Tag: Malaysia Inbound
AirAsia Indonesia, MHTC to promote Penang’s medical tourism sector
AirAsia Indonesia has signed an MoU with Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) to jointly promote Penang as Malaysia’s top healthcare tourism destination.
MHTC will arrange...
Tourism Selangor pilots local experts programme
Tourism Selangor is piloting a state-endorsed initiative to train and certify locals in Sabak Bernam, Klang and Kuala Selangor as community experts to tourists.
Training...
Malaysia’s new tourism minister backs tax; hotel groups to appeal
After reviewing the tourism tax, Malaysia's Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Mohamaddin Ketapi has decided the flat rate of RM10 (US$2.47) per room per...
Tourism ministry to toss out much-derided Visit Malaysia logo
The much criticised Visit Malaysia Year 2020 (VMY2020) logo will soon be replaced, a decision made shortly after a new tourism minister was sworn...
Window of opportunity opens for Malaysia
In Malaysia, the interim period between the zero-rating of Goods & Services Tax and the implementation of a new Sales & Service Tax is presenting tremendous lures for travellers seeking a good deal. But the critical test for Malaysia as a destination choice begins after the three months.
Hopes high as Malaysian trade awaits details on zero-rated GST
With the Harapan Coalition now in power, Malaysia's travel trade is looking forward to the promised reduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST)...
With a new government, Malaysian hotels urge review of tourism tax
With the Malaysian cabinet set for a refresh following Mahathir Mohamad's landmark election victory and return to the post of prime minister, the country's...
New packages by MATTA in the works for diverse European market
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is working with its members to create at least 50 inbound packages for its affiliate...
Malaysia sees signs of European comeback
After five years of continuous year-on-year decline from European inbound markets to Malaysia, the country saw an increase in January and February 2018 over...
Malaysia beckons Indian visitors with lower rates, Ramadan traditions
With this year's Ramadan – a traditional lean period for domestic travel in Malaysia – coinciding with the Indian peak summer travel in May...
