Insight - Preparing for better times

Top sellers at Shangrila Hotel Kuala Lumpur (pic) include the nasi lemak chicken, beef bungkus, mango kerabu and sandwiches at its Lemon Garden restaurant, while the bento box from the Zipangu restaurant and the signature Hong Kong style roast duck at Shang Palace, were favourites.

THE hotel and tour sectors have been severely impacted by the coronavirus, but companies are not giving up on their future prospects.

Positioning for better times are Shangri-La Hotel Malaysia and travel technology group Parlo, which are drawing up strategies to prepare for the further opening up of borders and economies.