5R initiative to revive tourism industry
Penang becomes the first state in the country to launch the tourism revival blueprint despite the challenges of the on- going pandemic. The forward looking plan consists of 5 Rs…
Penang brings the World to your Doorstep at the Esplanade
Since most of us cannot travel to see the world, the wonders of the world have now come to Penang. The “Penang Brings the World to your Doorstep” display of…
Penang state government – Consider allowing international tourists who have been vaccinated to enter Malaysia
Penang is calling on the federal government to consider allowing international tourists who have been vaccinated to enter Malaysia. “Malaysia can consider opening up a ‘travel corridor’ with countries under…
Penang state government – help is on the way for tourism industry players
Good news for local hotels, theme parks, tourist attractions and travel agencies. The Penang state government has decided to offer the moratorium for water bills for 2021, assessment fee, quit…
MAH supports call for vaccine blueprint
The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) supports the call for a vaccination blueprint and a holistic distribution of vaccines. The request was earlier made by Penang State Exco for Tourism…
Extension of inter-district and interstate travel will only kill tourism industry
Continuing the inter-district and interstate ban will only kill the tourism industry which is already in the doldrums. “The move to extend the inter-district and interstate travel ban until at…
Penang welcomes re-opening of MICE sector
Penang welcomes the re-opening up of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy, Yeoh Soon Hin said that the state is looking…
Call to prioritize vaccine for tourism workers
The Federal Government has been urged to prioritise workers in the tourism sector in the distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine. The call was made by Penang State Exco of Tourism…
Tourism players reminded to use all state and federal aid available
Tourism players in the state have been reminded to maximise all available state and federal aid to ensure business continuity and sustainability. The reminder was made by state exco for…
Call for financial institutions to help tourism players
In an effort to assist tourism players during these trying times, financial institutions have been urged to give further moratorium on their loans. The call was made by Penang State…