Penang’s Hospitality Scene to Welcome Two New Hotels by December
By V. Sivaji Come December 2026, two more hotels will join Penang’s hospitality industry. They are the InterContinental Penang Resort in Teluk Bahang and a Hyatt branded hotel at the…
Veteran Hotelier Steven Suffian Awarded PJK for Contributions to Hospitality
By V. Sivaji Veteran hotelier Steven Suffian has been conferred the prestigious Pingat Jasa Kebaktian (PJK) in conjunction with the 85th birthday celebrations of the Governor of Penang, Tun Ramli…
The Women Steering Penang’s Hospitality Industry Forward
By V. Sivaji Once largely dominated by men, senior commercial leadership in Penang’s hospitality industry is undergoing a noticeable transformation, with women increasingly taking on Director of Sales and Marketing…
Penang wins big at the Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025-2026
By V. Sivaji Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai hailed the recognition and success of several Penang based hotels and hospitality industry players at…
Hotel NEO+ Penang, SEGi College Penang Ink MoU to Develop Future Hospitality Talent
By V. Sivaji Hotel NEO+ Penang and SEGi College Penang have formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at nurturing future talent for…
G Hotel Gurney Shines on the Regional Stage with Double Wins at the Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025-2026
G Hotel Gurney has achieved another remarkable milestone with two prestigious recognitions at the Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025–2026, receiving the titles of Leading MICE Venue of the Year…
Bringing together Malaysia’s hospitality industry under one roof
The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) successfully concluded MAH Hospitality Week 2026 today at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Held from May 13 to 14, 2026, the two-day industry…
Subash Basrur Steps Into New Chapter as General Manager of Equatorial Penang
The hospitality industry in Penang welcomes a significant leadership move as seasoned hotelier Subash Basrur takes on the role of General Manager at Equatorial Penang, effective today 1 April. With…
Mercure Langkawi Pantai Cenang observes Earth Hour 2026
One of Langkawi’s popular holiday destinations, the Mercure Langkawi Pantai Cenang proudly joined the global movement of Earth Hour with a meaningful and engaging initiative, inviting guests and the local…
Dusit Hotels and Resorts joins GSTC in support of sustainable hospitality worldwide
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel management arm of Dusit International, has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing efforts to embed responsible…