Tag: Malaysia Tourism
Malaysia extends Visit Malaysia campaign to 2027 amid global uncertainty
The government has extended the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign to 2027, citing the need to provide additional time for the global tourism industry...
Malaysia reviews plan to restore Langkawi duty-free status
Calls to restore Langkawi’s full duty-free status have gained momentum following a proposal by the Sultan of Kedah, prompting the federal government to consider...
Malaysia considers extending Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign to 2027
The government is weighing a one-year extension of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign to strengthen the country’s position in an increasingly competitive global...
Sarawak to host South-east Asian tourist guides conference in Sibu
Sarawak will stage the 3rd Southeast Asian Tourist Guides Conference from October 13 to 15, 2026, at the Kingwood Hotel in Sibu, bringing together...
Malaysia targets intra-Asia travel as Middle East tensions reshape demand
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Malaysia is positioning itself to capture a surge in intra-regional travel, with industry leaders seeing an opportunity...
Malaysia expands halal tourism strategy into spa and wellness sector
Malaysia has taken a strategic step to extend its leadership in the global halal ecosystem into the spa and wellness sector, with the recent...
AI training to boost Malaysia’s small inbound operators
The Consortium of Inbound Tourism Alliance (CINTA) is working with industry partners to support small travel companies and product owners in Malaysia through AI-driven...
Selangor targets South-east Asia with village stays
Once a product aimed largely at travellers from the West, village tourism in the Malaysian state of Selangor is now being positioned in the...
Malaysia kicks off Visit Malaysia 2026 with New Year’s Eve festival
Malaysia formally ushered in its Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) tourism campaign with a New Year’s Eve Countdown Festival at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, bringing together...
Malaysia targets tourism revival with Budget 2026 measures
The Malaysian Tourism Federation (MTF) has welcomed the federal government’s strong focus on tourism in the 2026 National Budget, presented on October 10 by...
