The “Les Clefs d’Or” is a French term used in the hospitality industry reserved for those who had perform outstanding concierge services.

 

Also known as the “key of gold”, it is the symbol of an elite concierge organization of some 3,000 members world-wide. 

 

Most of them who receive this award  are employed at four and five-star hotels and resorts.

 

In Malaysia, nine new members were inducted to this glamorous and proud list recently after going through some rigorous screening process.

 

The award presentation ceremony was held at the EQ Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

 

Among those who were recognized were Malik Harwani from the Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang, Jason Kevin from the G Hotel Penang,  Mizan A. Bayanoeddin from The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, Benedict Raj from The St. Regis Langkawi, Muhammad Aliff from Shangri La Kuala Lumpur , Premaananth from The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Badrul Hisham from Marriott Putrajaya, Kumar Rathanan from EQ, KL and Felix Mueller from The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur .

 

“It is a great honour to be recognised in this field after many years in the hospitality industry. I have been in the hospitality industry for the past 28 years.

 

 

 

“I am grateful to the board for selecting me to be inducted in this acclaimed fraternity,” said an elated Malik to Where2 Lifestyle.

 

 

 

Meanwhile, Jason is also delighted to receive this recognition from his peers. It is the perfect Christmas present for him.

 

“Having risen from rank and file in the hospitality industry, there are no limits to achieve our future goals, ” he added.

 

Where2 lifestyle wishes syabas and good luck to the newly inducted members !