The George Town Festival is back from Aug 1 to 9, 2026
By V. Sivaji The 17th edition of the George Town Festival 2026 is back from August 1 to August 9. A line-up of interesting shows and programmes themed ”Beyond Boundaries”…
Penang Strengthens Its Position as a Leading Business Events Hub, Driven by High-Value Sectors and a Strong 2026 Pipeline
Frankfurt, Germany — Penang continues to strengthen its position as one of Malaysia’s most compelling business events destinations, driven by strong performance across high-value industries including medical and healthcare, advanced…
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…
PITE delegates feted to a fine farewell dinner
By V. Sivaji Some 200 delegates of the Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE) were treated to a farewell dinner at the Hin Bus Depot last night. On offer were the…
Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE) 2024 kicks off at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre
By V. Sivaji The 7th Edition of the Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE) 2024 kicked off at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre earlier today with buyers from across the globe.…
German tourism conglomerate – TUI BLUE comes to Malaysia
By V. Sivaji The German tourism conglomerate – TUI BLUE makes its first entry in Malaysia and Singapore. TUI is an acronym for Touristik Union International (“Tourism Union International”). TUI…
Disney Adventure to ply South East Asian seas next year
The largest cruise ship in the Disney Cruise Line’s inventory is the Disney Adventure. It is set to debut next year (2025). Previously ordered for Dream Cruises, the 208,000-ton vessel…
PCEB is at IMEX Frankfurt 2024
IMEX Frankfurt, the pinnacle event for the global meetings, events, and incentive travel industry, is currently underway till May 16, 2024. Hosted annually, IMEX Frankfurt attracts over 3,800 global meeting…
Xpedition Travel launches its boutique lounge with unique packages
By V. Sivaji The newly launched boutique lounge by Xpedition Travel hosted a hi-tea gathering for potential clients at their premises at Penang Plaza here. Some 50 select group of…
Disney Cruise Line acquires Global Dream
Disney has announced the acquisition of a partially completed cruise ship as it has come to terms to acquire the unfinished 6,000-guest Global Dream that is sitting at MV Werften…