Malaysia Airlines Offers Up to 35% Off on Airfares and Holiday Packages During Year-End Sale

 

KLIA, 29 November 2022: Malaysia Airlines invites travellers to plan ahead their next trip during its  Year-End Sale to enjoy up to 35% off on airfares and holiday packages to selected domestic and international destinations beginning 29 November to 12 December 2022, for travel until 31 August  2023. 

 

Whether to visit loved ones or discover the country’s diverse landscape and unique offerings,  holidaygoers can enjoy airfares from RM89 all-in one-way to destinations within Peninsular Malaysia or from RM129 and RM179 for travel to Sarawak and Sabah from Kuala Lumpur via the airline’s Economy Lite fare, which comes with a cabin baggage allowance of 7kg, complimentary snacks or meals and beverages, and in-flight entertainment. Customers are also invited to extend their adventure to neighbouring cities and fly seamlessly to Medan from RM279, Singapore from RM299 and Bangkok from RM399 all-in one-way, as well as beyond to Taipei from RM1,399, Seoul from RM2,299 and London from RM3,199 all-in return via the airline’s Economy Class. 

 

To further elevate the travel planning experience, the airline’s tour operating arm, MHholidays, will also be offering up to 35% off on flight and hotel packages to selected destinations. Enjoy three-day,  two-night packages from RM359 per person for vacation in Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, and Kota Kinabalu; RM1,209 per person for four-day, three-night packages in Bangkok, Bali, Phuket, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City; RM2,709 per person for five-day, four-night packages to Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong; and RM4,279 per person for a five-day, four-night package in London. Customers booking through MHholidays can benefit from the significant value of 30kg baggage allowance, complimentary onboard meals and free seat selection, among other exciting offerings.

 

On top of these great fares, Malaysia Airlines also offers 20% off on add-ons such as seat selection, extra baggage, Golden Lounge access, premium bundle and value bundle, as well 20% off on MHinsure Travel Insurance, allowing customers to travel with convenience and a peace of mind. Enrich members will also earn 10% Bonus Enrich Points when they book within this campaign period. Terms and conditions apply.

 

Group Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer of Malaysia Airlines Berhad, Lau Yin May commented, “As we approach the year-end holiday season, we invite travellers to take this opportunity and plan ahead for their next adventure at homeland or abroad and through to the new year until 31 August 2023. We are not only limiting it to the great deals on base fares itself, but also on add-ons, holiday packages and the opportunity to earn more Enrich Points, to really enhance the traveller planning experience which can be curated to their specific needs. Wherever they choose to visit, we want to reassure our passengers, our guests, that our commitment remains in providing a safe,seamless and convenient end-to-end travel experience from the moment their book their flights and board our aircraft, in line with our brand campaign ‘This is Malaysian Hospitality’. We look forward to welcoming you onboard Malaysian Hospitality soon!”

 

For more information and to book your next holiday, visit the official Malaysia Airlines website at www.malaysiaairlines.com or download the app to get the latest promotions conveniently at your fingertips anytime and anywhere! Sign up to become an Enrich member for free at www.enrich.malaysiaairlines.com and start earning Enrich Points today.

-Malaysia Airlines.

World Tourism Conference 2022: Tourism Futures Reimagined @ Sabah, Malaysia ( 28 ~ 30 November 2022 )

 

28 November 2022 – The World Tourism Conference (WTC) 2022 jointly organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia in partnership with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Sabah State Government runs from 28-30 November 2022 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Now in its 6th edition, this year’s conference brings together 1,000 delegates from more than 60 countries to reconnect and reassess tourism’s recovery in the aftermath of the worldwide pandemic. 

Alongside UNWTO officials, the conference features some 30 expert speakers comprising government policy makers, industry leaders and leading academicians in championing thought leadership on tourism futures and strategies driving tourism’s recovery and resilience in a post-pandemic world.

They include the State Minister, Ministry of Tourism Maldives, Dr. Ahmed Salih; Regional General Manager, Tourism Australia, Mr. Brent Anderson; Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin-Stout, USA, Prof. Jafar Jafari; Co-founder of Traveloka, Indonesia, Mr. Albert; and representatives from some of the world’s most innovative tourism-related companies such as Skift, Tripadvisor, TUI Group and Intrepid Travel. 

Local Malaysian experts making an appearance on the exclusive WTC 2022 stage include Prof. Dr. Amran Hamzah of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Mr. HC Chan, CEO of Sunway Malls & Theme Parks; Ms. Lau Yin May, Group Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer, Malaysia Airlines; Mr. Yusno Yunos, CEO of Evenesis and two local Sabahans from Kota Kinabalu – Dr. Maklarin Lakim, Director of Sabah Parks; and Ms. Jessica Yew, Founder and Director of Sticky Rice Travel. 

One of the major highlights of the conference is the keynote presentation by distinguished speaker, Prof. Dato’ ChM. Dr. Mazlin Mokhtar of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network-Asia and Academy of Sciences Malaysia, who will for the first time bring a scientist’s perspective to the WTC, particularly in advancing a more sustainable tourism recovery which embraces energy transition and carbon neutrality. 

In her welcoming address, Datuk Hajah Saraya Arbi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia acknowledged the tremendous impact of the worldwide pandemic and multiple crises which continue to disrupt the tourism sector’s growth trajectory. 

“However, there is also a great window of opportunity for us to rethink and reimagine tourism for the future which is more sustainable, inclusive and less susceptible to shocks,” she said. 

Despite challenging headwinds to the global economy in 2023 and beyond, experts have great expectations for the tourism sector, predicting continued pent-up demand alongside new growth opportunities and emerging niche markets arising from the pandemic. For instance, as tourism recovery gets underway, the boundaries between work, home, leisure and travel become increasingly blurred, requiring greater cross-collaboration between tourism and transport, health, security, cities and urban systems towards greater liveability and quality of life for both visitors and residents alike. 

“These are just some of the exciting new prospects that will be explored during the 2-day conference. Therefore, I hope the chosen theme of “Tourism Futures Reimagined” will inspire deep insights on the challenges, opportunities, trends and forecasts shaping the future of the industry,” Saraya concluded.

