GEORGE TOWN, Dec 31 – Chinese airline Loong Air launched its new direct flight connecting Xi’an, China to Penang at Penang International Airport on Monday (Dec 30). The flight will operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays, using an Airbus A320 with a capacity of 168 passengers. Tourism Malaysia deputy chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin…
George Town, Penang (Dec 23)—Penang’s 2025 outlook is set for a vibrant future, says Peter Lo, Head of House at George Penang by the Crest Collection. Lo said the vibrant outlook is driven by foreign arrivals, infrastructure developments, and a strategic push to increase tourism spending. However, Lo said that stakeholders should not only focus…
JOHOR BARU: In response to a spike in demand brought on by consecutive celebrations and school breaks, hotels are bustling during this period. According to Ivan Teo, chairman of the Malaysian Association of Hotels Johor Chapter, the ASEAN Tourism Forum next month has also helped to boost reservations. “During holiday seasons, hotels in this area,…
Turkish Airlines has established itself as the most globally linked airline by being officially recognized by Guinness World Records for operating to more countries than any other airline. Turkish Airlines has established itself as the most globally linked airline by being officially recognized by Guinness World Records for operating to more countries than any other…
December 21, George Town — An important step toward improving connectivity, creating job opportunities, and securing Penang’s status as a regional aviation hub has been taken with the opening of a new direct route from Chennai to Penang via IndiGo, which will begin operating today. At 8:08 a.m., flight 6E 1045, which was carrying 146…
Okinawa, Dec 18 – Blackstone Inc. has acquired the Ritz-Carlton Okinawa in a deal estimated at ¥20 billion (RM579.83 million), reflecting the rising demand for luxury hospitality assets as Japan experiences a tourism boom. The US-based asset management giant is also purchasing the Kanehide Kise Beach Palace as part of the transaction, according to sources…
New Delhi, India—The Penang Port Commission (PPC) and Port Klang Authority (PKA) inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Port Association in New Delhi to boost Malaysia-India maritime cooperation further. Dato’ Jana Santhiran Muniayan, Secretary General of Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport, and Dato Yeoh Soon Hin for PPC represented Malaysia at the signing ceremony….
ALOR STAR – The Kedah government has lauded Langkawi Ferry Line Ventures Sdn Bhd for abolishing its plans to increase ferry ticket fares for Malaysian passengers in the coming year. Kedah State Tourism, Culture, Arts, and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Salleh Saidin said the decision eased public worries over the fare increase that would…
Penang now offers a slice of winter magic with the opening of Antarctic Snow World at Straits Quay, a new indoor snow park that promises a refreshing escape into icy wonder. Officially launched by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, the attraction features breathtaking snow sculptures, thrilling ice slides, and a chilly environment that mimics the…
PUTRAJAYA, December 13, 2024- “The government’s efforts to promote the tourism industry should not be entangled with political or racial issues,” stated Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture. He claimed that although the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (Motac) is making every effort to draw tourists from all over…
