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expects to have 50 newly-designated
Sheraton Grand hotels around the world
with plans for a 100 by early 2017.
Sheraton Grand is one of many initiatives
currently underway for Sheraton 2020, a
comprehensive plan designed to solidify
Sheraton as a leading global hotel brand
of choice, everywhere.
“Sheraton is Starwood’s largest and
most global brand, and as we continue
our work to firmly keep Sheraton in
the spotlight, we recognize the need to
better match guest expectations for the
brand around the world,” said Adam
Aron, Starwood CEO on an interim
basis. “Sheraton Grand celebrates our
standout hotels and helps us further
reinforce Sheraton as a trusted voice in
global travel.”
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
introduces Sheraton Grand
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide
, Inc. introduced Sheraton
Grand, a new premier tier that recog-
nizes exceptional Sheraton hotels and
resorts for their enticing destinations,
Powerman Returns to Malaysia
The
Powerman Asia Duathlon Champion-
ships will make a comeback to Putrajaya
on March 6 2016, after a two-year hiatus
in the region. The race organizer, E-Plus
Entertainment Productions, is targeting to
have around 3,000 participants, including
top duathletes from around the world,
participating in the run-bike-run duathlon
race format.
“As we continue efforts in positioning
Malaysia as a sports hub in Asia, we look
forward to more global scaled outdoor
events. In previous years, Powerman
has attracted participants from over
30 countries. By hosting Powerman in
Malaysia, we target almost 2,500 inter-
national participants and spectators,
with an estimated economic impact of
RM16 million, generated from tourists’
expenditure. Powerman Asia Champion-
ships will not only attract elite competitors
with twice the series points versus a
regular Powerman race, it will also attract
duathletes and fitness enthusiasts from
around the region to Malaysia.” said Tony
Nagamaiah, General Manager of Malaysia
Major Events.
Malaysia Fashion Week (MFW)
Returns for a Second Year
Returning
for a second year, Malaysia
Fashion Week (MFW) 2015 will see the
converging of the best local and interna-
tional fashion industry players in Kuala
Lumpur this November. Conceptualised
as the sole B2B trade fashion event with a
dedicated fashion/lifestyle trade exhibition
called FACIT@INTRADE taking centre
stage, it will be further supported by a
series of fashion shows and gala events
under the MFW 2015 banner.
This was announced at the media
conference which simultaneously saw
the signing ceremony between CEO of
MATRADE & Chairman of MFW 2015
- YBhg. Dato’ Dzulkifli Mahmud and
Co-Chairman of MFW 2015 & Chairman
of Mercedes-Benz STYLO Asia Fashion
Week - Datuk Nancy Yeoh, witnessed by
Mr Roland Folger - President & CEO of
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, Datuk Jimmy
Choo - Honorary Advisor of MFW and
YBhg. Datuk Normah Malik - Executive
Entrants can expect to race in the
Powerman Classic and Powerman Short
distances, which offer the challenges of
a 10-kilometre run, 60-kilometre cycle,
10-kilometre run, and 5-kilometre run,
30-kilometre cycle, 5-kilometre run respec-
tively. For more information and updates,
like us on the Powerman Malaysia – Asia
Championships page on Facebook.
Director, Socio-Economy Development of
DBKL, in front of representatives of the
various fashion fraternities in support of
MFW2015 including Bumiputra Designers
Association (BDA), Malaysia Official
Designers Association (MODA) and Young
Designers Arena (YODA), universities/
schools, designers, government, corporate
entities and the members of the media.
The Malaysia Fashion Week (MFW),
a collaborative effort between MATRADE
(Malaysia External Trade Development
Corporation) and STYLO International
aims to boost the Malaysian fashion
industry by propelling local fashion brands
internationally, whilst elevating Malaysia
as a major fashion hub both in Asia and
globally.
distinguished designs, and excellence in
service and guest experiences. Starwood
revealed the first ten Sheraton Grand
properties, which span from Bangalore
to Beijing, Dubai to Edinburgh, Miyazaki
to Seoul, Taipei to Bangkok, and Tokyo
to Rio de Janeiro. By year end, Starwood