, Leach’s famous “champagne wishes and caviar dreams” toast can best sum up the resort’s promise of indulgences to its guests.
Constructed in less than two years, the intention was “to build the best hotel in Malaysia” in the 1970s. Within the first year of operations, the resort had returned profits on its investment. Since it first opened its doors more than three decades ago, Rasa Sayang has won accolades from international travel magazines such as the World’s Top 10 Beach Resorts 1992 (Sun Tree Publishing Ltd., UK), Superior First Class Hotel 1993 (Official Hotel Guide, USA) and One of the Greatest Resorts of the World 1994 (Stern’s Travel Guides, Ltd.) and 1st runner-up for Best Leisure/Resort Hotel Award 1994 (Executive Travel/Utell International, UK), voted the 8th top asian resort by US-based Conde Nast Traveller in 2001, 2003 Travel & Leisure (T&L) ‘Top 10 Hotels For Value Overall’ and 2003 Travel & Leisure (T&L) 500 The Best Hotels In The World
Despite winning almost every major award in the hospitality and tourism industry, the five-star resort took a bold leap forward last year, investing RM100 million to redevelop the entire resort over two years. Come October, the resort will roll out the red carpet to welcome back many of the resort’s regular guests from over 30 countries. Bookings have been received even before the resort reopens. Its much-anticipated re-opening is timely as Penang moves ahead into a new era of international tourism.
Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa General Manager Arbind K. Shrestha, who is also the chairman of the Penang chapter of the Malaysian Association of Hotels, believes the redevelopment of Malaysia’s pioneer resort complements the Penang Tourism Action Council’s efforts to make the Pearl of the Orient shine brighter than ever before. “Penang as a popular tropical tourist destination was ahead of Langkawi (Malaysia) and even Phuket (Thailand) back in the 1970s because back then we already had several direct air links to the island. Over the years, new destinations opened up all over the region, challenging Penang’s status as among the top tourism destinations. It was with this realisation that the Shangri-La Group decided to redevelop Rasa Sayang. We were operating very successfully, no doubt, but the resort had already reached a maturing point where new initiatives had to be taken if we are to remain on top,” he says, adding that Rasa Sayang will reopen as a luxurious, upscale resort.
“We are going back to the basics and strengthening the very essence of our success. The Shangri-La name is synonymous with the international hospitality industry and with this massive re-development, it will prove to be another feather in the group’s cap. The new Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa will be the region’s first true premier deluxe resort. We already have the advantage of being located in Penang, a truly unique tourist destination. Here you get to relax in a tropical beach paradise by day and explore the thriving city life at night. Many tourists fall in love with the state’s charm and often return for long stay. Where else can one find exciting shopping haunts in an enclave of rich heritage buildings? We are confident of raising the level of total customer experience in the industry. The minute you step foot on our shores, you will understand what it means to ‘come home’,” he says.
The new Rasa Sayang will be more exclusive with the number of rooms being reduced from 512 to 304 – a step aimed at creating larger size guest rooms and ultimately, a luxurious resort where each guest will be showered with individual, personal attention at all hours. The resort will liaise closely with tour agents to ascertain the likes, dislikes and preferences of each guest even before they arrive so that the necessary arrangements can be made prior to registration at the resort, Shrestha explains. “Instead of having guests call several different numbers for housekeeping and dining services or enquiries, they only need to call one number and a specially trained butler will handle all requests,” he says.
Above and beyond the privacy that comes with a more intimate setting, the new Rasa Sayang boasts of a 30-acre sprawling landscaped garden with a holistic Chi Spa Village that has 11 private villas, individual treatment rooms, a yoga and meditation studio and personal bathing, hair treatment and relaxation areas. Built around century-old tropical trees, the Chi Spa Village will also have a 26-metre spa pool surrounded by lush greenery. Exclusive to the Shangri-La group of hotels and resorts, the Chi Spa concept introduces age-old healing practices and philosophies from China and the Himalayas. These relaxing treatments are based on holistic practices that restore balance and harmony to the mind and body.
The Chi Spa Village is the only one of its kind in Malaysia although it has been a paradise long celebrated in Bangkok, Cebu and Shanghai. So popular is the concept that plans are already underway to have more Chi Spas in Oman, India, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates, Maldives, Qatar, the United States, China, Thailand and United Kingdom.
Through the years, Rasa Sayang has garnered rave reviews for its food and beverage outlets. The award-winning Feringgi Grill has been voted the “Best Restaurant” by the Malaysia Tourism Board in recent years. In the expansion plan, diners at the Feringgi Grill will be overlooking lush green surroundings and the deep blue sea.
