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NEWS www.travelweeklyweb.com New development in Iskandar MALAYSIA – Johor Bahru's tourism landscape shapes up with the new openings of hotels, theme park attractions and destinations, whetting the travel appetite for many and inspiring authentic experiences for those who are already familiar with the area. The latest player that has contributed to vibrancy of JB is Renaissance Hotels, the lifestyle brand within the Marriott International portfolio. Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel was launched on May 29, 2013 by the Tunku Temenggong Johor, Y.A.M Tunku Idris Iskandar Ibni Sultan Ibrahim. The hotel consists of 345 rooms, four restaurants and bars. Located in the township of Permas Jaya, close to the city centre of Johor Bahru and a short drive from the Eastern Dispersal Link leading directly to the CIQ to Singapore, Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel is also situated close to the port and industrial area of Pasir Gudang. "The opening of the spectacular new Renaissance Johor Don Cleary, centre, Marriott's COO in Asia, at the opening of the Renaissance Johor Bahru with the hotels owners Mr and Mrs Lee, the Hotel's general manager Marc Cosyns, centre Bahru Hotel marks the seventh Marriott International hotel right, and Robert Stark, Marriott International Market vice-president, far left to open in Malaysia," said Don Cleary, Marriott International's this new hotel to the dynamic Iskandar Development Region." chief operating officer in Asia. "Renaissance Hotels is a brand known For more information on the programmes and activities offered at around the world for inspiring its guests to discover something the Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel, visit www.jbrenaissance.com. wonderfully new every time they travel. We are thrilled to introduce The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market TRULY INSPIRING 23–25 October 2013, itb-asia.com, Suntec Singapore ITB Asia – Take part. Take advantage. 8500 attendees from 92 countries (12% increase from 2011) 865 exhibitor organizations from 72 countries (15% increase from 2011) 750 buyers 3720 minutes of conference (24 % up from 2011) 12.000 94.6% of the visitors intend to participate in ITB Asia also in the future. 83.6% www.travelweeklyweb.com Positive overall impression 96.1% Would recommend 94.6% (2012) Supported by: Overall impression and outlook Intent to visit again (2012) Held in: JUNE 2013 | TRAVELWEEKLY ASIA ■ | 3