MAH press statement on Budget 2023
The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) deeply appreciates the government for allocating a sum of RM250 million to promote the tourism sector. However, seeing that the Ministry of Tourism Arts…
Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas to boost tourism in Thailand and Vietnam
Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas will offer nine-night cruises in Southeast Asia starting February 2023, with new shore excursions in Thailand and Vietnam, according to the cruise company. “Vietnam…
MAH welcomes the visa-on-arrival proposal to boost tourism
The proposal for visa-on-upon arrival has been well received by the tourism industry and its stakeholders. This time around, the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) gave its endorsement. Its president…
Perak will be Malaysia’s featured destination at MATTA Fair March 17-19, 2023
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) announced the “Silver State” or Perak as Malaysia’s Featured Destination for MATTA Fair on March 17-19, 2023 at Malaysia International Trade…
Penang Tourism Exco – Butterworth Arena will boost MICE events
By V. Sivaji Pillay The Penang International Convention, Cultural & Arts Centre (PICCA) also known as the Butterworth Arena will become a key driver for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions…
MATTA calls for overhaul of national budget on tourism
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) asserts that a major revamp of the National Budget 2023 for the tourism sector is needed if we are to revitalise…
Penang Tourism Exco – We welcome visa-on-arrival proposal
Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Yeoh Soon Hin welcomes the call for visa-on-arrival as proposed by the Minister of Tourism. “Implementing visa-on-arrival is important to keep…
Coming soon – Monopoly Penang version
By V. Sivaji As a kid many of us would have played the popular board game – monopoly. Surely, the names like Trafalgar Square, Old Kent Road, Euston Road, Pall…
Penang heralds revival of tourism industry via Penang International Airport
By V. Sivaji Penang heralds the return of the tourism industry on a high note as the overwhelming statistics shows that they are on the up-trend. State Exco for Tourism…
U-Tapao airport in for major expansion
The Thai government has confirmed that construction on the 290-billion baht (US$8.82 billion) U-Tapao aviation city will begin early this year. According to government Spokesperson Tipanan Sirichana said in a…