-MOTAC.

Welcome To All Delegates, Speakers & UNWTO Officials To World Tourism Conference 2022 @ Sabah, Malaysia

 

image: MOTAC

MYAirline to start selling flights on Nov 26, ready to fly from Dec 1

 

KUALA LUMPUR: MYAirline Sdn Bhd, Malaysia's new low-cost carrier, is set to fly from Dec 1 from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) to Langkawi, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.

The airline is offering an all-in fare, which travellers can buy from Nov 26, from as low as RM48 from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi one-way and from RM68 and RM88 one-way to Kuching and Kota Kinabalu respectively from Kuala Lumpur.

The offer, which includes airport tax, is valid from Nov 26-30, while the travel period is from Dec 1 2022 to March 25 2023. Tickets can be purchased on MYAirline website.

MyAirline chief executive officer Rayner Teo said the air operator certificate (AOC) from Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) confirmed that the carrier complied with the requirement on safety regulations.

He added that the certificate also provef that the airline had professional capabilities to establish and maintain a system for aircraft operations.

"We're excited to announce that we're ready to 'open-for-sale.' I would like to thank MyAirline community for their patience while we undergo the regulatory processes for our license application," Teo said in a statement.

MYAirline will commence weekly flights to Kuching and twice weekly to Kota Kinabalu and Langkawi.

From Dec 2, the carrier will increase its flights to Kuching to two times weekly while the frequency to Kuching and Kota Kinabalu will be thrice per week from Dec 23.

These destinations will be operated using Airbus A320-200 aircraft with 180 seats in a single class cabin.

MYAirline plans to add Kota Bharu, Penang, Sibu, Tawau, Miri, Alor Setar, Terengganu and other main destinations in Malaysia once it receives the green light from the regulator.

"We'll be increasing our flight frequency as our domestic network expands and plan to start flying in the Asean region latest by second quarter 2023. Providing this capacity for the community will attract more travellers and stimulate Malaysia's tourism growth," Teo said.

MYAirline has also launched an exclusive "MYAirline voucher" in conjunction with its "Open for Sale" deal.

-nst online.

Iran Travel Agents Fam Trip Exploring Heritage, City And Eco-Adventure Tourism In Malaysia

 

KUALA LUMPUR, 24 November 2022 – Tourism Malaysia is taking another initiative and rebuilding international tourism demand by taking travel trade partners from the Iranian market on its familiarisation trip (FAM Trip) to promote Malaysia as the preferred tourist destination following its international border reopening.

A total of eight travel agents and representatives from Emirates were brought from Tehran for an eight-day, seven-night (8D7N) stay in Penang, Genting Highlands, Sunway and Kuala Lumpur from 16 to 23 November 2022. Participants had the full-fledge experience of immersing themselves in heritage, city life, and eco-adventure activities throughout their stay in Malaysia. This fam trip is also co-hosted by Emirates, Park Royal Penang Resort, Penang Global Tourism, Sunway Lagoon Hotels, and Toranj Tours & Travel.

The participants were brought on a tour to the most-visited states in Malaysia, including Penang, to discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown, exciting rides and games in a natural environment at the Escape Theme Park, as well as explore the most authentic, diverse and educational Malaysian rainforest experience at Penang Hill and The Habitat.

The Pearl of the Orient trip continued with a visit to the Pinang Peranakan Mansion– famously known for its unique green Straits Eclectic style, a stroll on the wooden piers of a floating village at Clan Jetties, and an experience on rare and exotic fruits at Penang Tropical Fruit Farm.

Participants also had the opportunity to visit Resorts World Genting, a premier leisure and entertainment resort in Malaysia, and Sunway Resort in Kuala Lumpur, which has just reopened after a once-in-a-generation transformation.

Dato’ Haji Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, Director-General of Tourism Malaysia expressed his hope that the curated experiences under this FAM Trip will encourage Iranian travel agents to experience our tourism products firsthand and actively sell tour packages to Malaysia, especially in promoting the latest attractions effectively.

“Iran remains one of Malaysia’s top international tourists generating markets in the Middle East before the pandemic. In 2019, Malaysia welcomed 46,559 arrivals from Iran and we will continue to promote Malaysia as a safe holiday destination.”

There are currently 14 weekly Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur, with seating capacity of 4,998 seats.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Grand final MFGA di Forest City, Horizon Hill sasar 120 pemain

 

PETALING JAYA: Grand final kejohanan golf anjuran Malaysia Flying Golfers Association (MFGA) yang akan berlangsung di Johor Bahru pada 5 dan 6 Disember ini menyasarkan 120 pemain dari dalam dan luar negara.

Sehingga setakat ini, penyertaan grand final sudah mencapai 89 orang dan daripada jumlah itu seramai 20 pemain adalah peserta dari luar negara seperti Singapura, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea dan Vietnam.

Presiden MFGA, Zulkifli Mohd. Razali bagaimanapun optimis pihaknya mampu mencapai sasaran 120 atau sekurang-kurangnya 100 pemain sebelum menjelang tarikh kejohanan.

Menurutnya, kejohanan grand final itu diadakan sebanyak dua pusingan di mana pusingan pertama akan berlangsung di Forest City Golf Resort dan pusingan kedua di Horizon Hills Golf and Country Club.

“Sebelum memasuki grand final, kejohanan MFGA ini sudah melalui sembilan pusingan dan ia berjalan lancar walaupun ada beberapa pusingan terhenti seketika akibat pandemik Covid-19.

“Bagaimanapun kita bersyukur kejohanan golf anjuran MFGA ini akhirnya sampai ke peringkat grand final pada awal Disember ini di Johor,” katanya ketika ditemui Utusan Malaysia di sini semalam.

Zulkifli memberitahu, matlamat utama kejohanan itu diadakan adalah untuk mengeratkan hubungan antara pemain-pemain industri pelancongan (travel agen), peserta tempatan dan luar negara selain mempromosikan pelancongan golf dalam negara.

