ATAP to organize Visit Penang Carnival 2026 at Sunway Carnival Mall
By V. Sivaji The Association of Tourism Attractions Penang (ATAP) will organise its “Visit Penang Carnival 2026” from August 6 to 9 at the Sunway Carnival Mall in Seberang Jaya.…
Japan Cultural Festival 2026 makes its debut in Seberang Perai
For the very first time, the Japan Cultural Festival 2026 makes its debut in Seberang Perai. Present o launch the ceremony was Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy,…
Penang Tourism Exco promoting durian tourism in Hong Kong
Penang has taken another significant step in strengthening its international tourism presence with the official launch of the Penang Durian Travel Package in Hong Kong, marking the first time a…
Penang Strengthens Its Position as a Leading Business Events Hub, Driven by High-Value Sectors and a Strong 2026 Pipeline
Frankfurt, Germany — Penang continues to strengthen its position as one of Malaysia’s most compelling business events destinations, driven by strong performance across high-value industries including medical and healthcare, advanced…
Penang Introduces 14 New Tourism Attractions to Drive Visitor Growth
The State Government, through Penang Global Tourism (PGT), has outlined various strategic initiatives to strengthen the state’s tourism offerings in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Among them are the…
MATTA urges coordinated national push for electric tourism vehicles
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) urged for a coordinated national approach to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) for use in the tourism sector, stressing…
Uganda Brings “Pearl of Africa” to Penang in First Tourism Roadshow
By V. Sivaji The Uganda High Commission in Kuala Lumpur brought its tourism delegation to Penang, marking a strategic effort to strengthen travel ties and showcase the best of both…
Qingdao–Penang Tourism Ties Soar with Record Turnout at Business Matching Session
By V. Sivaji The Qingdao–Penang Tourism Industry Business Matching Session, held at the St Giles Wembley Hotel, drew a record turnout, signalling growing momentum in tourism collaboration between China and…
Qingdao Airlines to Launch Inaugural Penang Flight on March 31; Chongqing Airlines Follows on April 8
By V. Sivaji Visit Malaysia Year 2026 is turning out to be a bumper year for Penang’s tourism industry. Adding to the already growing inventory of Chinese airlines flying to…
Penang Tourism Exco visits Xiamen to Strengthen Sister-City Ties Between Penang and Xiamen
Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai visited Xiamen in Fujian, China, where he met with Xiamen Customs and the Xiamen People’s Association for…