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Official Press Release |
01 August 2008
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Growth and Expansion Plans in Year 2008 by Malaysian Hotel Chain - Berjaya Hotels & Resorts
Featuring an extensive network of hotels, resorts, spas and golf clubs, Berjaya Hotels & Resorts has geared up to build the Berjaya brand in the travel and leisure industry with solid growth and expansion plans. The group has stepped up on the overall aesthetics of its hotels and resorts, upgraded the capabilities of associates and created product differentiation.
In particular, the group has outlined strategic brand directions towards its target market, namely the independent travellers and corporate clients by introducing its strategic three (3) platforms – Island Sanctuary, City Haven and Highland Wonder.
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ISLAND SANCTUARY
BERJAYA REDANG BEACH RESORT
Nestled on the award-winning Redang Island, off the east coast of peninsular Malaysia, the 266-room resort offers a combination of traditional Malay architectural-styled chalets and modern premier and oceanfront suites in a tropical island paradise complemented by powder white sandy beaches, clear turquoise blue waters and home to an impressive underwater kingdom.
Latest developments:
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New exclusive room categories: 12 Premier Suites and six (6) Premier Rooms. |
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New private check-in lounge, oceanview breakfast area and private gymnasium (exclusively for guests staying at Premier Suite and Premier Room). |
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New 72 units of Redang Hillview and 40 units of Redang Seaview deluxe rooms. |
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Existing Deluxe Seaview chalets upgraded to make way for 12 exclusive Oceanfront Suites. |
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Newly upgraded lobby and check-in area |
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New business centre, gift shop and library (development under progress) |
BERJAYA LANGKAWI BEACH & SPA RESORT
Located at the end of Burau Bay, the 502-room Berjaya Langkawi Beach & Spa Resort sprawls over 70 acres of tropical rainforests in this island of legends.
Latest developments:
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23 units of exclusive Premier Chalet on Water with a spacious room size of 56m2 (meter square) and a private balcony, offering a stunning view of the Andaman Sea. Each chalet features an extra large private balcony furnished with deck chairs, and separate shower facilities with a bathtub which allows you to enjoy a view of the Andaman Sea as you soak in bliss. |
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Biggest ballroom on the island, with maximum capacity of 900 persons and equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment. Wi-Fi Internet facilities also available at the public areas, ballroom and eight other meeting rooms. |
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Exclusive dining under the stars at ‘Pahn-Thai’ restaurant, built on stilts over waters with a romantic backdrop of the open skies. |
Future developments:
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New lobby and reception area, three new private villas built on stilts over waters, new gymnasium over water and an infinity pool. |
BERJAYA TIOMAN BEACH, GOLF & SPA RESORT
Located off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Berjaya Tioman Beach, Golf & Spa Resort is famed for its miles of golden sandy beaches. With 361 rooms and suites designed to reflect the rich tapestry of Malaysian culture, the resort also boasts of a challenging 18-hole championship golf course sculptured along the beautiful coastline into the hills of Tioman Island.
Latest developments:
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Newly refurbished Presidential and Tioman Suites, 10 units of Executive Family Suite and 25 units of Standard Chalet. |
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New Challenger Park, featuring a wide range of team building facilities from outdoor challenges to professionally-guided indoor training programmes. |
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CITY HAVEN
BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER
Located strategically in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s central business and entertainment district, the group’s city flagship hotel towers over the city’s skyline with 650 suites.
Latest developments:
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Refurbishment of hotel suites, including five (5) corporate club floors comprising 110 suites. |
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Wi-Fi Internet services in all suites and public areas. |
Ongoing developments:
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Refurbishment and relocation of lobby from Level 14 to ground level. |
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Fresh and new look for reception, restaurant, lounge and public areas. |
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New business executive lounge/dining room. |
BERJAYA GEORGETOWN HOTEL, PENANG
Home to an exciting blend of diverse cultures and backgrounds, the hotel is strategically located in the commercial hub of Penang – as part of the lively ‘1-Stop Midlands Park’.
Latest developments:
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Wi-Fi Internet services in all corporate floor rooms, coffee house, lounge, bar and function rooms. |
Ongoing developments:
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Refurbishment for guest rooms, including four (4) corporate club floors comprising 55 rooms. |
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New executive lounge and ballroom. |
HIGHLAND WONDER
BERJAYA HILLS
Located just 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur, Berjaya Hills combines French and Japanese influences and offers a quick vacation getaway from the city. Berjaya Hills spans across 16,000 acres across the tropical greenery and is located 2,600 to 3,500 feet above sea level.
Latest developments:
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New Chateau Spa & Wellness Resort scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2008. Modeled after the medieval ‘Haut Koenigsburg’ Castle in Alsace, France, the Chateau Spa & Wellness Resort will have 211 exquisitely furnished guestrooms, featuring a luxurious neo-classical interior design concept. Targeting elite and lifestyle consumers, complementing their stay will be holistic spa treatments dedicated to the treatment of the overall well-being of the body mind and soul. Other key features include a French fine-dining restaurant, a tea-room, a wine and cigar lounge with a complete wine cellar, as well as courtyards and pavilions for private functions and wedding ceremonies. |
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New Berjaya Hills Convention Centre – a two-level, pillar-less convention centre with the capacity to accommodate up to 1,000 guests and a banquet facility to serve 700 persons. This RM20.0 million (USD5.5 million) investment also features four rooms designed to meet the needs of smaller meeting groups of up to 70 persons or combined to accommodate a maximum capacity of 280 persons. |
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Refurbished Superior rooms and One-Bedroom suites for Colmar Tropicale. |
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Tatami Spa at Japanese Village awarded ‘Resort Spa of the Year’ by Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA) 2007-2008. |
Other New developments:
Berjaya Air has signed a US$74 million contract with Avions De Transport Regional (ATR) to purchase 4 new ATR 72-500 aircrafts. The new aircrafts will replace Berjaya Air’s existing fleet of 48-seater Dash-7 aircrafts in year 2009. Berjaya Air offers daily direct flights from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore to Tioman and Redang, providing guests a time-saving and hassle-free travelling option.
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FOR RESERVATIONS OR TRAVEL ENQUIRIES,
PLEASE CONTACT BERJAYA HOTELS & RESORTS RESERVATIONS OFFICE KUALA LUMPUR
Tel: +603 – 2141 0088, 1 800 88 3236 (Malaysia toll-free)
FOR MEDIA ENQUIRIES,
PLEASE CONTACT BERJAYA HOTELS & RESORTS CORPORATE OFFICE:
Thang Han-Ni
Director of Marketing Communications
Tel: +603 2149 1828
Email: hanni@hr.berjaya.com.my
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