IHG Hotels, renowned British hospitality company based in Windsor - Berkshire - England - UK is to introduce its voco hotel brand in Malaysia announcing a partnership with Malaysian real estate developer Elica Equity Sdn Bhd since 1987, one of the top property developer companies in Kuching, capital and the most populous city in the Malaysian state of Sarawak.
The new voco Hotel will arise in Kuching, a very important centre located in the western zone of Eastern Malaysia, on the island of Borneo, a city in notable development with a cosmopolitan profile, gaining popularity as a tourist destination due to its rich culture, expanding infrastructure, biodiversity with an important international airport, expected to welcome four million tourists this year, matching 2019 levels.
The voco Kuching is located just 15 minutes from the heart of the city and only five minutes from Kuching International Airport, not far from Kuching Waterfront and Fort Margherita and 25minutes from Malaysia - China Friendship Park.
The project will the construction of 321 – room voco Kuching is a redevelopment of the independent Century Hotel and it is slated to open as part of a a 12 - story mixed - use development in 2026.
The new accommodation will be part of IHG’s voco brand will include 77 properties globally and additional 80 in the pipeline.
The accommodation which aims to provide comfort and luxury, enhancing the travel experience for visitors exploring the attractive territory of Sarawak will feature an all - day dining café, a lounge, swimming pool, fitness centre and over 2.400 square metres of meeting spaces.
The Vice President of Development for South East Asia & Korea at IHG Hotels & Resorts Patrick Finn, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration with Elica Equity Sdn Bhd and commented that the new hotel will contribute to economies of Kuching and Sarawak.
The Director of Elica Equity Sdn Bhd, Dato Bobby Ting said that it’s a pride bringing the first voco hotel to Malaysia, hoping that the hotel will set a new standard for future voco properties in the country.
This upcoming project is part of the strategic plans of IHG’s broader expansions in Malaysia, currently IHG Hotels & Resorts operates ten hotels in Malaysia across five brands with plans to debut three new brands such as voco hotels, Kimpton and Regent.
Link - https://www.ihgplc.com/en/news-and-media/news-releases/2024/ihg-hotels-and-resorts-returns-to-kuching-with-debut-of-voco-hotels-in-malaysia
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