Convention Specialist - Malaysia

Proposition 1 - Malaysia

 Proposed Locations:

 In Resort World Genting, there are many accommodation options to choose from: First World Hotel, Resort Hotel, Highland Hotel, Genting Hotel and Theme Park Hotel. The choices of the hotel will determine the package for the students as each hotel are of different categories.

Genting’s Grand Ballroom has been host to some of the most noteworthy local and international events, the Grand Ballroom is the largest column-free and most versatile hall in the country - can be used for exhibitions, conventions, banquets and concerts. It can accommodate up to 2,000 delegates in banquet-style and 4,000 delegates in theatre-style seating, and the entire area can be split up conveniently into two to four sections according to clients' needs.

Genting International Convention Centre (GICC) is the largest convention centre in the country. It has ballrooms, convention halls, meeting rooms and is built with high-tech features to accommodate different types of events.

Arena of Stars is the perfect venue for dazzling concerts, attention-grabbing "live" shows and adrenalin-pumping sporting events. It can accommodate 6,000 persons at any one time. And this fully roofed amphitheatre is equipped with state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. It’s an arena truly for the stars. 

The Pavilion Hall located at First World Plaza, is suitable for concerts as well as sporting events. It has a stadium seating capacity of more than 2000 persons and the whole Pavilion can be set up to accommodate more than 6,000 persons.

1. Concorde Hotel Shah Alam - http://shahalam.concordehotelsresorts.com/
   

Concorde Hotel Shah Alam features 381 room and suites that are elegantly furnished with an array of modern amenities. They provide comprehensive meeting facilities of 12 function rooms and a ballroom that can accommodate up to 700 guests.

This is the meeting rooms’ specifications that will be suitable for Band Workshops.

Grand Blue Wave Shah Alam - http://www.bluewavehotels.com

Located in the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur and in the heart of the business and commercial hub of Shah Alam. Grand BlueWave Hotel is a 5* Hotel with 341 luxurious rooms including 280 deluxe rooms, 58 suites, 2 special care rooms and a Presidential Suite for accommodations.

Dewan Pedana Theatre - Level 2 and 3

Rebana Hall - Level 1

Gasing Hall & Congkak Room - Level 2

1. Penang Berjaya Hotel - http://www.berjayahotel.com/penang/index.asp

 320 Rooms available in the hotel, ballrooms can accommodate a maximum of 1000 persons in theatre style; can easily be divided into 3 separate function rooms. There are 7 other individual meeting rooms to cater for smaller groups of 25 - 100 persons which is also great for Band Practice and Clinic Session.

The Biggest Man Made Beach in Malaysia, having 1264 rooms available. Ballrooms, Junior Tiara and sub meeting rooms for band practice or clinic session are also available. Tiara Beach Resort, Port Dickson is the nearest to Singapore therefore traveling time to Singapore will be shorter.

For accommodation that does not have concert theater style for competitions, The Band group will have to travel out to selected locations for their competitions.

Desaru Lotus – http://lotusdesaru.com/

Desaru, Johor is a popular beach resort and hence a major tourist destination in Malaysia. Desaru in Johor is particularly known for its beaches. Located on the South China Sea, it serves as a popular weekend holiday destination for tourists coming from Singapore and other nearby places. Apart from its fantastic beaches, the coastal city or town is also known for its numerous golf courses. (Google Map)
Lotus Desaru Beach Resort has a variety of apartment types ideal for the traveller on business or leisure. The resort also offers a wide array of activities to entertain visitors. There are three swimming pools and a four-lane super slide that guarantees hours of fun.
Sport lovers can enjoy boating, snorkeling,kayaking, fishing, jet-skiing, or even a banana boat ride, whilst those who prefer some quiet pursuits can relax at the rainforest park or by the pool or beach where the only thing they need to work on is their tan.
The resort has a ballroom that can accommodate up to 800 people and 12 well-appointed meeting rooms suitable for all your conference needs. Lotus Desaru is the ideal location for any holidays, incentive groups, small meetings, weddings or family reunions – any event where privacy, variety and service makes a difference.

  Band Competitions

For hotel properties that do not provide auditoriums for performances, the band performances/concerts/competition can be conducted in selected Malaysia Universities or Convention Center in Kuala Lumpur.

Universities that have auditoriums:

University of Malaysia - http://citycampus.um.edu.my/?modul=Facilities

UCSI University, KL - http://www.ucsi.edu.my/facilities/hall.asp

Conventions center:

Kuala Lumpur Convention Center - http://www.klccconventioncentre.com/index_flash.html

The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center - http://www.klpac.org/?page_id=44

Dewan Filharmonik Petronas KL, Malaysia - http://dfp.com.my/Photo-Gallery.aspx?Page=1

Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA), Shah Alam - http://www.mbsa.gov.my/home

Suggested Itinerary – 5D4N Malaysia