Mixologist Mattia Coppo holds cocktail workshop @ The E&O Hotel
By V. Sivaji Italian mixologist Mattia Coppo was back at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel to showcase his talents in making great cocktails. This time around he showcased two new…
Penang Marriot Hotel opens with pomp and splendour
By V. Sivaji The spanking new and towering Penang Marriott Hotel opened its doors for guests following its soft opening officiated by Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow. On…
Double joy for Shangri-La Rasa Sayang and Shangri-La Golden Sands as they win ASEAN Green Hotel Standard Award
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort and Shangri-La Golden Sands have started off the New Year on a positive note when they won the ASEAN Green Hotel Standard Award 2024-2026 by the…
Celebrate Chinese New Year at the Shangri-La Resorts in Penang
Executive cluster chef Galli Gilles (second from right) with his F&B team The Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort’s talented Food & Beverage team led by Executive Cluster Chef Galli Gilles and…
flydubai direct flights to Penang and Langkawi to commence wef Feb 10, 2024
By V. Sivaji Come February 10th, 2024, flydubai will make its inaugural flight to the Penang International Airport (PIA) here. The daily connection will offer connectivity to more than 120…
Free ferry rides in conjunction with Thaipusam
The Penang Port Commission (PPC) and Penang Port Sdn Bhd will offer free ferry rides for all this Jan 24 and 25th, 2024 from 12am to 11.30pm in conjunction with…
Disney Cruises and Oceania Cruises coming to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
Oceania Cruises Miami-based Ocenia Cruises via its Riviera and Disney Cruises are set to make their stop-overs at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) in Penang. While Disney Cruises will…
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort, Penang celebrates its 50th anniversary in style
By V. Sivaji The Shangri-La Sayang Resort, Penang brought fond nostalgic memories for 23 couples who celebrated one of their most important days in their lives, their wedding day, at…
Calling all aspiring hoteliers in Penang and Langkawi
Some of the participants in a recent workshop Calling all aspiring hoteliers, here’s your chance to further your career in the hospitality industry and move up the ladder by attaining…
German national Maik prefers to spend Christmas in Penang
Maik with his birthday cake By V. Sivaji Every year, German national Maik Staudte makes his “pilgrimage” to Penang without fail except for the three years of lockdown during the…