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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Melaka to shine as global tourism hub with World Tourism Day 2025
MELAKA: The upcoming World Tourism Day (WTD) celebration in Melaka is set to elevate the state's global profile and attract long-term investment opportunities. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh highlighted that the event will bring international exposure, benefiting sectors like health tourism, cruise tourism, and halal tourism. 'Although this event lasts only two days, its impact could last for the next 10 years,' he said during the Melaka Government's Monthly Assembly. He emphasised that Melaka will no longer be seen just as a UNESCO World Heritage city but as a green and smart tourism hub. The event serves as a key milestone ahead of Visit Melaka Year and Visit Malaysia 2026. Ab Rauf noted that hosting WTD is a prestigious recognition from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). 'This is our moment to showcase Melaka to the world,' he added. The celebration is expected to enhance the state's competitiveness and strengthen its tourism appeal globally. Increased tourist arrivals will directly benefit the local economy, creating jobs and boosting small businesses. 'More tourists mean more hotel bookings, more job opportunities,' said Ab Rauf. Local communities will also gain from selling cultural products and authentic experiences. The state government aims to maximise this rare opportunity by ensuring thorough preparations. WTD and the World Tourism Conference (WTC) will run from Sept 27 to 29, with 159 international delegates attending. - Bernama
Barnama
a day ago
- Business
- Barnama
World Tourism Day Celebration To Boost Melaka's Global Profile
MELAKA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The World Tourism Day (WTD) celebration in Melaka next month is expected to open wider doors for investment and international cooperation for the state in the future, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He said that through global publicity, it will not only attract more tourists to the state but also bring opportunities in tourism exchange, direct flights, health tourism, cruise tourism and halal tourism. 'Although this event lasts only two days, its impact could last for the next 10 years. Melaka will no longer be known solely as a UNESCO World Heritage city but as a green and smart tourism hub. 'This is an important stepping stone towards Visit Melaka Year and Visit Malaysia 2026,' he said in his speech at the Melaka Government's Monthly Assembly for August and Jalur Gemilang Flag Raising ceremony with Melaka civil servants at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC), Ayer Keroh, here today. Also present were Melaka State Secretary Datuk Azhar Arshad, state executive councillors, senior officials and civil servants from both state and federal levels. Elaborating further, Ab Rauf said the organisation of WTD is also a prestigious recognition from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), placing Melaka on the global stage alongside other top tourist destinations. 'This event only takes place in selected cities each year, and this is our moment to showcase Melaka to the world. With this opportunity, Melaka continues to strengthen its image, enhance attractions, and boost competitiveness not only for the state's tourism but also for Malaysia in the eyes of the world. 'The benefits are clear. The state's economy and Melaka's 1.05 million people will feel it. More tourists mean more hotel bookings, more job opportunities — from event management, hospitality, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) volunteers to small businesses. 'The local community, meanwhile, can sell local products, culture, and authentic experiences. This is what the state government wants to bring… we are not just bringing in tourism, but in truth, we want to uplift traders and the entire local economy. Such opportunities do not come often… therefore, the state government will make the best possible preparations,' he said.
The Star
01-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Whether old or new, these hotels bring something fresh to the table
Set in the heart of the Unesco World Heritage City of Melaka is Malaysia's first ever Dusit International hotel. Dusit Princess Melaka, a 5-star property, opened on May 29. It boasts of the state's deepest swimming pool, and has a few dining venues such as Long Feng Chinese Restaurant and Zest Restaurant. Offering Thai-inspired hospitality in an upscale setting that blends modern elegance with historical charm, the hotel is well-positioned to welcome the influx of travellers expected in the state throughout 2025-2026. Melaka will not only be hosting World Tourism Day 2025 on Sept 27, but it has also extended its Visit Melaka Year campaign through 2026. And of course, Melaka is gearing up to welcome more visitors during Visit Malaysia 2026. In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's first Park Hyatt property is set to open its doors in August. The hotel will occupy the top floors of the iconic Merdeka 118, the second-tallest skyscraper in the world. The hotel is already taking advance bookings on its official website. In the future Malaysia will be home to a lot more high-end accommodations within the next couple of years. RJJ Hotels has recently partnered with Jin Jiang Hotels China Region, which is part of the second largest hotel group in the world, Jin Jiang International Group. The partnership, marking Jin Jiang Hotels' first large-scale international expansion, grants RJJ Hotels licensing rights to manage five of Jin Jiang Hotels' brands across South-East Asia. The first of these brands to enter the region will be Metropolo Jinjiang Hotels. Properties under the brand comprise upscale 4- and 5-star city hotels. Luang Prabang in Laos will be the location of the region's first Metropolo hotel, as per the recently signed Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with Sanher Investment & Development, who will be developing the hotel. Aside from Metropolo, the four other brands that will be introduced in South-East Asia are luxury 5-star resort Ginco Hotel; upscale 5-star resort Renjoy