Penang Street Food Festival in Bangkok sees overwhelming response
The Penang Street Food Festival which was held in Bangkok city earlier today received overwhelming response. It was held at the Old Siam Plaza, Tri Phet Road, Wang Burapa Phirom,…
New PPC chairman hopes to bring Penang’s cruise industry to the next level
By V. Sivaji Fresh from his trip to the Sea Trade Cruise Global 2024 in Miami, newly appointed chairman for the Penang Port Commission (PPC) Dato Yeoh Soon Hin held…
Penang Tourism Exco – Work on PIA expansion to start by Q3 this year
Work on the expansion of the Penang International Airport (PIA) is expected to commence by Q3 of this year. In sharing this update, State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy,…
Juneyao Air from Shanghai to offer direct flights to Penang wef May 31, 2024
By V. Sivaji The impressive list of international airlines connecting Penang International Airport (PIA) to the outside world keeps growing. This time around, Shanghai-based Juneyao Air will commence direct flights…
Slow Citi Guest House on Jeju Island offers home away from home accommodation
One of the popular accommodation providers on Jeju Island in South Korea is the Slow Citi Guest House located in the heart of Seogwipo city. The island is recognized by…
James Chang is the new chief operating officer (COO) in town
James Chang – new COO in town By V. Sivaji Having been in the hospitality industry for the past 16 years, James Chang has reached the pinnacle of his career…
MAH Kedah/Perlis committee makes courtesy call on Perlis MB
By V. Sivaji With Visit Perlis 2024 currently underway, members of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Kedah/Perlis Chapter paid a courtesy call on Perlis Menteri Besar at his office…
Tourism Exco – Penang’s tourism industry has rebounded strongly
YB Wong Hon Wai By V. Sivaji Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai hailed the whopping 132% increase in tourist arrivals in Penang for…
Penangite Anddy Fong is the GM at Batam View Beach Resort, Indonesia
Aerial view of Batam View Beach Resort By V. Sivaji In our series of articles to highlight Penangites serving in the hospitality industry out of the state, Penang Hyperlocal had…
Tourism Malaysia holds the finale of Miss Shophia Shopping Hunt and Go Travel in George Town
Tourism Malaysia held its finale of the Miss Shophia Shopping Hunt 5.0 and Miss Shophia Go Travel 2023 in George Town, Penang yesterday. Present were State Exco for Tourism and…