Tengku Mahkota Pahang inaugurates the Kuliyyah of Sustainable Tourism and Modern Languages at UIAM.

Malaysia- today, on May 27, the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Pagoh Campus opened its Kuliyyah of Sustainable Tourism and Contemporary Languages (KSTCL).  The event was presided over by Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang. At approximately 10.45 a.m., Muar district administrator Hasrin Kamal Hashim,…

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Summer Travel Made Easy: American Airlines Introduces New Technology for Passengers

Technology and American Airlines’ Information Technology (IT) team are essential to improving the customer experience and bolstering operational resilience as the airline gets ready to welcome over 72 million passengers this summer. According to Ganesh Jayaram, Chief Digital and Information Officer at American Airlines, “Over the past few years, American has focused on driving an enterprise-wide tech-first…

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After a deadly turbulence, Singapore Airlines updates the seatbelt sign regulations. 

Following a London flight earlier this week that resulted in one passenger dying and others injuries, Singapore Airlines Ltd. has strengthened its policies regarding cabin service during turbulence.  After Flight SQ321 unexpectedly lost altitude on Tuesday and had to make an emergency landing in Bangkok, the airline said on Friday that it is adopting a “more…

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Xizang is promising to improve its services to attract more international visitors.

At a press conference in Beijing on Thursday, vice-chairman of the Xizang autonomous region Xu Zhitao announced that the region will expand its international flight routes, enhance its inbound tourism routes and products, and enhance entry, language translation, and payment services to draw in more foreign visitors to enjoy its stunning natural landscapes and distinctive ethnic culture.  According…

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Increased Chinese tourism overseas due to ease of travel.

Industry insiders have discovered that Chinese visitors travelling abroad are becoming increasingly enthusiastic about visiting museums abroad. Among the most sought-after locations are the Louvre Museum in Paris, the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, and the Erawan Museum in Bangkok.  According to Tuniu, an online travel agency based in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, other foreign museums that Chinese tourists…

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President Matta will collaborate with the Thai government to advance Malaysia’s tourism industry.

MALAYSIA- The Thai government and the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) will collaborate to advance the tourism industry, with a focus on states bordering Thailand, such as Kelantan. According to its president, Nigel Wong, this initiative is in response to the Ministry of Transport’s (MoT) declaration that buses from Thailand will be permitted entry…

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Pegasus Airlines introduces a new route that connects Bratislava and Istanbul.

A new route between Istanbul and Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, has been introduced by low-cost airline Pegasus Airlines. Twice a week, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport and Bratislava Airport will have a direct flight. Wednesdays and Sundays at 11.55 and 10.20 local time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Bratislava Airport and at 14.00 and 12.30…

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Tourism Malaysia strengthens tourism ties

MALAYSIA- Showcasing the newest travel offers to the West Asian market and cementing tourist links, tourist Malaysia recently wrapped up an important sales mission to Oman and Qatar. A diversified delegation of twenty-three Malaysian travel and hospitality providers was put together by Tourism Malaysia for this expedition. Twelve travel businesses, eight hotel companies, and a state government representative were…

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Penang to experience three waves of durian harvest this year, says state exco

GEORGE TOWN: Penang to experience three waves of durian harvest this year, says state exco Penang state exco for tourism and creative economy (PETACE), Wong Hon Wai said according to durian orchard owners, the fruits have already started dropping, indicating a potentially longer season with more durian supply. “Currently, the 604, Ting Xiang, Xiao Hong,…

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