BANGKOK: The International ministry said on Monday, September 23, that introducing the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for international visitors entering Thailand was delayed. Originally slated to go live in December 2024, the ETA system was created to expedite visitor immigration processes. The ministry did state that a launch date has not yet been set…
Penang, 24 September 2024— The Penang Pacific West Dragon Boat Club was officially sent off at a press conference held in Bilik Ruby, Komtar, as they prepare to compete in the prestigious 15th Asian Dragon Boat Championship in Hong Kong. The event featured remarks from YB Wong Hon Wai, the Penang State EXCO for Tourism…
PHNOM PENH (Post/ANN/Phnom Penh): AirAsia Cambodia has announced a new flight route connecting Siem Reap, the nation’s historic tourist attraction, with Singapore in response to the strong growth in Cambodia’s tourism and aviation sectors, typified by a continuous increase in local and foreign visitors. Many Singaporean investors, in addition to tourists, are actively investing in…
MELAKA: In a ceremony conducted last night, Melaka announced the debut of the RM10 Combo Menu as part of the Melaka Nightlife program in conjunction with Visit Melaka Year 2024 (TMM2024). Thirty restaurant, cafe, and eatery proprietors from throughout the state would take part in the program, which is scheduled to run from October 5…
To draw tourists from abroad, Taiwan plans to open seven Taiwan Tourism Information Centers and 18 representative offices by the end of the year, the Tourism Administration announced on Saturday. According to the agency, it has opened three representative offices overseas so far this year and plans to open two more before the year is…
PETALING JAYA: According to analysts, Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd is anticipated to gain from a resurgence of tourism in Cambodia. The business controls an effective 21% share in Cambodia Airports, which oversees two airports. According to research by CGS International Research (CGSI Research), it is also probably going to secure more jobs at Petroliam Nasional…
Penang, Malaysia – September 21, 2024 – The excitement for the Aspen-Klippa Penang Bridge International Marathon 2024 (PBIM) reached new heights today with the official launch of the event’s fashion show. Held in the lead-up to one of Southeast Asia’s most renowned marathon events, the fashion show showcased the much-anticipated running vests and finisher T-shirts…
KUALA LUMPUR: Based on the Statistics Department, there were 64.8 million local tourist arrivals in the second quarter of 2024, up 23.8% from the previous year. The government’s chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr. Mohd Uzir Mahidin, spending on domestic travel increased by 28.6% to RM28.1bil in the second quarter of 2024. He stated that 2023…
GEORGE TOWN: Despite the unfavorable weather, businesses at well-known tourist destinations are faring fairly well. Numerous reports indicated good attendance at Chew Jetty, with just brief delays due to sporadic downpours and strong gusts. The 48-year-old Chew Chin Chuan, who owns two souvenir shops, observed that as soon as the rain stopped, tourists would come…
Penang, 20 Sep 2024 – To further promote Penang’s tourism industry and strengthen tourism collaboration between Penang and Chongqing （China), Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, led a delegation of Penang tourism industry representatives to Chongqing for a multi-day promotional roadshow. Wong Hon Wai stated, “This roadshow marked a…