Apple 99 Development Sdn Bhd and City Mall Sdn Bhd announced the ground breaking today for the first Courtyard branded hotel in Melaka, Malaysia. The event was proudly officiated by the Chief Minister of Melaka YAB Datuk Seri Ir. Hj Idris bin Hj Haron.
APPLE 99 ANNOUNCES GROUND BREAKING FOR COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT MELAKA IN MALAYSIA
Event officiated by the Chief Minister of Melaka YAB Datuk Seri Ir. Hj Idris bin Hj Haron
Melaka Malaysia, 29th March, 2014 — Apple 99 Development Sdn Bhd and City Mall Sdn Bhd announced the ground breaking today for the first Courtyard branded hotel in Melaka, Malaysia. The event was proudly officiated by the Chief Minister of Melaka YAB Datuk Seri Ir. Hj Idris bin Hj Haron.
Courtyard by Marriott Melaka will have 284 rooms and is scheduled to be opened by 2017.
The brand new business hotel will be located in the heart of Melaka’s central tourism district along Jalan Tun Sri Lanang. It is poised to further boost the economy and tourism industry as well as creating employment opportunities for the local community. It will be offering an experience that strikes the perfect balance between comfort and practicality, creating an alternative for discerning yet value-conscious business and leisure travellers.
With views facing the city and Straits of Melaka, there will be three types of well-appointed guestrooms in this 24-storey hotel, alongside an exclusive Executive Floor. All guestrooms will be dominated by a spacious room, plush beddings and high-tech amenities.
For added convenience, the Courtyard by Marriott Melaka will feature MoMo Café, a lobby lounge and bar, conference and meeting rooms, ballroom with an 800-person capacity, and a state-of-the-art gym with a spa and heated infinity swimming pool. The hotel is only four minutes’ to the famous Jonker Street and is easily reachable to the city’s key attractions, business district and main access.
Apple 99 Development’s Director, Dato’ Sri Lee Ee Hoe JP, said that the company is expanding its footprint in Malaysia and is looking forward to collaborating with Marriott International.
“We are honoured that Marriott has given us this opportunity to introduce the reputable Courtyard by Marriott brand to Malaysia. We are confident that this partnership will help to enhance the state’s reputation as a leading destination for business and tourism,” Dato’ Sri Lee added.
“We would like to thank Apple 99 Development for it trust on Marriott International and our Courtyard brand. Courtyard is designed for frequent business travellers who are driven by success and enjoy the break from routine that travel offer. Leisure travellers will also be attracted to Courtyard because of the smart and energizing experience as well as a range of choices it offers. We are confident that the Courtyard by Marriott Melaka will be a huge success in the market, “Peter Gassner, Vice President, Hotel Development Asia-Pacific of Marriot Internationalsaid.
Ground Breaking For COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT MELAKA In Malaysia
Date:29th March 2014(Saturday)
Time:10.30am – 1.30pm
Venue: Jaya 99 @ Melaka
Registration time.
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The VVIPs
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The Arival of YAB Datuk Seri Ir. Hj Idris bin Hj Haron(Chief Minister of Melaka).
Video Presentation of Courtyard By Marriott Melaka.
Mr.Boo Kuang Loon(Director of Apple 99)
Mr.Liu Zhang yi
YABhg Datin Wira Hajah Fadilah binti Abdullah.(spouse of the Chief Minister of Melaka).
YAB Datuk Seri Ir. Hj Idris bin Hj Haron, Chief Minister of Melaka.
Dato’Sri Lee Ee Hoe JP, Director of APPLE 99.
Peter Gassner, Vice President, Hotel Development Asia-Pacific of Marriot International.
Mr.Low Eng Heng, Director of City Mall Sdn Bhd.
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Speech presentation by Dato’Sri Lee Ee Hoe JP, Director of APPLE 99.
Speech presentation by Mr.Peter Gassner,Vice President, Hotel Development Asia-Pacific of Marriot International.
Speech presentation by YAB Datuk Seri Ir. Hj Idris bin Hj Haron.
From left, Mr Low Eng Heng(Director of City Mall Sdn Bhd),Peter Gassner (Vice President, Hotel Development Asia-Pacific of Marriot International), Dato’Sri Lee Ee Hoe JP（Director of Apple 99), YAB Datuk Seri Ir. Hj Idris bin Hj Haron(Chief Minister of Melaka), YABhg Datin Wira Hajah Fadilah binti Abdullah, Mr.Liu Zhang Yi, Mr.Boo Kuang Loon(Director of Apple 99)
Groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of construction for COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT MELAKA.
Lunch is served after the ceremony.
Group Photos
