Shangri-La Rasa Sayang and Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang, have been at the forefront of life-changing initiatives in collaboration with Penang General Hospital since 2009. Through the “Embrace, Gift of Life and Gift of Limbs” projects, these esteemed hotels have played a significant role in funding crucial surgeries for children born with congenital heart defects and…
GEORGE TOWN: Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stated that the Penang Medi-City in Batu Kawan will revolutionize healthcare services in the state and serve as a major centre for medical tourism and sustainability in contemporary life. Employment possibilities and other social and economic benefits are anticipated as a result of the development, he continued. “It…
Laotian Times, or VIENTIANE: According to Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Laos has seen more than five million visitors this year, surpassing projections and bringing in over US$1 billion. The PM claims that domestic visitor numbers exceeded the goal by 27%, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Visit Laos Year 2024 initiative. Sonexay also gave the Laos-China…
JOHOR BARU: The Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry reports that ASEAN member nations have decided to collaborate with Australia to foster closer tourist links and solve the challenges associated with visiting the country. According to its secretary-general, Datuk Roslan Abdul Rahman, ASEAN leaders discussed making Australia a conversation partner in addition to its current partners—Japan,…
GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Budget Hotel Association (MYBHA) Penangchapter has expressed concerns over the proposed 50% increase in hotel fees and the lackof transparency in the usage of funds collected from tourists. Its chairman, Andy Lau Eng Leong said, these developments raise significant questions about the fairness, accountability, and effectiveness of the fee management process….
JOHOR BARU: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof says ASEAN nations should balance tourism and development as they emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic’s shadow. According to him, this strategy will contribute to combating overtourism. “Resolving the issues of excessive tourism is essential to preserving the equilibrium between the expansion of tourism and the welfare…
IPOH: Long-standing tourist destinations in the state should reinvest and “up their game” to draw tourists, according to Loh Sze Yee. The chairman of the Perak tourist committee stated that the owners of these establishments must keep improving rather than be content with the money they have made. “We’ve noticed a few new spots that…
PETALING JAYA: According to Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, a permanent license that can be renewed for a set charge would be implemented for the convenience of Tourism operators. According to him, industry participants like travel agencies and tour guides would find it simpler and more convenient to apply…
A brand-new hotel is now open in Penang, Bayan Lepas. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, Chinese Consul-General in Penang Zhou Youbin, Penang State Executive Councillor Wong Hon Wai, Penang Island Mayor Datuk Rajendran P. Anthony, and Marriott International representatives attended the soft opening of the 298-room, five-star Iconic Marjorie Hotel. Marriott International’s network of brands,…
(Reuters) The businesses announced on Wednesday that Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors will deepen their collaboration to create AI-powered aviation and autonomous flying technologies. With the goal to enhance flight planning and management, the businesses will integrate chipmaker NXP’s computer architecture with Honeywell’s Anthem avionics, a cloud-connected cockpit system. In order to improve autonomous flying technology,…