“Saya berharap semua peserta akan menikmati pengalaman menarik bermain golf di Forest City Golf Resort (Legacy Course) rekaan Jack Nicklaus dan di Horizon Hills GCC hasil sentuhan Ross Watson.

“Bagi peserta industri pelancongan dari luar negara, kami mengharapkan lebih banyak usaha dan masa dapat diluangkan melalui rangkaian golf. 

“Mereka dari Thailand dan Singapura pasti mengingati Kejohanan Tiga Pihak Flying Golfers yang sudah terhenti sekian lama. Dan menjadi hasrat MFGA untuk memulakan semula kejohanan itu,” katanya.

Bagi pihak MFGA, Zulkifli merakamkan penghargaan ikhlas kepada Tourism Malaysia dan penaja-penaja yang menjayakan kejohanan itu sepanjang musim 2021/2022, termasuklah ahli jawatankuasa penganjur kejohanan.

MFGA menetapkan yuran penyertaan bagi kejohanan grand final dua pusingan ini sebanyak RM890 (twin sharing) dan RM1,090 (single). Banyak hadiah-hadiah menarik menarik pemenang.

Kepada mereka yang berminat boleh menghubungi Haji Dzul (+60 16-221 5426) atau En. Fatah (+60 13-670 6104).

-utusan online.

Tourism Malaysia's Fam Trip From The Netherlands Is Back To Malaysia

 

Kuala Lumpur, 21 November 2022 – Tourism Malaysia is taking media from the Dutch market on its familiarisation (FAM) trip to promote Malaysia as a safe holiday destination and welcome more international travellers.

A total of six media aboard Turkish Airlines from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur for an eight-day seven-night (8D7N) trip in collaboration with Turkish Airlines and Sabah Tourism Board from 14th November to 21st November 2022. Turkish Airlines serves daily five direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul and ten flights per week between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia is a multicultural country with a tropical climate that offers everything from a pulsating metropolis to fantastic nature and wonderful beaches. It is therefore an ideal travel destination for tourists from Europe, including the Netherlands.

The press trip started off with a Full Day Guided Experience Kuala Lumpur Tour, whereby several attractions were highlighted including the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, Merdeka Square, Masjid Negara, Thean Hou Temple, Batu Caves, Central Market Kuala Lumpur & Perdana Botanical Garden. In the evening the participants had the opportunity to experience the food market at Jalan Alor. 

The next day, the group boarded an early flight to Kota Kinabalu where Sabah Tourism Board hosted the group. The program in Sabah included a river cruise at KLIAS, a Mangrove Forest Reserve. With the bizarre-looking proboscis monkey gaining as much popularity as the orangutan, the Klias Wetland with its large population of this wildlife is fast becoming the latest ecotourism destination in Sabah.

The media also followed a traditional cooking class at Kiulu Farmstay, where they could experience Borneo's Rustic Countryside, a unique and completely off-the-tourist radar experience. This beautiful farmstay is a community-based ecotourism project that acts as a catalyst for community development and capacity building. Tucked away in a beautiful valley with a selection of activities offered. Other activities included in the itinerary were leisure & fun cycling through Linangkit Cultural Village and recreational activities at Bunga Raya Island Resort. 

Tourism Malaysia’s fam trips are tailored to offer international media valuable opportunities to gain first-hand experience of travelling to Malaysia in the post-pandemic. This programme will support Malaysia’s target of achieving 9.2 million tourist arrivals and RM 26.8 billion in tourist spending.

Malaysia only recorded 466 Dutch tourists in 2021, compared to the same period in 2019, with a total of 82,110 Dutch visiting Malaysia. We hope that this programme will motivate our industry friends to come back stronger in reviving the tourism industry said Dato’ Haji Zainuddin.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Hospitality rises in Langkawi

 

From left: Tourism Productivity Nexus’ Rohizam Md Yusoff, United Nations Development Programme’s Niloy Banerjee, Anthony Wong, Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners’ Shaharuddin M Saaid, and Langkawi Development Authority’s Azmil Munif Mohd Bukhari

A green-certified resort on Langkawi Island, Cottage By The Sea by Frangipani Langkawi, has recently established itself as the Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Hospitality, with support from Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) and UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.

Owner and operator, Anthony Wong, has developed an efficient system to clean polluted water, including raw sewage and waste cooking oil into potable water in four days, as well as desalination using a special bio-engineered constructed wetland – all without using any energy.

This system has been recognised by the government of Malaysia and is included in the 12th Malaysia Plan.

Wong is also a consultant for an ongoing water treatment project in the tourist hubs of Pantai Tengah and part of Pantai Chenang. Funded by the state government to treat wastewater, the hubs are deploying the same system Wong has developed.

Wong shared: “Access to clean water is a perennial issue with islands all over the world. We are ready and willing to share our know-how on creating clean potable water with governments in South-east Asia and elsewhere, as well as with the private sector and non-governmental organisations.”

Wong has also developed a train-the-trainers programme, and intends to reach out to ASEAN Tourism Association to send interested members for training.

The Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Hospitality was recently launched at the Sustainable Hotels in the Tropics: The How of achieving the UN 17 SDG & Climate Change, Circular Economy, Sustainability, Water & Food Security conference.

At the conference, Wong also launched his publication documenting over 200 green practices that have been implemented at the resort. Sustainability measures have been deployed throughout the resort, from the rooms, restaurants, landscape and facilities that include a fully-operational organic farm.

According to Wong, Cottage By The Sea by Frangipani Langkawi saves over 30 per cent of operational costs through these sustainable practices.

Conference attendees, including UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network vice-president for Asia, Woo Wing Thye, representatives from LADA, academia, hoteliers and non-governmental organisations were also taken on a guided tour to see for themselves the green practices implemented at the resort.

-TTG Asia.

Tourism Malaysia Hargai Sumbangan Media Jayakan Promosi, Bantu Pemulihan Industri Pelancongan

 

KUALA LUMPUR, 24 November – Tourism Malaysia hari ini menganjurkan Majlis Apresiasi Media 2022 dalam usaha meraikan pengamal media yang telah banyak menyokong serta membantu Tourism Malaysia bagi menjayakan aktiviti-aktiviti pelancongan khususnya sepanjang tempoh dua tahun berdepan dengan pandemik COVID-19.

