Tag: Malaysia
Wholesome villages
UNWTO’s effort to support rural development through tourism birthed the Best Tourism Villages initiative in 2021. Of the 70 tourism villages inducted into this stringent programme so far, 14 are in Asia. Karen Yue spots six that you can support through your tours
Malaysia’s Penang bans short term rentals on island
In its efforts to regulate short-term rental accommodation (STRA), Penang in Malaysia has banned all forms of short-term rental at residential units on the...
Batik Air adds Kuala Lumpur-Auckland services
Batik Air will launch six weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Auckland, New Zealand from August 24.
Operating via Perth, Australia in both directions, the...
Indonesia strengthens tourism ties with Malaysia and Thailand
Indonesia president Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has launched the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Visit Years 2023-2025 to strengthen tourism cooperation among the three countries.
Witnessed by...
Nature at the heart
Attaining the Global Geopark status has motivated stakeholders in Langkawi to prioritise conservation and sustainable development on
the island
Plaza Premium combo-lounge opens at KLIA
Plaza Premium Group unveiled its brand-new combo lounge at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 recently, combining both The Plaza Premium First and...
Theme park brand Escape expands in Malaysia
Sim Leisure Group is expanding its Escape brand in Malaysia with a new 48.5-hectare outdoor adventure park in Ipoh opening in 4Q2023 and Escape...
Malaysia to host inaugural PATA Destination Experience Forum and Mart 2023
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the PATA Destination Experience Forum and Mart 2023 (PDFM 2023) from June 21-23 this...
Gems of the region
These lesser-known destinations in Asia are brimming with unique offerings for those who seek the unusual and yet-to-be-discovered
Hospitality 360 inks hotel management agreement with Wyndham
Hospitality 360 (H360) has partnered with Wyndham Hotels and Resorts to grow their portfolio of hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments across Malaysia.
Under the terms...
