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.   |
| Boulevard expands presence in <b>Kuching</b> with new properties <b>...</b> Posted: 10 Jun 2014 04:55 AM PDT By Jude Toyat seeds@theborneopost.com KUCHING: The Boulevard Group of Companies opened its latest establishments – the Imperial Hotel Kuching, Boulevard Shopping Mall, Lexus Kuching and Toyota 3S Centre here on June 9. "The Imperial Hotel Kuching is the first hotel in Sarawak to subscribe to the Hospitality Entertainment Solution, the latest hassle free offering from Telekom Malaysia 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," said group executive director of Boulevard Group of Companies, James Ling Lu Kiong at the signing ceremony officiated by Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan Satem. Imperial Hotel Kuching (Phase 3) is a 4-star business class hotel with 339 well-appointed guestrooms and suites including two executive floors, a fully functional business centre, a fitness centre comprising of a gymnasium, sauna and steam room and an outdoor elevated sky pool. The Imperial Hotel Kuching also offers comprehensive MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing and Exhibitions) 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. The Boulevard Shopping Mall Kuching offers more than 230 retail outlets under various themes including Stylish Avenue, Enchanter Boulevard, Savory, Gizmo Zone and Harajuku Mode. Boulevard Shopping Mall (Phase 2) is an extension of Phase 1 project which opened for business on June 1, 2012. There are over 160 retail shop lots spread over three floors of the Phase 2 mall. Adjacent to Boulevard Shopping Mall Phase 2 is the proposed multi-storey car park cum entertainment center, Phase 4 which will consist of a roller skating rink, K-Box karaoke, amusement arcade and a TGV cinema with 8 theaters. Slated for completion by the end of this year, the Boulevard Shopping Mall Kuching will be the largest, one-stop lifestyle mall in Sarawak. Boulevard Jaya Sdn Bhd is one of the authorized Toyota 3S and Lexus Dealer in Kuching, and their dealership with Toyota had made them to earn the Dealer Performance Excellence Award. "Boulevard Jaya has been one of our most successful dealerships in the country and has been highly supportive of all UMW Toyota initiatives. It is these qualities that make Boulevard Jaya our chosen dealer to operate the first Lexus outlet right here in Kuching, Sarawak and the first in East Malaysia," said Datuk Ismet Suki, President of UMW Toyota Motor in his speech during the ceremony. The Toyota 3S (sales, after-sales and spare parts) Center is equipped with a spacious showroom that can display up to 10 cars, comfortable customer lounge with WiFi internet facilities and a service center to provide better sales and after-sales experience under one roof. The newly established Lexus Kuching 3S center, which also happens to be the first in East Malaysia, will also operate as a service center that will be able to display up to seven of its latest yet impressive Lexus models, including Lexus IS, ES, GS, LS and RX. |
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