Bertemakan 'gold & black', majlis yang diadakan di Magica Hall, Quill City Mall itu juga bertujuan menghargai peranan media dalam meningkatkan promosi dan pemasaran Tourism Malaysia sepanjang 50 tahun kewujudannya menerusi kempen Malaysia Truly Asia bagi pasaran antarabangsa dan Cuti-Cuti Malaysia untuk pasaran domestik.

Majlis dihadiri oleh YBhg. Datuk Hajah Saraya Arbi, Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya dan Dato’ Haji Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, Ketua Pengarah Tourism Malaysia.

Dato’ Zainuddin berkata, sejak dilancarkan pada tahun 1999, kempen Malaysia Truly Asia misalnya telah memenangi lebih 25 penganugerahan di peringkat antarabangsa sekali gus berjaya melonjakkan ketibaan pelancong asing ke Malaysia.

“Setakat September lalu, Malaysia telah merekodkan ketibaan seramai lebih 5.5 juta pelancong. Kita optimis untuk mencapai sasaran 9.2 juta pelancong dengan pendapatan pelancongan sebanyak RM26.8 bilion menjelang hujung tahun ini.

“Malahan, mengikut Pertubuhan Pelancongan Dunia (UNWTO), pelancongan antarabangsa terus menunjukkan tanda-tanda pemulihan industri yang kukuh apabila kembali merekodkan ketibaan pelancong mencecah paras 57% sewaktu prapandemik untuk tujuh bulan pertama tahun ini,” kata Dato’ Zainuddin.

Pada majlis tersebut, selain cabutan bertuah, para tetamu turut dihiburkan dengan persembahan kabaret dan medley lagu-lagu kempen promosi Tourism Malaysia di bawah koordinasi Artis Tari Istana Budaya selain penampilan artis jemputan popular, Ernie Zakri dan Khai Bahar.

Turut diadakan ialah majlis penyampaian hadiah bagi pemenang-pemenang pertandingan Tourism Malaysia Media Explore Race (TOMER) 2022 melibatkan penyertaan 88 media tempatan dan antarabangsa yang berlangsung sejauh lebih 300 kilometer dari Putrajaya ke Gopeng, Perak semalam.

Kali terakhir Tourism Malaysia menganjurkan majlis penghargaan seumpama ini ialah pada penghujung tahun 2019 dengan menghimpunkan penggiat industri pelancongan negara dan pengamal media di The Glasshouse, Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Roadshow 2022 @ AEON Mall Bandaraya Melaka ( 25 ~ 27 November 2022 )

Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Roadshow 2022 kembali lagi!

Tourism Malaysia dengan kerjasama penggiat pelancongan tempatan akan mengadakan program pameran dan jualan Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Roadshow di AEON Mall Bandaraya Melaka dari 25 - 27 November 2022.

Pelbagai pakej pelancongan, tiket penerbangan dan bilik  penginapan pada harga yang sangat istimewa menanti anda.

Jualan Jom Cuti-cuti Malaysia kali ini disertai oleh:

> Ghost Museum

> Kembara Resort

> Salang Pusaka Resort Tioman

> Bayou Lagoon Park resort, Melaka

> Jom Travel Local

> Kurma Travel

> Flywind Holidays

> Paradise 101 Langkawi

> Menara Alor Setar

> Honeyzone Langkawi

> Time Free Vacation

> Farm In The City

> Sunway Theme Parks

> Jupeter Holidays Langkawi

> Pangkor Village Beach Resort

> Kejora Garden Resort Pulau Pangkor

> Villagers Tioman Island

> Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa, Johor

> KL Hop On Hop Off

> Kuak Hill Resort

> Desa Keroma Eco Resort Muo

> Melati Tanjung Langkawi

> Lanting Beach Resort, Pulau Pemanggil, Mersing, Johor

> Zoo Melaka

> D'Bilut Agro Farm

> Kolam Air Panas Jasin & Cherana Putih Melaka

> Dinosaur Encounter & Malaysia Heritage Studios

> Menara Taming Sari

> Kumpulan Felda Residence

> Opero Hotel Southkey

Rebutlah peluang menyertai aktiviti cabutan bertuah, persembahan kebudayaan, kraftangan, kuiz pelancongan dan demo masakan oleh Dato' Chef Ismail.

Nantikan penampilan khas influencer Shahzejoy, Otamblurr dan TaleebMizad.

Tunggu apa lagi? Jumpa anda di sana!

-Tourism Malaysia.

Tourism Malaysia Media Explore Race 2022 Platform Eratkan Hubungan Media, Promosi Produk Pelancongan Domestik

 

PUTRAJAYA, 22 November 2022 – Seramai 88 pengamal media termasuk 11 penyertaan antarabangsa dari Indonesia, Thailand dan Brunei, berentap dalam penganjuran Tourism Malaysia Media Explore Race (TOMER) 2022 yang julung-julung kalinya diadakan bersempena sambutan Jubli Emas Tourism Malaysia, bermula hari ini.

Berlangsung selama 3 hari 2 malam, penganjuran TOMER 2022 diadakan dengan kerjasama Perodua sebagai penaja utama selain Montanic Adventure Store, BoraOmbak Marina Putrajaya, Selangor Fruit Valley, STEG Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Bagas Zakariah, Wonda Coffee dan Pepsi.

Pelepasan para peserta disempurnakan oleh Datuk Mohd Zamri Mat Zain, Timbalan Ketua Setiausaha (Pelancongan) Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya di Marina Putrajaya dan turut dihadiri oleh Dato’ Hj. Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, Ketua Pengarah Tourism Malaysia. Dalam cabaran kali ini, para peserta akan menempuh misi kembara dan eksplorasi harta karun sejauh lebih 300 kilometer secara berkumpulan dengan menaiki kereta tajaan Perodua.

