LONDON—InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Golden Wave Sdn Bhd for a new 367-room Crowne Plaza hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia.
The opening of Crowne Plaza Kota Kinabalu Waterfront in 2021 will mark the entry of the brand into East Malaysia. The hotel will be part of a mixed-use development at a waterfront location in downtown Kota Kinabalu. Situated a short distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the property will offer eight meeting spaces, including a large ballroom for up to 600 people. Amenities will include a rooftop bar and restaurant, an outdoor pool, spa and 24-hour fitness center.
“Home to Malaysia’s second busiest airport, Kota Kinabalu has seen significant tourism growth over the last few years, with double-digit annual increase in international visitor arrivals. Sabah’s economy is also expected to grow fourfold over the next decade with support from the Sabah Development Corridor Economic initiative,” said Leanne Harwood, VP, operations, South East Asia and Korea, IHG. “The city shows great potential for growth in tourism, especially with upcoming developments such as the Kota Kinabalu Convention City. We are very excited to work with Golden Wave Sdn Bhd to bring the Crowne Plaza brand into East Malaysia.”