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…
MATTA Fair KL from Match 17 to 19, 2023 @MITEC
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has announced that the MATTA Fair 2023 will be held on March 17-19, 2023, at a new venue at Malaysia International…
CNY light deco at the Esplanade to usher-in the Year of the Rabbit
By V. Sivaji Penang’s tourism, travel, hospitality and other stakeholders attended the lighting ceremony of the Chinese New Year decorations at the Esplanade. The bamboo structure features a tunnel-like passage…
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…
China Southern Airlines to fly to Penang from March 1, 2023
More good news for the tourism industry and its stakeholdres in Penang. The State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Yeoh Soon Hin announced that China Southern Airlines will…
Penang state government celebrates the recipients of the Michelin Guide
By V. Sivaji The Penang state government celebrated the success of the recipients on being awarded the Michelin Star and Michelin Guide at the Amari SPICE Penang last night. Lending…