Twin G hotels win international awards
Despite the covid-19 pandemic, the G Hotel Gurney and G Hotel Kelawai were recently honoured with four top accolades from well-known online booking service providers, namely the “Best Travelers’ Experience…
Developer Iconic to start making PPEs
Already being a well-known player in the property development, tourism and hospitality industry, Iconic Worldwide Berhad will venture into the making of face masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment…
Ignored entertainers suffer in silence during pandemic
The pandemic has brought bad times and the entertainers are eager to cheer, but… With the loan moratorium drawing close, those in the events industry are jittery This is because…
Malaysia’s first Marriot Courtyard opens in Penang
On 218 Macalister Road, close to Penang’s famous hawker fare Aimed at business travellers; beautifully appointed rooms Rates at about RM300/night The very first Courtyard By Marriott brand hotel in…
Penang Bridge marathon goes virtual
The Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) 2020 is going virtual this year with the hashtag #PBIMVR #runningagainstCovid19 in a global movement against Covid-19 pandemic. In announcing the event, Penang state…
Wine lovers gather for an idyllic evening at Westin Langkawi
By V. Sivaji The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa hosted an exclusive evening for wine aficionados featuring a great range of Katnook Estate wines from South Australia recently. Katnook wine…
M’sians lends voice to cheer Liverpool’s win led by Carlsberg
Die-hard Liverpool Football Club (LFC) fans celebrated the Reds’ historic Premier League win with fellow fans all over the world virtually recently. Some 500 Malaysian fans paid tribute to the…
Merdeka offers beckons Penang’s top Rasa Sayang Resort
Two of the most popular resorts in Batu Ferringhi, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa and Golden Sands Resort have launched a new package, the Merdeka Day Special with validity…
Penang hoteliers’ group fetes 63 years in service
By V. Sivaji The Penang Hoteliers’ Association (PHA) held its 63rd-anniversary dinner and swearing-in ceremony of its new committee at the Cititel Hotel here recently. This time around the event…
Sneak peak at Marriot’s Courtyard in George Town
By V. Sivaji The very first Courtyard By Marriott branded hotel in Malaysia, The Courtyard By Marriott Penang will open its doors on Sept 3, 2020 to welcome guests. Penang…