THE top management of the Hotel Equatorial Penang updated Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and state Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Yeoh Soon Hin on the closure of the hotel during an online meeting today.
They thanked the state government and state tourism office for giving them solid support over 30 years since the five-star hotel was established in 1971.
It was recently reported that the hotel in Bukit Jambul would be shut down by March.
Chow expressed hopes that the owners of Hotel Equatorial Penang would make a return when the Covid-19 situation improves.
“It’s an iconic hotel in Penang and has contributed a good 30 years to the growth of the state. I wish them all the best and hope that when the conditions permit, they will come back,” Chow said.
Also present at the meeting were Hotel Equatorial chairman Lim Kong Yong, chief executive officer Donald Lim, general manager Alan Ong, senior event manager Doris Ong and Carolyne Ang, chief commercial officer Charles Lim, sales director Michelle Koay and sales assistant director Mohd Fauzi and Petace officer Grace Teoh.
Story by K.H. Ong
Pix by Law Suun Ting