Penang: Connecting Penang to the rest of China, a new direct international flight will provide another method for travellers to connect. Qingdao Airlines will begin to provide non-stop flights on March 31, which marks the first time there will be non-stop service between the two cities. Tickets are already on sale at the airline’s official…
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,…
PENANG: Dato Yeoh Soon Hin has been officially appointed as the Honorary Consul of Mexico in Penang, marking a new chapter in strengthening bilateral ties between Mexico and Malaysia, particularly in trade, investment and cultural exchange. The inaugural ceremony was held at the St. Giles Wembley Penang Hotel on Tuesday (Jan 28), with Penang Chief…
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…
China’s health tourism industry is expanding rapidly, emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments in the global tourism market as demand for wellness-focused travel continues to rise. According to Grand View Research, the sector generated about US$25.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach nearly US$74.6 billion by 2030, recording a compound annual growth…
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…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, is stepping up efforts to tap into the fast-growing Muslim tourism market through a new partnership with Indonesia, as part of broader moves to diversify visitor sources and strengthen the long-term resilience of its tourism sector. Tourism Minister Huot Hak recently collaborated with Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia Santo Darmosumarto in filming a…
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…
