Museums can stop time. As they meander among these homages to the past, visitors find themselves transported across time, from speculating about the lives of our ancient ancestors to marveling at the vivid inventiveness of modern artists and foreseeing future advancements. This International Museum Day on May 18, Trip.com, a top one-stop travel agency, reveals…
Thanks to its varied offerings and lively culture, Malaysia is quickly rising to the top of the list among Gen Z traveler preferences. Malaysia is well-known for its breathtaking beaches in Borneo and Langkawi, its vibrant towns, and its picturesque mountains like the Cameron Mountains. It also provides a special combination of elegance, affordability, and adventure. Young tourists who care about the environment are drawn to…
KUALA LUMPUR: Travel and tour operators are calling for the expansion of the fuel subsidy to include tour buses and other registered tourism vehicles. According to the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant negative influence on the tourism sector, with many tour operators finding it difficult to remain in business. As domestic tourism…
PENANG– Digital Penang, a Penang State Government-Linked Company established toaccelerate digital transformation for the state, and Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad (Alliance Bank), a leading innovator in the banking sector known for its commitment to nurturing the growth of Malaysian businesses, are partnering to bolster Penang’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and startups through a Memorandum…
During the forthcoming summer peak season, Vietnam Airlines, the country’s flag carrier, will sell almost 300,000 inexpensive tickets. In light of this, the price of a one-way ticket for Economy Class starts at VNđ1,098,000 (US$43), while that of Business Class starts at VNđ1,905,000. The rates are for sales on flights departing early in the morning…
MALAYSIA- As per Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi , Johor boasts numerous tourist destinations with immense potential, something the state can be proud of. The Mentri Besar remarked that a recent social media video cast doubt on the state’s tourism industry and claimed Johor lacked any noteworthy tourist destinations. The film made clear how dull Johor…
Traveloka, the leading travel platform in Southeast Asia, has announced a strategic partnership with Filipino low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) to attract more foreign tourists to visit the Philippines by implementing an application programming interface that will allow inbound travelers to explore CEB flights through the travel app. Aligned with Traveloka’s commitment to helping the…
Frankfurt, Germany: IMEX Frankfurt, the pinnacle event for the global meetings,events, and incentive travel industry, is underway from Tuesday, May 14 to Thursday,May 16, 2024. Hosted annually, IMEX Frankfurt attracts over 3,800 global meetingplanners who converge with 2,900 suppliers from around the globe, fostering invaluableconnections and collaborations aimed at elevating the standards of events, meetings,and…
The Malaysia Familiarization Programme for Singaporean media representatives and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) ran from May 6 to May 11, 2024, and was recently ended by Tourism Malaysia Singapore. The objective was to emphasize the concept of dual-city vacations in Malaysia and investigate the distinctive tourist attractions of Penang and Langkawi. The attendees, who were drawn from prestigious journals, newspapers, and…
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…