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It has been 65 years since throngs of Malaysians-to-be gathered at Merdeka Square in the dark, with bated breath, awaiting the stroke of midnight.

The proper handling procedures of food preparation and serving have always been a top priority for resort operators everywhere.

Malaysia is set to shift its focus onto younger travellers from the Middle East as part of its promotional strategy to revive our hospitality sector.

Penangites everywhere, especially tourism stakeholders are brimming with pride and joy when Penang was recently awarded a spot in renowned tourism website Travel + Leisure’s first ever “Asia’s Best Awards 2022 – Top 10 Islands in Southeast Asia for 2022”.

From 22 June to 1 July, 2022, Lexis Hotel Group partook in a two-week roadshow to South Korea organised by Tourism Malaysia to boost inbound tourism following the reopening of our international borders since 1 April, 2022.

The magnificent skyscraper boasts 275 pool suites (including 3 top-notch VIP pool suites) and 164 upscale residential suites, alongside the trendiest restaurants, bars, gym, spa, as well as multi-purpose event space, all with breath-taking views of the metropolitan cityscape.

Recent surveys conducted by Ernst & Young PLT indicate that a bigger percentage of local businesses are equipped to co-exist with COVID-19.

Leading boutique property developer, KL Metro Group in partnership with China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) Malaysia recently celebrated their latest construction milestone with a "topping out" ceremony for Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur & Grandview Residence, at the luxury hotel and residence's rooftop.

When the wellbeing of mother earth is at stake, everyone, regardless of from which industry or walk of life, has the same responsibility and crucial role to play in the preservation of our planet and its environment.

Lexis Hotel Group along with other Malaysian tourism trade players do their part to strengthen our nation’s economy through the tourism industry by participating in the largest travel trade show, the Arabian Travel Market 2022 under Tourism Malaysia.

Following the lifting of sanctions on Malaysia’s border, Tourism Malaysia, after a 2 year hiatus, embarked on its first roadshow to six major cities in India.

Lexis Hotel Group was recently a part of a series of roadshows organised by Tourism Malaysia in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the cities of Damman, Riyadh and Jeddah).

As more than 80% of Malaysia’s total population has been fully vaccinated, and nearly 70% of Malaysia’s adult population has received a booster dose, our nation is well on its way to recovery as active cases in Malaysia has shown a steady decline since March 2022.

Guests staying at Lexis hotels and resorts recently kicked off a roar-some Tiger-rific New Year by joining in the festivity and unleashing their inner tiger.

Every year, Muslims anticipate the sighting of the new crescent moon that signifies the start of Ramadan, the most sacred month of the year in the Islamic culture.

Are you looking for the perfect venue to say "I Do!" with your soulmate? Look no further than Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickson and Lexis Suites Penang.

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Two years after Malaysia closed its borders on March 18, 2020 in the wake of a global pandemic, Malaysia will reopen its international borders on April 1, 2022, allowing quarantine-free travel and tourism.

At the recent launch of Tourism Malaysia’s Strategic & Marketing Plan for 2022 to 2026, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture (Motac) said that 2 million visitors are expected to arrive in Malaysia when the borders reopen on April 1.

United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) secretary-general Zurab Pololikashvili said that in the face of current global challenges such as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the climate emergency and war in Europe, tourism has an active role to play in reasserting shared values and promoting peace.

Out of the 50 countries in the world, Malaysia was placed at 27th in US-based online travel guide – Travel Lemming.

For industry players everywhere, as interstate travel resumes and vaccination efforts by the Malaysian government proving to be a huge success, the travel industry is set to see better days ahead.

As per annual tradition, Lexis Suites Penang welcomed the Lunar New Year with a pantomime performance by a local lion dance troupe.

Please note that e-voucher redemptions require a minimum of 7 days notice prior to check-in and rooms are subject to availability.

According to the Chinese’s Lunar calendar, 2022 is the year of the tiger. In comparison to 2021, which was the year of the ox, the Chinese community believes that the year of the active and motivated tiger will bring more positive changes and growth than the year of the slow, soft and passive ox.
 

A detailed recovery plan to be carried out by Tourism Malaysia was recently announced by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in order to resuscitate the national economy through the tourism sector.

