KOTA KINABALU: Julinus J. Jimit, chief executive officer of the Sabah Tourism Board, says the province is prepared for some impact on South Korean tourist arrivals due to unpredictability in Seoul after a brief period of martial law was imposed in the nation. When asked yesterday if the state expected a decline in South Korean…
KUALA LUMPUR: Based on a recent poll by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Malaysians’ decisions to take a vacation in Thailand are heavily influenced by destination attractions. The “Malaysian Outbound and Domestic Travel Behaviour” survey was conducted in the first quarter of 2024 to investigate Malaysians’ domestic and international travel habits. In a…
KUALA LUMPUR, 21 November 2024 – Trip.com Malaysia successfully organized its first-ever Green Travel Fun Run at Townsquare Park, Gamuda Cove, bringing together nearly 200 participants to celebrate fitness, sustainability, and community. The event, aligned with Trip.com Malaysia’s “Explore & Restore” theme, emphasized eco-friendly travel and environmental restoration. Participants enjoyed a 5km fun run followed…
Penang, November 9, 2024 – Today, Penang took a pivotal step in reinforcing Malaysia’s creative economy with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony held at The One Academy Penang, Straits Quay. The event, officiated by YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Executive Council Member for Tourism and Creative Economy, celebrated a partnership dedicated to…
Penang, Malaysia– The World Research Travel Organization (WRTO) has announced that Penang will be the host city for the upcoming World Research Travel Conference 2024, scheduled from November 3 to 7 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre. Supported by the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), this prestigious event will bring together international experts, educators,…
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”…
GEORGE TOWN: Despite the unfavorable weather, businesses at well-known tourist destinations are faring fairly well. Numerous reports indicated good attendance at Chew Jetty, with just brief delays due to sporadic downpours and strong gusts. The 48-year-old Chew Chin Chuan, who owns two souvenir shops, observed that as soon as the rain stopped, tourists would come…
Penang, 20 Sep 2024 – To further promote Penang’s tourism industry and strengthen tourism collaboration between Penang and Chongqing （China), Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, led a delegation of Penang tourism industry representatives to Chongqing for a multi-day promotional roadshow. Wong Hon Wai stated, “This roadshow marked a…
PUTRAJAYA: The Statistics Department’s Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) indicates that domestic tourism in Malaysia increased significantly in 2023, with total expenditures amounting to RM78.7bil, up from RM59.2bil in 2022. A statistical framework known as the TSA is used to assess the performance of the tourist sector and how much it contributes to GDP (gross domestic…
Penang, 12 September 2024– The Penang International Food Festival (PIFF) 2024 is set to make a flavorful comeback this November, celebrating Penang’s renowned street food and hawker heritage. This year’s event promises two major food festivals across consecutive weekends, giving food lovers a chance to dive into the island’s vibrant culinary scene. Event Highlights: A…
