New <b>hotel</b>, mall extension boosts Boulevard's presence in <b>Kuching</b> <b>...</b> - Hotel in Sarawak Blog |
| New <b>hotel</b>, mall extension boosts Boulevard's presence in <b>Kuching</b> <b>...</b> Posted: 09 Jun 2014 09:45 AM PDT by Sharon Kong, sharonkong@theborneopost.com. Posted on June 10, 2014, Tuesday KUCHING: The joint launch of Boulevard Group of Companies'four new establishments – Imperial Hotel Kuching, Boulevard Shopping Mall, Lexus Kuching and Toyota 3S Centre – will strengthen the group's presence in Kuching. During the opening ceremony, Shin Yang Group of Companies' group executive chairman, James Ling Lu Kiong affirmed that the launch of its new four-star hotel targeted at business travellers was timely as Sarawak celebrates Visit Sarawak Year 2014 and Visit Malaysia Year 2014. The hotel's strategic location between the airport and the central business district (CBD) will certainly be an advantage to both business and leisure travellers, he added. "Imperial Hotel Kuching also has much to offer in the form of meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions (MICE) facilities," he said during the launching ceremony yesterday. The event was graced by the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr) Adenan Satem and his wife as well as Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Alfred Jabu Numpang. Also present were Shin Yang Group of Companies' group executive director Tan Sri Datuk Ling Chiong Ho, Boulevard Jaya Sdn Bhd general manager Heu Nging Ching, Boulevard Group of Companies directors Tan Sri Lau Hieng Wui and Dato' Sri Law Kiu Kiong, UMW Toyota president Datuk Ismet Suki and other honoured guests. "Kuching has really been transformed into a well-known MICE destination when our state government under the vision of our former Chief Minister, Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud spearheaded the set up and established the Sarawak Convention Bureau (SCB) in 2006 and the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in 2009 to tap into this vast potential MICE market," he highlighted. The number of international conferences and conventions held in Kuching over the last few years, the latest being the Asean Tourism Forum 2014 in January and Routes Asia 2014 in March earlier this year were testimony to the enormous success of our state government's vision and efforts. Imperial Hotel Kuching aims to tap into this market by offering comprehensive MICE facilities including two ballrooms, nine multi-functional meeting rooms, extensive pre function foyer, VIP lounges and a covered outdoor terrace to suit conferences and events of different sizes and preferences. "Imperial Hotel Kuching's extensive conference and meeting facilities with a total floor area of 5,856 square metres equipped with the latest technological audio video equipment will most definitely support the state government's objective to make the city of Kuching and Sarawak the destination of choice not only for tourism but also for international conventions and events," James affirmed. In addition, Ling acknowledged that the evolution of today's business world has created the need for a high level of technological solutions and supports to both business and leisure travellers on the go. On that note, Imperial Hotel Kuching takes great pride at being the first hotel in Sarawak to subscribe to the Hospitality Entertainment Solution, the latest hassle free offering from Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) with the latest ICT and entertainment package comprising of In-Building Broadband Solution (IBS), TM's IPTV service – Hypp TV and powered by TM's high speed broadband (HSBB) network connectivity. "It is an honour for our hotel to work in partnership with Telekom Malaysia, the largest integrated solutions provider in Malaysia to extend our discerning guests with good WIFI connectivity, be it for entertainment or work related, a weather proof uninterrupted access of internet and good quality HyppTV entertainment and news channels," he said. Looking at Boulevard Shopping Mall's expansion, James observed that retail offerings have expanded to more than 230 offerings with a good mix. "Furthermore, three floors of link corridor are connected with this addition to the Phase 1 Mall to give shoppers a more comforting and convenient accessibility. "After this extra phase of addition, the mall has finally being transformed and fully completed making it the largest on stop lifestyle mall in Sarawak with 1.7 million square foot of retail space," he added.   |
| TM seeks more tie-ups to expand hospitality <b>...</b> - my <b>Sarawak</b> Posted: 18 Aug 2014 09:38 AM PDT
Azizi A Hadi KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) is seeking more collaboration opportunities with the hotel industry to expand its hospitality entertainment solution (HES). "We are in talks with a few hotels to provide them with the solution, and same as before, we will start with one hotel and further expand it to all the hotel chain under the group," TM Azizi said to date, there are about 40 hotels using the HES, which features information and entertainment package, in-building broadband solution, TM's IPTV service, HyppTV and call centre service, powered by its high-speed broadband network connectivity. On the collaborative agreement, TM is expected to provide the solution for 10 hotels under Accor Hotels in Malaysia. The partnership will also focus on mutual benefit cooperation of products and services, loyalty programmes, corporate collaborations, joint marketing and promotions, earned media values as well as additional benefits for both parties' employees. "Avangio Hotel in Kota Kinabalu is the pilot project for TM and Accor and we are keen to continue the partnership as there is no specific time frame for the collaboration. "We view the collaboration as beneficial for both parties and shall grow the partnership," Azizi said. Commenting on monetary benefit, he said the outcome of the collaboration was at a premature state and the leading integrated information and communications group would need to review the take-up rate to determine the effect on the group. At the same event, Accor Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore Chief Operating Officer Gerard Guillouet said the group was expected to operate about 20 hotels in Malaysia by 2016. "We have opened nine hotels so far, and 16 more hotels are still under construction," he said. Asked on total investment, Guillouet said that the group acted as a hotel operator and was not involved in real estate investment. "We are only involved in the web platform, which provide customers a better experience as it is available in 18 languages. As for real estate investment, it is handled by the local partners," he said, adding that the group was also keen to explore Johor as a potential hotel location. — Bernama |
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