2023年10月17日星期二
2019年11月26日星期二
Decision on Airbnb next year, says Tourism D-G
Decision on Airbnb next year, says Tourism D-G
Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Musa Yusof said to address the problem, the committee would continue to discuss the issue to find suitable solution. -BERNAMA
The task force on short-term residential accommodation, Airbnb will announce its decision by early next year, Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Musa Yusof said today.
He said the task force was set up to regulate Airbnb accommodations nationwide and would take note of examples from other countries such as France, Singapore and Japan.
“We will look into the issue. What we have implemented throu\gh the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry and the agency under the Housing and Local Government Ministry, is that we already set up a task force to look at what other countries have implemented in terms of Airbnb-type rentals.
“We expect to announce the decision early next year and it needs to be regulated. For example, in some locations, Airbnb accommodations are allowed but not in the big cities where there are hotels available,” he told reporters after launching the Visit Malaysia (VMY) 2020 Kick Off conference here today.
He said this in response to complaints made by hoteliers who claimed of experiencing a decline in occupancy rate despite the high number of tourists arriving in the country as most of them were choosing Airbnb.
Musa said to address the problem, the committee would continue to discuss the issue to find suitable solution.
“The concept of Airbnb in Europe and the US are different than it is in Asia. The Airbnb accommodations that I used to stay at, either in Europe or in the US, the guests stayed with the hosts, and we already have this concept here for the past 30 years and we call it homestay.
Homestay is more for the experiences while Airbnb is more of an accommodation. Only in Malaysia, the visitors are not staying with the owner and this will be regulated,” he said.
He said the matter would be looked at as a whole as there were several joint management bodies had disallowed Airbnb to operate in the condominium building as it was viewed as disruption.
Meanwhile, commenting on the conference, he said it was launched to further promote the promotional activities of the VMY 2020 campaign in the northern states. -- Bernama
Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Musa Yusof said to address the problem, the committee would continue to discuss the issue to find suitable solution. -BERNAMA
The task force on short-term residential accommodation, Airbnb will announce its decision by early next year, Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Musa Yusof said today.
He said the task force was set up to regulate Airbnb accommodations nationwide and would take note of examples from other countries such as France, Singapore and Japan.
“We will look into the issue. What we have implemented throu\gh the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry and the agency under the Housing and Local Government Ministry, is that we already set up a task force to look at what other countries have implemented in terms of Airbnb-type rentals.
“We expect to announce the decision early next year and it needs to be regulated. For example, in some locations, Airbnb accommodations are allowed but not in the big cities where there are hotels available,” he told reporters after launching the Visit Malaysia (VMY) 2020 Kick Off conference here today.
He said this in response to complaints made by hoteliers who claimed of experiencing a decline in occupancy rate despite the high number of tourists arriving in the country as most of them were choosing Airbnb.
Musa said to address the problem, the committee would continue to discuss the issue to find suitable solution.
“The concept of Airbnb in Europe and the US are different than it is in Asia. The Airbnb accommodations that I used to stay at, either in Europe or in the US, the guests stayed with the hosts, and we already have this concept here for the past 30 years and we call it homestay.
Homestay is more for the experiences while Airbnb is more of an accommodation. Only in Malaysia, the visitors are not staying with the owner and this will be regulated,” he said.
He said the matter would be looked at as a whole as there were several joint management bodies had disallowed Airbnb to operate in the condominium building as it was viewed as disruption.
Meanwhile, commenting on the conference, he said it was launched to further promote the promotional activities of the VMY 2020 campaign in the northern states. -- Bernama
2018年7月31日星期二
RM10 tourism tax to be maintained
RM10 tourism tax to be maintained
THE flat rate of RM10 per room per night on foreign tourists will be maintained, says Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Mohamaddin Ketapi.
“Under the new government, the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has reviewed implementation of the tourism tax.
“From the review, the implementation of the tax by countries such as the United States, the Netherlands, Italy, Singapore and Thailand, proved that the tax has brought positive growth to the tourism sector in the long term,” he said in a written reply to Datuk Danyal Balagopal Abdullah (PH-Port Dickson).
Mohamaddin noted that Japan and Saudi Arabia had recently implemented the tourism tax.
He said the tax is expected to bring positive impact to the tourism industry through the financing of infrastructure, arts and culture. It is only applicable to foreign tourists.
~News courtesy of The Star~
THE flat rate of RM10 per room per night on foreign tourists will be maintained, says Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Mohamaddin Ketapi.
“Under the new government, the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has reviewed implementation of the tourism tax.
“From the review, the implementation of the tax by countries such as the United States, the Netherlands, Italy, Singapore and Thailand, proved that the tax has brought positive growth to the tourism sector in the long term,” he said in a written reply to Datuk Danyal Balagopal Abdullah (PH-Port Dickson).
Mohamaddin noted that Japan and Saudi Arabia had recently implemented the tourism tax.
He said the tax is expected to bring positive impact to the tourism industry through the financing of infrastructure, arts and culture. It is only applicable to foreign tourists.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2018年3月7日星期三
Resorts World Genting honoured in Forbes Travel Guide
Resorts World Genting honoured in Forbes Travel Guide
It is the first time Kuala Lumpur debuted in the 2018 Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating with Resorts World Genting bagging two accolades in the international ratings.
The success was commendable as only three Malaysian hotels were cited in the annual survey.
The flagship Genting Grand Hotel was honoured with a coveted four-star rating while Maxims Hotel at Resorts World Genting gained a Recommended citation.
