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Marriott and IOI Properties sign four new hotels across Malaysia. 01.10.2026 Photo 1: (Seated L-R) Dato' Lee Yeow Seng, Group Chief Executive Officer, IOIPG; Rajeev Menon, President, APEC, Marriott Intl.; (Standing L-R) Alan Yau Chuen Tao, Head of Hotels IOIPG; Gautam Bhandari, Chief Development Officer, APEC, Marriott Intl.; Andree Susilo, VP, Hotel Development, APEC, Marriott Intl. Marriott and IOI Properties Group have signed four new-build hotels in Malaysia, adding 888 rooms across Putrajaya, Langkawi, Sepang and Johor Bahru. Marriott International and IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG) have signed agreements for four new hotels in Malaysia. Together, the projects will add 888 rooms across Putrajaya, Langkawi, Sepang and Johor Bahru. The Marriott Malaysia expansion covers both luxury and select-service brands. The agreements deepen a longstanding relationship between the two companies. Marriott currently manages seven IOIPG-owned hotels across seven brands in Malaysia. Now, the partners plan to expand into additional destinations and market segments. W Langkawi and Ritz-Carlton expand luxury pipeline. Marriott and IOIPG plan to open the 173-room W Langkawi in 2030. The project will introduce the W Hotels brand to Langkawi. Its beachfront site sits along Pantai Kok, near the Langkawi Sky Bridge and Langkawi International Airport. The partners also plan to open The Ritz-Carlton, Putrajaya in 2032. The 215-room hotel will occupy part of a 70-storey mixed-use tower. That tower forms a key element of Phase 3 at IOI Resort City. IOI Resort City already combines retail, hospitality, residential and recreational uses. Moreover, its location in the southern Klang Valley corridor provides access to Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The new hotel will therefore add another luxury option to Putrajaya's hospitality market. Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International, said: "Malaysia continues to be an important growth market for Marriott International, and our longstanding relationship with IOI Properties Group Berhad has enabled us to expand our portfolio across a diverse range of brands and destinations," said Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International. "These projects reflect our shared confidence in the long-term growth of Malaysia's hospitality sector and our commitment to working with trusted owners to bring the right brands and experiences to destinations with strong growth potential. From luxury resort and urban, to select-service offerings, we look forward to further strengthening our presence in Malaysia". GeographicReference Aloft adds hotels in Sepang and Johor Bahru. Meanwhile, Aloft by Marriott Sepang will add 250 rooms when it opens in 2030. The hotel will join a 40-acre commercial development in Kota Warisan. The wider project will also include retail, office and residential components. The hotel will stand around 12 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. In addition, the nearby Salak Tinggi Express Rail Link station provides connections to KLIA and Kuala Lumpur Sentral. Marriott expects the property to serve corporate, leisure and meetings demand. Discover more Geographic Reference Trip planning AI Aloft by Marriott Johor Bahru Plentong will also offer 250 rooms and open in 2030. The project will mark Aloft's debut in Johor Bahru. It will form part of IOI @ Plentong, which combines retail and residential uses. The location provides access to Pasir Gudang Industrial Area and Johor Port. It also connects with Johor Bahru city centre and the Johor-Singapore Causeway. As Johor attracts further investment, the partners expect demand from both business and leisure travellers. Partnership grows across Malaysia. The four hotels join The Westin Puchong in Marriott and IOIPG's wider Malaysia development pipeline. The partners signed that 324-room project in July 2026. They plan to open it in 2031 within IOI Rio City in Bandar Puteri Puchong, Selangor. IOI Rio City represents a MYR12 billion integrated mixed-use development. Consequently, the five hotel projects extend the partnership across several different demand segments and destinations. Dato Lee Yeow Seng, Group Chief Executive Officer, IOI Properties Group, said: "Our relationship with Marriott International reflects a shared vision of establishing hospitality offerings which complement our integrated townships and developments creating values and socio-economic impacts to the communities and stakeholders that we serve," said Dato Lee Yeow Seng, Group Chief Executive Officer, IOI Properties Group. "The signing of the four hotels cements our position as a significant hospitality owner as this will bring to a total of fifteen hotels owned by the Group, which presently are and will be managed by Marriott International. Our current nine hotels are already in operations while these four and The Westin Puchong which was signed on 30 July 2026 as well as W Singapore - Marina View, are expected to complete their construction, progressively in the coming years," Dato Lee added. By 2032, IOIPG aims to grow its hospitality portfolio to 4,648 rooms. Its hotel operations will span Malaysia, Singapore and the People's Republic of China. The company currently owns nine operating hotels, while further developments remain in the pipeline. Overall, the Marriott Malaysia expansion combines island leisure, urban luxury and select-service accommodation. It also strengthens the companies' joint pipeline in Greater Kuala Lumpur and Johor. At the same time, the Langkawi project extends the partnership into one of Malaysia's major leisure destinations. Theodore is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of TravelDailyNews Media Network; his responsibilities include business development and planning for TravelDailyNews long-term opportunities. TravelGuides & Travelogues

DoorDash expands India workforce with 3,000-job Hyderabad tech center. Several other U.S. employers including Costco, McDonald's and Marriott have opened offshore capability centers in Hyderabad in recent months, as India's GCC sector grows to 2.36 million workers. U.S. food delivery firm DoorDash will create 3,000 jobs in India over the next two years through a global technology hub it opened in the southern city of Hyderabad on Wednesday, the Telangana state government said. The centre will initially house teams handling customer support and general and administrative functions, the release added. Advertisements The hub is DoorDash's second tech office in India after Pune, where it has software, data and analytics operations acquired through its 2021 purchase of robotics startup Chowbotics for an undisclosed sum. Companies are exploring alternative avenues in offshore tech hubs, called global capability centres (GCCs), to cut costs and reduce their dependence on external IT contractors. Advertisements The new customer support-based operations centre will be DoorDash's third such service hub globally, alongside Tempe, Arizona, and Mexico City, and will add 500 professionals initially. DoorDash joins companies such as Costco, McDonald's, Charles Schwab, Marriott and Southwest Airlines that have opened offshore centres in Hyderabad over the past few months. India has emerged as the world's largest GCC hub, with more than 2,100 centres employing about 2.36 million people and generating nearly $100 billion in revenue, according to a 2026 report by Nasscom-Zinnov. (Reporting by Sai Ishwarbharath B in Bengaluru; Editing by Harikrishnan Nair) Advertisements The Allwork.Space News Team is a collective of experienced journalists, editors, and industry analysts dedicated to covering the ever-evolving world of work. We're committed to delivering trusted, independent reporting on the topics that matter most to professionals navigating today's changing workplace - including remote work, flexible offices, coworking, workplace wellness, sustainability, commercial real estate, technology, and more. Companies need to measure what helps people perform, not just how much they produce.

