Penang Port Commission holds “Fraternity Night” 2023
By V. Sivaji The Penang Port Commission (PPC) embarked on a trend setting initiative to became the first port in the country to go digital with its launch ceremony being…
Royal Caribbean appoints Diane Chiang as APAC sales director
Ms Diane Chiang Royal Caribbean announced the appointment of Diane Chiang as its new APAC sales director. Having joined the company in 2007 as a Business Analyst, Chiang has built…
MATTA and Tourism Malaysia to collaborate at World Travel Market 2023
The Malayan tiger In collaboration with Tourism Malaysia, MATTA is working with British Artist Rachel Gray, a recognised British artist of wildlife portraiture to launch the ‘Sustainable Malaysia Initiative’ at…
PCEB’s Industry Networking Night sees overwhelming response
By V. Sivaji The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) hosted its memorial “Industry Networking Night” at the Cheah Kongsi which saw overwhelming response from stakeholders. Some 150 guests from…
Penang DCM II welcomes the largest allocation for education in Budget 2024
Jagdeep highlighting the importance of record allocation for education in Budget 2024 With Penang ‘s economy dependent on manufacturing and the services sector, human capital plays a vital role in…
Tourism Malaysia Northern Region brings industry players together at networking session
The Tourism Malaysia Northern Region office organized a gathering with the tour and travel industry players at the Olive Tree Hotel in Bayan Lepas recently. In all, some 110 participants…
5-star accolade for The George, Georgetown
Another luxury boutique hotel in Georgetown, Penang has been awarded the 5-star status. This time around, The George, Georgetown Penang has been accorded a five-star rating in the city hotel…
MATTA Penang Chapter pays courtesy call on new Toursm Exco
Ms Carolyn Leong (third from left) with YB Wong at his office By V. Sivaji The committee members of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Penang Chapter…
MAH board members make courtesy call on Langkawi Tourism Academy
By V. Sivaji Board members of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) paid a courtesy call on the Langkawi Tourism Academy @ Kolej Komunity Langkawi (LTA) earlier this evening. They…
PCEB hosts NIMA members to a brunch session at Setia SPICE Convention Centre
Main table at the brunch session By V. Sivaji Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) hosted members of the Network of Indian MICE Agents (NIMA) at the Setia SPICE Convention…