MALAYSIA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) increased its forecast for airline profitability in 2024 from US$25.7bil in December 2023 to US$30.5bil in net profit. According to the report, the increased profitability is expected to surpass US$ 27.4 billion in 2023. According to IATA, despite pressure from rising costs of living, North America remains the…
GEORGETOWN, June 3 –Penang Global Tourism (PGT) and Juneyao Airlines inks a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) to broaden Penang’s international flight network, making it easier for Chinese travelers and boosting the local economy. Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE), Wong Hon Wai said the partnership will see PGT and Juneyao Airlines launch…
A fresh survey claims that over 470,000 foreign visitors came to Seoul last year specifically for medical purposes. To boost medical tourism in Seoul, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said on May 30 that it will be hiring 200 new partner groups. Over 470,000 international visitors came to Seoul for medical tourism in 2023, more than…
*GEORGE TOWN, June 1- In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations, Penang has inaugurated a direct flight from Shanghai, operated by Juneyao Airlines. The inaugural flight landed last night at 10:54 pm, marking the airline’s first venture into Malaysia and enhancing Penang’s connectivity with major international cities. Penang Executive Councillor Wong Hon…
Georgetown, 31 May 2024 – Digital Penang, a Government-Linked Company (GLC) of the Penang StateGovernment, unveils the commencement of the Hard tech Incubator Program. Driven by the vision ofPenang2030, this strategic initiative aims to accelerate the commercialization of hardtech anddeep tech technological solutions, particularly those transitioning from Technology Readiness Levels(TRL) 5 and 6 to TRL…
GEORGE TOWN, May 31 (InfoTourism)-Penang’s jewellers form the backbone of Malaysia’s gold and jewellery exports, contributing 80% to the industry, says Penang exco. The exco for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE), Wong Hon Wai said Malaysia exported RM7.7 billion worth of gold and jewellery in 2023, up from RM7.39 billion in 2022. He said the…
MALAYSIA -According to Ling Tian Soon, the head of the state health and environment committee, Johor received more than RM140 million from the medical tourism sector last year. According to Ling, the state government has been collaborating closely with local members of the medical community to expand the state’s medical tourism industry, including expanding its…
Ticket available for sales now GEORGE TOWN- Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai announced another exciting news to the tourism industry in Penang. Shenzhen Airlines officially commences sales for direct flight between Penang and Shenzhen. The inaugural flight is scheduled to land in Penang on the 27th of…
At yesterday evening’s Brand Laureate Awards night, Ashwin Gunasekeran, the chief executive officer of Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), was the proud recipient of both the Nation Branding Award for M.I.C.E. (Meeting, Incentive, Conference, Exhibition) and the Brand Leadership Award for Leadership Excellence in the MICE and Hospitality industries. The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur…
Although they welcome the potential additional income, hotels in China that presently primarily serve locals are concerned that a recent regulatory change prohibiting them from turning away foreigners may mean more laborious procedures. Hotel owners are no longer able to turn away foreign guests for lack of “foreign accommodation qualification,” the Chinese government announced on…
