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- Ten <b>Hotels in Malaysia</b> Win Asean Green Hotel Title : HOSPITALITY <b>...</b>
- 10 Top <b>Hotels in Malaysia</b> Voted by TripAdvisor Travellers | Lipstiq <b>...</b>
- Colonial Cafe, The Majestic <b>Hotel</b> Kuala Lumpur, <b>Malaysia</b>
- Accor to triple stable of <b>hotels</b> by 2015 - The Borneo Post Online
| Ten <b>Hotels in Malaysia</b> Win Asean Green Hotel Title : HOSPITALITY <b>...</b> Posted: 19 Jan 2014 03:00 PM PST All 10 hotels nationwide that were nominated for the Asean Green Hotel Awards 2014 clinched the title in a ceremony held here in conjunction with the Asean Tourism Forum 2014, together with another 76 hotels from the region. The 10 hotels are Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa Kota Kinabalu, Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort Tuaran and Nexus Resort Karambunai Kota-Kinabalu from Sabah; Riverside Majestic Hotel Kuching and Miri Marriot Resort and Spa (Sarawak); Mandarin Oriental Hotel, The Shangri-La Hotel and Renaissance Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur); The Andaman Langkawi (Kedah) and The Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa (Penang). The winners from Malaysia received their prizes from Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, while the winners from the other countries received theirs from their Tourism Minister. Earlier, Mohamed Nazri, in his speech, said there was an increasing demand by tourists for hotels which adopt green practices, but the number of such hotels is not many. Mohamed Nazri said the Green Hotel Award is also seen as an integral initiative to support the current work of Asean to develop the Asean Ecotourism Strategic Plan which promotes responsible tourism and green practice in the tourism industry. "The primary objective of this award is to provide the well-deserved recognition to hotels that go beyond conventional practices and embark on green and environmental friendly measures in support of responsible tourism," he said. He also said it was as to recognise the mutual benefits and opportunities derived through networking, collaboration and working in partnership within Asean member states, the private sector and non-governmental bodies. Met by reporters after the event, Mohamed Nazri said Asean was the only body in the world which has a special body to discuss tourism development, that is ATF. "Although we compete to attract tourists, but we compete in a healthy manner and at the same time, help one another on how to develop the tourism industry in Asean," he added. Source: www.themalaymailonline.com  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 Top <b>Hotels in Malaysia</b> Voted by TripAdvisor Travellers | Lipstiq <b>...</b> Posted: 21 Jan 2014 11:03 PM PST The winners of TripAdvisor's 2014 Travellers' Choice Awards for hotels have been announced! Voted by millions of TripAdvisor users who use the site to find information and give reviews on travel destinations, the awards were given to travel accommodations around the world, from top hotels to B&Bs and inns. Check out which hotels in Malaysia have gotten the best reviews by their customers – it might just help with your next vacation plan! 1. Casa del Mar, Langkawi Visit the website here. 2. The Danna Langkawi Visit the website here. 3. Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur Visit the website here. 4. The Datai Langkawi Visit the website here. 5. Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort, Sabah Visit the website here. 6. Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang Visit the website here. 7. Four Seasons Resort Langkawi Visit the website here. 8. PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur Visit the website here. 9. Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Visit the website here. 10. Sama-Sama Hotel, Selangor Visit the website here. If you want more travel ideas, head over to our favorite Malaysian beaches here, or how about doing a getaway in the peaceful and beautiful forest resorts scattered around in our country?
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| Colonial Cafe, The Majestic <b>Hotel</b> Kuala Lumpur, <b>Malaysia</b> Posted: 22 Jan 2014 03:00 PM PST
A Nostalgic DinnerColonial Café
The Majestic Hotel Kuala LumpurWords by Kirsten Durward Photos by the Yum List
Our white-jacketed host leads us with aplomb to our crisp yet comfortable table in the atrium of the Colonial Café. Ambient lighting warms grandiose pillars, enhancing the creamy golds and toning browns of the inviting décor and soft tones of live jazz float through from the band in the bar - just enough to create atmosphere but not intrude on conversation. I'm transported in time to the glamorous 1930's, when elegant colonials graced the corridors of the Majestic. The recent refurbishment remains true to the hotel's origins and is richly deserving of national heritage status.
A choice of house made Brioche or Rye Bread is offered with the menu, certainly be careful how much you nibble of these generous portions and keep good appetite for the main event. The Café's menu is classic British sprinkled with some Hainanese specialties and an inkling of French influence. The Hainanese chefed for the British colonial Malaysia and this, I learn, is the root of the dish chicken chop – well I always wondered!
We're all feeling hungry and Caning already has his eye on the manly Oxtail Soup (RM35++). This is a sinuously thick bowl of meatiness, the deeper you delve, the more you find, chunks of meat tangling with slivers of potato and vegetables. I love the slight coriander overtone, and Caning's delighted with his choice, mopping up the bowl with the remains of the bread and butter.