Genting Grand Hotel’s four-star achievement was the only Malaysian hotel to “hit the jackpot for a restful retreat”. It required an average score of 80% to 89% from Forbes Travel Guide inspectors.
The Forbes Travel Guide described the hotel as a “luxury retreat outside of Kuala Lumpur” and praising it for its “plush accommodations, gorgeous views and friendly staff”.
Maxims Hotel’s Recommendation listing required an average score of 70% to 79%.
It added that if Resorts World Genting was considered an out-of-this-world vacationing experience, then Maxims Genting might be its “brightest star”.
In a statement, Resorts World Genting deputy chief operating officer of resort operations Paul Baker said it was an honour to get the two accolades.
“To see our hard work recognised by the Forbes Travel Guide is gratifying, especially to all our staff who go out-of-their-way to provide the best service to our guests,” he said.
The Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating is released annually in the first quarter of every year.
Reviewing both the service and the quality of the property, Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating follows standards that focus on graciousness, thoughtfulness and a sense of personalised service to craft a list of five-star, four-star and recommended sites.
Genting Grand Hotel is the only hotel out of the 513 hotels in Malaysia that is awarded four-star status by Forbes while Maxims at Resorts World Genting is one of two hotels accredited in Malaysia.
So far, there is no five-star awarded to any hotel in the country.
~News courtesy of The Star~
It is the first time Kuala Lumpur debuted in the 2018 Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating with Resorts World Genting bagging two accolades in the international ratings.
The success was commendable as only three Malaysian hotels were cited in the annual survey.
The flagship Genting Grand Hotel was honoured with a coveted four-star rating while Maxims Hotel at Resorts World Genting gained a Recommended citation.
Genting Grand Hotel’s four-star achievement was the only Malaysian hotel to “hit the jackpot for a restful retreat”. It required an average score of 80% to 89% from Forbes Travel Guide inspectors.
The Forbes Travel Guide described the hotel as a “luxury retreat outside of Kuala Lumpur” and praising it for its “plush accommodations, gorgeous views and friendly staff”.
Maxims Hotel’s Recommendation listing required an average score of 70% to 79%.
It added that if Resorts World Genting was considered an out-of-this-world vacationing experience, then Maxims Genting might be its “brightest star”.
In a statement, Resorts World Genting deputy chief operating officer of resort operations Paul Baker said it was an honour to get the two accolades.
“To see our hard work recognised by the Forbes Travel Guide is gratifying, especially to all our staff who go out-of-their-way to provide the best service to our guests,” he said.
The Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating is released annually in the first quarter of every year.
Reviewing both the service and the quality of the property, Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating follows standards that focus on graciousness, thoughtfulness and a sense of personalised service to craft a list of five-star, four-star and recommended sites.
Genting Grand Hotel is the only hotel out of the 513 hotels in Malaysia that is awarded four-star status by Forbes while Maxims at Resorts World Genting is one of two hotels accredited in Malaysia.
So far, there is no five-star awarded to any hotel in the country.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2017年9月18日星期一
2017年6月16日星期五
DPM: Tourism tax will be imposed
DPM: Tourism tax will be imposed
The Government is going ahead with its tourism tax to be imposed from July 1.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who disclosed this yesterday, said more funds were needed to support tourism promotion activities.
“At present, some states receive little (funds), some get more,” he said. Under the new tax, hotel guests will be charged between RM2.50 and RM20 for every night’s stay, depending on the classification of the hotel.
Dr Ahmad Zahid disclosed that the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday directed that the tourism tax spat involving Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz and the Sarawak and Sabah governments be put to an end.
“The Prime Minister chaired the Cabinet meeting and I have personally met with the Chief Ministers of Sarawak and Sabah.
“So the chapter is closed,’’ he told reporters after closing an Islamic education workshop here yesterday.
Sarawak Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah had called on the Government to defer the implementation of the tourism tax in Sarawak and Sabah. This invited criticism from Nazri.
Dr Ahmad Zahid also said RM10mil will be given to the Advisory Board for the Coordination of Islamic Education for the enhancement of Islamic educational institutions.
The workshop approved several resolutions, including one on a special mechanism to strengthen Federal-state cooperation in Islamic educational development.
~News courtesy of The Star~
The Government is going ahead with its tourism tax to be imposed from July 1.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who disclosed this yesterday, said more funds were needed to support tourism promotion activities.
“At present, some states receive little (funds), some get more,” he said. Under the new tax, hotel guests will be charged between RM2.50 and RM20 for every night’s stay, depending on the classification of the hotel.
Dr Ahmad Zahid disclosed that the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday directed that the tourism tax spat involving Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz and the Sarawak and Sabah governments be put to an end.
“The Prime Minister chaired the Cabinet meeting and I have personally met with the Chief Ministers of Sarawak and Sabah.
“So the chapter is closed,’’ he told reporters after closing an Islamic education workshop here yesterday.
Sarawak Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah had called on the Government to defer the implementation of the tourism tax in Sarawak and Sabah. This invited criticism from Nazri.
Dr Ahmad Zahid also said RM10mil will be given to the Advisory Board for the Coordination of Islamic Education for the enhancement of Islamic educational institutions.
The workshop approved several resolutions, including one on a special mechanism to strengthen Federal-state cooperation in Islamic educational development.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2017年6月8日星期四
Matta supports tourism tax, but ...
Matta supports tourism tax, but ...
The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (Matta) is urging the Government to delay the rollout of the impending Tourism Tax (TTx), or at least parts of it.
