By V. Sivaji 

The Eastin Hotel Penang held a cocktail reception to host their long stay and corporate guests.

The gathering was also to showcase their newly refurbished lobby area, coffeehouse and lobby lounge. 

Present to welcome the guests was hotel manager, Ms Winnie Yip along with the director of sales and marketing, Ms Choo Chan Chan and their team.

Guests were feted to a fine range of tapas, finger food along with the bountiful spread on the buffet counter specially prepared by the food and beverage department.

Some 60 guests were mainly from the Bayan Lepas Free Trade Zone, Prai Industrial Estate and the Batu Kawan industrial estate. 

They were entertained by the two-piece band led by Amir on vocals and Esther on keyboards rendering current hits and other favourites.

The gathering also helped foster camaraderie and friendship among guests and their hosts.