Di sepanjang perjalanan, para peserta akan berhenti di beberapa checkpoint termasuk di Selangor Fruit Valley, peninggalan kapal korek Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge No. 5 (TT5), Kellie’s Castle di Batu Gajah dan Bagas Zakariah di Gopeng dengan pengisian aktiviti seperti menyaksikan demonstrasi penyediaan cempedak ice blended oleh Dato’ Chef Ismail Ahmad, Duta Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya bagi pasaran gastronomi.

Selain itu, para peserta juga akan merasai pengalaman bermalam secara berkhemah di Riverside Camp Gopeng, menikmati makan malam barbeku sambil menyaksikan persembahan budak api dan kumpulan muzik tempatan serta disusuli oleh acara kemuncak iaitu aktiviti whitewater rafting di Sungai Kampar.

Misi kembara ini bakal berakhir di Pusat Penerangan Pelancongan (MaTiC) Kuala Lumpur esok dengan majlis penyampaian hadiah kepada para pemenang berlangsung di Majlis Apresiasi Media yang akan diadakan di Magica Hall, Quill City Mall.

Dato’ Zainuddin berkata, penganjuran TOMER 2022 bukan sahaja bertujuan menjalinkan hubungan erat bersama media tempatan dan antarabangsa melibatkan media arus perdana dan media baharu, malah mempromosikan produk-produk pelancongan di sekitar Putrajaya, Selangor, Perak dan Kuala Lumpur.

“Tourism Malaysia telah menjalankan pelbagai aktiviti promosi dan pemasaran untuk meningkatkan sumbangan sektor pelancongan kepada peningkatan ekonomi negara selari dengan fokus menjadikan Malaysia sebagai salah sebuah destinasi pelancongan pilihan di rantau ini.

“Menerusi penganjuran TOMER 2022, publisiti untuk produk-produk pelancongan domestik juga dapat ditingkatkan merangkumi segmen gastronomi dan alam semula jadi selain memperkukuh kerjasama awam-swasta,” katanya.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Welcome Spring Airlines To Malaysia on 21 November 2022

 

We are happy to celebrate Spring Airlines’ first flight to KLIA!

Flying all the way from Nanning Wuxu International Airport, China (NNG), the airline will be operating weekly utilising its A320 aircraft.

Welcome to Malaysia!

-Malaysia Airports.

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AirAsia X first to reconnect direct flights to Busan next year

 

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X (AAX) is set to be the first airline from Malaysia to reconnect direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Busan, South Korea, in early 2023.

The airline said the thrice-weekly flights would be the second AAX route to South Korea after launching flights to Seoul in April this year.

In addition to relaunching the route, AAX signed a memorandum of understanding with the Busan Tourism Organisation (BTO) to develop joint sales and marketing campaigns, leverage travel agents' support, strengthen flight connectivity, and foster both countries' economies through tourism.

AirAsia X chief executive officer Benyamin Ismail said South Korea is a crucial market, and the airline has seen tremendous growth from its existing route to Seoul with an 80 per cent average load factor.

"Starting with three weekly services and based on strong forecast demand, we expect the flight frequency to Busan to return to daily services by year-end.

"We believe the relaunch of the Busan route will provide a significant boost to strengthening business and tourism ties between Malaysia and South Korea, and we wish to thank the governments and relevant authorities for their tremendous support," he said.

He said the airline flew about 200,000 guests to and from Busan in 2019.

"As we look to increase the connectivity to South Korea further, we trust that our direct flights to Busan will provide a welcome boost for tourism and the economy in both countries.

"The new route also reflects our commitment to continue offering our guests great value mid-range air travel, and we look forward to seeing a surge in tourist arrivals into/from Busan in the near future," said Benyamin.

BTO president Jung-Sil Lee said the relaunch of AAX direct flights to Busan would mark a major milestone in resuming services to the city.

"We believe travellers will appreciate the direct and affordable connection, making Busan a top holiday destination once again," he said.

-nst online.

Tourism Malaysia Anjur Misi Jualan Pelancongan Ke Indonesia

 

JAKARTA, 15 November 2022 – Tourism Malaysia hari ini meneruskan misi jualan pelancongan ke Indonesia bagi menggiatkan promosi pelancongan antarabangsa dengan mempertemukan pemain industri pelancongan Malaysia dan Indonesia dalam sesi perniagaan ke perniagaan (B2B).

Misi jualan pelancongan ini berlangsung di dua bandar utama di Indonesia iaitu Jakarta dan Medan bermula 15 hingga 18 November 2022 bagi memperkenalkan pelbagai produk dan pakej pelancongan terkini untuk menarik minat pelancong Indonesia ke Malaysia.

Misi kali ini memfokuskan kepada segmen pelancongan santai (leisure), beli-belah dan sektor mesyuarat, insentif, konvensyen dan pameran (MICE) yang dikenal pasti menjadi pilihan bagi pelancong Indonesia. Selain itu, misi kali ini juga menyaksikan pelancaran promosi pelancongan secara dalam talian bersama Blibli.com serta pelancaran kerjasama antara syarikat penerbangan Malaysia Airlines dan Air Asia.

Misi jualan pelancongan ini disertai oleh Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, 15 ejen pelancongan, 2 operator taman tema dan 12 wakil hotel dari Malaysia. Delegasi Malaysia diketuai oleh Encik Mohd Yusri Mohd Yusoff, Timbalan Ketua Setiausaha (Kebudayaan), Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia dan Encik Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof, Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Perancangan) Tourism Malaysia.

Encik Mohd Yusri berkata, misi jualan pelancongan ke Indonesia adalah penting untuk menggiatkan promosi pelancongan pasca pandemik Covid-19 bagi menarik minat dan meningkatkan lagi keyakinan dalam kalangan warga Indonesia untuk terus memilih Malaysia sebagai destinasi percutian selamat.

