PENANG, MALAYSIA – In an industry where pressure is constant, standards are unforgiving, and success is measured daily by guest satisfaction, Chef Ahmad Zaim Abdullah has built a reputation that extends far beyond the kitchen. With more than two decades of experience across Malaysia, Japan, Dubai, and Oman, the Executive Chef of Courtyard by Marriott…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s tourism industry has appealed to the Federal Government to recognise tourism transportation as an essential sector eligible for diesel subsidies under the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS), warning that rising fuel costs could significantly impact tourism businesses and weaken Sabah’s competitiveness as a travel destination. The call was made jointly by the…
PARIS: An unprecedented heatwave across France is affecting tourism in the French capital, with some of Paris’ most iconic attractions reducing operating hours and prompting visitors to alter their travel plans. The soaring temperatures, which saw France record one of its hottest days on June 23 since weather records began in 1947, forced the Eiffel…
GEORGE TOWN: Food lovers can now savour some of Balik Pulau’s most beloved flavours without leaving the city, thanks to a new dining promotion at Courtyard by Marriott Penang. The hotel has launched its “Balik Pulau Feast” at Penang Kitchen, offering an array of local hawker favourites and Penang specialties every Friday to Sunday. The…
