MALAYSIA- Compared to the same period last year, visitor arrivals to the state in the first four months of this year have climbed by 25.46 per cent, according to state minister of tourism, creative industry, and performing arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Hamzah. By the end of this year, the industry is expected to return to about 90% of…
To capitalize on the record number of visitors that have flocked to Qatar since it hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2022, the country intends to liberalize its hospitality sector. In an interview last week in Dubai, Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, the chairman of Qatar Tourism, stated, “We will try to liberate the hospitality sector and…
The official in charge of promoting inbound tourism, Moslem Shojai, described the critical role that air services play in boosting rich tourism capacity within the nation for passengers on Monday during a conference aimed at involving major airlines in upcoming efforts. Exposing the tourism industry’s hidden partnership opportunities, Shojai identified flight time as an appropriate…
MALAYSIA -According to Anthony Loke, the federal government would always welcome any airline businesses that wish to offer international flights and operate out of the nation’s airports. The minister of transportation stated that the government will not have any difficulties because all of the nation’s airports have adequate amenities. “The decision to offer foreign flights rests with the airline…
Penang – YB Wong Hon Wai Exco for Tourism and Creative of Penang announces and introduces “MS The World” visit to Penang’s cruise terminal. “MS The World” is a floating utopia reserved solely for the elite class, serving as a lavish retreat for highly net worth individuals and their families as it sails across the…
Tour packages to nearby locations are often assumed to be intended for Malaysians. Foreigners are the primary target market. This is particularly true for travellers from Arab countries, who typically take family vacations. They explore different malls for a few days before heading to other locations to visit well-known sights. Travel companies offering domestic packages want to focus on…
Penang, May 12, 2024: QNET, a leader in wellness and lifestyle-focused direct selling, is excited to announce the return of its flagship annual event, V-Malaysia, to the vibrant city of Penang for the 12th time. This highly anticipated five-day convention, running from 12 to 16 May, is set to host approximately 9,000 participants from around 30 countries, further…
PENANG- According to data issued by the Penang Immigration Department on April 17, Penang saw 22,420 tourist arrivals from China in the first quarter of this year, up 370% from 4,767 in the same period last year. Penang Exco for Creative Economy and Tourism The increase, according to Wong Hon Wai, was caused by direct…
A partnership was inked on Thursday between the Korea Tourist Organization (KTO) and Startup Junkie, an American entrepreneurial support group, to promote initiatives aimed at determining the feasibility of concepts, goods, services, and technology in the travel and tourist industry. Using this collaboration, the emphasis will broaden to encompass particular system needs in the hotel…
MALAYSIA- According to Dato Sebastian Ting, if the proposed amendment to add “tourism” to List III (Concurrent List) of the Ninth Schedule of the Federal Constitution is accepted, the Sarawak government will have the power to enact laws about tourism in the state. The state administration has suggested changing Item 25A (Tourism) from List I…