In an ongoing attempt to position Malaysia as a top travel destination for Chinese tourism industry participants, Tourism Malaysia unveiled its booth at the ITB China 2024, which was held from May 27 to 29, 2024, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. The Honorable Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism,…
Kuala Lumpur, 28 May 2024– Vietjet is ramping up its domestic routes by 35% and increasing night flights by 46% to meet the upcoming summer travel surge. Next month, the airline will also launch four new non-stop routes, connecting Vietnam’s beloved tourist hub, Phu Quoc Island to Taichung and Kaohsiung, and from Hanoi to Melbourne…
Chulia Street, which used to be the centre of George Town, Penang’s nightlife and cultural liveliness, has undergone a significant change in the last few years. This well-known boulevard was bustling with life before the pandemic, luring both residents and visitors into its vibrant embrace every evening. Nevertheless, the flourishing hotspot was reduced to a…
A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed by Traveloka, the top travel platform in Southeast Asia, and the Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) to strengthen Traveloka’s commitment to Thailand’s tourist sector. The two sides will work together to advance local and international travel, as well as travel to secondary locations. Traveloka and TAT can cooperate on dual marketing campaigns,…
Malaysia- today, on May 27, the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Pagoh Campus opened its Kuliyyah of Sustainable Tourism and Contemporary Languages (KSTCL). The event was presided over by Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang. At approximately 10.45 a.m., Muar district administrator Hasrin Kamal Hashim,…
Technology and American Airlines’ Information Technology (IT) team are essential to improving the customer experience and bolstering operational resilience as the airline gets ready to welcome over 72 million passengers this summer. According to Ganesh Jayaram, Chief Digital and Information Officer at American Airlines, “Over the past few years, American has focused on driving an enterprise-wide tech-first…
Following a London flight earlier this week that resulted in one passenger dying and others injuries, Singapore Airlines Ltd. has strengthened its policies regarding cabin service during turbulence. After Flight SQ321 unexpectedly lost altitude on Tuesday and had to make an emergency landing in Bangkok, the airline said on Friday that it is adopting a “more…
At a press conference in Beijing on Thursday, vice-chairman of the Xizang autonomous region Xu Zhitao announced that the region will expand its international flight routes, enhance its inbound tourism routes and products, and enhance entry, language translation, and payment services to draw in more foreign visitors to enjoy its stunning natural landscapes and distinctive ethnic culture. According…
Industry insiders have discovered that Chinese visitors travelling abroad are becoming increasingly enthusiastic about visiting museums abroad. Among the most sought-after locations are the Louvre Museum in Paris, the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, and the Erawan Museum in Bangkok. According to Tuniu, an online travel agency based in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, other foreign museums that Chinese tourists…
In conjunction with Visit Perak Year (VPY 2024), Perak is working with stakeholders in the HongKong tourism industry to draw visitors from the region, according to State Tourism, Industry,Investment and Corridor Development Committee chairman Loh Sze Yee. According to Loh, a lot of people might be unaware that Ipoh has a very strong brand in…
