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…
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…
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…
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…
Okinawa, Dec 18 – Blackstone Inc. has acquired the Ritz-Carlton Okinawa in a deal estimated at ¥20 billion (RM579.83 million), reflecting the rising demand for luxury hospitality assets as Japan experiences a tourism boom. The US-based asset management giant is also purchasing the Kanehide Kise Beach Palace as part of the transaction, according to sources…
KOTA KINABALU: Julinus J. Jimit, chief executive officer of the Sabah Tourism Board, says the province is prepared for some impact on South Korean tourist arrivals due to unpredictability in Seoul after a brief period of martial law was imposed in the nation. When asked yesterday if the state expected a decline in South Korean…
KUALA LUMPUR: Based on a recent poll by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Malaysians’ decisions to take a vacation in Thailand are heavily influenced by destination attractions. The “Malaysian Outbound and Domestic Travel Behaviour” survey was conducted in the first quarter of 2024 to investigate Malaysians’ domestic and international travel habits. In a…
KUALA LUMPUR, 21 November 2024 – Trip.com Malaysia successfully organized its first-ever Green Travel Fun Run at Townsquare Park, Gamuda Cove, bringing together nearly 200 participants to celebrate fitness, sustainability, and community. The event, aligned with Trip.com Malaysia’s “Explore & Restore” theme, emphasized eco-friendly travel and environmental restoration. Participants enjoyed a 5km fun run followed…
Penang, November 9, 2024 – Today, Penang took a pivotal step in reinforcing Malaysia’s creative economy with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony held at The One Academy Penang, Straits Quay. The event, officiated by YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Executive Council Member for Tourism and Creative Economy, celebrated a partnership dedicated to…
Penang, Malaysia– The World Research Travel Organization (WRTO) has announced that Penang will be the host city for the upcoming World Research Travel Conference 2024, scheduled from November 3 to 7 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre. Supported by the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), this prestigious event will bring together international experts, educators,…