Baked Seafood Crab Shell (RM55++) is sensational with a jumble of crabmeat, shrimp, snapper and salmon vying for attention drenched in mushroom sauce and seasoned cheesy breadcrumbs. It's gooey, slippery and sensual. A light salad of sundried tomatoes and balsamic reduction is a clean complement to the dish.
Classic Prawn Cocktail (RM35++) was a trendy favourite in the UK from the 1960's to the 1980's and it's receiving a revival in current day KL. We enjoy plenty of plump prawns frolicking in lettuce slivers with hints of chopped egg and cucumber in a classic, simple presentation.
A gasp of approval greets our Sole Meuniere with Brown Butter and Forest Mushrooms (RM130++). Brown buttery juices from luscious mushrooms trickle over soft white fish and blend prettily with the meuniere sauce. Where the eyes feast, the tongue follows and this dish is ambrosial in textures and tastes.
A trio of Lamb Cutlets (RM120++) arrives on a mound of slinky mash. These are moist, tender bites of meat, and we're so glad there are three of them. The mashed potato is beautifully enhanced by viscously rich fresh gravy, which has Caning and I vying for the last drops. This dish is an instant Yum!
The Chateaubriand (RM300++) is traditionally a dish for two (although we think it could feed four), and recommended for a romantic dinner. Our sexy sharing of sizzling steak is carved at the table. Slicing through the deep brown pan seared outer reveals a juicy pink centre, just begging for a dribble of thick béarnaise and a pouring of meaty gravy. Silence reigns as we all savour the melding flavours of this delicious chunk of beef.
In Scotland we use the term 'pudding' for the sweet part of the meal, and a Scot would always prefer a hearty pud to a delicate dessert. What follows is definitively deserving of the pudding nomenclature, and be sure to not fill up too early in the meal, keeping at least a corner for sharing one of these. Each splendid serving is each crowned with its personal cacophony of forest fruits and fresh clotted cream. Monica's choice is Sticky Date Pudding (RM45++), a densely date tinged dark sponge in a swathe of rich caramel sauce. It's moistly moreish and we all rave over the taste, vying for the last spoonful. Of course a gentleman would allow his date to have it…
I detect a hint of almond in the soft buttery Apple Crumble (RM45++). Creamy custard has only a light hint of cinnamon, a very filling end to my meal.
Bread and Butter Pudding (RM45++) is lightly flavoured, crème anglaise is poured on to soak into the airy white bread base. Caning closes his eyes and murmurs, 'it reminds me of my mother…'
Reasons to visit: nostalgic colonial ambience; classic quality dishes in an elegant setting. Colonial Cafe The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur 5 Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia +603 2785 8000 +603 2785 8080 tmklresv@ytlhotels.com.my | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accor to triple stable of <b>hotels</b> by 2015 - The Borneo Post Online Posted: 20 Jan 2014 10:02 AM PST by Jonathan Wong, jonathanwong@theborneopost.com. Posted on January 21, 2014, Tuesday KUCHING: Accor has announced plans to expand its hotel network in Malaysia with an additional 15 properties comprising 2,600 rooms throughout the country over the next two years. This will amount to tripling its current stable of hotels to 20 hotels across all segments. Gerard Guillouet, senior vice president for Accor Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore has highlighted the move as strategic and said, "Accor sees Malaysia as one of the top tourism destinations in Southeast Asia. The country is full of potential and has plenty of room for Accor to grow. "We are focusing our energy to aggressively develop more hotels in the country across all market segments and with strong support from our hotel owners, tourism authorities as well as local communities, we are excited about the future prospects for our hotels in Malaysia." The move was also opportune for the company as it was "just in time for Visit Malaysia Year 2014" and Guillouet further elaborated that, "We expect to open at least four hotels in both peninsular and East Malaysia this year including Novotel Melaka, Mercure Kota Kinabalu Eton, Ibis Styles Ipoh and Ibis Styles Sandakan Waterfront." The momentum of new hotel openings would lead the group to achieve its target of 20 hotels by 2015, boosting job opportunities and economic benefits for the communities surrounding the hotel. "It will allow us to become one of the leaders transforming the country's hospitality industry into the future," he added. Accor, which owns and operates Pullman hotels, continues to open hotels across the spectrum to meet the needs of the different market segments visiting Malaysia with the mix of hotel segments in upscale (15 per cent), midscale (40 per cent) and economy (45 per cent). "The network will also be geographically balanced with hotels in strategic business and leisure destinations throughout the country. "Our long term strategy has been to emphasise development in central Malaysia first eventually expanding into other regions including Penang, Perak, Selangor, Melaka, Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak," Guillouet enthused. "Apart from promoting our own hotels, we will also promote the site where our hotels are at. We are promoting the different destinations in Malaysia inclusive of Sarawak (Kuching), Sabah (Kota Kinabalu) as well as Kuala Lumpur (Putrajaya) and we are also linked to the Tourism Malaysia website."  To enable your comment to be published, please refrain from vulgar language, insidious, seditious or slanderous remarks. This includes vulgar user names. |
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