Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai, has announced another good news. Following the inaugural flight of Juneyao Airlines from Shanghai to Penang on 31 May 2024, Shanghai Airlines has officially launched its first direct flight from Shanghai to Penang, touching down at Penang International Airport this morning at 7:11…
KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Sarawak chapter head John Teo anticipates that the Niah National Park Caves Complex’s nomination as a Unesco World Heritage site will accelerate the expansion of Miri’s tourism industry. He made a note of the fact that the Niah Caves archaeological site was first nominated in 2019 and received…
WTTC: Malaysia’s Travel and Tourism Industry Will Add MYR 198.7 Billion to the Country’s Economy According to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR), Malaysia’s travel and tourism industry is predicted to increase significantly in 2024, breaking all previous records in terms of employment, economic contributions, and domestic visitor expenditure….
PETALING JAYA: To launch Courtyard by Marriott Subang, Marriott International and the SKS Group have inked a hotel management contract. This is SKS Group’s first project outside of Johor and its third partnership with Marriott International. Sheraton Johor Bahru, scheduled to open in 2022, and Four Points by Sheraton Desaru, which debuted in 2021, are…
Ibis Styles has proudly announced the grand opening of the Ibis Styles Sepang KLIA, a vibrant hotel just 1.2 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). This new addition aims to revolutionize the airport layover experience with its resort-inspired design and top-notch service. The hotel promises trendy yet affordable accommodations tailored for business travellers, transit…
HANOI: In the first half of 2024, Vietnam’s tourist industry saw over 8.8 million foreign visitors, up nearly 60% from the same time the previous year. This significant increase denotes a post-Covid-19 period of recovery. Vietnam is still faring poorly in terms of getting tourists to spend more money, trailing behind its regional rivals like…
Singapore- To win over the island republic’s ardent fans of the King of Fruits, Tourism Malaysia has introduced the Durian Delight Packages during the ongoing Malaysia Fest 2024 at Singapore Expo, Changi, with special deals. According to Tourism Malaysia, the organization combined its knowledge with travel partners and regional durian producers to produce a high-end…
Penang, Malaysia – Penang International Airport today celebrated the arrival of Shenzhen Airlines’ inaugural direct flight from Shenzhen to Penang. Penang State Executive Councilor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai said the new route marks a significant enhancement in Penang’s international connectivity, promising to boost tourism and economic ties between the two cities….
Based on to study by Forbes Advisor, Singapore is the least dangerous city in the world for tourists. When choosing their next destination, travellers examine a variety of criteria, such as the weather, local activities, cost of accommodations, and available transportation. Even if it’s more difficult to quantify, safety is still an important factor. However,…
PETALING JAYA: When will Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh be able to represent Perak as its ambassador? Tourism Perak reportedly hopes to appoint the actress, who was born in Ipoh, as the state’s ambassador, according to the New Straits Times. The chief executive officer of Tourism Perak, Nurmalis Musa, stated that negotiations with Yeoh are still…