#Sabah

Hoteliers Laud Efforts to Boost Tourism Industry

The Sabah and Labuan Chapter of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) welcomed the State Government’s efforts to elevate Sabah’s tourism in...

21-10-2019

#Sabah

Budget Hotels Expect Higher Occupancy Rate

The Sabah Hotel Association (SHA) is upbeat about a higher occupancy rate for the rest of the year. Its president, Terence Tulus, expressed confidence on ...

15-09-2019

#Sabah

Two Floating Hotels-Cum-Restaurants

Sabah will soon see two cruise ships offering a new level of dining and accommodation services, with one stationed here and the other at Bodgaya island, Se...

29-08-2019

#Article

Taxes on Airbnb Do Not Benefit Malaysia

Malaysia is not benefitting from the taxes on short-stay platforms like Airbnb, because it is flowing out of the country, said the Malaysian Association of...

15-07-2019

#Sabah

Airbnb Gives Sabah Hotels a Run for Their Money Despite Rise in Tourism

Three to five-star hotels in Sabah are witnessing an occupancy loss of 3% to 7% as a result of the increase in popularity with home sharing operators such ...

26-06-2019

#Sabah

Sabah Plans to Open 10 New Hotels by 2021

Sabah is planning to open 10 new hotels by 2021 to complement the booming tourism industry in the state. Malaysian Association of Hotels-Sabah and Labua...

03-06-2019

#WestMalaysia

Hotels in Demand for School and Raya Holidays

Hotels in the state are expected to be fully occupied during the current school holidays and upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Malaysian Associati...

02-06-2019

#Sabah

Avani Adds to Growing Collection of Hotels in 2019

Avani Hotels & Resorts announced that expansion plans are on track with 2019 set to welcome seven new Avani properties three of which will be located in ne...

23-05-2019

#WestMalaysia

Penang Hotels Unable to Compete With Illegal Airbnb Cheaper Rates

The emergence of Airbnb and illegal accommodation is among the main causes for Penang hotels’ occupancy rate to decline, Malaysian Association of Hotels ...

04-03-2019

#International

Malaysia’s YTL to Buy Spanish Hotel Property for $250m

Malaysia-based conglomerate YTL Corp Bhd, through its wholly-owned unit YTL Hotels & Properties Sdn Bhd is acquiring Spanish firm SOL HTL Project, which ow...

11-12-2018

#EastMalaysia

Green Resort Tool Ready for Implementation in Sabah

The green resort tool is ready for implementation throughout Sabah, according to the Malaysian Green Building Confederation (MGBC Sabah Chapter). Its ch...

18-06-2018

#EastMalaysia

S P Setia Opens New Setia Welcome Centre at KK

The new Setia Welcome Centre was unveiled in style in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations this year. Many customers and guests thronged the ...

26-02-2018

#hotels

Hotels vs Airbnb - What Is Legal and What Is Illegal?

The digital age has brought about a revolution in the way we do business and how we operate. With the tech boom comes the disruption of traditional busines...

22-02-2018

#EastMalaysia

Sabah Hotels Fully Booked for CNY Holiday Season

There is a concern whether tourists arriving for the Chinese New Year holiday season could be accommodated as hotels in Sabah are reported to have been ful...

18-02-2018

#malaysia

Sabah Hotels and Resorts Encouraged to Go Green

A delegation from the Malaysian Green Building Confederation (MGBC), Sabah Chapter led by its chairman Mok Juang Yu, paid a courtesy call on Tourism, Cultu...

26-01-2018

#real

Exciting Projects to Spur Kota Kinabalu Market

The real estate landscape in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, is changing rapidly. Property development activities are on an upscale pace, which means more projects ...

26-01-2018

#WestMalaysia

China Is Building a City Bigger Than Washington on 4 Islands in Malaysia

On four man-made Malaysian islands, Chinese developer Country Garden is building a huge new city. In one of the ads, the company bills it as "a dream parad...

27-12-2017

#airbnb

Backpackers Association Sees Airbnb as Positive Platform

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Backpackers Association regards Airbnb, an online marketplace and hospitality service, as a positive platform that offers more accommo...

13-11-2017

#tourism

Build More Resorts and Hotels, Says Minister

KOTA KINABALU: The State Government encourages the private sector to venture into tourism development, particularly in building more resorts and hotels. ...

29-10-2017

#EastMalaysia

Airbnb Legalized by Year End?

Airbnb is merely an online hospitality platform. Potential and existing Airbnb operators have been urged to be smart and do their homework by reviewing the...

15-10-2017