Santan Crowned Industry Champion at ACES Awards 2025
Santan, the F&B business of Capital A, has been officially selected as a winner of the Industry Champions of the Year Award at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards…
Batik Air to launch direct flights from Penang to Singapore in December 2025
The Penang International Airport (PIA) will add yet another direct flight when Batik Air starts its from Penang to Singapore come this December. In a press statement, State Exco for…
Penang’s tourism booms with over 8.2 million hotel guests in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels
Penang welcomed a remarkable 8,237,072 hotel guests throughout 2024, marking a 13.3% increase from the 7,272,526 guests recorded in 2023. This impressive figure not only reflects a strong recovery but…
PHA marks 68 years of excellence in hospitality in grand celebration
By V. Sivaji The Penang Hoteliers’ Association (PHA) celebrated its 68th anniversary in grand style at the St Giles Wembley Hotel, commemorating nearly seven decades of service to Penang’s hospitality…
Langkawi welcomes direct chartered flights from Hong Kong via Greater Bay Airlines
By V. Sivaji Langkawi’s air connectivity received a timely boost with the arrival of a direct charter flight from Hong Kong, marking a significant step forward for the island’s tourism…
Dialight Penang holds official opening ceremony
By V. Sivaji Dialight Penang held its official opening ceremony graced by YB Jagdeep Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister 11 of Penang at the Prai Industrial Area earlier this morning.…
Gurney Plaza and Queensbay Mall honoured at Tourism Industry Awards ceremony
Popular local mall – Gurney Plaza, added another prestigious accolade to its name after being recognised as the “Best Premium Lifestyle Shopping Mall” at the Tourism Industry Awards (TIA)2025, held…
Penang CM at MAH Penang Chapter dinner “Mingle & Jingle” on Aug 8, 2025
Members of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Penang Chapter will gather for their biennial dinner on Friday, August 8, 2025, at St. Giles Wembley Hotel, Penang. Themed “Mingle &…
MyBHA Penang Chapter holds gala 20th anniversary dinner
By V. Sivaji The Malaysia Budget & Business Hotel Association (MyBHA) Penang Chapter held its 20th anniversary dinner at the Ascott Gurney Penang last night. State Exco for Tourism and…
CruiseWorld Malaysia holds inaugural conference in Penang
CruiseWorld Malaysia held its inaugural conference gathering at the Penang Marriott Hotel here. The theme for the gathering was “Sea of Opportunities, Land of Discoveries,”. The gathering brought together tour…