Matta Fair KL is back from Sept 4 to 6, 2026
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is set to welcome travellers once again to its 59th National MATTA Fair. The event is set to take place at…
Hotelier Dennis Lee promoted as Regional General Manager
Congratulations are in order for Penang hotelier Dennis Lee, general manager of Royale Chulan Penang.. Royale Chulan Hotels & Resorts has just promoted Lee as the Regional General Manager, effective…
Nigel Wong re-elected as MATTA president for 2026-2029 term
Incumbent Nigel Wong has been re-elected as President of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) following the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the World Trade…
Penang shines in Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia 2026
Penang’s luxury hospitality sector has earned significant international recognition, with three George Town properties securing places in the prestigious Top 10 of the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia 2026…
Penang Digitalization Conference & Exhibition 2026 draws participants from China, Singapore and Indonesia
By V. Sivaji Another of Penang’s homegrown events makes the international stage, this time around it is the Penang Digitalization Conference & Exhibition (PDX 2026).. Present to announce further details…
Penang Tourism Exco and PCEB CEO Receive Prestigious Tourism Industry Honours
Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai, was recently honoured with the Outstanding State Tourism Leader – Penang 2025 award at the Asian Tourism &…
G Hotel Gurney Shines on the Regional Stage with Double Wins at the Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025-2026
G Hotel Gurney has achieved another remarkable milestone with two prestigious recognitions at the Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025–2026, receiving the titles of Leading MICE Venue of the Year…
Bringing together Malaysia’s hospitality industry under one roof
The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) successfully concluded MAH Hospitality Week 2026 today at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Held from May 13 to 14, 2026, the two-day industry…
MATTA supports crackdown on illegal tour operators, calls for maximum penalties
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) welcomes the firm enforcement action undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) after its recent integrated operations with…
Christina Tan: From Hotelier to Educator
By V. Sivaji After more than a decade shaping the brand and voice of one of Penang’s leading lifestyle hotels, Christina Tan has embarked on a new and purposeful chapter,…