A morning at Bac Ha market in Vietnam offers colour and culture
Up in the northern mountains of Vietnam lies the lively town of Bac Ha, where the weekly market unfolds with vibrant culture, colour and community. On market day, the quiet…
Penang’s Hospitality Scene Set for a Major Transformation — A Win for Tourism
Penang’s tourism landscape is entering an exciting new chapter in 2026 with a series of high-profile hotel renovations and rebrandings that will strengthen the state’s appeal as a world-class travel…
Penang Emerges as Key Hub for Chinese Airlines with New Direct Routes
By V. Sivaji Penang is fast becoming the “darling” of Chinese airline companies such as Spring Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Chongqing Airlines are the latest to add to the already…
Spring Airlines launches another inaugural flight to Penang, the Guangzhou-Penang route
By V.Sivaji China’s Spring Airlines launched its second direct flight to Penang earlier this morning, this time from the Southern city of Guangzhou. Present to welcome the flight no 9C7097…
YB Wong: Penang to Add Another New Direct City Connection from China — Qingdao–Penang Direct Flight as Official Launch at the End of March
Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai, shared more good news that Penang will soon welcome another brand-new direct flight connection from another Chinese city…
MATTA Penang Chapter Hosts Networking Dinner & Fellowship Night 2026
By V. Sivaji The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Penang Chapter successfully hosted its Networking Dinner & Fellowship Night 2026 at the prestigious Eastern & Oriental Hotel,…
Dato’ Yeoh Soon Hin Inaugurated as Mexico’s Honorary Consul in Penang
By V.Sivaji Dato’ Yeoh Soon Hin, former Tourism Exco in the Penang State Government, was officially inaugurated as the Honorary Consul of Mexico in Penang at a ceremony held at…
Michael Farag appointed acting general manager of Penang Marriott Complex
Michael Farag has been appointed Acting General Manager of the Penang Marriott Complex, bringing with him a wealth of international hospitality experience and a proven track record in hotel operations…
Penang Tourism Exco in India to Explore New Routes as Indigo’s Chennai–Penang Direct Flights Carry Over 100,000 Passengers to Date
Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai aims to launch direct flights from another Indian city to Penang. He met IndiGo Airlines’ Deputy Director of…
Penang Global Tourism Wins Bronze at Putra Aria Brand Awards 2025
Penang Global Tourism (PGT) is proud to announce that it has been awarded Bronze at the prestigious Putra Aria Brand Awards 2025, under the Transportation, Travel & Tourism category —…