Guests of Lexis hotels and resorts can look forward to an impressive line-up of seasonal food and beverages promotions offered exclusively to fans of the hospitality brand.

With the cessation of travel ban and success in our nation’s vaccination effort, the glass is looking half full for the local travel and tourism industry.

As it takes time for nations to reopen their international borders, domestic leisure travel has been the primary diving force of our tourism recovery for the past few months, and it is speculated to continue to play a pivotal role in the recuperation of the sector for the following months.

December is Christmas season and for travel-loving Malaysians, the best early Christmas present that they've receive this year would be surely be the freedom to enjoy interstate travel since the travel ban was lifted on Oct 11.

Tourism Malaysia’s Deputy Director General Datuk Musa Yusof has recently referred to the current pandemic as a “blessing in disguise”.

This year’s Diwali was welcomed with a much-anticipated sense of normalcy as Malaysians finally get to celebrate and travel to other states within the country to visit their friends and family. 

The World Travel Market 2021 (WTM 2021) which begins on November 1 till November 3, 2021 will be the perfect opportunity for Tourism Malaysia to promote Malaysia as a safe holiday destination to the rest of the world.

Tourism Malaysia aims to showcase Malaysia as the preferred destination for the wellness and luxury tourism market through the virtual PATA Wellness and Luxury Travel Conference and Mart 2021.

We are receiving a high volume of emails and messages daily since the lifting of the interstate travel ban. 

Another ray of hope beams through the life of all Malaysians as our government has lifted the interstate travel ban, returning the freedom to travel to all fully-vaccinated Malaysians.

Lexis Hotel Group is excited to welcome back fully-vaccinated individuals, who are longing a much-needed holiday break and in search for the perfect staycation, at its hotels and resorts in Port Dickson and Penang, with its exclusive “10 OUT OF 10: The Perfect Sale” E-Voucher promo.

Life can be complicated, but your next escape shouldn't be!

The public must remain vigilant and continue to adhere to standard operating procedures (SOP) when the government reopens more sectors once the nation enters the endemic phase, says Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

According to the Deputy Director of Tourism Malaysia Northern Region (TMWU), Siti Hajar Yunus, both Langkawi and Penang remained a popular choice among Malaysian tourists.

Following the latest list of permitted businesses and activities released by the Malaysian Government as Penang officially enters Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP), we are thrilled beyond words to finally be able to welcome fully-vaccinated guests to check in at Lexis Suites Penang.

A pinnacle of urban luxury and sheer elegance, Imperial Lexis is set to make its debut soon in Kuala Lumpur’s ever-ascending skyline, and will sit strategically in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, along the bustling Jalan Kia Peng.

Although 2020 was dictated the “worst year on record” in the history of global tourism by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), their latest data is quickly showing that 2021 may actually underperform 2020 and top the chart after all.

Exploring Malaysia’s Niche Tourism Segment: The Rise of Millennial Travel, a Webinar was conducted by Tourism Malaysia with the active participation of professionals of the tourism industry and students alike.

​​​​​​The dedicated Lexis Team decided to make full use of the latest lockdown with ongoing repair and maintenance works, in preparation to open its hotels and resorts to guests.​

Royal Lexis is a mixed development composed of 371 Luxury Suites and 147 Hotel units. The Freehold development is strategically located right at the heart of Kuala Lumpur city alongside Jalan Sultan Ismail.

The tourism and hotel industry is again left helpless as various states fall into another round of the movement control order.

Despite the current challenges and hardship faced by the hotel industry, Lexis Hotel Group never let anything comes in the way of their generosity.

In sight of the Malaysian Government’s recent announcement on the extension of Full Movement Control Order (FMCO), amendments for any existing bookings that are affected by the latest travel restrictions will be allowed.

In conjunction with the coming World Environment Day on June 5 and World Ocean Day on June 8, the General Manager of Lexis Suites Penang decided to roll up his sleeves and get sand between his toes as he lead his team members down to the stretch of beach that is adjacent to the hotel for another day of beach cleaning.

Malaysia’s announcement that it is developing “green bubbles” to revive the domestic tourism industry has drawn cautious optimism from experts.

Over a hundred hotels in Malaysia have shut down since March last year, and more premises are expected to cease operations in the months to come.

This year, with adventures in faraway lands on hold, a relaxing escape on our home turf beckons.

Every year, Muslims globally anticipate the sighting of the new crescent moon that signifies the official frst day of Ramadan, the most sacred month in Islamic culture.

During the holy month, Lexis Suites Penang is offering guests a lavish Iftar feast, specially catered by the resort’s culinary experts.

Lexis Hotel Group demonstrated their appreciation towards the female frontliners of our nation with a free getaway giveaway on this years’ International Women’s Day (March 8, 2021)!

An additional allocation of RM200 million has been provided to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) for the implementation of the stimulus package under the Tourism Rehabilitation Plan for 2021.

From 31st December 2020 until 31st March 2021, holidaymakers who are planning to stay at any Lexis property are able to purchase 3D2N e-Room Vouchers for selected room categories with discounts as high as 41.9% through Shopee!

Fans of Lexis Hotels can now enjoy amazing discounts and other perks when they book their next stay via payment cards issued by CIMB, Public Bank and AEON.

Despite the creeping malaise that has set our nation back to where it started in the fight against this pandemic, another great festivity is just right around the corner.

With a stricter standard operating procedure in place to ensure that all preventive hygiene measures goes above and beyond the safety guidelines that are provided by the National Security Council, Lexis Hotels & Resorts is now a proud participant of the Safe2Spa Jom Spa campaign organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC).

Nur Risteena Munim recently dropped by Lexis Suites Penang for a short retreat.

Taking a step ahead in this challenging time to safeguard the health and safety of its guests and members of staff, Lexis Suites Penang is now certified as a tourism establishment that meets and adheres to strict hygiene and safety standards set by the local authorities.

Like almost everywhere else, New Year’s Eve in Lexis Hibiscus and Lexis Suites Penang this year was a rather unusual one, as the further outbreak and rising numbers of COVID-19 cases across the nation made it impossible for any celebratory activities of bigger scales to take place.

Temporary Closure of Bellboy Service.

Malaysia was recognised at the recently concluded International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ) Medical Travel Awards 2020 held on September 23, 2020 in London by winning the highly coveted ‘Health and Medical Tourism: Destination of the Year’ title.

Diwali this year may not be adorned with lavish big-scaled celebration, but people everywhere, regardless of race and religion are embracing the glimmer of hope that the festival of light brings forth like never before.

2020 has been a year filled with unprecedented challenges for the entire human race, as the novel Corona virus upended life for entire nations overnight.

The celebration of this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival may not commensurate with the previous years in terms of grandeur and merriment, as the annual celebration has to be scaled down to adhere to safe social distancing regulations, but the true spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival will not be forgotten.

Lexis hotels and resorts have always been the preferred destination for local stars and starlets, whether it’s to shoot their upcoming film and series, or just to take a break from the limelight and enjoy what our seafront resorts have to offer.

Lexis Suites Penang has recently been recertified as a five-star resort hotel and was awarded with an official certificate to acknowledge its five-star status from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MoTAC).

Even in this tumultuous time, the various hotels and resorts under Lexis Hotel Group still welcomes Malaysians from all walks of live seeking a much-needed respite from the panic and stress that has taken a toll on our mental health and wellbeing.

In line with our Safety & Best Sanitation Practices, kindly refrain from bringing the banned items into the hotel compound.

Life in Malaysia starts to somewhat slowly return to what it was before the nation was hit by a global pandemic without any warning.

In addition to strict health and sanitary protocols, Lexis Hotel Group sets an example by going the extra mile in its effort to stop the transmission of COVID-19.

Single-use, non-recyclable plastic straws play a major part in polluting our land and waterways, while endangering our land and ocean creatures.

For the past few months, all Malaysians have stood together in the face of a global pandemic, doing our part to break the virus transmission.

Malaysia hotels and tourism players are gearing up to welcome domestic travellers again, as the country allows interstate travel under the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO).

With its hotels reopening to guests, the Lexis Hotel Group is disinfecting its hotels and resorts, while keeping guests safe through enhanced procedures and protocols.

While we are excited to welcome you back to our resorts, it has come to our attention that there are numerous irresponsible parties who claim to be our authorised agents and are peddling (what they claim to be) our e-room vouchers online.

Lexis Suites Penang received vehement praises from the Balik Pulau Member of Parliament- Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik in a recent article he had penned for publication in the Malay Mail.

