Jazz Hotel Welcomes Hendry Tan as Hotel Manager
By V. Sivaji Jazz Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Hendry Tan as its new Hotel Manager, bringing with him over two decades of experience in Malaysia’s hospitality…
Olive Tree Hotel to launch its Penang Kia Night-Heritage & Street Food Feast promotion
The Olive Tree Hotel will launch its “Penang Kia Night-Heritage & Street Food Feast” promotion Saturday July, 11 2026, from 6pm to 10pm. It invites guests to step back in…
MATTA Fair Penang 2026 Buyers Contest Winners Receive Prizes
By V. Sivaji Winners of the MATTA Fair Penang 2026 Buyers Contest received their prizes during a presentation ceremony held at Hard Rock Hotel Penang last night. The guest of…
Farewell to a Penang Icon: Bayview Hotel Georgetown Closes After Four Decades
By V. Sivaji The Bayview Hotel Georgetown closed its doors yesterday, marking the end of an era as it prepares for a major renovation and rebranding exercise. For generations of…
Penang explores new medical tourism markets from the Middle East
The Penang State Government is actively exploring the Middle East as a new source market for medical tourism as part of its strategy to diversify international patient arrivals and reduce…
Megabangna announces a THB 6 billion (EUR 158 million) expansion as part of a THB 70 billion (EUR 1.86 billion) long-term mixed-use masterplan to redefine the future of Eastern Bangkok
Ikano Centres and Central Pattana today announced a THB 6 billion (EUR 158 million*) expansion of Megabangna shopping centre, creating a new nature-led, experience-led destination designed for the next generation…
Penang wins big at the Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025-2026
By V. Sivaji Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai hailed the recognition and success of several Penang based hotels and hospitality industry players at…
Dusit International brings its Dusit Collection brand to Japan with the opening of a Kengo Kuma-designed lakeside retreat in Hokkaido
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is continuing its strategic expansion in Japan with the opening of WE Hotel Toya, Dusit Collection, a serene lakeside…
AirAsia MOVE adds four new direct airline partners in Q2 2026: Oman Air, Uzbekistan Airways, FitsAir & Hainan Airlines
AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), Asia’s leading travel booking app, expanded its global connectivity in the second quarter of 2026 with the addition of four direct airline partners, namely Oman Air, Uzbekistan…