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IGB: Beat Expectations (IGBB MK, Neutral, TP: RM2.60)
IGB Berhad's 2QFY26 net profit reached RM146.7m, driven by one-off land disposals, significantly exceeding expectations.
Category: Hotels
Business News
Vendfun Unveils Nano-S Self Check-In Kiosk for Hotels
Infomina secures a RM21.1 million JPJ contract, boosting recurring income visibility and strengthening its public sector presence.
Hotels
KiN Hotel Group Enters Malaysia with Hotel Maya Transformation
KiN Hotel Group enters Malaysia through the takeover of Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur, bringing its technology-led essential luxury concept and positioning Kuala Lumpur as…
Hotels
Radium Expands into Hospitality with The FACE Chancery Hotel
Radium Development enters hospitality with The FACE Chancery Hotel in Ampang, a RM135 million investment designed to generate recurring income and enhance Chancery’s mixed-use…
Travel and Tourism
Asia Pacific Luxury Hotel Deals Surge 77%
Asia Pacific luxury hotel deals surged 77%, with Kuala Lumpur pipeline and investor appetite highlighting resilience and long‑term growth prospects.
Air Travel
Malaysia Airlines Leads Brand Growth as AirAsia Strengthens Airline Sector Recovery
Brand Finance’s Airlines 50 2026 report shows Malaysia ranks 14th globally by total airline brand value at $3 billion
Appoinments
Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya appoints Marshall Chai as General Manager
Chai is expected to focus on service excellence, team development and guest-centric experiences in his new role.
Hotels
Minor Hotels Launches Global AI Platform to Transform Guest Experience
Minor Hotels partners with Google, Salesforce, OneTrust, Deloitte to build global AI platform, unifying guest data and driving personalised hospitality.
Travel and Tourism
Tourism Hit by War Jitters, Industry Adapts
Malaysia's tourism faces challenges due to conflict-related disruptions, prompting industry shifts towards budget options and regional focus amidst stable domestic demand.
Travel and Tourism
War Over Iran: Here Are Safer Holiday Getaways from KLIA
Middle Eastern airspace restrictions due to conflict affect travel; Malaysia advises avoiding travel to these areas. Safer destinations include Southeast and East Asia, Australia,…
Travel and Tourism
Hilton Expands in Selangor with Opening of Hilton Shah Alam Glenmarie
Hilton opens 261-room Shah Alam Glenmarie hotel, expanding Selangor presence ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.
Hotels
Palm Garden Putrajaya and Four Points Puchong Win Prestigious World Halal Excellence Awards
Two IOI Hotels properties honoured at World Halal Excellence Awards for outstanding Muslim-friendly hospitality and halal gourmet excellence.
Travel and Tourism
REHDA Institute CEO Series: Charting Malaysia’s Innovative Tourism Assets for VMY
REHDA Institute's CEO Series 2026 on Jan 15 focuses on Malaysia's economic outlook, property strategies, and Visit Malaysia Year developments.
Hotels
Petaling Jaya Marriott Hotel opens in dynamic Malaysian district
Marriott Hotels debuts 393-room Petaling Jaya property, offering modern luxury and prime connectivity for business and leisure travellers.
Air Travel
Agoda Expands Flagship Store Initiative with ONYX Hospitality Group Partnership
Agoda's Flagship Store offers ONYX Hospitality a tailored digital storefront providing enhanced brand visibility and global marketing opportunities
Hotels
RTS Link to Boost Little India as Key Johor Tourism Hub
The RTS Link and JS-SEZ are set to revitalise Johor Baru, turning Little India into a major tourist attraction.