Malaysia’s First Vegan-Certified Hotels: How One Hotel Group Is Raising the Bar

Vegan Hospitality is an organization behind the global Vegan Hospitality certification standard, working with hotels to validate their plant-forward dining against a clear benchmark. In Malaysia, Sunway Hospitality Group has become the first to achieve Vegan Hospitality certification for three of its properties, setting a benchmark for plant-forward hospitality in the region. The certification involves training teams, checking ingredients, and implementing procedures to ensure consistency in delivering plant-based options to guests.

The certification covers a range of dining outlets at the hotels, catering to different markets, including a five-star resort, a wellness retreat, and a business hotel. This move is significant for Malaysia's hospitality industry as it meets the increasing demand from vegan and plant-curious travelers. With more properties exploring certification, it remains to be seen which hotel group will lead the way next in embracing plant-based hospitality.