Spectrum of the Seas completes five years in service
Royal Caribbean International’s Spectrum of the Seas is completing its fifth year of service. Built by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, the 168,666-ton vessel was officially handed over to…
MATTA urges government to extend fuel subsidy for tour buses
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) urges the government to extend fuel subsidies to tourism vehicles (Bus Persiaran) which include all types of licensed tourism vehicles (not…
New PPC chairman hopes to bring Penang’s cruise industry to the next level
By V. Sivaji Fresh from his trip to the Sea Trade Cruise Global 2024 in Miami, newly appointed chairman for the Penang Port Commission (PPC) Dato Yeoh Soon Hin held…
Fourth edition of EMAX & PMAX 2024 to draw 8,000 visitors to Penang
By V. Sivaji The 4th edition of the Electronics Manufacturing Expo Asia (EMAX) 2024 and Penang Manufacturing Expo (PMAX) 2024 will be held at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre from…
Aariana Hospitality International holds cocktail reception at Penang Club
By V. Sivaji Aariana Hospitality International held a cocktail reception to celebrate the successful conclusion of its Certified Hospitality Manager (CHM) courses in Penang. Some 16 participants from the various…
MAH Penang Chapter holds its AGM at Bertam Resort Penang
By V. Sivaji Members of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Penang Chapter held their annual general meeting (AGM) at the Bertam Resort Penang this time around. Being a non-election…
PCEB celebrates its outstanding performance and success in 2023
The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) launched its annual review 2023 at the newly opened Penang Marriott Hotel. The gathering was attended by hospitality industry players and other stakeholders.…
Penang Tourism Exco hails the performance of the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
The Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai has hailed the performance of the cruise industry as a robust resurgence post pandemic. He shared the…
Tourism industry players rejoice as more cruise ships are coming to SPCT
By V. Sivaji The Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) is set to receive a fleet of high-end cruise ships before the end of this year and also in the first…
The new Malaysian Tourism Federation (MTF) launched
The newly established Malaysian Tourism Federation (MTF) aims to unite individual independent National Tourism Associations under one umbrella, providing a unified voice and representation for the entire industry. Leading the…