Tag: Malaysia Inbound
Trade welcomes Malaysia’s compulsory licensing for ride-hailing drivers
The Malaysian government's move to make licensing compulsory for ride-hailing service drivers has been lauded by the travel trade, with industry players believing that...
Sluggish demand for Johor during recent Singapore school holidays
Inbound travel players in Malaysia saw a decline in arrivals from Singapore to Johor during the March school holidays, attributing this partly to congestion...
Travel players swoop in on new markets arriving in Melaka for...
Inbound travel agencies in Malaysia are looking to capitalise on the World Cup Kabaddi 2019, a sporting event that is expected to bring close...
Diethelm, Sabah Tourism Board join hands to further penetrate European markets
Diethelm Travel Group's Malaysia office has entered into an MoU with the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) to increase joint marketing and promotion of Sabah...
Selangor plays up natural and cultural attractions to draw more European...
To capture a larger slice of the European market, Tourism Selangor is intensifying efforts to promote the abundance of offerings in the Malaysian state.
Abdul...
Tourism performance a mixed bag in 2018, but M’sia on track...
Despite marginal decline in arrivals in 2018, Malaysia's tourism sector is optimistic that intensified promotions this year could bring the country closer to its...
M’sia to clamp down on unregistered accommodation providers
Malaysia's minister of tourism, arts and culture, Mohamaddin Ketapi, has called on unlicensed hotel operators and those offering vacation rental services on Airbnb to...
Plunge in Singaporeans visiting M’sia prompts tourism tacticals
After arrivals from Singapore took a tumble last year, Malaysia's inbound players are stepping up on efforts to turn things around.
In the January to...
Vietnam an outbound market to watch
Bolstered by growing intra-region connectivity and a strong economy, Vietnam is emerging as a source market, with regional NTOs and tour operators training their sights and developing strategies to woo more Vietnamese travellers to their shores.
Rural tourism interest drives visitor traffic to secondary destinations in M’sia
A growing interest in immersive travel experiences has strengthened demand for eco and cultural activities in Malaysia’s rural and countryside areas, opening up opportunities...
