By V. Sivaji
The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Kedah/Perlis Chapter held its year end dinner at the Holiday Villa Langkawi recently.
The gathering was well received by its members who turned up in full force.
Guests from as far as Kuala Lumpur and Penang also made their presence.
Also lending support was MAH national president Datin Christina Toh, chief executive officer, Isaac Raj, Shirley Lai (vice president) and Maggie Ong (Hon Treasurer)
Also present was BE Lim MAH KL chairman, Effendi Ramli vice chairman MAH Kedah/Perlis, Leslie Perera, general manager Holiday Villa Langkawi among others.
The theme for the dinner gathering was the “white dress” code.
Chapter chairman Eugene Dass and his committee were on hand to welcome members and guests.
In his opening remarks, Eugene said that MAH has had its fair share of battles starting from the MCO to the current situation.
“We are at a point where we can reflect and look back on our achievements, errors and the experience gained.
“At the chapter level we have always been in the forefront of issues affecting our industry and members directly.
“We have to always walk the thin line of diplomacy especially when we are dealing with authorities as hotels in general have a variety of customers and domestic support is definitely a big chunk of our business, ” he added.
Guests were treated to a sumptuous dinner, live band show, deejay performance by Jude Nagalingam and not forgetting the ever favorite lucky draw session.
Dass delivering his speech