AMARI SPICE HOTEL, the first AMARI hotels and resorts business hotel brand by ONYX Hospitality Group in Penang, has announced the appointment of Noorazzudin Omar as the General Manager. The 30-year experience veteran in the hospitality industry has joined the property as it leads the revival of Penang hospitality tourism market with its 5-star business accommodations, great food and beverage, and its iconic landmark in Setia SPICE, Penang’s prominent M.I.C.E and business tourism destination.
His passion and his vast experience in the hospitality service industry have taken him on a comprehensive journey in hospitality management and exposure to local and international brands, be it at home ground Malaysia or abroad - Dubai, Koh Samui, and Phuket, and property management skills ranging from business hotels, airport hotels, island, boutique and spa resorts, golf resorts, private pool villas, marina resorts and serviced residence.
With his broad-ranging exposure, he has developed management strength from esteemed brands such as IHG, Marriott, Mayfair, Impiana, Mutiara, Resorts World, Cyberview, Sama-Sama, and Tradewinds.
A capable hotelier, he is upbeat about the launching of the first 5-star business hotel in Bayan Lepas, Penang’s Central Business District, and also Amari’s flagship hotel for Malaysia. He has a sunny smile for everyone as described by his colleagues and associates. A dignified leader has a deeper perception.
His colleagues and associates expressed Noorazzudin as a leader by example and exude a strong motivation to his workforce. His unique “CFO” – “Communication, Followthrough and Ownership” leadership philosophy are three vital qualities of hospitality professionals that complement ONYX Hospitality's core values. According to Noorazzudin, “CFO” also meant “Caring For Others”, another important key value under his leadership, he said, “when you care for your team members, you will be helping to build the hotel’s vision, subsequently working to achieve the hotel’s goals”. To his team regardless of the job description, Noorazzudin is their inspirational leader.
