Delegates of the Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE) were treated to a delightful evening of fine dining and warm hospitality at the newly opened Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai.
The evening was graced by Nick Ng, General Manager of Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai, along with Dato Khoo Boo Lim, Ashwin Gunasekeran, CEO of the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), and his team.
Also present were Oh Kin Tat, Head of Convention Centre at SP Setia, and Puan Siti Sarah, Head of Sales & Marketing at PCEB.
In his brief address, Ashwin encouraged delegates to fully experience the hotel’s hospitality and culinary offerings, highlighting the importance of such exchanges in strengthening Penang’s tourism appeal.
Keeping it short and sweet, he invited guests to savour the rich spread of local and international cuisine curated by the hotel’s F&B team.
Welcoming guests, Nick Ng shared his appreciation for the opportunity to host the prestigious event.
“For us at Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai, being able to host tonight’s dinner is especially meaningful. As the newest hotel in Seberang Perai, our journey has been nothing short of extraordinary,” said Ng.
“From the long nights of preparation to the endless wait for shipments that sometimes only arrived at 3 a.m., we’ve gone through it all with one goal in mind: to bring this hotel to life. On behalf of my team, I thank PCEB and all our partners for trusting us with this opportunity to showcase our property.”
He also encouraged delegates to build new connections during the evening and to foster a shared vision for a vibrant and resilient tourism industry in Penang.
The delegates are from Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Italy, Oman, the Philippines, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
The Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai is the second IHG hotel on the mainland of Penang after Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City. They offer a total of 332 rooms along with the state-of-the-art ballroom. They also offer a lawn area ideal for outdoor events like garden weddings, reception and team building activities. They are conveniently located between the First and Second bridge with easy access to both.
With facilities designed to cater to the evolving needs of travellers and event organisers alike, Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai is set to become a key player in Seberang Prai’s growing hospitality landscape.
