George Town Festival (GTF) 2022 is back next month
By V. Sivaji The George Town Festival (GTF) 2022 is back. The popular event will be held from July 9 to 24, 2022 across several venues in Georgetown and surrounding…
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…
Spain awarded Top Muslim-Friendly emerging destination
Spain was recognized as this year´s “Top Muslim-Friendly Emerging Destination” (non-OIC) at the Halal in Travel Awards 2022. The “Halal in Travel Awards” celebrates and recognizes the travel industry players´…
Promoting the “Land of the Hornbills” to Northern Region holiday makers
A delegation from the Association of Sarawak Inbound Agencies (ASIA), Sarawak Tourism Board and Sarawak Convention Bureau paid a visit to Penang to promote the state’s products and attractive tour…
Penang Hill Festival 2022 is back from Aug 5 -7th
By V. Sivaji The third edition of the Penang Hill Festival is back from August 5 to 7, 2022. Present to announce the festival was Penang State Exco for Tourism…
Pauline Chua – Penangite in charge of three hotels in Bangkok
By V. Sivaji A Penangite making “waves” in the hospitality industry in Bangkok, Thailand is Pauline Chua. Pauline is the general manager of not one hotel but rather three hotels…
Gurney Plaza showcases heritage, culture and tradition this Hari Raya festive season
Penang’s popular mall, Gurney Plaza has created a quaint little kampung setting right in the middle of their atrium area to usher in the Hari Raya Aidilfitri season this year.…
Preserving the Culture and Arts of the nation
In line with safeguarding the nation’s culture and arts a series of workshops were held at the Cititel Penang. The event was organised by the State Culture and Arts department.…
Istanbul spotlights Arts and Culture
Istanbul’s Atatürk Cultural Center reopened its doors to art lovers on October 29, 2021, the 98th anniversary of Turkish Republic Day. Known as Atatürk Kültür Merkezi (or AKM in short)…
Made In Penang (MIP) brand name to promote tourism
“Made In Penang” (MIP) will be the new brand name to generate alternative income streams for the state’s creative ecosystem. “Penang’s strong endowments of cultural, heritage and artists assets can…