The competition for the most captivating Christmas decorations among Melaka hotels has officially commenced. One hotelier even traveled to London to seek inspiration and place orders for ornaments in order to create a festive atmosphere.
Dennis Samford, the general manager of Shah Beach Resort, revealed that he took a trip overseas to search for hand-painted Christmas art, toy soldiers, and lights to elevate the Yuletide ambiance. He expressed his hope to bring the festive season to new heights with intriguing decorations and to attract European visitors to celebrate Christmas in Melaka.
Samford departed for London last week and plans to return early next month. He also mentioned that he is ordering decorations for his fellow hoteliers in an effort to showcase the best Christmas decor.
According to Samford, local hotels are competing to present their properties in the best Christmas-themed decorations, with several aiming to stand out by transforming their premises with fresh ornaments and Yuletide menus.
He stated, “It’s customary for Melaka hotels to decorate for Christmas every year, but some of us want to do it better this year.”
Hatten Hotel has also unveiled its early Christmas decorations and menus. The hotel’s group general manager, Datuk Chuck Kassim, shared that they have displayed the largest “Teddy Bear” in the lobby area.
Meanwhile, Jason R. Bak, the general manager of Ames, mentioned that his team is currently working on decorating a 6m-tall Christmas tree. He added, “We are doing our best to make our property illuminate with lights and turn our hotel into a Yuletide wonderland.”