While saying the association is behind the tax, its president Datuk Hamzah Rahmat said the Aug 1 implementation date may not be an ideal time.
The TTx will not only affect domestic tourists, but also Malaysians who have to travel for other purposes such as studies, medical treatments or family obligations.
"Those people who have to travel will have to travel, and they will be forced to pay for it. It doesn’t just affect tourists," he said on Wednesday.
Hamzah suggests the TTx be imposed on 4-star and 5-star hotels first, but be deferred on lower-rated hotels, hostels and accommodation premises to a later date.
“I’m not saying that this tax shouldn't be imposed at all, but now is not the time for it,” he said.
Hamzah added that domestic travel is currently picking up due to the high cost of overseas travel, and he was concerned that an additional tax would deter Malaysians from travelling domestically.
The Penang, Langkawi and Malacca state governments are already charging RM2 to RM9 depending on the type of hotel the guest is staying in.
Passed as part of the Tourism Tax Bill 2017, TTx will see local and international tourists paying a levy to the operators of accommodation premises.
The tax rate is fixed and charged on a per-room, per-night basis.
The rates are RM20 for five-star accommodations, RM10 for four-star accommodations, RM5 for one- to three-star accommodations, and RM2.50 for non-rated accommodations, including budget hotels.
Engineer Lim Chze Hong, 33, who travels twice a month for work, said the TTx would be an unnecessary burden for Malaysians and should only be imposed on foreign tourists.
"It is an extra burden on top of the funds we need to spend to travel outstation for work, regardless if the rooms are paid for by the company or not.
“If this is a ‘tourism tax’, then they should not impose the tax on anyone who books a room using their MyKad,” he said.
Meanwhile, 41-year-old writer Vivan Chong said that she wouldn't mind paying the tax if the revenue was used to develop the local tourism industry.
She however asked if there are solid plans in place regarding the funding.
"The rates are not a burden money-wise, but I think the real question is, who is this supposed to benefit in the first place and why are we being taxed for already contributing to the economy by travelling locally," she added.
Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz had said that the tax revenue would be spent mainly on tourism and infrastructure development throughout the country.
He said the tax was necessary because the Government needed to mitigate uncertainties in the oil-and-gas industry, adding that the Government was expected to collect about RM800mil annually through the new tax.
~News courtesy of The Star~
The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (Matta) is urging the Government to delay the rollout of the impending Tourism Tax (TTx), or at least parts of it.
While saying the association is behind the tax, its president Datuk Hamzah Rahmat said the Aug 1 implementation date may not be an ideal time.
The TTx will not only affect domestic tourists, but also Malaysians who have to travel for other purposes such as studies, medical treatments or family obligations.
"Those people who have to travel will have to travel, and they will be forced to pay for it. It doesn’t just affect tourists," he said on Wednesday.
Hamzah suggests the TTx be imposed on 4-star and 5-star hotels first, but be deferred on lower-rated hotels, hostels and accommodation premises to a later date.
“I’m not saying that this tax shouldn't be imposed at all, but now is not the time for it,” he said.
Hamzah added that domestic travel is currently picking up due to the high cost of overseas travel, and he was concerned that an additional tax would deter Malaysians from travelling domestically.
The Penang, Langkawi and Malacca state governments are already charging RM2 to RM9 depending on the type of hotel the guest is staying in.
Passed as part of the Tourism Tax Bill 2017, TTx will see local and international tourists paying a levy to the operators of accommodation premises.
The tax rate is fixed and charged on a per-room, per-night basis.
The rates are RM20 for five-star accommodations, RM10 for four-star accommodations, RM5 for one- to three-star accommodations, and RM2.50 for non-rated accommodations, including budget hotels.
Engineer Lim Chze Hong, 33, who travels twice a month for work, said the TTx would be an unnecessary burden for Malaysians and should only be imposed on foreign tourists.
"It is an extra burden on top of the funds we need to spend to travel outstation for work, regardless if the rooms are paid for by the company or not.
“If this is a ‘tourism tax’, then they should not impose the tax on anyone who books a room using their MyKad,” he said.
Meanwhile, 41-year-old writer Vivan Chong said that she wouldn't mind paying the tax if the revenue was used to develop the local tourism industry.
She however asked if there are solid plans in place regarding the funding.
"The rates are not a burden money-wise, but I think the real question is, who is this supposed to benefit in the first place and why are we being taxed for already contributing to the economy by travelling locally," she added.
Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz had said that the tax revenue would be spent mainly on tourism and infrastructure development throughout the country.
He said the tax was necessary because the Government needed to mitigate uncertainties in the oil-and-gas industry, adding that the Government was expected to collect about RM800mil annually through the new tax.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2016年12月21日星期三
Most hotels not likely to be hit by water cut
Most hotels not likely to be hit by water cut
Most hotels in the Klang Valley are not likely to be affected by the water supply interruption in Selangor starting today – as long as it is not prolonged.
Most hotels, especially those with their own buildings, were built with a water reserve system in place, said Malaysian Hotels Association chairman Sam Cheah.
“We have a tank to store water and when the water supply is disrupted, we will pump the stored water up to the rooftop for distribution to the other parts of the hotel,” he said.
Cheah said the reserve water could last for two days considering this holiday period.
“There are over 300 of our members in the Klang Valley, but I am not sure of how many hotels will actually be affected by the water supply disruption.
“Major and regular hotels are unlikely to be affected, but I can’t say the same for budget hotels which usually rely on the usual water supply,” he said.