“Sejak pembukaan sempadan antarabangsa, Malaysia telah merekodkan ketibaan seramai 435,156 pelancong Indonesia dari Januari sehingga Julai tahun ini. Secara keseluruhannya seramai 5.5 juta ketibaan pelancong asing telah direkodkan sehingga September 2022 dan jumlah ini dilihat menghampiri sasaran ketibaan 9.2 juta pelancong antarabangsa pada tahun ini ,” katanya.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Maljis Penghargaan Stakeholder KLIA & KLIA2 dan petugas Langkawi International Travel Bubble (LITB)

 

Tourism Malaysia melalui Bahagian Promosi Antarabangsa Asia Afrika selaku Ketua 'Helpdesk Task Force Travel Bubble Langkawi' telah menganjurkan majlis Penghargaan dan Networking lunch bersama Stakeholder KLIA dan KLIA2 serta petugas LITB di Sama-Sama Hotel KLIA pada 15 Nov 2022.

Program ini diadakan untuk menghargai Stakeholder KLIA dan KLIA2 serta 35 petugas LITB yang terdiri dari Pegawai Pelancongan dan Pegawai Penyelidik Tourism Malaysia yang telah membantu melancarkan program ini bermula 15 November 2021 hingga 31 Mac 2022.   

Y.Bhg Dato' Ketua Pengarah telah menyampaikan plak penghargaan dan sijil kepada 10 Stakeholder KLIA da KLIA2 yang terdiri daripada:-

> Jabatan Imigresen KLIA 

> Jabatan Imigresen KLIA2

> Airport Relations Malaysia Airport (Sepang) Sdn Bhd

> Airlines Operator Committee

> Airport Aviation Services (AVSEC)

> Terminal Operations KLIA, Malaysia Airport (Sepang) Sdn Bhd

> Terminal Operations KLIA2, Malaysia Airport (Sepang) Sdn Bhd

> BP Healthcare Centre

> Malaysia Airlines

> AERO Darat

-Tourism Malaysia.

Tourism Malaysia's Tourist Information Centre Opening Hours On 19 November 2022

-Tourism Malaysia.

Pembukaan Jualan Tiket ETS & KTM Intercity 2023

 

Jualan tiket bagi perkhidmatan ETS & KTM Intercity bagi perjalanan dari 1 Januari hingga 30 Jun 2023 akan dibuka bermula hari ini 15 November 2022.

Dapatkan tiket anda bermula jam 10:00 pagi pada 15 November ini melalui aplikasi KTMB Mobile atau Welcome to the KTMB Integrated Ticketing System  untuk pembelian Go Cashless yang lebih mudah dan cepat. 

Jadual waktu perjalanan bagi perkhidmatan ETS & KTM Intercity adalah mengikut jadual perjalanan  sedia ada. Rujuk jadual perjalanan di KTMB | Book ticket online for ETS Train, Intercity Train and View Train Timetable in Malaysia | Train Timetable.

Perkhidmatan ETS menggunakan tambang fleksi, jadi dapatkan tiket anda lebih awal untuk harga yang lagi murah dan lagi jimat!

-KTM Berhad.

Tourism Malaysia Interactive Digial Brochures Apps

 

Pada tahun lepas, Tourism Malaysia telah melancarkan Interactive Digital Brochures (IDB) iaitu sebuah laman mikro yang memberi nafas baharu kepada usaha penjenamaan semula risalah-risalah Tourism Malaysia menerusi pelayaran secara interaktif di laman ebrochures.malaysia.travel. 

Aplikasi Travel Malaysia untuk pengguna peranti Android dan Travel Malaysia by TM untuk pengguna peranti iOS turut diperkenalkan untuk memudahkan capaian maklumat produk pelancongan di Malaysia melalui gajet elektronik. 

Langkah ini adalah selaras dengan tuntutan pasaran terhadap paparan risalah pelancongan yang bersifat digital, interaktif, mesra pengguna dan lebih responsif sekaligus memudahkan orang ramai mengakses dan berkongsi risalah tersebut melalui pelbagai aplikasi seperti Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp dan juga e-mel. 

Dapatkan aplikasi ini di Google Play (Travel Malaysia) dan App Store (Travel Malaysia by TM). 

Imbas Kod QR untuk muat turun sekarang juga.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Lawatan Ekspresi Media Influencer CUTI - CUTI MALAYSIA Teroka Keunikan Sarawak

 

KUCHING, 14 November 2022 – Seramai 14 wakil media terdiri daripada media arus perdana dan media baharu menyertai Program Lawatan Ekspresi Media Influencer Cuti-Cuti Malaysia - Sarawak anjuran Tourism Malaysia selama lima hari dari 9 hingga 13 November 2022.

Program bertujuan meningkatkan promosi pelancongan domestik secara dalam dan luar talian sekali gus mengoptimumkan komunikasi strategik menerusi penglibatan media. Edisi kali ini membawa para peserta meneroka produk-produk berasaskan pengalaman pelancongan (experiential tourism) di sekitar Kuching, Bau dan Santubong dengan memfokuskan kepada segmen kembara, alam semula jadi, gastronomi, budaya dan warisan masyarakat Sarawak.

Para peserta memulakan eksplorasi ekopelancongan di daerah Bau dengan meneroka keunikan Sarawak Delta Geopark melibatkan geotapak Gua Pari-Pari dan Tasik Biru yang terbentuk hasil daripada perlombongan emas seawal abad ke-19. Turut diteroka ialah tarikan pelancongan terbaharu, Paku Rock Maze Garden, sebuah hutan batu semula jadi yang kaya dengan pelbagai formasi batuan unik.

Sarawak Delta Geopark merupakan geopark pertama di Sarawak yang diwartakan sebagai Tapak Geopark Kebangsaan keenam pada Jun 2022. Berkeluasan 3,112 kilometer persegi melibatkan daerah Kuching, Bau dan Lundu, ia merangkumi beberapa geotapak, tapak budaya dan biotapak seperti Kuching Wetlands National Park yang menjadi habitat kepada paya bakau, monyet Proboscis, buaya dan ikan lumba-lumba Irrawaddy.

Kuching Wetlands National Park juga merupakan antara tujuh tapak di Malaysia yang didaftarkan sebagai Tapak Ramsar dengan perlindungan di bawah undang-undang perhutanan, taman negeri dan tanah, sama ada sebagai hutan simpanan kekal, taman negeri atau kawasan perlindungan tanah lembap.

