AVANTÉ Hotel ushered in its 2nd year, with an appreciation dinner welcoming over 350 esteemed corporate, travel and media guests, as a thank-you for their continuous support and trust in AVANTÉ as their preferred hotel.
Gracing the Appreciation Dinner were the Guest of Honour: YBhg. Dato Dr Ammar Abd. Ghapar, Director General of Tourism Malaysia; Director of AVANTÉ Hotel, YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Teo Chiang Liang with Puan Sri Luan Teo; and General Manager of AVANTÉ Hotel, Mr David Oh together with distinguished VVIPs and esteemed guests, kickstarting the evening with an opening ceremony, followed by a cake cutting, showcasing a massive cake made by the hotel’s Pastry Chef and culinary team, topped with a 15kg sculpture of the hotel’s logo – the whole showpiece weighing a total of 30kg!
In his welcoming speech, Mr David Oh thanked Tourism Malaysia for their continuous support, and highlighted the hotel’s aim of moving forward, working hand in hand for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, while also hinting at new upcoming facilities in the works for the hotel.
YBhg. Tan Sri Dato Dr Teo Chiang Liang also went on to thank all for their unwavering support, particularly when the hotel first opened its lobby doors on 26 November 2021. After which Tan Sri presented a memento to the Guest of Honour.
Guests then enjoyed a sumptuous 8-course dinner by the hotel’s culinary brigade, accompanied by renowned guest performances — Raw Note String Quartet and master impressionist and standup comedian Dato Leonard Tan.
There was also a special lucky draw session with amazing prizes for guests, including vouchers for the delectable Weekend Hi-Tea Buffet, Surf & Turf Buffet Dinner, Superior & Deluxe Room Stay with breakfast for 2 persons. And for the Top 3 Grand Prizes: Studio Suite Room Stay with breakfast and set dinner for 2; Executive Suite Room Stay with breakfast and set dinner for 2 and the Grand Prize — Premium 2-bedroom Suite Stay with breakfast and set dinner for 4 persons. Truly an evening to remember at the ideal place to be — AVANTÉ Hotel, Bandar Utama!