JOHOR BAHRU – The highly anticipated friendly match between English Premier League club Chelsea FC and Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) is expected to provide a significant boost to Johor’s tourism and hospitality industry ahead of the Aug 11 clash at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium (SSI). Industry players believe the match will attract thousands of football fans…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s tourism sector recorded robust growth during the recent Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays, with both inbound and outbound travel registering strong double-digit increases, reflecting sustained travel demand during the festive season. According to data released by Trip.com Group, outbound flight bookings by Malaysians surged 49% year-on-year, driven by a combination of the long…
IPOH: Perak continues to face challenges in attracting major international hotel brands, as most visitors to the state still prefer day trips over overnight stays. State Tourism, Industry, Investment and Corridor Development Committee chairman Loh Sze Yee said Perak is widely perceived as a stopover destination, with travellers often passing through without extending their visit….
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s private healthcare sector is fast cementing its position as a global medical tourism hub, drawing 1.84 million international patients and generating RM3.34 billion in revenue in 2025. What was once considered a niche segment has now become a key pillar of the country’s economic growth and global reputation, underpinned by high clinical…
GEORGE TOWN: A new man-made attraction off Penang’s coast, known as Forest Island, has been recognised by Asia Records, marking a milestone in the state’s push to diversify its tourism offerings. The project, developed as an open-sea lifestyle and leisure destination, features what is claimed to be the world’s first permanent open-sea pickleball court, an…
KOTA KINABALU: The arrival of Sabah’s first-ever direct flight from Chongqing has significantly improved the air connections between Sabah and China and is expected to promote increased tourism in advance of Visit Malaysia 2026. Chongqing Airlines began its inaugural flight to Kota Kinabalu International Airport at 11:15 PM on Thursday, and the aircraft brought with…
GEORGE TOWN: A new direct air link between Phuket and Penang has taken off with the arrival of the inaugural flight operated by AirAsia on Friday, strengthening connectivity between two of Southeast Asia’s popular island destinations. Flight AK1821 landed at Penang International Airport at 3.51 pm carrying 165 passengers, marking the start of the new…
PENANG – Ashwin Gunasekeran, Chief Executive Officer of the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), has been appointed Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events at Taylor’s University. The appointment recognises his experience in the business events industry and his contributions to promoting Penang as a destination for international conventions and…
George Town has gotten a lot more elevated now that Hotels Sentral is moving Alex Gooi from his previous role as Operations Manager for both the Hotels Sentral of Georgetown and Seaview to be the new Hotel Manager for both of these properties, effective March, 2021. “As Operations Manager, Alex has been an important part…
Sabah’s Red Durian or Durian Merah is a rarity that can potentially generate a great deal of agro tourism and commercial value if (and when) it is developed properly, said the Kuamut representative, Datuk Masiung Banah, in a report by The Star. The agriculture department of Sabah was urged by Datuk Masiung to enhance research…
