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Hotel Sentral Seaview, Penang, Unveils Exclusive Valentine’s Day Packages

12 Feb- Penang, Malaysia – With Valentine’s Day 2025 just around the corner, Hotel Sentral Seaview,Penang, is set to provide couples with a memorable romantic experience filled with luxury, and fine dining. Located in the Tanjung Tokong area, this award-winning hotel,recognized as the top choice in the region on TripAdvisor, has crafted two special Valentine’sDay…

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Ewon Benedick pitches religious pilgrimage tourism as Sabah’s new drawcard for Visit Malaysia Year 2026

PENAMPANG, February 12 — Datuk Ewon Benedick, Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, has proposed the development of religious tourism in Sabah as a new Visit Malaysia Year 2026 attraction. According to him, this would demonstrate the distinctiveness and diversity of Malaysians, particularly in Sabah, which is renowned for its peace, harmony, and unity among…

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Penang eyes surge in Indian tourists for Thaipusam 2026; CM cites direct Chennai flights to the island as a key driver

February 10, George Town — Because of the careful planning and preparations made, Penang is certain that it would see a notable rise in Indian tourists for the Thaipusam celebration the following year. According to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, it will also result in a notable expansion of the state’s tourism industry and enhance…

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Indonesia boosts culinary tourism; rich food heritage in the country can be a big pull for tourists, says deputy minister

Jakarta: The rich culinary legacy of Indonesia has been emphasized by the country’s tourism ministry as a crucial tactic to draw in more overseas visitors. On February 7, Hariyanto, the ministry’s deputy for tourism and infrastructure development, stated that one of Indonesia’s top priorities, both now and in the future, is culinary tourism. The official…

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Saudi Arabia’s Hospitality Sector Soars as the 13th Hotel & Hospitality Expo Returns to RICEC This April

From April 8–10, 2024, RICEC will host Saudi Arabia’s 13th Hotel & Hospitality Expo, which will include leading companies, innovative ideas, and industry leaders. The much-awaited 13th Hotel & Hospitality Expo Saudi Arabia will be held at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC) from April 8–10, 2024. The expo, which is being organized…

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Tourism spending in Singapore set to hit all-time high for 2024; bullish outlook for 2025, says Tourism Board

Singapore: The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced on February 4 that tourism spending in Singapore is expected to reach a record high in 2024, exceeding the pre-pandemic high of S$27.7 billion in 2019. After hitting $22.4 billion between January and September 2024, tourism receipts for the entire year are expected to approach the upper end…

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GEORGE TOWN: Penang looks forward to stronger collaboration with Uzbekistan for tourism growth, says state tourism and creative economy exco.

Wong Hon Wai said that Penang is much like Uzbekistan, a place of immense cultural heritage, natural beauty, and thriving tourism and Uzbekistan has deep historical roots, cultural magnificence, and warm hospitality. “We also recognize that Uzbekistan is home to a predominantly Muslim population, and Penang, with its rich Islamic heritage and abundance of halal-certified…

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