MATTA Fair a grand success
The Malaysian travel industry recorded more than RM40 million in sales during the MATTA Fair that was held from April 9-10 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur – an…
Tun M officiates the opening of Mercure Langkawi Pantai Cenang
The first Mercure branded hotel in Langkawi, the Mercure Langkawi Pantai Cenang was officially opened this morning ( Saturday, May 7) 2022. Former Prime Minister and the Member of Parliament…
Penang Tourism Exco – Malaysia should follow the example of Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam
Malaysia should follow the example of Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam or we will lose out on tourism opportunities with stringent travel requirements imposed on arrivals as compared to regional competitors.…
Get to know MAH Kedah/Perlis chapter chairman Eugene Dass up close and personal
By V. Sivaji Penang Hyperlocal sat down to talk to the chairman of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Kedah/Perlis chapter chairman and the general manager for three hotels (StarCity…
MATTA gives its thumbs up for the re-opening of international borders
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) says the reopening of borders starting 1 April 2022 is a crucial step for the tourism industry and in line with…
Awaiting Singapore tourists via the Penang – Singapore VTL
Great news especially for the Penang hospitality sector and the overall economy of the state. The Penang International Airport (PIA) is all set to welcome flights under the Penang –…
Penang to benefit from Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines MOU signing
Doha, Qatar – Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines Berhad announced a new chapter in their long-standing relationship by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently. The new agreement will further…
MAH Kedah/Perlis welcomes Langkawi reopening to foreign tourists without quarantine
Langkawi will be open to foreign holiday-makers without quarantine wef Nov 15, 2021. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Datuk Sri Ismail Sabri recently. However, according to the Tourism,…
By Nov 1, fully vaccinated tourists to Thailand need not quarantine
By November 1, 2021, Thailand plans to allow fully vaccinated tourists without quarantine. The Prime Minister of Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-cha made an address to instruct the various departments to work…
European and American holiday makers still keen to come to the Asia Pacific region
A webinar session moderated by former deputy tourism, arts, culture and heritage minister Datuk Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik recently revealed that European and American travellers are keen to travel to…