Di Santubong, para peserta dibawa melawat Kampung Budaya Sarawak yang merupakan salah satu tapak budaya di dalam Sarawak Delta Geopark. Terletak di kaki Gunung Santubong, para peserta berpeluang menyelami budaya serta gaya hidup kelompok etnik utama di Sarawak termasuk replika rumah masyarakat Iban, Melayu, Cina, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, Penan dan Melanau selain menyaksikan persembahan kebudayaan.

Turut dilawati ialah Permai Rainforest Resort yang menawarkan pengalaman berada di hutan hujan Borneo dengan pelbagai tawaran aktiviti pantai menghadap Laut China Selatan serta kegiatan rekreasi dan penginapan rumah atas pokok (tree house).

Selain menikmati hidangan makanan laut segar di Kampung Buntal, para peserta juga berpeluang bermalam di resort mesra alam di The Culvert Hotel & Resort serta menjayakan program larian santai ‘Santubong Fun Run Batik Edition’ di Kampung Santubong yang menjadi kemuncak kepada penganjuran Pesta Santubong.

Di Kuching, para peserta dibawa melawat Borneo Cultures Museum yang merupakan muzium terbesar di Malaysia dan kedua terbesar di Asia Tenggara selain merasai sajian autentik seperti laksa Sarawak dan mi kolok serta mempelajari cara penyediaan kek lapis Sarawak sejajar dengan penyenaraian Kuching dalam Rangkaian Bandar Raya Kreatif UNESCO di bawah kategori gastronomi.

Dato’ Hj. Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, Ketua Pengarah Tourism Malaysia berkata, program ini diharap dapat mengeratkan jalinan kerjasama bersama pihak media dalam mengetengahkan promosi produk-produk pelancongan terkini dengan memfokuskan kepada generasi Millennials menerusi kombinasi media baharu.

“Melalui lawatan ini, promosi produk-produk pelancongan ini bukan sahaja boleh disampaikan kepada umum dari sudut pandang berbeza, malahan impak dan capaian liputannya disasar dapat meningkatkan permintaan orang ramai untuk melancong ke destinasi pelancongan yang dilawati,” katanya.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Plan Your Next Adventure with up to 15% Off on MHholidays Travel Packages

 

KLIA, 11 November 2022: Malaysia Airlines' tour operating arm, MHholidays, is offering up to 15% off on flights and hotel packages to selected domestic and international destinations from now until 13 November 2022, for immediate travel to 30 April 2023. 

In addition to great savings, holidaymakers will also enjoy a seamless travel planning experience withthe ability to personalise their vacation itineraries, including flights, accommodation, ground transfer services, and more. 

For a limited time only, enjoy great value for money packages when you Fly Malaysia to explore the local wonders, culture and cuisines, with three-day, two-night packages starting from RM249 per person for travel to Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi, Kuching and Penang. 

Customers can use the promo code TRAVEL4GE15 to take advantage of these limited time offerings. Terms and conditions apply. 

MHholidays packages include exclusive travel perks such as 30kg baggage allowance, complimentary onboard meals, free seat selection, and unparalleled Malaysian Hospitality throughout their journey, among others. 

Separately, members of Malaysia Airlines’ travel and lifestyle loyalty programme, Enrich, can earn Bonus Points from now until 3 December 2022 when they book a stay via Enrich Hotels at any of its 400,000 properties worldwide for immediate travel until 12 April 2023. 

Start booking your next adventure via the official MHholidays website and be sure to download the Malaysia Airlines’ app to get the latest promotions conveniently at your fingertips; anytime, anywhere!

-Malaysia Airlines.

Lorong Rakyat bakal jadi tarikan destinasi pelancongan

 

KANGAR: Raja Muda Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail berkenan melancarkan Projek Lorong Rakyat di tapak Program Transformasi Diraja Kampung Nelayan Warna Warni Seberang Ramai, Kuala Perlis, di sini hari ini.

Inisiatif Lorong Rakyat itu adalah bertepatan dengan usaha bagi mengangkat kawasan perkampungan nelayan itu sebagai salah satu destinasi pilihan pelancongan di Perlis.

Tuanku Syed Faizuddin bertitah, usaha yang dilaksanakan Bank Rakyat dengan kerjasama Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Perlis (MAIPs) serta Yayasan Tuanku Syed Putra (YTSP) Perlis itu adalah berorientasikan kerja khidmat masyarakat yang turut memberi manfaat besar kepada penduduk setempat.

“Aspirasi transformasi ini memerlukan sokongan daripada semua pihak bagi membantu meningkatkan lagi taraf ekonomi penduduk setempat,” titah baginda.

Keberangkatan tiba baginda bagi pelancaran lorong itu disambut Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Bank Rakyat, Dr. Mohammad Hanis Osman; Timbalan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Perniagaannya, Ahmad Shahril Mohd Shariff dan Ketua Pegawai Pemasaran dan Komunikasi, Nizam Sani.

Dalam pada itu, Suriani menerusi ucapannya berkata, tujuan pelaksanaan inisiatif itu adalah sebagai usaha Bank Rakyat menyokong aktiviti pengindahan kawasan kampung nelayan selain memberi manfaat kepada komuniti setempat daripada segi pembangunan ekonomi melalui aktiviti eko pelancongan.

“Bank Rakyat amat berbesar hati dalam membantu melaksanakan pelbagai aktiviti pengindahan kampung antaranya seperti inisiatif Lorong Rakyat ini yang diceriakan dengan hiasan payung tergantung sebagai lelangit bagi menghidupkan suasana dan melaksanakan aktiviti bergotong-royong mengecat 16 buah rumah,” katanya.

Tambahnya, Kebun Nuri Nutrisi Bank Rakyat turut diwujudkan di kampung berkenaan dengan kerjasama Lembaga Pemasaran Pertanian Persekutuan (FAMA) bagi membantu penduduk kampung dalam kalangan B40.

“Langkah ini dapat membantu mereka menjana pendapatan secara lestari bagi menguruskan tanaman yang dihasilkan dan boleh dijual untuk meningkatkan ekonomi selain menjamin sekuriti makanan,” katanya.