Asked if there had been reports of year-end events and programmes being cancelled or postponed in the hotels due to lack of water, Cheah said no such reports had been received yet.
However, he advised hotel guests to be mindful of their water usage during this period.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Most hotels in the Klang Valley are not likely to be affected by the water supply interruption in Selangor starting today – as long as it is not prolonged.
Most hotels, especially those with their own buildings, were built with a water reserve system in place, said Malaysian Hotels Association chairman Sam Cheah.
“We have a tank to store water and when the water supply is disrupted, we will pump the stored water up to the rooftop for distribution to the other parts of the hotel,” he said.
Cheah said the reserve water could last for two days considering this holiday period.
“There are over 300 of our members in the Klang Valley, but I am not sure of how many hotels will actually be affected by the water supply disruption.
“Major and regular hotels are unlikely to be affected, but I can’t say the same for budget hotels which usually rely on the usual water supply,” he said.
Asked if there had been reports of year-end events and programmes being cancelled or postponed in the hotels due to lack of water, Cheah said no such reports had been received yet.
However, he advised hotel guests to be mindful of their water usage during this period.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2014年11月23日星期日
Shangri-La KL best hotel in region
Shangri-La KL best hotel in region
Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur has been named one of the Best Hotels in Southeast Asia: Readers’ Choice Awards 2014 by Conde Nast Traveler.
The hotel ranked 16 among 31 entries in these awards, with a score of 84,949.
Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur stands tall, as the only one in West Malaysia to be listed among other stellar hotels in Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar for this award. Readers of the magazine, a prestigious lifestyle magazine aimed at upscale, experienced travellers, took part in the vote.
“We are proud and honoured to have been ranked as one of the Best Hotels in Southeast Asia,” said Manfred Weber, general manager of Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
Manfred Weber with staff of Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur celebrating their win.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur has been named one of the Best Hotels in Southeast Asia: Readers’ Choice Awards 2014 by Conde Nast Traveler.
The hotel ranked 16 among 31 entries in these awards, with a score of 84,949.
Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur stands tall, as the only one in West Malaysia to be listed among other stellar hotels in Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar for this award. Readers of the magazine, a prestigious lifestyle magazine aimed at upscale, experienced travellers, took part in the vote.
“We are proud and honoured to have been ranked as one of the Best Hotels in Southeast Asia,” said Manfred Weber, general manager of Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
Manfred Weber with staff of Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur celebrating their win.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
2013年10月31日星期四
Value for money at Ibis Styles
Value for money at Ibis Styles
BUSINESSMEN and tourists who don't want to fork out an exorbitant sum of money to stay in a swanky five-star hotel in town, can now opt to stay in the Ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Cheras hotel.
The three-star premium economy hotel has been offering guests comfortable rooms to stay in at affordable prices since it opened its doors to the public on Oct 1, 2012.
Speaking to Streets recently, Ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur general manager Hubert Low said it was the first premium economy hotel under the Accor Group to be set up in Malaysia.
"The Accor Group manages other hotels as well, including the five-star Sofitel and Pullman chain of hotels, the four-star Novotel hotel, the MGallery boutique hotels, the four-star Mercure and Grand Mercure hotels and the three-star Ibis Styles, Ibis and Ibis Budget hotels.
"Our hotel boasts 156 rooms divided into two categories, the standard deluxe room and the business suite.
"The price for one night in a standard deluxe room generally ranges from RM180+ to RM200+ while the price for a night's stay in a business suite generally ranges from RM260+ to RM280+.
"We have 50 standard deluxe rooms, each with a queen-sized bed and six business suites, with a king-sized bed each.
"We also have 100 twin rooms where two single beds are available in each.
"The hotel has a Streats Bar where guests can unwind and mingle in the lounge and enjoy a variety of drinks.
"The Streats Cafe, located on the upper ground floor of the hotel near the Streats Bar, has been offering guests a variety of a la carte Malaysian hawker and international Western fare daily from 6.30am to 11pm," he said.
Low said the word Streats was a combination of the words streets and treats.
The hotel is also offering barbecue buffet dinner every Friday from 7pm to 10.30pm for only RM58 nett.
"This barbecue buffet is truly value for money. We want families and friends to come here, have a good time and enjoy delicious food such as roast lamb, barbecue chicken, sausages, satay as well as other dishes like fried rice.
"Also, families can bring their kids to our high tea parties that are held every Saturday from 4pm to 7pm.
The high-tea is priced at RM42 nett per person for adults while children between 7 and 12 get a 50 per cent discount.
Lots of fun and games with exciting prizes will be thrown in to keep the children entertained. All children aged 6 and below eat for free,," added Low.
A la carte dishes are offered daily at all other times.
Low said the hotel attracts large groups of tourists from China, Indonesia, Sweden, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore and of course our own locals.
"Each of our hotel guests also gets a complimentary breakfast buffet at Streats Cafe between 6.30am and 10.30am daily.
Walk-in guests on the other hand just have to pay RM26.50 to enjoy a full spread of nasi lemak, chicken rendang, noodles, Chinese porridge, pastries and other dishes.
"Ibis Styles KL Cheras Hotel is located adjacent to the new C180 shopping complex which is a joint business venture between Mitra Land Properties Sdn Bhd and Yap Loong & Sons company.
These two companies have asked the French Accor Group to manage the hotel in this area," he explained.
Don't be surprised to see a wide variety of restaurants, pubs, nightclubs and other interesting outlets located a stone's throw away from the hotel.
The hotel is also located near the AEON Jaya Jusco shopping centre.
