New chairman for MATTA Penang chapter
Experienced tour & travel operator, Ms Carolyn Leong, was elected as the new chairperson of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Penang chapter. She succeeds former chairman,…
Tourism Malaysia Northern region launches heritage walking tour with photography tips
Tourism Malaysia Northern Region organised a new walking trail for the benefit of tourists particularly to the heart of Georgetown, Penang. The unique tour will take visitors to several interesting…
MATTA’s reaction to Budget 2023
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) expressed its appreciation to the government for what it sees as a progressive budget and for the RM 250 million allocation.…
Oceania Cruises coming to Penang and KL soon
Miami-based Oceania Cruises will make its way to Penang and Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang) as part of its 2023-2024 itineraries. Oceania Cruises is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.,…
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…
MATTA congratulates new PM and calls for more dynamic promotions for tourism
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) congratulates YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim as Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister and hopes, with the appointment of the new cabinet and…
Promoting the “Land of the Hornbills” to Northern Region holiday makers
A delegation from the Association of Sarawak Inbound Agencies (ASIA), Sarawak Tourism Board and Sarawak Convention Bureau paid a visit to Penang to promote the state’s products and attractive tour…