MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH SKS GROUP TO BRING THE SHERATON BRAND TO JOHOR BAHRU IN MALAYSIA
Representatives of Marriott International and SKS Group at the hotel management agreement signing ceremony (from left to right) Cindi Sim, Managing Director, SKS Group; Simon Sim, Executive Director, SKS Group; Shawn Hill, Chief Development Officer, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International and Andree Susilo, Senior Director, Hotel Development, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – 3 July, 2023 – Marriott International today announced it has signed a hotel management agreement with SKS Group to open the 345-room Sheraton Johor Bahru, expected to mark the Sheraton brand’s debut in the capital city of Malaysia’s southern jewel. The signing is the second property in collaboration with SKS Group, following the Four Points by Sheraton Desaru which opened in 2021.
Expected to open in 2025, Sheraton Johor Bahru expects to draw on the brand’s roots as a gathering place for both locals and guests in communities around the world. Part of a mixed-use
development comprising a retail podium and office spaces, Sheraton Johor Bahru is slated to be ideally located along Jalan Storey, with direct access to Tebrau Highway that links to various parts of the state and beyond.
“We are thrilled to build on our relationship with SKS Group, this time to bring the Sheraton brand to Johor Bahru. We value and foster our long-term relationships with our community of owners and strive to continue creating mutually beneficial opportunities. The Sheraton brand has a rich heritage in creating a sense of belonging for guests, wherever they are in the world and Sheraton Johor Bahru expects to be no different. With its strategic location and high accessibility, the hotel aims to attract both business and leisure guests and offer its signature community experience,” said Shawn Hill, Chief Development Officer, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International.
Located nearby are well connected transportation amenities including the Johor Bahru Sentral Bus Terminal and the Bukit Chagar Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Station which is scheduled for completion by end 2026.
“We are very excited to collaborate with Marriott International again to introduce the first Sheraton hotel in Johor Bahru and have this new addition in our hospitality portfolio,” said Simon Sim, Executive Director of SKS Group. "The hotel design will be an excellent fit for business and leisure travelers, and coupled with its strategic location, we are confident that Sheraton Johor Bahru will be well-received by guests and locals alike when it opens its doors in 2025.”
Reinforcing the Sheraton’s position as a community hub, the hotel lobby is expected to embody the brand’s global design transformation, where guests can enjoy a holistic public space designed to make them feel welcome and connect with others in unique and innovative ways. Dining options at the hotel include Daily Social, an open kitchen buffet restaurant and &More by Sheraton, a combination of bar, coffee bar and market with an all-day menu offering everything from coffee to cocktails. Plans also call for a range of facilities on the property to include an outdoor pool, a children’s pool, and a Fitness Centre with a state-of-the-art gym, sauna, and steam rooms. Ideal for both grand and intimate events, the hotel is also expected to feature a spacious ballroom as well as flexible and fully equipped meeting room spaces.
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 8,500 properties under 31 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.
About Sheraton® Hotels & Resorts
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts makes it easy for guests to feel welcome at over 430 hotels and resorts in nearly 75 countries and territories around the world. As the most global brand within Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of extraordinary hotel brands sitting at the center of hundreds of communities around the world, Sheraton has a rich heritage in creating a sense of belonging for guests, wherever they are in the world. Sheraton is currently undergoing a major brand transformation, creating a signature community experience for the next generation of travelers and locals alike at properties across the globe. The new vision for Sheraton features intuitive design, tech-forward experiences, and upgrades to everything from public space and F&B to flexible meeting space. For more information, please visit www.sheraton.com, and stay connected on Facebook, and @sheratonhotels on Twitter and Instagram. Sheraton is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.
About SKS Group
SKS Group is a multidisciplinary organization with core business that spans across property development, investment holding and management in commercial, retail and hotel properties, and credit finance. For more information, visit www.sksgroup.com.my
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