CAPE TOWN: Africa’s tourism industry took a significant step forward with the staging of the Africa Tourism Investment Conference (ATIC) 2026, which brought together investors, policymakers and industry leaders to chart a stronger, more sustainable future for the sector. Held on April 14 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the one-day conference formed part…
LENGGONG: The return of the ancient Perak Man skeleton to the Lenggong Valley Archaeological Gallery has significantly boosted tourism in the area, reinforcing its status as a key heritage destination in Malaysia. The approximately 11,000-year-old skeleton, previously kept by the National Heritage Department in Kuala Lumpur, has been on public display in Lenggong since July…
PENANG: Setia SPICE Convention Centre & Arena (Setia SPICE) has taken a decisive step forward in sustainable event management, turning food waste from its events into valuable resources through a collaboration that brings together industry, academia and enterprise. The initiative, launched today in partnership with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Al-Ansar Integrated Sdn Bhd, centres…
GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysia Gold & Jewellery Trade Exhibition (MGJE) 2026 will return to Penang next month with a stronger focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and the launch of a new Southeast Asian gold trading platform. The three-day event, to be held from May 8 to 10 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, is expected…
PENANG: The new direct route from Penang to Chongqing that brings the total number of direct flight connections between Penang and 8 Chinese cities into service is part of Penang’s policy to establish itself as a major player in the Chinese market. The launch of Chongqing Airlines on 9th April was a major milestone in…
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…