Shrestha explains that even the whole dining experience will be different come October. “We will have a team of international chefs specialising in different cuisines like Malay, Chinese, Indian, Nyonya and international cuisines. Instead of having separate outlets on the ground, we will have several distinct open kitchens all conveniently located at a specially designed food and beverage area,” he says.
Also expect an exclusive Club Lounge, a new challenge with the redesigned Par 3 executive golf course and a state-of-the-art gymnasium complete with individual heart monitoring systems.
Penang Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon says the resort was the first in the state to embark on such a massive redevelopment exercise. “Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa was a pioneer in the hospitality industry some 30 years ago and today, it again pioneers the state’s efforts in providing the best service and facilities to tourists,” he says.
From dining at the exotic Spice Market Café located within the resort grounds itself to sipping champagne while basking in the sun, the new Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa promises an exclusive experience unlikely to be rivaled any time soon.
Perhaps long-time guests Dr. Ernest and Mary Wilde from Cheshire, United Kingdom, best sum up the Rasa Sayang experience, “There are many places in the world where you can find hotels which are equally opulent and locations which enjoy equally good weather, but what you cannot find are hotels where your return visit is akin to returning home.”
Indeed, many regular guests are already waiting to pack their bags and come back to a place they call “home”.
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel group, currently manages 47 hotels under the five-star Shangri-La and four-star Traders brands, with a room inventory of over 23,000. The group has over 40 projects under development in Canada, mainland China, India, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Seychelles, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com .
Source : Ehotelier
[tags : malaysiahotelnews hotels malaysia resorts news]
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
The Best Billionaire Hotels
Genting Highlands ResortGenting Highlands, Malaysia
Owner: Lim Goh Tong
Net Worth: $2.8 billion
Malaysia's Lim Goh Tong, a casino owner and contractor, turned his idea for a hilltop resort on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur into one of the world's most successful casinos.
The Genting Highlands Resort is also home to a 500,000-square-foot theme park and the 6,000-room First World Hotel. The outside of the hotel looks as if it has been scribbled on in crayon; the inside lobby has a tropical rainforest and spacious Spanish courtyard.
Click to View the Other Billionaire Hotels
The Best Billionaire Hotels
May 30, 06 2:02 am
By Suzanne Hoppough, Forbes.com
Billionaires own stocks, bonds, real estate and art. Many also have their own collectible cars, mega-yachts and private planes. And some own hotels. Nice ones.
Hotels come in handy, and they can quickly increase in worth. Ten years ago, for instance, Saudi Arabia's Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud paid $150 million for the Four Seasons George V in Paris. A recent independent valuation now pegs it at $750 million.
A hotel can also be a billionaire's own swanky retreat. Swiss billionaire Karl-Heinz Kipp, who in 1985 sold the Massa retail chain he founded, now lives part-time at his Tschuggen Grand Hotel in the Swiss Alps. Pretty soon, he might want to lengthen his stay. After all, he is adding a $27 million spa with a special top floor that will offer a "program of seasons," including a "winter storm" and a "summer sunshine."
Billionaire hotels span the globe from Barbados and St. Moritz, Switzerland, to Gambia, West Africa, and the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They also offer tastes of the billion-dollar lifestyle. At the Kona Village Resort, owned by American billionaire and Beanie Babies founder Ty Warner, guests can sip Mai Tais by the pool after a nap at one of 125 private thatched-roof cottages. At Donbass Palace in Donetsk, Ukraine, owned by Ukrainian steel and coal magnate Rinat Akhmetov, a vacationer can splurge on a $3,000-a-night executive club suite.
For golf, Irish billionaire Dermot Desmond owns Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados, which has a country club that this December will host the World Golf Championships-Barbados World Cup. German SAP co-founder Dietmar Hopp's Four Seasons Domaine de Terre Blanche in Provence, France, has 300 days of sun a year and a golf academy for perfecting one's swing.
Some of the billionaire hotel hideaways have a rich historical tradition. The Monkey Island Hotel, which began operating as a hotel in 1840, is owned by Khalaf Ahmed Al Habtoor, a construction baron from the United Arab Emirates whose net worth is valued at $2.3 billion. Located on its own private island in the middle of London's Thames River and accessible only by footbridge or boat, the hotel's name dates back to 12th-century monks who are believed to have used the island for fishing (think monk-y not monkey). In the 1700s, the ceiling of its Monkey Room was painted with monkey images. Queen Alexandra began a tradition of royalty visiting the hotel when she had tea on the lawn with her children at the turn of the 20th century.
German SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner's Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate in George, South Africa, is so old--it's been operating for 147 years--that it's inspired legends: Lore has it that some of the previous owners are now ghosts of the resort.
Click here to see the world's 11 most fabulous billionaire-owned hotels.