The hotel has seven function rooms and more are in the pipeline. "Our meeting rooms are popular with businessmen and we have different packages that come with rooms and those which also come with food.
"The meeting packages are divided into half-day meetings (RM65 nett per pax) and full day meetings (RM85 per pax)," added Low.
Ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Cheras Hotel is perfect if you're not looking for a hotel with a swimming pool or other frills.
To date, there are more than 120 Ibis Styles hotels in 11 countries. The hotel is at Jalan C180/1 Dataran C180, Cheras.
For reservations, call 03-9086 8888.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
BUSINESSMEN and tourists who don't want to fork out an exorbitant sum of money to stay in a swanky five-star hotel in town, can now opt to stay in the Ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Cheras hotel.
The three-star premium economy hotel has been offering guests comfortable rooms to stay in at affordable prices since it opened its doors to the public on Oct 1, 2012.
Speaking to Streets recently, Ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur general manager Hubert Low said it was the first premium economy hotel under the Accor Group to be set up in Malaysia.
"The Accor Group manages other hotels as well, including the five-star Sofitel and Pullman chain of hotels, the four-star Novotel hotel, the MGallery boutique hotels, the four-star Mercure and Grand Mercure hotels and the three-star Ibis Styles, Ibis and Ibis Budget hotels.
"Our hotel boasts 156 rooms divided into two categories, the standard deluxe room and the business suite.
"The price for one night in a standard deluxe room generally ranges from RM180+ to RM200+ while the price for a night's stay in a business suite generally ranges from RM260+ to RM280+.
"We have 50 standard deluxe rooms, each with a queen-sized bed and six business suites, with a king-sized bed each.
"We also have 100 twin rooms where two single beds are available in each.
"The hotel has a Streats Bar where guests can unwind and mingle in the lounge and enjoy a variety of drinks.
"The Streats Cafe, located on the upper ground floor of the hotel near the Streats Bar, has been offering guests a variety of a la carte Malaysian hawker and international Western fare daily from 6.30am to 11pm," he said.
Low said the word Streats was a combination of the words streets and treats.
The hotel is also offering barbecue buffet dinner every Friday from 7pm to 10.30pm for only RM58 nett.
"This barbecue buffet is truly value for money. We want families and friends to come here, have a good time and enjoy delicious food such as roast lamb, barbecue chicken, sausages, satay as well as other dishes like fried rice.
"Also, families can bring their kids to our high tea parties that are held every Saturday from 4pm to 7pm.
The high-tea is priced at RM42 nett per person for adults while children between 7 and 12 get a 50 per cent discount.
Lots of fun and games with exciting prizes will be thrown in to keep the children entertained. All children aged 6 and below eat for free,," added Low.
A la carte dishes are offered daily at all other times.
Low said the hotel attracts large groups of tourists from China, Indonesia, Sweden, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore and of course our own locals.
"Each of our hotel guests also gets a complimentary breakfast buffet at Streats Cafe between 6.30am and 10.30am daily.
Walk-in guests on the other hand just have to pay RM26.50 to enjoy a full spread of nasi lemak, chicken rendang, noodles, Chinese porridge, pastries and other dishes.
"Ibis Styles KL Cheras Hotel is located adjacent to the new C180 shopping complex which is a joint business venture between Mitra Land Properties Sdn Bhd and Yap Loong & Sons company.
These two companies have asked the French Accor Group to manage the hotel in this area," he explained.
Don't be surprised to see a wide variety of restaurants, pubs, nightclubs and other interesting outlets located a stone's throw away from the hotel.
The hotel is also located near the AEON Jaya Jusco shopping centre.
The hotel has seven function rooms and more are in the pipeline. "Our meeting rooms are popular with businessmen and we have different packages that come with rooms and those which also come with food.
"The meeting packages are divided into half-day meetings (RM65 nett per pax) and full day meetings (RM85 per pax)," added Low.
Ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Cheras Hotel is perfect if you're not looking for a hotel with a swimming pool or other frills.
To date, there are more than 120 Ibis Styles hotels in 11 countries. The hotel is at Jalan C180/1 Dataran C180, Cheras.
For reservations, call 03-9086 8888.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
2012年12月1日星期六
Tune Hotel celebrates fifth anniversary
Tune Hotel celebrates fifth anniversary with new look
TUNE Hotel, which recently celebrated its fifth year anniversary, has embarked on a new project by redesigning its very first Tune Hotel, the downtown Kuala Lumpur Tune Hotel.
Speaking to the media during the anniversary party, Tune Hotel commercial director David Lusteaux said the rebranding exercise was in line with its target market — young travellers on a budget.
“We are changing our design to suit the young market who are trendy and hip with urbane sophistication,” he said.
Tune Hotels Downtown Kuala Lumpur manager Shireen Jasin said the new look of the designs take on an urban contemporary flair, with a clean decor, emphasising on the colour elements of red, white and black, which represent the corporate identity colours of the Tune Group.
“Over time, all the current Tune Hotels will slip on the new look and all new hotels in development will have the new design and brand,” she said.
She added that Kuala Lumpur was voted to be the second best shopping city in Asia Pacific, according to Global Shopper Index.
To further celebrate its fifth anniversary, Tune Hotels has tied up with Gua, a lifestyle and entertainment portal.
Collaboratively, Tune Hotels and Gua celebrated their anniversary recently in a star-studded event attended by actor, model and VJ Nicholas Saputra.
Nicholas flew in from Indonesia specially to support the event held at the newly refurbished Tune Hotel Downtown Kuala Lumpur.
