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…
PHNOM PENH: According to information provided to the media by the Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia’s tourist industry generated US$3.63 billion in 2024, a 17.8% increase from US$3.08 billion the previous year. Thailand, Vietnam, China, Laos, and the United States were the top five countries in market arrivals to the country last year, with 6.7 million…
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…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is gearing up to consolidate its position as a global tourism hub through ambitious plans for 2025 following its tourism success in 2024. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew said AirAsia’s target of 5mil visitor arrivals in Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Tawau this year, facilitated by collaboration with the…
ALOR GAJAH, Jan 27 — Chinese new villages will be developed as one of the country’s new tourism products ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, with various efforts underway, including upgrading infrastructure in these villages. Malaysian Chinese New Village Secretariat chairman Khoo Poay Tiong said there are 613 Chinese new villages nationwide, each with its…
January 25, Hong Kong—The 300-year-old town of Kuk Po is attracting many tourists from Hong Kong because its dilapidated homes and reed fields provide a break from the city’s infamously fast-paced lifestyle. Even as shiny skyscrapers appeared in neighbouring Shenzhen over the Chinese border, the beach community, which was formerly inhabited by Hakka people from…
George Town, January 23: What started as a straightforward food delivery and e-hailing service has developed into a comprehensive powerful platform that promotes inclusive growth and economic empowerment, especially in Penang. With its tech-driven solutions, Grab Malaysia is not only revolutionizing transportation but also transforming the local business and tourism landscape. Almost 70,000 local drivers…
Ascend Airways Malaysia is anticipated to take its first aircraft, LY-CHF (MSN 29057), in mid-March and introduce it to the Southeast Asian charter market, marking the arrival of a premium-cabin-only B737-300 in Malaysia. KlasJet (KLJ, Vilnius), another Avia Solutions Group (ASG) company, currently operates the aircraft. Before setting up a dry lease for Ascend, KlasJet…
Penang, January 24, 2025 – The Light Hotel Penang is gearing up for a vibrant celebration to welcome the Chinese New Year, which this year honors the Year of the Metal Snake. Marking the occasion with a series of engaging activities, the hotel aims to embody the qualities of rebirth, strength, and success associated with…
KOTA KINABALU: With Thursday’s (Jan 23) inauguration of the tourist Analytics Dashboard Portal, Sabah aims to improve tourist planning, information exchange, and product development. According to Sabah Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew, the new tool intends to transform the way state stakeholders and policymakers gather and analyze vital tourist data. The…