PETALING JAYA: Ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and Malaysia’s stint as the ASEAN Chair, participants in the tourism industry have urged the government to increase the 2025 allocations for technology, product development, marketing, and digitalization. They said that by actively promoting tourist destinations, states could draw in more domestic travellers for the “Cuti-Cuti Malaysia”…
MARANG, September 28 — As part of the preparations for the October–March northeastern monsoon season, which brings heavy rains and frequently floods to the east coast of peninsular Malaysia, Terengganu’s renowned resorts on its South China Sea islands will be temporarily shuttered. Ahmad Ridzwan Abd Rahman, the tourism director for Terengganu state, made it clear…
George Town, Penang – 27 September 2024: Penang continues to solidify its position as Malaysia’s top medical tourism destination, accounting for 45% of the nation’s total medical tourism revenue in the first half of 2024. This achievement was highlighted during the joint meeting of the Penang Centre of Medical Tourism (PMED) and StudyPENANG, held at…
Penang, Malaysia, September 27, 2024 – The World Research Travel Organization (WRTO) has officially announced that Penang will host the World Research Travel Conference 2024, taking place from November 3 to 7, 2024, at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre. Supported by the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), the event will bring together global experts,…
KUCHING: With additional marketing initiatives slated before Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2026, Sarawak’s tourist sector may anticipate a sustained expansion in the upcoming year. The chief executive officer of the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), Sharzede Salleh Askor, announced that marketing campaigns will be intensified in the upcoming year to raise awareness of Sarawak among tourists….
PETALING JAYA: Despite changing patterns and economic constraints, tourism players anticipate consistent arrivals of Chinese tourists and tour groups during China’s upcoming Golden Week vacations, which begin on October 1. Because of the convenience of booking online, frequent flights, and the lack of a visa need, they are still optimistic about last-minute bookings. Citing China’s…
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture is keeping a careful eye on the problem of hotel check-ins in the nation and is treating it seriously. They are also requesting an explanation from industry participants. It stated in a statement today that it is open to receiving more public information about the matter, which…
Tokyo, Japan – The highly anticipated Tourism Expo Japan 2024, taking place from September 26–29, is set to showcase Japan’s potential as a premier global travel destination. Following a successful event in 2023, which drew an impressive 148,062 attendees, this year’s expo promises a vibrant platform for networking, cultural exchange, and industry innovation. The four-day…
Kuala Lumpur, 26 September 2024 – Vietjet, in partnership with U.S.-based Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, has taken a major step toward greener aviation with a newly signed agreement. This collaboration, aimed at providing advanced avionics and technical services for Vietjet’s fuel-efficient fleet, marks a key milestone in the airline’s journey toward sustainable growth. The agreement was…
George Town, Penang – The Penang State Government has announced an exciting collaboration with Lithuanian street artist Ernest Zacharevic to restore three of his iconic murals in George Town. Located on Armenian Street, Ah Quee Street, and Cannon Street, these murals are celebrated symbols of Penang’s rich street art scene and cultural heritage. Since their…