The savvy world traveller said: “I look for hotels in prime locations, which is why I like Tune Hotels, especially because of its location and services.”
Guests were also entertained by homegrown celebrities such as Awan Band, Amanda Imani, Imran Ajmain, The Vella, Mira and Ika.
~News courtesy of The Star~
TUNE Hotel, which recently celebrated its fifth year anniversary, has embarked on a new project by redesigning its very first Tune Hotel, the downtown Kuala Lumpur Tune Hotel.
Speaking to the media during the anniversary party, Tune Hotel commercial director David Lusteaux said the rebranding exercise was in line with its target market — young travellers on a budget.
“We are changing our design to suit the young market who are trendy and hip with urbane sophistication,” he said.
Tune Hotels Downtown Kuala Lumpur manager Shireen Jasin said the new look of the designs take on an urban contemporary flair, with a clean decor, emphasising on the colour elements of red, white and black, which represent the corporate identity colours of the Tune Group.
“Over time, all the current Tune Hotels will slip on the new look and all new hotels in development will have the new design and brand,” she said.
She added that Kuala Lumpur was voted to be the second best shopping city in Asia Pacific, according to Global Shopper Index.
To further celebrate its fifth anniversary, Tune Hotels has tied up with Gua, a lifestyle and entertainment portal.
Collaboratively, Tune Hotels and Gua celebrated their anniversary recently in a star-studded event attended by actor, model and VJ Nicholas Saputra.
Nicholas flew in from Indonesia specially to support the event held at the newly refurbished Tune Hotel Downtown Kuala Lumpur.
The savvy world traveller said: “I look for hotels in prime locations, which is why I like Tune Hotels, especially because of its location and services.”
Guests were also entertained by homegrown celebrities such as Awan Band, Amanda Imani, Imran Ajmain, The Vella, Mira and Ika.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2012年4月8日星期日
Stay, dine and shop at Mid Valley City
Stay, dine and shop at Mid Valley City
WEEKENDS are now even better with the Weekend Temptations Promotion at The Gardens Hotel & Residences. The hotel is strategically located within the precinct of The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City .
From now till April 30, stay a minimum of two nights over Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and enjoy a RM50 F&B credit, redeemable during the stay. The F&B credit can be utilised at any of the The Gardens Hotel & Residences’ food and beverage outlets, which include The Spread, Ri-Yakitori Bar, Sage Restaurant & Wine Bar and Lobby Bar.
Promotion rates start from RM350 for a deluxe room and rates are inclusive of buffet breakfast for up to two persons.
Complimentary Wi-Fi access ensures connectivity while on a weekend retreat.
Spacious: The one-bedroom deluxe residence at The Gardens Hotel & Residences.
Designed for both leisure seekers and business executives on extended stay, the Gardens Hotel & Residences offers a total of 647 premier accommodations with 448 furnished guestrooms at The Gardens Hotel and 199 spacious fully serviced residences at The Gardens Residences.
It is the first hotel in Malaysia to offer a non- smoking environment throughout its guest rooms and enclosed areas.
With a host of leisure, entertainment and recreational activities, Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur is one of the most compelling leisure, hospitality and retail destinations in South-East Asia.
For reservations, call 03-2268 1111 or e-mail resvnkul@gardenshtlres.com or visit www.gardenshtlres.com
~News courtesy of The Star~
WEEKENDS are now even better with the Weekend Temptations Promotion at The Gardens Hotel & Residences. The hotel is strategically located within the precinct of The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City .
From now till April 30, stay a minimum of two nights over Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and enjoy a RM50 F&B credit, redeemable during the stay. The F&B credit can be utilised at any of the The Gardens Hotel & Residences’ food and beverage outlets, which include The Spread, Ri-Yakitori Bar, Sage Restaurant & Wine Bar and Lobby Bar.
Promotion rates start from RM350 for a deluxe room and rates are inclusive of buffet breakfast for up to two persons.
Complimentary Wi-Fi access ensures connectivity while on a weekend retreat.
Spacious: The one-bedroom deluxe residence at The Gardens Hotel & Residences.Designed for both leisure seekers and business executives on extended stay, the Gardens Hotel & Residences offers a total of 647 premier accommodations with 448 furnished guestrooms at The Gardens Hotel and 199 spacious fully serviced residences at The Gardens Residences.
It is the first hotel in Malaysia to offer a non- smoking environment throughout its guest rooms and enclosed areas.
With a host of leisure, entertainment and recreational activities, Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur is one of the most compelling leisure, hospitality and retail destinations in South-East Asia.
For reservations, call 03-2268 1111 or e-mail resvnkul@gardenshtlres.com or visit www.gardenshtlres.com
~News courtesy of The Star~
2012年3月2日星期五
Recognition for hotel
Recognition for hotel
Hotel Maluri Kuala Lumpur was awarded Tourist, Hotel and Catering Industry (New Millennium Award) by the International Editorial Office of the Trade Leaders’ Club at the 37th International Award for Tourist, Hotel and Catering Industry 2012 held in Madrid, Spain recently.
Malaysia was among 30 other countries that received the prestigious award.
An honour: Yoew (left) receiving the award from Malaysian ambassador to Spain Ilankovan Kolandavelu.
Hotel Maluri public relations director, Duncan Yeow said the award was a recognition to boost the hotel towards becoming a truly international global hotel, offering excellent facilities and extraordinary services to its guests.
