World’s top concierge to convene in Kuala Lumpur

MORE than 400 of the world’s best concierge from over 43 countries are expected to sweep into the Malaysian capital for the 61st Les Clefs d’Or UICH International Congress next year.

Kuala Lumpur was chosen as the preferred destination by the International Board of Directors of the Union Internationale Des Concierges D’Hotels, headquartered in Paris, following a competitive bid by the Malaysian team in Toronto, Canada.

The successful bid was initiated by the Society of the Golden Keys Malaysia and supported by the Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Kuala Lumpur City Hall and its hotel partners.

Ragu Kumarasamy, president of the Society of the Golden Keys Malaysia, said: “Malaysia’s intention to bid was presented at the International Board of Directors Meeting in Dubai in October 2010. Even at the preliminary stages, (the directors) were very impressed with the preparation made by the Malaysian team. In 2011 we were officially awarded the right to host the conference after United Kingdom (2012) and New Zealand (2013).”

He added that “many industry partners ranging from restaurateurs, transportation and tour service operators to even tourist destinations have stepped forward to show their support to help make (the congress) happen”.

The six-day congress will have a busy programme that includes an opening ceremony, the General Assembly, the International Board of Directors Meeting, an after-dark tour of Kuala Lumpur, a street food fair and a shopping trip.

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