Kindly be informed that due to RMCO restrictions, no special decoration by any party will be permitted in all guest rooms until further notice.

To safeguard the health and safety of our employees and guests, Lexis Hotel Group has outlined preventive and protective measures in line with the strict guidelines provided by health officials.

At Lexis Hotel Group, we take utmost pride in serving you and strive to continue offering you the finest family resort and vacationing experience.

At Lexis Hotel Group, we always go the extra mile in welcoming, safeguarding and taking great care of our guests.

To curb the spread of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia implemented the Movement Control Order (MCO) from 18 March until 14 April. 

The year 2020 started off bumpy as almost the entire world comes to face with a novel coronavirus taking the world by surprise, driving governments to apply enhanced border measures, and the Chinese government to tighten their quarantine policies as countering measure against the spreading of the virus.

Lexis Suites Penang brought festive joy and laughter to the less fortunate by spending a meaningful day with the elderly residents of Blessing Home Senior Care Centre at Sungai Ara, Penang.

It was a night to celebrate achievements and excellence at the SOBA (Star Outstanding Business Awards) as leaders of various industries got together in the spirit of positive competition to acknowledge the trailblazers in their respective industries.

Officiated by the Honourable Prime Minister of Malaysia Tun Dr.Mahathir Mohamad in a ceremony at Kuala Lumpur International Airport July this year, the main objective of the Visit Malaysia 2020 is to boost the influx of international tourist into Malaysia.

Lexis Suites Penang was recently a part of the 2019 Penang Street Food Festival at Beach Street.

In conjunction with the joyous celebration of the Festival of Lights, Lexis Suites Penang brought cheers to the unprivileged residents of Pertubuhan Rumah Kebajikan Seri Cahaya Pulau Pinang.

All tailored for success, two of Lexis Hotel Groups’ signature properties received SIX much-deserved accolades for the exemplary accomplishments.

Influential hoteliers from all over the world gathered under the Northern Lights in the heart of Arctic Nature as they paid tribute to a selected number of luminaries in the global hospitality industry at the 2019 World Luxury Hotel Awards in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland.

Around 200 participants from various organisations partook in the program.

Lexis Hotel Group once again knocked it out of the park and brought home a whooping SEVEN AWARDS from the 26th annual World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania!

In support of a noble cause to raise fund for providing free treatments and surgeries to the underprivileged, the staff of Lexis Suites Penang walked and cycled their way to the finishing line at the recent Charity Family Fun Ride & Walk 2019 at Pantai Hospital Penang in Bayan Lepas.

The staff of Lexis Suites Penang showed up at the scenic Gurney Drive on a Sunday morning, all cladded in turquoise and ready to burn off some calories alongside 15,000 other participants in this year’s Starwalk Penang!

As part of our ongoing effort in giving back to the community and promoting unity among people of all races and cultural background, Lexis Suites Penang recently worked hand in hand with Bernama News Channel by partaking in a ‘Gotong Royong’ Program organized by ‘Tunas BioHerb’ at Masjid Kapitan Keling.

Lexis Suites Penang was proud to become the official host for 2019’s Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) LAB.

In conjunction with the 20th Raptor Watch of Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), Lexis Hotel Group together with Platinum Charters arranged an awareness campaign for conservation of nature, forest and raptors with 22 students from 11 schools around Port Dickson.
 

The highly-acclaimed Lexis Hotel Groups was presented with the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association’s (PATWA) International Travel Award!
 

Lexis Suites Penang celebrated Earth Hour 2019 with a flourish! 

Lexis Suites Penang was proudly chosen as the official host of the recent Export Excellence Awards (EEA) Roadshow 2019 ‘Upscale Your Exports’.

We were utterly starstruck when we met this major superstar during his recent visit to Penang for his Sky Scraper World Tour Concert! 

Guess what? The hottest Taiwanese talk show host Mr Jacky Wu and his celebrity friends recently paid us a visit at Lexis Suites Penang!

Lexis Suites Penang celebrated the Year of the Boar with a smashing Lion Dance performance. 

Fifty international media members were among the audience when Tourism Malaysia shared Malaysia tourism highlights and plans to enhance the tourism industry during the National Tourism Organisation (NTO) Country Media briefing.