“We couldn’t have achieved this prestigious award without sheer hard work, determination, team work and long hours put in by the team of hotel managers, executives and staffs.
“We also attribute this achievement to all our loyal and new guests, who have embraced the new and modern accommodation boutique hotel concept recently adopted by the hotel.”
~News courtesy of The Star~
Hotel Maluri Kuala Lumpur was awarded Tourist, Hotel and Catering Industry (New Millennium Award) by the International Editorial Office of the Trade Leaders’ Club at the 37th International Award for Tourist, Hotel and Catering Industry 2012 held in Madrid, Spain recently.
Malaysia was among 30 other countries that received the prestigious award.
An honour: Yoew (left) receiving the award from Malaysian ambassador to Spain Ilankovan Kolandavelu.
Hotel Maluri public relations director, Duncan Yeow said the award was a recognition to boost the hotel towards becoming a truly international global hotel, offering excellent facilities and extraordinary services to its guests.
“We couldn’t have achieved this prestigious award without sheer hard work, determination, team work and long hours put in by the team of hotel managers, executives and staffs.
“We also attribute this achievement to all our loyal and new guests, who have embraced the new and modern accommodation boutique hotel concept recently adopted by the hotel.”
~News courtesy of The Star~
2011年8月13日星期六
Furama Bukit Bintang Hotel location a plus point
Furama Bukit Bintang Hotel location a plus point
FURAMA Bukit Bintang, located close to the heart of Kuala Lumpur city centre, has opened its doors for business with the aim of becoming a strong reputable Asian chain of hotels that offers competitive pricing.
Hotel manager Ng Yee Ming said that Furama Bukit Bintang, the first of the brand in Malaysia, is situated in a very strategic location.
“We are close enough to the city centre but away from the traffic congestion as we are located along Jalan Changkat Thambi Dollah behind the Berjaya Times Square area,” he said.
Open for business: (from left) Ng, Furama Hotels International operations assistant vice-president Vincent Kerk, Furama Hotels International projects executive director Lau Hui Teck, Peck, Furama Hotels International finance vice president Chan Bee Hong and Furama Bukit Bintang executive assistant manager K.L. Tan.
Under the Furama Hotels International (FHI), the hotel’s sister brands are Furama Xpress and Furama Xclusive that will hopefully be opened locally within the next couple of years.
“There are plans to open another two hotels here and this may be Furama’s sister brands. FHI aims at adding more hotels to its portfolio with a target of 60 hotels in five years mainly in China, Indonesia, Taiwan and Thailand,” Ng said.
He added that FHI has a strong presence in the Asian region with more than 7,000 rooms available under the three different brands.
“The different brands has allowed us to capture a bigger and more diversified market segment as we cater to the different needs of guests. Our corporate philosophy asks our associates to strive for better service, product and growth of our people,” he said.
Ng said that other Furama hotels are located in Singapore, Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Koh Chang), China (Beijing, Shanghai, Xinhua, Suzhou) and Sydney, Australia that is managed by Holiday Inn.
FHI chief executive officer Jason Peck said that Kuala Lumpur offers an excellent opportunity for them.
“Together with Malaysia’s strong tourism drive, there is a positive platform for growth here with plenty of potential,” he said.
Furama Bukit Bintang is a 27-storey four-star business hotel that features 433 guest rooms such as the Superior, Deluxe, Family Room, Executive Club and Executive Suite.
Its facilities include meeting and conference facilities located at the panoramic top floor and a two-storey function room with a view of the city, all-day restaurant, swimming pool with jacuzzi and gymnasium.
The hotel is about five minutes’ walk away from the Imbi Monorail Station and is in close proximity to major expressways and public transport with easy accessibility to major tourist spots.
For more information, visit www.furama.com or call 03-2788 8888.
~News courtesy of The Star~
FURAMA Bukit Bintang, located close to the heart of Kuala Lumpur city centre, has opened its doors for business with the aim of becoming a strong reputable Asian chain of hotels that offers competitive pricing.
Hotel manager Ng Yee Ming said that Furama Bukit Bintang, the first of the brand in Malaysia, is situated in a very strategic location.
“We are close enough to the city centre but away from the traffic congestion as we are located along Jalan Changkat Thambi Dollah behind the Berjaya Times Square area,” he said.
Open for business: (from left) Ng, Furama Hotels International operations assistant vice-president Vincent Kerk, Furama Hotels International projects executive director Lau Hui Teck, Peck, Furama Hotels International finance vice president Chan Bee Hong and Furama Bukit Bintang executive assistant manager K.L. Tan.
Under the Furama Hotels International (FHI), the hotel’s sister brands are Furama Xpress and Furama Xclusive that will hopefully be opened locally within the next couple of years.
“There are plans to open another two hotels here and this may be Furama’s sister brands. FHI aims at adding more hotels to its portfolio with a target of 60 hotels in five years mainly in China, Indonesia, Taiwan and Thailand,” Ng said.
He added that FHI has a strong presence in the Asian region with more than 7,000 rooms available under the three different brands.
“The different brands has allowed us to capture a bigger and more diversified market segment as we cater to the different needs of guests. Our corporate philosophy asks our associates to strive for better service, product and growth of our people,” he said.
Ng said that other Furama hotels are located in Singapore, Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Koh Chang), China (Beijing, Shanghai, Xinhua, Suzhou) and Sydney, Australia that is managed by Holiday Inn.
FHI chief executive officer Jason Peck said that Kuala Lumpur offers an excellent opportunity for them.
“Together with Malaysia’s strong tourism drive, there is a positive platform for growth here with plenty of potential,” he said.
