MATTA Fair positions itself as a sustainability leader in tourism
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce that the National MATTA Fair returns for its second round in 2025. The MATTA Fair is back…
TUI Group to launch flagship TUI Blue Hotel in Johor’s Medini Lakeside
One of the world’s largest integrated tourism groups, the TUI Group, is set to embark on a landmark hospitality project in Johor, Malaysia. This follows the official signing ceremony between…
The Chinese Tourist Boom in Penang
By V. Sivaji Penang has seen an extraordinary increase in Chinese tourist arrivals turning China into Penang’s top medium-haul source market. This surge is a game‑changer for hotels, airlines, tour…
IndiGo orders 60 Airbus A350s
To fuel its long-haul growth ambitions, rising Indian carrier IndiGo has placed an order for 60 Airbus A350-900s, in addition to options for an additional 40 of these jets, meaning…
TransNusa increases flight frequency to Singapore
South East Asia’s first premium service airline, PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri, is further strengthening its presence in Singapore by increasing the frequency of its scheduled flights for the Jakarta –…
Singapore Tourism Board and AirAsia MOVE Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Travel to Singapore
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and AirAsia MOVE have entered into a strategic partnership to create better travel experiences for visitors to Singapore, with a focus on key Southeast Asian…
TransNusa Airlines launches direct flights from Bali to Perth
As the international aviation industry players recover, rebuild, reassess and expand its route and service offerings, the newly transformed TransNusa has positioned itself to become the gateway to all things…
MATTA Fair Penang on May 24th and 25th, 2025
By V. Sivaji Start packing your bags and start planning for your next holiday ! The highly anticipated Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents Fair (MATTA) Penang is back…
PCEB networking night with tour and travel agents from India
By V. Sivaji The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) hosted its exclusive networking evening with travel agents from Chennai, India. The purpose of the gathering was to connect, exchange…
Penang Tourism Exco hails the surge in Chinese tourist arrivals to Penang
Tourism Exco YB Wong Hon Wai hailed the massive surge of Chinese tourists to Penang. “There has been a 259% growth in international routes and a 222% surge in Chinese…