Penang state government expresses disappointment that Budget 2023 does not address plight of first time affordable housing buyers
The Penang state government has expressed its disappointment that Budget 2023 has not addressed the plight of first time affordable housing buyers. State Exco for Housing, Local Government, Town and…
V Con gets off to a great start at Setia SPICE Convention Centre
Some 15,000 delegates from all over the world gathered at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre for the Q Net V Convention last night. The event is among the largest conventions…
Budget 2023- MAH calls on government to more to shore up hospitality industry
Following the announcement of the budget 2023, the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) expressed its hope that the government can do more to shore up the hospitality industry. In its…
Dusit Thani Tianmu Mountain, Hangzhou is open
Opening their 11th luxury hotel in China, Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its expansion in China with the opening of the highly…
Gurney Wharf’s first phase to open March next year
As early as March next year, members of the public can look forward to enjoy the facilities at the Gurney Wharf. The first phase of the project measuring some 27.53…
Online travel platforms raise concerns with Penang government of short-term rental plans
The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) and its members submitted recommendations to the Penang State Government (Local Government Division) recently (Oct 6, 2022) regarding the proposed Short-Term Rental Accommodation…
Ascott Gurney Penang’s CSR initiative benefits trishaw riders
Ascott Gurney Penang launched its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative to sponsor trishaw riders whose livelihood had been greatly affected by the pandemic. Present was State Exco for Tourism and…
Converting leftovers into great meals
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is celebrating this year’s Green Action Week themed “Sharing Community” by providing tips on how to convert leftovers into meals. The interesting programme will…
Meet the new Quai D’Orsay Imperiales cigar
Habanos, S.A. presented the new Travel Humidor by the brand Quai D’Orsay Imperiales during its traditional gala dinner at the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes, France. An elegant…
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Penang recognized again by Conde Nast Traveler
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Penang has been recognised again as being within the “Top 20 in Rest of Asia” with a score of 98.15 at the 12th rank by Conde Nast…