Furama Bukit Bintang is a 27-storey four-star business hotel that features 433 guest rooms such as the Superior, Deluxe, Family Room, Executive Club and Executive Suite.
Its facilities include meeting and conference facilities located at the panoramic top floor and a two-storey function room with a view of the city, all-day restaurant, swimming pool with jacuzzi and gymnasium.
The hotel is about five minutes’ walk away from the Imbi Monorail Station and is in close proximity to major expressways and public transport with easy accessibility to major tourist spots.
For more information, visit www.furama.com or call 03-2788 8888.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2011年3月30日星期三
New hotel out to make its mark in KL
New hotel out to make its mark in KL
THE world-renowned Intercontinental Hotel is ready to make its mark on Kuala Lumpur’s hotel and tourism industry with its unique “In The Know” policy.
Staying at hotels can be an experience but what makes it different is the lasting memories that you will share with friends and family many years later.
Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur opened its doors to guests for that very experience on Feb 1 and it will be launched officially at the end of this month.
“The brand is something people know and trust and we have 170 hotels in key locations.
Grand: The Intercontinental Hotel lobby will undergo major renovations to make the place feel warm and inviting.
“We have rebranded the hotel and we have received great response so far,” said Intercontinental KL general manager Adam McDonald said.
The hotel took over the management from MTJ Developments Sdn Bhd after the initial agreement with the former Nikko Hotel ended. Intercontinental was then selected to bring the brand to life.
Structurally, nothing has changed but over the next 18 months, a number of things will be transformed including the concierge lounge that Intercontinental pays much importance to.
“The concierge lounge is something that is unique to luxury hotels. It is the essence of what the brand is about, ‘In the know’,” said McDonald.
According to McDonald, who previously worked at Intercontinental Bali, their research proved that guests were looking for a unique experience.
He firmly believes that the concierge is part of the local experience and a special room will be set up to allow guests to get the best kept secrets of KL.
“Let’s say the guest wants to visit the KL Bird Park, the concierge can tell you the best way to get there, which routes the taxi should take and maybe even a local coffeeshop nearby that locals patronise. That is ‘In the Know’,” he explained.
There will also be development of an iPad app that has already been launched at 10 other hotels that will allow guests to look for information with the concierge.
McDonald hopes to create an opportunity for personalised experiences with people.
The lobby will also go through a major transformation to bring warmth into the hotel. Apart from that, food is also an important part of any hospitality industry and Tatsu Japanese restaurant will be the first to be refurbished with an estimated cost of RM3mil.
They will also introduce local cuisine in their buffet to allow guests to taste Malaysia’s incredible melting pot. Their endeavour will begin with a special Indian spread for April in conjunction with the Tamil New Year.
“We are also looking at exchanging chefs from other sister hotels to introduce cuisines that are new here. We can bring the Bali chef to introduce Balinese cuisine and maybe send our Chinese chefs over there to whip up Cantonese food,” said McDonald.
Campaigns have been launched at their sister hotels all over the world to introduce the Intercontinental KL hotel to their guests.
-News courtesy of The Star-
THE world-renowned Intercontinental Hotel is ready to make its mark on Kuala Lumpur’s hotel and tourism industry with its unique “In The Know” policy.
Staying at hotels can be an experience but what makes it different is the lasting memories that you will share with friends and family many years later.
Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur opened its doors to guests for that very experience on Feb 1 and it will be launched officially at the end of this month.
“The brand is something people know and trust and we have 170 hotels in key locations.
Grand: The Intercontinental Hotel lobby will undergo major renovations to make the place feel warm and inviting.
“We have rebranded the hotel and we have received great response so far,” said Intercontinental KL general manager Adam McDonald said.
The hotel took over the management from MTJ Developments Sdn Bhd after the initial agreement with the former Nikko Hotel ended. Intercontinental was then selected to bring the brand to life.
Structurally, nothing has changed but over the next 18 months, a number of things will be transformed including the concierge lounge that Intercontinental pays much importance to.
“The concierge lounge is something that is unique to luxury hotels. It is the essence of what the brand is about, ‘In the know’,” said McDonald.
According to McDonald, who previously worked at Intercontinental Bali, their research proved that guests were looking for a unique experience.
He firmly believes that the concierge is part of the local experience and a special room will be set up to allow guests to get the best kept secrets of KL.
“Let’s say the guest wants to visit the KL Bird Park, the concierge can tell you the best way to get there, which routes the taxi should take and maybe even a local coffeeshop nearby that locals patronise. That is ‘In the Know’,” he explained.
There will also be development of an iPad app that has already been launched at 10 other hotels that will allow guests to look for information with the concierge.
McDonald hopes to create an opportunity for personalised experiences with people.
The lobby will also go through a major transformation to bring warmth into the hotel. Apart from that, food is also an important part of any hospitality industry and Tatsu Japanese restaurant will be the first to be refurbished with an estimated cost of RM3mil.
They will also introduce local cuisine in their buffet to allow guests to taste Malaysia’s incredible melting pot. Their endeavour will begin with a special Indian spread for April in conjunction with the Tamil New Year.
“We are also looking at exchanging chefs from other sister hotels to introduce cuisines that are new here. We can bring the Bali chef to introduce Balinese cuisine and maybe send our Chinese chefs over there to whip up Cantonese food,” said McDonald.
Campaigns have been launched at their sister hotels all over the world to introduce the Intercontinental KL hotel to their guests.
-News courtesy of The Star-
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