Airbnb delegation pays courtesy call on Tourism Exco
A delegation from Airbnb led by their Public Policy Lead for Southeast Asia, Ms Shangari Kiruppalini and Senior Consultant Hafizin Tajudin made a courtesy call to the Penang State Exco…
Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports makes private visit to Penang
By V. Sivaji Thailand’s Minister for Tourism and Sports, Mr Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn made a private visit to the Pinang Peranakan Mansion accompanied by a seven-member delegation. On hand to welcome…
Northern AV Show will be an annual affair
By V. Sivaji Due to the overwhelming response to the inaugural Northern AV Show 2022 has the organisers have decided to make it an annual affair. The niche event is…
SPCT to receive Spectrum of the Seas on July 2, 2022
After a hiatus of over two years, the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) will see the arrival of the Spectrum of the Seas on July 2, 2022. The mega cruise…
Elton Collins will take you down memory lane at babysoju
By V. Sivaji Enjoy soothing sentimental hits with talented musician, Elton Collins every Thursday and Saturday at babysoju@Times Square in Georgetown. He also mixes up his numbers with a range…
PSI initiative gives birth to first batch of seafarers
By V. Sivaji Despite being in their fifties and sixties, it was a “deja vu” moment for nine fishermen who found themselves back in the classroom. Among them was the…
Commendable environmental project at The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi
The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi has embarked on a commendable programme to offer guests an opportunity to forge first-hand connections with local communities and the environment during their stay at the resort.…
Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition is back next year
Next year, you can again enjoy the sight and sounds of fighter jets screaming through the skies in Langkawi Island. The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) is back.…
New look Dusit Thani Hua Hin with unique Devarana Wellness offerings
Dusit International’s vision to deliver experiential well-being at Dusit Hotels and Resorts worldwide came to the fore last year when the company introduced a new group-wide wellness concept, Devarana Wellness,…
Marriott International VP Asset Management shares his thoughts on the hospitality industry
By V. Sivaji With the reopening of international borders, Penang Hyperlocal sat down with Marriott International Vice President, Asset Management for a Q&A session, Yeoh Soo Hin, on the sidelines…