Nautical Insight Sdn. Bhd; YBhg. Dato’ Rosthman Ibrahim, Managing Director, Nautical Insight
Sdn. Bhd; YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Abdullah bin Taib, Chairman, Nautical Insight Sdn. Bhd; Mr.
Gavin M. Faull, President and Chairman, Swiss-Belhotel International; Mr. Matthew Faull, SVP
- IT, E-Commerce & Distribution, Swiss-Belhotel International; Mr. Lee Richards, SVP -
Operations and Development, Central Asia, Swiss-Belhotel International
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PRESS RELEASE
NAUTICAL INSIGHT SDN. BHD & SWISS-BELHOTEL INTERNATIONAL
COLLABORATES TO ELEVATE THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF MALAYSIA’S
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 JANUARY 2023 - Malaysia as a destination of choice for business and leisure is
expected to strengthen further with the joined forces of two hospitality market leaders; Nautical Insight Sdn.
Bhd (NISB), a Malaysian hospitality company, and Swiss-Belhotel International Limited (SBI), a renowned Hong
Kong hospitality group recognized as one of the world’s fastest-growing hotel management groups.
The two market leaders shared at the press conference their plans to open a new joint venture company with a
fifty-percent ownership share each. The new company will adopt NISB’s expertise and insight into Malaysia’s
hospitality demands and SBI’s expertise in global hotel management; to manage over 10 existing hotels or
2,000 hotel rooms in the country.
The initiative aims to elevate and enhance the value of existing hotels in the country with international
standards, alongside an international brand name. SBI has penetrated the Malaysian market over the years
starting with Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan and their newest Swiss-Belexpress Nilai, which will soon open its doors.
Through hotel guest surveys, the Swiss-Belhotel name has succeeded to attract local and loyal international
Swiss-Belhotel guests for its international-level standard operating procedures.
Mr. Gavin M. Faull, Chairman, and President of Swiss-Belhotel International said, “We are delighted to
partner with Nautical Insight which understands this market well. We see tremendous growth potential for our
respective companies in Malaysia and will be aggressively pursuing development opportunities throughout the
country. Focused on high-growth markets in South East Asia, our expansion is driven by long-term
sustainability while strengthening our diverse portfolio of brands.”
La Crista Hotel Melaka (owned by NISB), a Muslim-friendly hotel in the heart of Melaka, also home to Novoid
Arena which is the largest e-sports Arena in the South Region of Malaysia, will be the first hotel to experience
the benefits of the joint venture. The local hotel will be provided with new and improved international-quality
staff training, facilities, marketing strategies, and more.
YBhg. Dato’ Rosthman Ibrahim, Managing Director of Nautical Insight shared, “We are thrilled to partner
with Swiss-Belhotel International and look forward to combining the strengths of both our companies. We
believe that LaCrista’s better understanding of local culture and requirements can benefit the partnership in
providing exquisite services to the customers. With the local knowledge and extensive networking that Nautical
Insight has in Malaysia, we are confident that the partnership will deliver guests the exceptional hospitality that
the brand is known for with outstanding products perfectly suited for the local market.”
Future guests can expect top-notch hospitality in Malaysia very soon with the vast portfolio of the
Swiss-Belhotel brand name such as; Swiss-Belhotel catered for the upper midscale market; Grand
Swiss-Belhotel catered for the upper upscale market; Swiss-Belresidences catered for the upper upscale
residences and Maua, catered for luxurious eco-friendly retreats.
The tourism and hospitality industry is known for its vital role as a significant catalyst of global economic growth
in driving the socio-economic development of Malaysia. Additionally, the initiative is also poised to expand the
employment market and create more jobs for Malaysians in the hospitality industry. Through this joint venture,
NISB and SBI are predicting a tremendous increase in their revenue projections with the increased value of
local properties and hotel brands by the year 2025.
🔸️About Swiss-Belhotel International
Swiss-Belhotel International is currently in 19 countries, managing a portfolio of more than 125 hotels, resorts and
projects located in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar,
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland and Tanzania. The Group provides
comprehensive and highly professional development and management services in all aspects of hotel, resort and
serviced residences. Offices are strategically located in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, China, Indonesia,
United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Vietnam and Thailand covering Oceania, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and
India regions.
🔸️About Nautical Insight Sdn Bhd
Nautical Insight Sdn Bhd is the owner of LaCrista Hotel Melaka, a local and independent hotel brand. Since the
inception of LaCrista Hotel Melaka on 1st January 2020, the hotel has had the patronage of many royalties, heads of
states and dignitaries, VVIPs, well known celebrities, as well as all kinds of guests from all over the country from
various ethnicities. LaCrista Hotel Melaka is a 5-star flagship hotel and focuses on the concept of Muslim travelers'
friendly accommodation. Synonymous with the Portugal inspired name which means the crest, LaCrista is a
magnificent Colonial-inspired architectural masterpiece with 225 well-appointed rooms with contemporary design and
furnishings, and has been the preferred choice for leisure and business travelers visiting Melaka. LaCrista is also the
home of Novoid Arena, the largest e-sports arena in the Southern region of Malaysia which also comprises an
e-Sports stadium that can accommodate up to 200 people at once. Along with the concept of “Your Personalised Lifestyle Hotel”, the hotel strives to deliver impeccable service towards the unique preferences of all valued guests.
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