Royal Caribbean cuts steel for second Icon class cruise ship
Royal Caribbean International has marked the initial milestone – the first cut of steel – for the second ship in the Icon Class. In celebration of the next in the…
Hospitality industry in a dilemma as they face hike in TNB rates
By V. Sivaji Just when they thought the worst is over, the hospitality industry has been hit with a new challenge. This time around, it is the commercial tariff for…
Penang heralds revival of tourism industry via Penang International Airport
By V. Sivaji Penang heralds the return of the tourism industry on a high note as the overwhelming statistics shows that they are on the up-trend. State Exco for Tourism…
Royal Caribbean Group features interesting itineraries in 2023
(No byline please) The Royal Caribbean Group has a big year ahead in 2023.with new cruise ships to new itineraries, destinations and dining menus. Ultimate World CruiseIn late 2023, Royal…
Penang Chief Minister launched the Little India the arch
The Little India enclave in Georgetown has a new attraction – The Little India arch. Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow launched the arch and also celebrated the Pongal…
An evening to celebrate Penang’s robust return of tourism and hospitality industry
It was an evening to celebrate the triumphant return of the tourism and hospitality sector in Penang when the stakeholders gathered at The Tamarra By Irama Dining. In all, some…
List of cruise ships which took to the sea in 2022
The re-opening of the international cruise industry sees a big year for the industry as a total of 20 new cruise vessels were delivered in 2022. The biggest among them…
Hoteliers looking forward for a more vibrant year in 2023
By V. Sivaji The hospitality industry in the Northern Region is cautiously optimistic for them and its stakeholders as they anticipate to see a better and vibrant 2023. The confidence…
Tourism Malaysia holds its appreciation night gathering for its partners in the Northern Region
By V. Sivaji The Tourism Malaysia Northern Region office held its “Appreciation Night 2022” dinner gathering at The Wembley – A St Giles Hotel, Penang last night. Some 200 guests…
Digital Penang and Sunway Education Group sign MOU for better collaboration
Digital Penang and the Sunway Education Group (SEG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities in building the digital ecosystem to strengthen Penang’s vibrant digital talent pool. In…