Travelodge presenta el único hotel de marca internacional de Ipoh

Travelodge Ipoh is the third Travelodge hotel to open in Malaysia in under 18 months. Ipoh, 16 January 2020 – Travelodge Hotels Asia (TLA), one of the fastest growing midscale hotel companies in Asia, ramps up its expansion in Malaysia with the debut of its third hotel, Travelodge Ipoh. The hotel opens today following a successful rebranding and refurbishment of the former Heritage Hotel Ipoh.

La cuarta ciudad más grande del país, Ipoh ha ganado un reconocimiento constante como destino turístico en los últimos años. Una confluencia de factores, incluido el arraigado patrimonio colonial y cultural de la ciudad, la abundancia de atracciones naturales en Ipoh y sus alrededores, así como el conveniente acceso turístico habilitado por su propio aeropuerto internacional, ha aumentado el atractivo y la popularidad de Ipoh entre los viajeros nacionales e internacionales. similar. Se espera que el turismo de la ciudad reciba un nuevo impulso a medida que la administración de Perak comience a implementar varias iniciativas en el marco de la campaña 'Visit Malaysia Year 2020'. “Estamos encantados de comenzar 2020 con la apertura de nuestro cuarto hotel Travelodge en Malasia. Nuestra entrada en Ipoh está impulsada por nuestra confianza en las perspectivas de crecimiento de la ciudad para convertirse en uno de los principales destinos del país en los próximos años”, dijo el Sr. Marcus Aw, director general de Travelodge Hotels Asia. “Con Malasia en un gran impulso turístico y un objetivo ambicioso de atraer a 30 millones de visitantes internacionales, creemos que hay mucho más margen de crecimiento, especialmente para las marcas de hoteles de escala media global que atienden a viajeros conscientes del valor. Estamos ansiosos por presentar la marca Travelodge en otras ciudades como Kota Kinabalu, Malacca, Johor Bahru y Kuching, solo por nombrar algunas, y construir nuestra cartera a medida que trabajamos para construir 15 hoteles en Malasia para 2025”.

Travelodge Ipoh is situated close to the city’s business district and famous tourist attractions such as Carril de concubina, Mural Art Lane, Perak Tong Cave Temple, Kellie’s Castle, y Gua Tempurung. It offers 268 newly refurbished rooms in five categories – Superior, Deluxe, Premier, Family Deluxe and Family Suite – catering to both business and leisure guests.

Additionally, the hotel offers 2 meeting rooms, 3 ballrooms and a grand ballroom, making it an ideal venue for meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibition (MICE). Other amenities include high speed WIFI, satellite TV, self-service laundromat, a gym, a kids’ play area and The Lodge, a multi-functional communal and dining space, to complete the Travelodge Ipoh experience, which promises comfort, convenience and connectivity.

Aumento de la presencia en el mercado de Malasia

With the opening of its third property in under 18 months, TLA is affirming its commitment to and confidence in the Malaysian hotel market. Travelodge Chinatown Kuala Lumpur opened in 2018, and two subsequent properties have quickly followed in Penang and Ipoh – namely Travelodge Georgetown and now Travelodge Ipoh.

“We are very excited about our long-term prospects in this market. With three hotels and a strong infrastructure already in place – including a capable local team, led by industry veterans and supported by dynamic young talent – we have a great platform to accelerate our footprint and advance our growth ambitions across Malaysia,” Mr. Aw added.

Travelodge Hoteles Asia is one of the fastest growing international midscale hotel companies in Asia, with 11 hotels opened in under three years across nine cities, including Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Pattaya, Penang, Singapore, Seoul and Ipoh. The company aims to grow to 50 hotels by 2025, capturing the midscale select service segment in capital cities and key destinations in Asia.