Singapore – May 8, 2018

Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has unveiled exciting plans to launch its first Park Inn by Radisson hotel in Malaysia.

Continuing the rapid recent expansion of this colorful midscale concept, the Group has signed a management agreement for Park Inn by Radisson Putrajaya – a new-build hotel currently under development in De Centrum City, close to Malaysia’s administrative capital, Putrajaya, and just 20 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur.

Owned by Protasco Berhad, this bright, vibrant hotel will become a key element of De Centrum City, an impressive MYR10 billion (US$2.56bn), 40-hectare mini-city that will feature a shopping center, residential apartments and offices, adjacent to the existing campus of the Infrastructure University of Kuala Lumpur (IUKL).

Nestled midway between Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Park Inn by Radisson Putrajaya is perfectly positioned for travelers seeking convenient, contemporary and well-connected accommodation.

“Park Inn by Radisson has experienced impressive global growth in recent years, catering for the rising consumer demand for comfortable, modern upper midscale stays. We are now delighted to announce the arrival of this versatile brand in Malaysia – one of Southeast Asia’s most visited countries and the home of affordable travel,” said Katerina Giannouka, President, Asia Pacific, Radisson Hotel Group.

“Radisson Hotel Group envisages strong potential for all our brands in Malaysia, and the signing of Park Inn by Radisson Putrajaya is the first step in a broader expansion plan for this dynamic country. This follows two Radisson RED hotels in Kuala Lumpur which were recently signed. We look forward to welcoming guests to our exciting new hotels in future.”

Park Inn by Radisson Putrajaya will offer 191 contemporary rooms, all featuring comfortable beds and guest-friendly facilities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, TVs with international satellite channels, ergonomic working areas and modern bathrooms with power showers.

Guests can enjoy local and international cuisine throughout the day at the hotel’s stylish restaurant, or grab a quick coffee, tea or snack at the lobby lounge. Business meetings and other events can be organized, supported by the latest audio-visual technology, and guests can keep up their fitness routines at the hotel’s gym.

Park Inn by Radisson Putrajaya will also feature ample on-site parking – ideal for guests traveling to the hotel via the main North-South Expressway which connects Kuala Lumpur with Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Radisson Hotel Group, which is undoubtedly one of the world’s leading hospitality companies,” said Ir. Edward Khoo, Executive Director, Property & Construction, Protasco Berhad. “Park Inn by Radisson is a globally recognized brand with a proven track record of success in the upper-midscale sector. I look forward to introducing guests to our vibrant accommodation and international amenities in future.”

Park Inn by Radisson promises warm welcomes, hassle-free stays and complete convenience for all guests, in line with the brand’s signature, “Feel Good”.

Along with the arrival of Park Inn by Radisson in Malaysia, Radisson Hotel Group has firm plans to bring this modern upper-midscale brand to more destinations all across the Asia Pacific region as its expansion gathers pace.

KUALA LUMPUR, 8th October 2017: PROTASCO Bhd will be opening a three-star hotel in 2020 in De Centrum City, Kajang, to cater to the growing segment of business travellers in the area and families visiting students of the nearby universities.

The hotel, the first Park Inn by Radisson in Malaysia, will boast a rooftop swimming pool and lounge, gymnasium, all day dining cafeteria, and a Chinese restaurant among others. The Park Inn by Radisson is a brand within the US Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’s stable, which includes Radisson and Park Plaza brands.

Through Protasco Development Sdn Bhd and its wholly owned subsidiary De Centrum Retail Sdn Bhd, Protasco will refurbish an existing 9 storey student hostel building at an expected cost of more than RM30 million. Construction works are expected to commence in 2018.

“The Park Inn by Radisson will have a prime location, within the growing population in De Centrum City and the surrounding areas of Kajang, Bandar Baru Bangi and Putrajaya,” said Dato’ Sri Ir Chong Ket Pen, Protasco’s Group Managing Director and Executive Vice Chairman.

“We see good prospects for growth as there is untapped demand for hotel accommodation in the area. There are currently no comparable hotels within 5km of De Centrum City where there are the three universities in the vicinity, and a student population exceeding 36 000.”

De Centrum City is being developed as a comprehensive mini township with retail, residential, recreational, office, hospital and education components . It is just 11 km from the country’s administrative capital Putrajaya and 33 km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

De Centrum Retail Sdn Bhd today signed a Letter of Intent with Carlson Hotel Asia Pacific Investments Pte Ltd as the first step in the partnership, and a prelude to a hotel development services agreement and hotel management agreement to be signed later.

Carlson Hotels, Inc (Asia Pacific) was represented by its Executive Vice President of Development, Andreas Flaig, while Senior Director of Development Marc Kramer represented Carlson Hotels, Inc.

Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific Investments Pte Ltd is wholly owned by Radisson Hotels International, Inc. which is wholly owned by Carlson Hotels.

This lively master planned urban city in the Southern growth corridor of Greater Kuala Lumpur sits at the intersection of four highways of SKVE, SILK, North-South Expressway and Sg Besi Highway, with ready student population of more than 20,000 within 2-3km radius and total population of 70,000 within 10 minutes driving distance.

Located in De Centrum City with 100 acres of freehold masterplan, the development offers a lifestyle mall at De Centrum Mall along with state-of-the-art work-live-play at De Centrum Residences and Soho towers. Major hotels, 14 universities/colleges and five hospitals are within 20-minute drive, and an MRT station (Uniten Station) is slated to be built nearby on Line 2. De Centrum is exclusively designed for those who appreciate modern urban living, great connectivity and easy access to city centre, world class amenities and expansive green areas.

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The 1st Meet & Greet session programme with the new Group Managing Director (‘GMD’) of Protasco Berhad, YBhg Dato Ir Kenny Chong was successfully launched in the 3rd week of February 2020. The programme was kick started by a series of breakfast chat session between the GMD, accompanied by Heads of the Corporate Office, and Protasco Champions from the Property Division, Construction Division and the Property Management Unit. The second day session also saw the meeting of the corporate officers with the champions from ParkInn by Radison hotel. ParkInn by Radisson is Protasco Berhad new venture.

In the meetings, the GMD shared Protasco Berhad’s way forward and aspirations moving into the year 2020, amidst the various challenges we are facing internally and globally. He called on all staff to continue providing support to the Group as we work hard to overcome the current business challenges.

The Meet & Greet programme aims to introduce the new GMD and his vision for the organisation. The programme will also enable the management and staff to renew their promise to each other in driving the organisation towards greater excellence.

The GMD will meet champions from the Engineering Consultancy Services Division and Maintenance Division next.