Selamat Datang from Kuching: IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts voco hotels in Malaysia

A new chapter in Sarawak's hospitality landscape begins as voco Kuching welcomes its first guests, marking the debut of IHG Hotels & Resorts' premium voco brand in Malaysia.

voco Kuching – Malaysia’s First voco Hotel
- Brand Milestone: Marks the entry of IHG’s premium voco brand into Malaysia.
- Design: Created by SL+A Hotels, blending Sarawak’s culture and craftsmanship with contemporary interiors.
- Atmosphere: Inviting, relaxed, and distinctive—true to voco’s hallmark of charm with global reliability.

Guest Experience
- Signature Welcome: Guests receive a bear-shaped bahulu made with Gula Apong, presented in a handcrafted holder by local artisans.
- Rooms: 321 guestrooms and suites, including premium balcony rooms and one- and two-bedroom suites.
- Dining & Leisure:
- LUMA – signature restaurant with local and global influences.
- AMPM – café and bar.
- Outdoor pool with cabanas.
- Events: Over 2,400 sq. m. of space, including the Rainforest Ballroom (up to 1,350 guests).

Strategic Context
- Location: Minutes from Kuching International Airport, ideal for tourism and business events.
- Sustainability: Filtered water systems, organic bulk bath amenities, recycled bedding materials.
- IHG Growth: Adds to voco’s global momentum (100+ hotels open), alongside regional openings in Bangkok and Bandung.
- Malaysia Pipeline: IHG has 13 hotels open and 8 more coming, including Regent and Vignette Collection.

This launch positions Kuching as a new hub for premium hospitality in Malaysia, while reinforcing IHG’s strategy of expanding across diverse brand segments.