Source : Ehotelier
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Monday, May 08, 2006
Accor Adds Two Hotels In Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Accor Adds Two Hotels In Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
May 08, 06 1:57 am
Accor has signed management contracts for two new hotels, Novotel 1 Borneo, Kota Kinabalu and Mercure Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu, each located in distinct districts of the fast growing capital city of Sabah East Malaysia.
The 263-room Novotel is scheduled to open in 2008 as an important component of 1 Borneo, Kota Kinabalu’s largest lifestyle mega mall that will include a 600 outlet retail shopping complex, residential condominium and office tower. The development is adjacent to Kota Kinabalu’s industrial Park, University Malaysia Sabah Polytechnic School and 15 minutes drive from the airport.
The hotel design incorporates many of the latest Novotel design features, including the innovative BIZ Executive Floor and BIZ Lounge concepts, targeting a new generation of young Asian travellers looking for modern, fashionable accommodation.
It will also feature a coffee shop and one specialty restaurant, lobby lounge and bar, 1,800sqm ballroom, four adjacent meeting rooms, swimming pool, fitness centre and spa.
Mercure Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu will be an important part of the Waterfront development, considered one of Kota Kinabalu’s up-and-coming entertainment and shopping districts. Built on prime seafront land it will offer sweeping views of both the ocean and mighty Mount Kinabalu.
The hotel is scheduled to open in November 2006 with 212 guest rooms, 2 meeting rooms, a coffee shop, lobby lounge and bar, swimming Pool, fitness centre and state-of-the-art spa.
Accor Vice President Operations – Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Philippines, Patrick Basset said the two hotels provide Accor with a strategic presence in one of East Malaysia’s leading commercial capital cities.
“These hotels are in two of Kota Kinabalu’s fastest growing areas and are poised to become exciting business, nightlife and shopping districts. They both have broad appeal for either corporate and leisure visitors, making each hotel more attractive to a wider clientele.”
Novotel 1 Borneo, Kota Kinabalu strengthens Novotel’s position as the leading four-star international hotel in Asia Pacific. It is fast becoming the first choice brand for a growing number of travellers and international visitors attracted to its reputation for quality and value for money accommodation.”
Novotel is the world’s most renowned “business class” of hotels, with over 400 hotels, including over 72 around Asia Pacific, located in major city, regional and resort locations.
Source : Ehotelier
[tags : malaysiahotelnews hotels malaysia resorts news]
May 08, 06 1:57 am
Accor has signed management contracts for two new hotels, Novotel 1 Borneo, Kota Kinabalu and Mercure Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu, each located in distinct districts of the fast growing capital city of Sabah East Malaysia.
The 263-room Novotel is scheduled to open in 2008 as an important component of 1 Borneo, Kota Kinabalu’s largest lifestyle mega mall that will include a 600 outlet retail shopping complex, residential condominium and office tower. The development is adjacent to Kota Kinabalu’s industrial Park, University Malaysia Sabah Polytechnic School and 15 minutes drive from the airport.
The hotel design incorporates many of the latest Novotel design features, including the innovative BIZ Executive Floor and BIZ Lounge concepts, targeting a new generation of young Asian travellers looking for modern, fashionable accommodation.
It will also feature a coffee shop and one specialty restaurant, lobby lounge and bar, 1,800sqm ballroom, four adjacent meeting rooms, swimming pool, fitness centre and spa.
Mercure Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu will be an important part of the Waterfront development, considered one of Kota Kinabalu’s up-and-coming entertainment and shopping districts. Built on prime seafront land it will offer sweeping views of both the ocean and mighty Mount Kinabalu.
The hotel is scheduled to open in November 2006 with 212 guest rooms, 2 meeting rooms, a coffee shop, lobby lounge and bar, swimming Pool, fitness centre and state-of-the-art spa.
Accor Vice President Operations – Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Philippines, Patrick Basset said the two hotels provide Accor with a strategic presence in one of East Malaysia’s leading commercial capital cities.
“These hotels are in two of Kota Kinabalu’s fastest growing areas and are poised to become exciting business, nightlife and shopping districts. They both have broad appeal for either corporate and leisure visitors, making each hotel more attractive to a wider clientele.”
Novotel 1 Borneo, Kota Kinabalu strengthens Novotel’s position as the leading four-star international hotel in Asia Pacific. It is fast becoming the first choice brand for a growing number of travellers and international visitors attracted to its reputation for quality and value for money accommodation.”
Novotel is the world’s most renowned “business class” of hotels, with over 400 hotels, including over 72 around Asia Pacific, located in major city, regional and resort locations.
Source : Ehotelier
[tags : malaysiahotelnews hotels malaysia resorts news]
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