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…
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…
Resorts World One makes maiden voyage to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
The Resorts World One cruise ship by Resort World Cruises (RWC) made its maiden voyage to the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) this morning. Resorts World One was formerly the…
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…
Get to know RCL’s VP and managing director Asia Pacific – Ms Angie Stephen
By V. Sivaji The vice president and managing director, Asia Pacific for Royal Caribbean International (RCL) Ms Angie Stephen was at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) recently to host…
Genting Dream by Resort World Cruises arrives at SPCT this morning
Resort World Cruises’s Genting Dream mega cruise ship arrived at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) this morning on its stopover from Singapore. It marks the restart of the cruise…
Penang Tourism Exco – Please do not impede cruise ship industry
Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Yeoh Soon Hin expressed disappointment on the lack of urgency on the part of immigration authorities who seem to impede the…
Star Pisces final journey to Langkawi was a memorable trip for media members
By V. Sivaji The last voyage undertaken by the Star Pisces cruise ship was to Langkawi from Jan 16 to 18, 2022 . It brought back history lessons on how…
Genting Cruise Lines offers the Langkawi Escape for those who want to chill out and unwind
By V. Sivaji After almost two years of not being able to go for a holiday, Genting Cruise’ Lines’ Star Pisces offers just that with their two-nights three-days Langkawi Escape…
Penang’s proposed cruise terminal upgrade looks fantastic
By V. Sivaji By the time the old godowns at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) undergo their massive transformation, locals and tourists can enjoy the international class facilities and…