E&O Hotel on the frontline in reducing carbon footprint
The Eastern & Oriental Hotel (E&O) leads the way for a greener and safer earth by reducing the carbon footprint by sending their food waste to be converted into bio-…
Light Hotel to train Sabah trainees in new signing
By V. Sivaji The Light Hotel Penang leads the way to train locals ready to work for the hospitality industry in collaboration with Ascot Academy Sabah. The gesture also lends…
Hard Rock Cafe Penang re-opens with a bang
By V. Sivaji The Hard Rock Cafe Penang and its sister outlets celebrated Hard Rock’s Founders Day in an elaborate ceremony across the globe on June 14, 2019. Here in…
Penang hotelier Derrick Tan gets i’natl best GM award
By V. Sivaji Penang’s hotelier extraordinaire Derrick Tan has been awarded the Philippines’ Best General Manager in the hospitality category by CMO Asia in Manila recently. The award is given…
E&O Hotel says old-world charm intact while spruce-up is ongoing
Although the Heritage Wing of the Iconic Eastern & Oriental (E&O) Hotel is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment, some parts of its rich history will still be cherished and protected.…
When in Bangkok, hit the right notes at Octave
By Elizabeth Dass-Brown from Bangkok In a city that pulses at every turn, Bangkok’s Thong Lor district is the place known by locals for having a diverse mix of dining…
It’s Visit Malaysia Year next year, but are we ready, hoteliers ask Putrajaya
With the Visit Malaysia Year 2020 just around the corner, the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) has urged the Culture, Arts and Tourism Ministry to step up it’s programmes to…
Shangri-La hotels indulge guests in wellness and healthy living
The two Shangri-La properties in Penang, the Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa and the Golden Sands Resort, Penang held their “Global Wellness Day” recently. Things got started as early as…
Genting Cruise Line bags top Singapore tourism award
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) recognised Genting Cruise Lines at their presentation ceremony recently with the “Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism”, award, one of STB’s highest accolades. The award was to…
This top European hotel brand to take over KL’s skyline by 2021
By V. Sivaji / Industry report Yes, what you are seeing on the artist impression picture above is as real as it gets. The new Kempinski Hotel and Residences in…