Hotel; midscale business hotel Lavande; and premium economy hotel Jinjiang Inn. Within the next five years, RJJ aims to sign around 200 HMAs and operate over 100 hotels across Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Laos. Over in China, Jin Jiang International Group, together with French hospitality company Accor, will be transforming Shanghai's renowned Fairmont Peace Hotel into Raffles Peace Hotel Shanghai. The hotel will remain open throughout the transformation, and will be making its debut as a Raffles property in 2027. Melia Chiang Mai's executive chef Suksant (Billy) Chutinthratip ensures the hotel's restaurants operate on a green concept. — Handout In other news, Hilton recently signed two landmark properties at GMR Aerocity, India's first global business district located in New Delhi. In partnership with the GMR Group-led Delhi International Airport Limited (Dial), this expansion includes the debut of both Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Hotels & Resorts in the Indian capital. Both hotels will anchor GMR Aerocity; the Waldorf Astoria will feature 150 rooms and suites, while the bigger Hilton will have 350 room. India's first Waldorf Astoria will actually be in Jaipur, and is set to open sometime in 2027. Culture and nature Thailand currently holds the largest Hilton portfolio in South-East Asia, as it has 30 properties by the global hospitality company, with 11 more in development. One of the company's upcoming brands in Thailand is its award-winning Hampton By Hilton, set to begin operations in 2026. Aside from being the brand's introduction to the region, it also marks Hilton's ninth brand operating in South-East Asia. Hampton By Hilton is opening a new location in Thailand next year. — Hilton website Hampton By Hilton Phuket Town, as its name indicates, will be set in the capital of the Phuket province. This strategic location will allow patrons to easily explore and discover the town's many charms, such as its Sino-Portuguese architecture, Peranakan culture, and Phuket's largest temple, Wat Chalong. Meanwhile, Krabi, another famous coastal destination in Thailand, is beckoning visitors to step into a dinosaur-themed world. Thanks to its lush jungle, rugged limestone cliffs and emerald waters, Krabi was chosen as a primary filming location for the upcoming Hollywood movie Jurassic World: Rebirth. In conjunction with the movie's release on July 2, Avani is offering a four-night 'Stay in Jurassic Paradise' package at both its Krabi locations. For details on this, check out the official Avani website. Melia Chiang Mai, a 5-star hotel in another Thai province, recently received recognition for its sustainability efforts. Two of the hotel's restaurants, Laan Na Kitchen and Mai Restaurant and Bar, were each presented with the Golden Star Award. This was due to the respective restaurants earning the Chiang Mai Green Kitchen Award for three successive years. Green Kitchen, launched in 2019, is a sustainability project supported by Tourism Authority Of Thailand and the Thai Health Promotion Foundation. This year, 44 restaurants and hotels in Chiang Mai participated in the project to promote organic and sustainable food concepts. Melia Chiang Mai emphasises sustainability through its '360° Cuisine' programme. Introduced in 2022, the programme includes efforts like sourcing farm-to-table produce from local farmers and returning plate-to-farm waste to the farms to be used as fertilisers. Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley in the US is full of whimsy. — ERIN KUNKEL On the other side of the world, the opening of Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley last month in Sunnyvale, California gives travellers space to be one with nature – in a carefree way. The first Treehouse Hotels property in the United States is set on a former orchard now dotted with newly planted native trees and preserved oaks. It brings with it the signature whimsy that the playful lifestyle brand is known for, inviting patrons to take a different approach to things.
Hospitality Net
04-06-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Dusit Princess Melaka celebrates grand opening
Dusit Princess Melaka, Dusit International's debut property in Malaysia, celebrated its official grand opening on 29 May 2025 — marking an exciting milestone in Melaka's evolving hospitality landscape and introducing a new standard of upscale Thai-inspired hospitality to the state. The hotel also unveiled one of the largest meeting and event spaces in Melaka, further enhancing the city's appeal as a regional MICE destination. The grand opening comes at a pivotal moment for Melaka, which continues to experience strong tourism growth. In 2024, the city welcomed over 15 million visitors — a 74% increase year-on-year — reinforcing its emergence as one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic travel destinations. The Melaka State Government has extended its Visit Melaka Year campaign through 2026, aligning with the national Visit Malaysia 2026 initiative, which aims to attract 35.6 million tourist arrivals. Strategically located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage City, the 296-room upscale Dusit Princess Melaka blends modern elegance with rich local heritage, offering guests unobstructed views of the city and the Straits of Melaka. With five-star facilities, contemporary comforts, and Dusit's signature brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality, the property brings a fresh and distinctive offering to the local hotel landscape — catering to the needs of today's business and leisure travellers while celebrating the cultural soul of Melaka. Among its lifestyle facilities are the deepest swimming pool in the state, a fully equipped 24-hour gym, and distinctive dining venues, including Zest Restaurant, Long Feng Chinese Restaurant, and the vibrant Famosa Lounge. Spanning 774 sq m and featuring full LED screen capabilities and versatile room configurations, the hotel's meeting and event space is tailored to meet the demands of high-profile conferences, weddings, and private events. Guests also have access to a range of curated local experiences that offer an immersive journey through the city's sights, flavours, and culture. Hotel website