As a new year approaches full of promise and exciting possibilities, the Lexis Hotel Group, one of Malaysia’s premier niche hospitality brands, take the opportunity to reflect upon 2018.

Lexis Suites Penang are proud to be one of the event sponsor for the Miss Cosmopolitan World 2018. 

Lexis Suites Penang recently participated in the biennial event, Battle of the Chefs 2018 competition.

Well renowned Chef Martin Yan made a special appearance at Roselle Coffee House, Lexis Suites Penang.

In conjunction with the joyous celebration of Festival of Lights, Lexis Suites Penang brought cheers to the fellow residents of The Ramakrishna Ashrama. 

MATTA will develop the tourism industry and increase tourist arrivals through technology.

The Lexis Hotel Group has received yet another recognition of excellence through its president, Mandy Chew.

As part of the continuous effort to contribute back to the community, Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) held a ‘gotong royong’ session at Lexis Suites Penang’s beachfront.

Lexis Suites Penang participated in the Starwalk Penang 2018 at Gurney Paragon, Penang. 

Lexis Suites Penang recently hosted the ‘Konvoi Jalur Gemilang Merdeka 2018’.

In efforts to encourage small business growth in Malaysia, Star Media Group recently organised SOBA LAB, a platform for entrepreneurs to engage with and learn from the experiences of other successful business owners.

The Lexis Hotel Group was named the proud recipient of Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards 2018.

Lexis Suites Penang recently welcome and host the shooting of the Malay tele-movie, ‘Laksa Di Ambang Wati’. 

Lexis Suites Penang participated in the emergency response team (ERT) training .

Lexis Suites Penang brought cheers to the fellow residents of Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Kesayangan Pulau Pinang.

As part of the hotel’s continuous effort to contribute back to the community, Lexis Suites Penang recently distributed 150 packets of ‘Bubur Lambuk’ each day to the public.

Lexis Suites Penang had the honour to host popular Mainland China celebrities such as Hu Yitian & Xiong Ziqi, for the filming of the China's famous Outdoor Reality Show, Twenty Four Hours.

Lexis Suites Penang kicked off the Year of the Earth Dog with heart-stopping lion dance performance. 

Lexis Suites Penang brought much joy and laughter to some 15 unprivileged old folks from Grace Harmony Home, in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration recently. 

Lexis Suites Penang rang in the New Year with a bang!

Lexis Suites Penang recently won the 2017 Luxury All Suite Hotel Award under the South East Asia category.  

Over at the Pearl of the Orient, Lexis Suites Penang treated the residents of Rumah Kebajikan Seri Cahaya, Batu Maung to an evening of scrumptious food, fun games and entertainment at the ballroom of the hotel.

With the recent flood disaster in Penang which has affected many homes in Teluk Kumbar and left the victims stranded, the Management and staff of Lexis Suites Penang decided to lend a helping hand by contributing essentials such as bottled drinking water packed foods and groceries, beverages and many more to the victims and their families.

Lexis Suites Penang was the official sponsor for the recent K-Pop Sensation 2017 which was held at Setia Spice Arena, Penang on 16 September 2017.

We are pleased to announce tWe are pleased to announce that Lexis Suites Penang have been awarded the ‘Loved by Guests’ award by hotels.com, a subsidiary of Expedia.

We are extremely pleased to announce that Ms Mandy Chew, President of Lexis Hotel Group, has won the coveted Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2017 in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry.

Starwalk, organised by major daily The Star Publications, has long been regarded as one of the premier sporting events in Penang.

Lexis Suites Penang has just been awarded the prestigious 5-star certification by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia.

Lexis Hotels and Resorts is proud to announce it has won the coveted Brandlaureate SMEs Best Brands Awards 2016-2017 – Best Brand in Hospitality (Hotels and Resorts).

Fancy a trip to Penang but think you have seen it all? Look no further than Lexis Suites Penang.

The all-day dining Roselle Coffee House at Lexis Suites Penang has won the Best Restaurant Award under Hotel Category during the Majlis Sambutan Hari Penjaja Dan Komuniti Peniaga 2016 recently. 

KL Metro Group expanded its horizons and marked its presence into the Pearl of the Orient with the official opening of its latest property, Lexis Suites Penang last 10 June 2016.