GEORGE TOWN, December 6 – The Granite Luxury Hotel in George Town is ushering in the festive season with a distinctive Monopoly-themed Christmas lighting ceremony, setting the stage for unique holiday celebrations. YAB Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang, inaugurated the event, marking the hotel’s inclusion in the Penang Monopoly edition. The month-long weekend bazaar, held in the hotel’s revamped back lane, offers a Monopoly twist to holiday shopping, with discounted editions of the Penang Monopoly available for purchase.
Dato’ Albert Moh, Managing Director of M Summit Group, expressed gratitude for The Granite Luxury Hotel’s spot in Penang Monopoly and highlighted the recent accolades at the World Luxury Hotel Awards. The hotel received recognition in Athens for Best Luxury Concept Hotel, Best Luxury Design Hotel, and Best Luxury New Hotel. Hotel General Manager Moh Wei Ken welcomed guests, emphasizing the hotel’s commitment to community and celebration. He called for support from Penang Global Tourism and Tourism Malaysia to extend similar activities along Jalan Gurdwara, connecting markets and enhancing the festive atmosphere.
Chief Minister YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow praised the Monopoly-themed celebration, commending The Granite Luxury Hotel for projecting Penang’s cultural identity globally. The hotel’s transformation reflects the spirit of innovation in Penang, now the first Monopoly city edition in Malaysia. YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow encouraged local stakeholders to embrace the influx of visitors from China and India, facilitated by recent visa policy changes, during the year-end holiday season. Concluding his speech, he congratulated The Granite Luxury Hotel on its World Luxury Hotel Awards, emphasizing its contributions to Penang’s reputation for warmth, culture, and hospitality.
The Granite Luxury Hotel’s Monopoly-themed Christmas market, open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until the end of December, offers a festive space for both locals and tourists to indulge in the holiday spirit.
