InterContinental Khao Yai Resort to open August 22, 2022
Inspired by the golden age of train travel, the InterContinental Khao Yai Resort will open on August 22 , 2022. The resort invites guests to reconnect in a natural sanctuary;…
Gilles Cretallaz is the new COO at Dusit International
Thailand’s Dusit International, has appointed Gilles Cretallaz as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective 10 June 2022. Replacing Lim Boon Kwee, who retired from the position in May after almost…
Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports makes private visit to Penang
By V. Sivaji Thailand’s Minister for Tourism and Sports, Mr Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn made a private visit to the Pinang Peranakan Mansion accompanied by a seven-member delegation. On hand to welcome…
Better Grocer convenience store comes to Penang
A convenience store offering more natural and organic produce is “Better Grocer”. They have just launched their outlet along Jalan Macalister, Georgetown. In a world saturated with various high-risk and…
Big bikers from Bangkok coming to Penang
With International borders reopening, tourism related activities are making a comeback. One such activity is the upcoming bikers group from Bangkok who are on their recce trip to Penang. They…
Penang Tourism Exco – Malaysia should follow the example of Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam
Malaysia should follow the example of Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam or we will lose out on tourism opportunities with stringent travel requirements imposed on arrivals as compared to regional competitors.…
Dato Tai – Keeping the Malaysian flag flying in Thailand
By V. Sivaji A Penangite making “strides” in Bangkok, Thailand is Dato Tai Chong Yih who is the deputy chief executive officer of NOK Air. He has been making Penang…
Pauline Chua – Penangite in charge of three hotels in Bangkok
By V. Sivaji A Penangite making “waves” in the hospitality industry in Bangkok, Thailand is Pauline Chua. Pauline is the general manager of not one hotel but rather three hotels…
Levi Strauss to open NextGen Indigo outlets
Levi Strauss & Co announced ambitious plans to accelerate sustainable business growth and drive commercial success in the East Asia Pacific (EAP) region. Central to the growth strategy is the…
Tourism Exco – Penang to see tourists from the ASEAN region for the interim period
By V. Sivaji With the reopening of international borders tomorrow, Penang hopes to welcome tourists from the ASEAN region in the interim period. Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative…