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Hotels & Tourism


Hotels & Tourism

InterContinental Penang opens in December 2026, marking the brand’s first resort in Malaysia

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is set to open its first resort in Malaysia this December, introducing the InterContinental Penang Resort. Nestled on the serene shores...


Hotels & Tourism

Dusit Princess Ipoh challenges Malaysia’s hotel market

Dusit International is set to unveil its latest venture, Dusit Princess Ipoh, on 1 October 2026. Located in the heart of Ipoh, Malaysia, the hotel...


Hotels & Tourism

Sentosa releases plans to boost local tourism

Sentosa Development Corporation has announced the Greater Sentosa Master Plan (GSMP), a visionary project aimed at transforming Sentosa Island into a premier destination for leisure...


Hotels & Tourism

METT Singapore celebrates heritage and culture in centenary event

METT Singapore is commemorating the 100th anniversary of its heritage-listed building with "100 Years of Stories," a month-long celebration at Fort Canning Park. The event,...


Hotels & Tourism

Roomie launches Malaysia’s first integrated payment gateway for hotels

Roomie, a leading hospitality guest engagement platform in Malaysia, has introduced the country's first integrated payment gateway tailored for the hotel and tourism sector. This...


Hotels & Tourism

Dusit launches largest ASAI hotel in Malaysia

Dusit Hotels and Resorts is set to introduce its ASAI Hotels brand to Malaysia with the opening of ASAI Gamuda Cove in Selangor on 15...


Hotels & Tourism

Singapore Tourism Board and Mafengwo jointly launch AI lab for travel planning

The Singapore Tourism Board and Mafengwo, China's largest travel community, have launched the Singapore AI Inspiration Lab in Beijing. This initiative, inaugurated on 23 August,...


Hotels & Tourism

TAP launches new brand Gather House, achieves high occupancy

The Assembly Place Holdings Ltd. has introduced its eighth brand, Gather House, marking its entry into the premium capsule hostel market. Following a soft launch...


Hotels & Tourism

Vijayakant Shanmugam leads Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur’s culinary vision

Renowned chef Vijayakant Shanmugam has been appointed as the Director of Culinary at Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur, marking his return to Malaysia after nearly 30...


Hotels & Tourism

Frasers Hospitality expands with Putrajaya debut

Frasers Hospitality, a division of Frasers Property, has officially opened Fraser Residence Putrajaya, marking the introduction of its renowned serviced residence brand in Malaysia. Situated...


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