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ACCOR Group opens second Novotel in Malaysia

Novotel Melaka with 351 well-appointed rooms and supplied with the latest technology opens its doors on 20th September 2015.

Located in heart of the city centre at walking distance from major attractions and shopping malls, its strategic location gives guests the opportunity to enjoy the historical and cultural background of this UNESCO world heritage city.

The 2 hour soft opening ceremony was witnessed by over 100 guests from corporate clients, travel agencies, family members of the owning company and members of the press. They were greeted by General Manager, Gilles Tressens and his team with much anticipation and excitement. “After working tirelessly for many months, we are finally here, celebrating the opening of the brand new Novotel with the very new, vibrant and playful identity. We are very glad and would like to welcome all our guests to Novotel Melaka,” said Gilles.

Novotel Melaka also features a 500m² pillar-less ballroom which can accommodate up to 600 persons and can be extended by another 180 m², 7 meeting rooms and a business centre to cater

to MICE and business guests, all equipped with state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment. Other facilities include InBalance fitness centre, a swimming pool with a pool bar, a business centre, a Mac corner and a dedicated kid’s corner. With a lobby covering almost 7000 sqft in size, making it the largest hotel lobby in Melaka.

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HOLIDAY VILLA GROUP SIGN A LICENSING AGREEMENT

FOR D-VILLA BRAND

A signing ceremony of a licensing agreement for D-Villa Hotel & Residence Johor Bahru City Centre between Antara Holiday Villas Sdn Bhd and Bangsar Heights Synergy Sdn Bhd take place at CIBO Italian Restaurant , Holiday Villa Hotel & Suites Subang. Representing Antara Holiday Villas Sdn Bhd will be the Chairman Yang Bhg Tan Sri Azman Shah Dato’ Seri Haron and Director of Finance & Administration Mr C. F. Chee while the other party is represented by the Chief Executive Officer of Bangsar Heights Group of Companies, Yang Bhg Datuk Dr Robert Lim Ah Nge and Director of Bangsar Heights Synergy Sdn Bhd, IR Gan You Lam.

The project marks the third property licensed by the Holiday Villa group after D-Villa Residence, Kuala Lumpur and D-Villa Residence ,Doha City Centre Qatar. D-Villa is a brand name established by Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts for hotels and residence ie an apartment concept.

D-Villa Hotel & Residence Johor Bahru will occupy 360 units of a 30 storey high end residence development , Causeway Regency in the heart of the Johor Bahru City Centre located within the Iskandar Malaysia’s Zone . It is about 30 minutes drive away from Senai International Airport and 400 metres from the Johor –Singapore Causeway. Causeway Regency is expected to be completed within the next three years.

Located from levels 11 to 22 of the tower block, the site is in Jalan Segget and within a 10-minute walking distance to the JB Sentral Train Station and the Sultan Iskandar Custom Complex. It is a stone’s throw away from the city’s various landmarks, financial institutions, enrich cultural streets with restaurants, shopping malls, wellness centre and international universities.

D-Villa Hotel & Residence features 360 units of suites sized from 305 square feet to 540 square feet. Facilities include a lobby, a cafe, function room and meeting rooms as well as kitchenette. The lobby comes with 3- tiers security that will include security access cards, CCTV surveillance and designated security guard.

In addition, there is a roof top garden with a viewing deck located at Level 30 commanding a magnificent panorama view of Singapore , The Straits of Johor and JB city. There is an elegant swimming pool at level 10 with a similar magnificent view. There will also be an extensively landscaped garden and a children’s playground that connects to a fully equipped gymnasium.

Other facilities include a private Sky Lounge that comes with internet connectivity gymnasium, surau, lift lobby, elevated car park bays and shopping arcades.

Also present at the signing ceremony include Yang Bhg Puan Sri Mavis Masri Azman , Managing Director/CEO of Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts, Tan Sri Dato Sri Lim Hock San and Tan Sri Dato Lim Soon Peng.

Holiday Villa Hotels and Resorts operates in 12 destinations including Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Qatar, Sudan , Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Kingdom, France and Switzerland.

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KEDAH CHIEF MINISTER UNVEILS DISCOVER KEDAH 2016 CAMPAIGN MATERIALS

Kedah Chief Minister YAB Dato' Seri Hj. Mukhriz Tun Mahathir has unveiled a range of promotional tools that have been created for the Discover Kedah 2016 campaign. The campaign, which will initially target audiences in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei and Indonesia, aims to educate potential visitors about the state of Kedah and its rich history and traditions.

In addition to unveiling a stunning three minute marketing video, the Chief Minister also highlighted the new Discover Kedah 2016 website, www.discover-kedah.my and www.facebook.com/discoverkedah2016 and various other tools including a Discover Kedah Instagram account, magazine and newspaper advertisements, brochures and promotional items.

“Over the next months we hope that the integrated advertising, public relations and digital/social media initiatives that comprise the Discover Kedah 2016 campaign will attract visitors not only from Malaysia itself but also from overseas. We believe that the Discover Kedah 2016 brand identity, which includes a visual link to the ‘Malaysia: Truly Asia’ identity, will complement Tourism Malaysia?s e orts to promote Malaysia and we hope that we can roll it out in additional markets as
time progresses. Internationally Langkawi is the best known destination in Kedah, but we believe that there are many other great places to visit in Kedah that also deserve recognition and promotion,” Dato' Seri Mukhriz added.

Kedah Darul Aman (Abode of Peace) is one of the oldest civilizations in Southeast Asia. Centuries before Borobudur and Angkor Wat… and long before Malacca, Kedah’s Bujang Valley was a thriving trading capital in this part of the world. Before Malaysia became known as ‘Truly Asia’, Kedah was already a destination that was ‘Truly Asia’. Blessed with unique natural beauty – from mountains, rivers, jungles, paddy fields to islands of ancient myths and legends – there’s so much waiting to be discovered. Aside from nature, Kedah is also home to talented and accomplished people who have contributed to Malaysia’s growth in the areas of arts, literature, music, religion, business, politics and more. Our first and fourth Prime Ministers are also from Kedah. Fondly known as the “Rice Bowl of Malaysia”, Kedah’s rice plains produce more than half of Malaysia’s homegrown rice supply. It has also seen rapid growth in the high-technology industry to further support the economy of the state.

Among the Top 10 attractions in Kedah include Alor Setar, Gunung Jerai, Sungai Sedim & The Tree Top Walk, Ulu Legong Hot Spring, Ulu Muda Eco Park, Sungai Merbok River Cruise, Bujang Valley
Archaeological Museum, Paddy Museum, Langkawi Island and Homestay.

Rich in history, natural beauty and tradition, it’s time the world fell in love with Kedah – Where it All Began.