GEORGE TOWN: Carolyn Leong has been returned as chairman of the Penang chapter of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) for the 2026–2029 term. Her re-election was confirmed during the chapter’s annual general meeting held at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La on Wednesday. Leong will be supported by a committee comprising deputy…
PENANG: St. Giles Wembley, Penang marked the holy month of Ramadan by bringing together guests, partners, and members of the local community through a Majlis Berbuka Puasa themed “Rahmat Ramadan”. Held at the hotel’s Wembley Café on March 9, the event welcomed corporate and government guests, including representatives from the police and the Fire and…
PENANG, March 1– Penang is set to welcome its first Wyndham-branded hotel following a landmark collaboration between GIC Group and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. The partnership, formalised at a signing ceremony today, marks a major step in Penang’s expanding hospitality landscape and reflects confidence in the state’s tourism and investment potential. The ceremony drew senior…
PETALING JAYA, – The local tourism industry is strengthening cooperation to ensure safer and more reliable travel experiences for visitors, particularly involving tour bus operations. Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) president Nigel Wong said standard operating procedures (SOPs) for handling accidents may differ among operators, but drivers are required to report any…
PENANG: Penang’s tourism sector received a significant boost on Friday with the arrival of Spring Airlines’ inaugural direct flight from Shanghai, reinforcing the state’s growing popularity among Chinese travellers and strengthening air connectivity ahead of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign. The flight landed at Penang International Airport at 2.22 pm with 174 passengers on board,…
KLANG, Jan 29 – The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) is planning to establish a tourist information centre to promote the city’s attractions to cruise travellers arriving at Port Klang, Selangor. Klang Mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain said the council was in the process of drawing up plans to convert a council-owned property into an…
KUALA LUMPUR: Jan 27 – Malaysia welcomed 42.2 million visitors in 2025, marking an 11.2% increase from 38 million in 2024 and a 20.4% rise compared with 35 million recorded in 2019, providing a strong platform for the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that the encouraging…
VIENTIANE, Jan – Laos is continuing to prioritise tourism as a key driver of sustainable economic and social growth, as it prepares to welcome more visitors by leveraging its rich cultural heritage and natural attractions. Speaking at a government meeting in mid-January, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suansavanh Viyaket said the country is pursuing…
Amari SPICE Penang is ushering in the holy month of Ramadan with the return of its much-anticipated Juadah Nostalgia Ramadan Buffet Dinner, promising an evening steeped in tradition, flavour and warm memories. Running daily from Feb 20 to March 15, 2026, the buffet will be served from 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm at Amaya Food…
TOKYO: Japan recorded a new high in tourist arrivals in 2025 despite a sharp decline in visitors from China following diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Tokyo, officials said. According to the transport ministry, Japan welcomed 42.7 million tourists last year, surpassing the previous record of nearly 37 million in 2024, as the weak yen continued…
