Penang spreads its wings as new flights open doors to more tourism markets
By V. Sivaji Penang is spreading its tourism wings further, with a growing pipeline of direct air links set to open the island and mainland to new pools of visitors…
Penang Tourism Exco YB Wong Meets China’s Airlines in KL, Laying Groundwork for More China-Penang Routes
In anticipation of the longest consecutive holidays in China combining the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy made a trip to Kuala Lumpur…
Penang’s Hospitality Scene to Welcome Two New Hotels by December
By V. Sivaji Come December 2026, two more hotels will join Penang’s hospitality industry. They are the InterContinental Penang Resort in Teluk Bahang and a Hyatt branded hotel at the…
Free entrance for 3 tourism attraction destinations in Penang this Sept 15 & 16
In conjunction with the 5th anniversary of Penang Hill’s recognition as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on 15 September and Malaysia Day on 16 September, the Penang State Government will open…
MATTA and ALIBABA Cloud sign MOU to accelerate AI and Digital transformation in Malaysia’s tourism industry
The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) and Alibaba Cloud, a leading global provider of cloud computing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group,…
MATTA Fair September 2026 officially opens
The 59th National MATTA Fair officially launched at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur yesterday, offering a wide range of holiday destinations, travel deals and experiences…
Disney Adventure to Add Langkawi Calls Starting in Late 2026
The enchanting island of Langkawi will see Disney Adventure add ports of call to Langkawi in Malaysia to its Southeast Asia schedule, starting in late December 2026. According to Disney…
Hotelier Chan Phei Ling takes the helm as Hotel NEO+ Penang’s new Director of Operations
By V. Sivaji Penang’s hospitality scene welcomes a familiar face into a new leadership role as Ms Chan Phei Ling takes on the position of Director of Operations at Hotel…
Enriching every journey at the MATTA Fair September 2026
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to once again join forces with Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), returning as the Official Airline Partner and Premier Sponsor…
Penang steps up efforts to attract more Japanese tourists, explores direct Japan-Penang flights
By V. Sivaji In an effort to diversify the composition of tourist arrivals in Penang, the Penang State Government is actively exploring the feasibility of establishing direct air connectivity between…