Key appointments: TFE Hotels, JW Marriott, Rosewood. Promotions and new hires make headlines this week across Australia and New Zealand hotels. TFE promotes long-serving leaders. TFE Hotels has promoted three long-serving operational leaders while creating new opportunities for experienced leaders from within the business. Adina Darling Harbour lands GM. Sid Singh has been appointed Area General Manager NSW and General Manager of Adina Darling Harbour. Singh has been promoted from Cluster General Manager to Area General Manager NSW. In his previous role, Singh led multi-brand hotel operations through the post-COVID recovery, oversaw major capital expenditure and compliance projects, and contributed to business-wide initiatives spanning people technology, cluster reservations, and AI-enabled operational reviews. Over the past 16 years, he has also helped develop future leaders and strengthen TFE Hotels' internal talent pipeline. Based at the newly refurbished Adina Sydney Darling Harbour, Singh will assume responsibility for the group's portfolio in Sydney. TFE stalwart Jay Hore expands regional remit. Longstanding TFE executive Jay Hore, Area General Manager ACT and Southern NSW, will add Adina Wollongong to his portfolio. With more than 18 years' experience at TFE, Hore has led multiple properties, developed high-performing teams and built strong relationships with owners and stakeholders. His expanded remit extends the operational leadership he already provides across the group's ACT portfolio. "These promotions recognise the significant contribution Sid and Jay have made to TFE Hotels, and the leadership they have demonstrated throughout their careers with us," Nyar said. "We wish them every success in their expanded portfolios," Senior Director of Operations ANZ, Tish Nyar said. New GM for Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour. Shaarn Letele has been appointed General Manager of Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour bringing with him more than 17 years' experience with TFE Hotels, having held senior roles across Australia and New Zealand since joining the group. Letele has worked across multiple brands during his tenure, including Travelodge Hotel Wellington, Adina Sydney Central and Vibe Hotel North Sydney. He also launched Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport, supported the introduction of the St Marks Road Co concept and most recently led the closure and reopening project at Adina Darling Harbour. Broader operational changes at TFE. As part of the changes, Senior Director of Operations ANZ Tish Nyar will increase his remit to focus more on strategic operational activities and alignment across the ANZ region, while supporting and developing TFE Hotels' Area and Cluster General Managers. Accordingly, Ajay Vaid, Regional General Manager of VIC, TAS and SA, will have his regional remit expanded to include Western Australia and the Northern Territory. In Queensland, Briana Hill has expanded her responsibilities beyond Adina Brisbane, taking on a cluster role with operational oversight of the three Adina hotels in Brisbane. Group Chief Operating Officer Chris Sedgwick said the changes would help set the business up for future growth, while also creating more opportunities for people to step into new roles and supporting succession planning across the organisation. JW Marriott Auckland hires two senior leaders. Not one but two senior appointments for JW Marriott Auckland, with the hotel welcoming a new F&B Manager and Conference and Event Manager to its fold. Lance Ourednik has joined as Food and Beverage Manager bringing with him extensive experience across Auckland's hotel and restaurant food and beverage sector. Most recently, he was Food and Beverage Manager at Grand Millennium Auckland, where he led a diverse, multi-outlet operation spanning restaurants, bars, in-room dining, the executive lounge, conferences and events. Across his career, Ourednik has built a reputation for delivering exceptional guest experiences, with his commitment to excellence recognised during his time at Ampersand Eatery, where he received a Lewisham Award for Best Service. Vina Ho joins JW Marriott Auckland as Conference and Event Manager bringing with her 11 years of international hospitality and events experience across the Philippines and Oman. Her career includes senior events leadership roles with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and Hilton, where she managed corporate meetings, large-scale MICE programmes, destination weddings, VIP delegations and full hotel buy-outs. Ho brings an approach grounded in careful planning, genuine teamwork and close attention to detail. Rosewood appoints Jason Viljoen. Rosewood New Zealand has appointed Jason Viljoen as Cluster Director of Talent and Culture, across Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, Rosewood Kauri Cliffs and Rosewood Matakauri. Based at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, Viljoen will lead the development and execution of talent and culture strategies across the New Zealand portfolio. Viljoen brings more than two decades of hospitality experience to the role, starting his career as Night Receptionist to progressing as General Manager before transitioning into Talent and Culture leadership following his move to New Zealand. In his new role, he will work closely with leadership teams across Rosewood New Zealand to further strengthen the employee experience and support the continued growth of the region's luxury lodge portfolio.