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…
Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship visits SPCT
The Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship was spotted leaving the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) earlier this evening (Jan 9, 2023). A quick check shows that it is operated by…
Penang state government celebrates MICHELIN Guide awardees
Celebrating the success of several food outlets in Penang being awarded the MICHELIN Guide recently, the Penang State Government will be hosting the “Penang is Michelin Star-Glazed” ceremony at the…