PUCHONG: The 1001 Nights Lodge is about to be a brand new hub for assembly, incentive, convention and exhibition (MICE) tourism in Genting Highlands.
Pahang State Govt Councillor for Unity, Tourism and Tradition Leong Yu Man stated the brand new addition will enhance lodging capability within the space, offering devoted areas for conferences, weddings and exhibitions.
“Within the first quarter of 2024, Pahang recorded over 2.8 million guests, with Genting Highlands accounting for over 1.7 million. This aligns with the purpose to draw 13.5 million guests by year-end,” she stated through the unveiling ceremony of 1001 Nights Lodge at the moment.
Leong stated guests usually face difficulties discovering vacant rooms in Genting Highlands. “With the introduction of the 1001 Nights Lodge, which presents over 1,000 rooms, the full room rely in Genting Highlands will exceed 12,000, easing this difficulty.”
Developed by NCT Group of Corporations, 1001 Nights Lodge, which is within the Trademark Assortment by Wyndham, is a part of the Grand Ion Majestic (GIM) challenge.
Constructed in collaboration with China State Development Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd, GIM showcases the corporate’s inexperienced constructing experience and superior applied sciences, enhancing Genting Highlands’ standing as a premier vacationer vacation spot.
Ion Majestic Hospitality Sdn Bhd company technique and enterprise growth govt vice-president Tee Yih Fung stated the lodge is slated for a mushy opening within the fourth quarter of this yr.
“The lodge is at present within the renovation and preparation course of, specializing in the digital time capsule to share guests’ tales,” he added.
NCT Group founder and group managing director Datuk Seri Yap Ngan Choy stated the launch of 1001 Nights Lodge below the Trademark Assortment by Wyndham is a major achievement for NCT Group, elevating the posh hospitality sector and Genting Highlands’ profile as a coveted vacation spot.
GIM, with a gross growth worth of RM1.6 billion, will characteristic 178,000 sq. toes of retail area providing numerous buying, exhibitions and eating experiences.
NCT Group stated GIM and 1001 Nights Lodge are anticipated to considerably enhance tourism in Genting Highlands, aligning with nationwide tourism targets and the Go to Malaysia 2026 initiative, which goals to draw 35.6 million vacationers.