| 30 September, 1999, Malaysia �� New hotel on the block,
Century Kuala Lumpur Hotel, was voted the winner of the World Asia Media
(WAM) Gold Award for the Best Four-Star Business Hotel Award recently.
The hotel was chosen for its exceptional facilities and service standards
which reflect the dedication and commitment of the management and staff.
Hotel General Manager, Lawrence Milston, said this was a proud achievement
for the Century team members considering it only opened its doors to the
public a year ago. He also stressed that with the winning of
this award, the Century team will be striving even harder to maintain its
quality of service and facilities.
WAM Gold Awards are given to major players in the hospitality and tourism
industry to accord due recognition for achieving excellence and for their
diverse contributions to the hospitality and related industries.
 Century
Kuala Lumpur Hotel is located along Jalan Bukit Bintang and is within short
walking distance to the city�s main shopping and business addresses.
Its 418 tastefully furnished rooms and suites are equipped with international
standard amenities such as remote - controlled TV with cable channels,
coffee/tea-making facilities, mini bar, personal safe, and hairdryer, among
others.
When it comes to wining and dining, Century Kuala Lumpur Hotel offers
an interesting and innovative approach to food and beverage. The
themed Sunflowers Brasserie serves a wide variety of Mediterranean dishes,
in addition to all the local favourites, a la carte or buffet style.
The Long Bar and Café offers beverages and snacks at midday and
a wide selection of cool beers, fine wines and refreshing cocktails in
the evening.
The hotel�s executive floors, the Royal Club floors, offer added amenities
and benefits to the discerning traveller. The Royal Club rooms comprise
deluxe club rooms, executive suites and a presidential suite. Guests
of the Royal Club can enjoy added benefits such as continental breakfast,
evening cocktails, all-day coffee and tea, as well as a complimentary pressing
of a business suit and shoe-shine upon check-in.
Worn out from a hectic day, weary guests can rejuvenate themselves at
the hotel�s swimming pool while enjoying cool drinks and light snacks.
The hotel�s services are further complemented by its excellent business
facilities. These include a well-equipped business centre, the Century
Ballroom and 3 multi-functional rooms, perfect for hosting meetings, conferences
or parties. An experienced banquet team and the latest audio-visual
equipment further enhance the business facilities, making Century Kuala
Lumpur Hotel the perfect choice for that all-important conference or function.
Century Kuala Lumpur Hotel is a member of the Lion Group and managed
by Century International Hotels. It is the 2nd property in Malaysia
under the Century International umbrella, the first being Century Mahkota
Hotel Melaka.
Century International Hotels
| 4 October, 1999, Hong Kong ..... As the new millennium
approaches, Century International Hotels is heading for growth, focusing
on South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. With regional economies
gradually recovering, Century is pursuing its goal to be the leading mid-market
hotel management company in Asia Pacific.
�Century is well-positioned to capitalized on the economic
upturn when it happens and is ready to commence on our next phase of growth.
We are now actively looking for new management opportunities. I still
maintain my initial vision and philosophy for Century with which we have
operated over the last nine years, which is to offer �comfort and value�
at affordable rates without the frills,� commented Brian Deeson, President
and CEO.
Two recently opened hotels under Century�s management
this year were in Hong Kong: Century Harbour Hotel in May and the Headland
Hotel owned by Cathay Pacific Airways in August. Expected to open
at the end of 1999 is the 170-room Century Golden Peak Hotel in Cebu and
in the first quarter of 2000, the 560-room Century Roxy Park Hotel in Singapore.
Further projects underway include Samarkand in Uzbekistan and North Point
in Hong Kong. Discussions are also in progress for hotels in Australia
and New Zealand.
Century International Hotels currently manages 21 hotels
and resorts in six Asian countries - Hong Kong SAR, China, Vietnam, Malaysia,
Indonesia and the Philippines. It also has several other hotels
in various stages of development scheduled to be open in 1999 and 2000. |
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