“As MCO restrictions eased and the number of tourists soaring, we were in dire need of manpower. I soon realized that our operations had to be streamlined. Otherwise, our company would be paralyzed by overtourism!” 

Andy is the founder of Summerland Management Sdn Bhd. The immediate post-MCO period became his company’s turning point. His team grew from 12 to an impressive 50-60 within just a year!

“Before using VIMIGO software, scaling seemed impossible to me. I’d never imagined that my company would grow to today’s size. With VIMIGO under my belt, I can rest assured as the app helps me monitor my company’s performance.”

Andy was in the event industry initially. In 2017, he bought his first property – a semi-detached house – as a second home. In order to come back staying whenever he wanted, he made the house available for short-term rentals for tourists and started his homestay business part-time.

Unexpectedly, the 2020 pandemic altered his course. His event business could no longer survive. He decided to refund all deposits to his customers and focus entirely on his homestay business, giving birth to Summerland Management Sdn Bhd

“Our mission is to create rewarding returns for our property investors. Our model is straightforward – as the second-tier landlord, we lease properties and then rent them out to tourists. To me, it’s more than a business. It’s about creating memorable experiences for my customers. I’m fulfilled as I see them come happily and leave satisfied. ”

Then came the Covid-19 pandemic which had a serious impact on the global economy as well as the real-estate market. Many people sold their properties, leading to oversupply and housing prices plunged. For Andy, however, this recession was a rare opportunity.

“When others were panicking during that time, I bought high-quality properties at low price to prepare for my company’s expansion.” The market changes during the epidemic brought him unprecedented opportunities, and time proved that he was right.