-utusan online.

Tourism Malaysia Joins WORLD TRAVEL MARKET 2022

 

LONDON, 7 NOVEMBER 2022 – Malaysia returns to participate in the World Travel Market (WTM) 2022 which is held at ExCeL London, with a strong message to promote Malaysia as a top-of-mind holiday destination after travel restrictions were withdrawn in most countries around the world. This year is the 41st participation by Tourism Malaysia since it was introduced in 1981.

Starting from 7 to 9 November, WTM 2022 will welcome its attendees physically in ExCeL London. Tourism Malaysia is joined on the stand by 49 tourism-related organisations taking part in the event, comprising (18) tour operators, (15) hotels and resorts, eight (8) state tourism agencies, three (3) tourism associations, one (1) airline and four (4) tourism-related services, including Malaysia Health Tourism Council (MHTC), inviting healthcare travellers to Malaysia for an exclusive wellness travel experience, combining world-class leisure getaways and offering preventive care services.

WTM has long served as an important platform to introduce Malaysian tourism attractions that meet the interests of the UK and European markets, and continues to be the suitable platform for industry players to meet and plan their business strategies for the coming years.

Commenting on the participation, His Excellency, High Commissioner of Malaysia to the United Kingdom & Northern Ireland, Ambassador Dato´ Zakri Jaafar said, “WTM is the best platform to promote Malaysia’s tourism industry to the global market in particular the UK and Europe. With the participation of experienced industry players who are able to provide good services to tourists, we are confident that the arrival of tourists from the UK and Europe as a whole will increase. We also hope the participants will take advantage of the B2B session to create wider business opportunities”.

Dato’ Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, the Director-General of Tourism Malaysia is also optimistic about this year’s participation, “Participation in WTM this time is very meaningful for us after going through a difficult period for two years. We will use this opportunity as much as possible to reassess and restructure our strategy in an effort to attract more tourists to Malaysia. Continuous efforts, especially participating in exhibitions like this, are very important to ensure that the national tourism industry returns to its original path.”

In conjunction with their participation in this year's WTM, Tourism Malaysia will launch a generic TV commercial (TVC) for a global promotional campaign. The TVC which lasts 5 minutes, 3 minutes and 30 seconds will highlight the variety of products Malaysia has to offer in line with the Malaysia Truly Asia slogan. Similarly, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) will also be launching their latest TVC.

Tourism Malaysia will sign a Memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) with Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) and Turkish Airlines at the Tourism Malaysia Pavillion, supporting the country’s national carrier in its Bonus Side Trip campaign which allows travellers to add an extra leg to their journey from selected international destinations to enjoy Malaysia's cultural gems at a minimal cost. This follows its recent collaboration with Emirates and Qatar Airways, which is aimed at increasing connectivity so that Malaysia can be visited by tourists from all corners of the world. Currently, Malaysia Airlines is operating twice daily non-stop from London to Kuala Lumpur.

Tourism Malaysia will be at stand AS700.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Mt Kinabalu climbing and Kinabalu Park entrance fees to increase from Jan 1, 2023

 

KOTA KINABALU: It will be much more expensive to climb Mount Kinabalu beginning next year as there will be an increase in the climbing permit and entrance fees to Kinabalu Park.

Sabah Parks director Dr Maklarin Lakim confirmed the viralled social media messages on the increased fees.

"Yes, there is an increment of fee at all Sabah Parks areas as announced by Tourism, Culture and Environment minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin in May.

"It will take effect on Jan 1, 2023," he said.

MountKinabalu.com said the climbing permit for foreign adult climbers will be RM400 next year, double that of this year, while their children will be charged RM200 instead of RM80 now.

Locals will be charged RM100 (from RM50) for adults and RM50 (from RM30) for children.

The rate for a mountain guide will also rise to RM350 from RM230. One guide will serve a maximum of five climbers.

The entrance fee to the Kinabalu National Park will also see an increase, namely RM50 (from RM15) for foreign adults and RM25 (from RM10) for their children.

Locals are to pay RM10 (from RM3) from next year while children will be charged RM5 (from MR1) per entry.

There is also a significant increase of Kinabalu National Park entrance fee.

International adults have to pay RM50 next year instead of RM15; the kids will pay RM25 from RM10.

Malaysian adults will be charged RM10, tripled than now at RM3 while children are charged at RM5 from the current fee of RM1.

-nst online.

Sim Leisure Group plans to develop further ESCAPE theme parks

 

Sim Leisure Group founder and executive chairman Datuk Sim Choo Kheng said it has been a long journey for the group. Courtesy image

Sim Leisure Group, known for conceptualising and creating the ESCAPE brand of parks in Malaysia, has set out to establish itself both domestically and abroad.

The group is currently working on projects in Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and China, and it is also said to have signed a deal to grow the ESCAPE brand in Sri Lanka.

The ESCAPE theme park brand is represented in Malaysia via ESCAPE Penang and the group's exclusive mall attraction, the indoor ESCAPE Challenge park in Petaling Jaya.

Additionally, new parks in Ipoh and Cameron Highlands will soon be coming under the name.

The group's founder and executive chairman Datuk Sim Choo Kheng said it has been a long journey for the group.

"Here we are, 10 years later after the ESCAPE brand was conceptualised in ESCAPE Penang. But as you can see, we are not like other so-called theme parks. We dared to be different, answering the call for reimagined play experiences. Today, we still stick to the tried and tested concept of the rediscovery of childhood, while promoting connection with nature," he said.

Sim claimed that the team's current success is a result of their ingenuity and dedication, which have transformed traditional theme parks and helped to advance travel to Penang and Malaysia.

"While not resting on our laurels, we continue to evolve with the times, creating new experiences for our visitors. So, even as we celebrate 10 years of ESCAPE Penang with new attractions, we continue to look to the future," he added.

ESCAPE Penang recently marked two more game-changing attractions with the launch of Malaysia's first-ever Ski Slope, the first-of-its-kind in Penang's tropical setting; and the Dead Sea Pool, where tourists can naturally float like in Jordan's Dead Sea.

Sim Leisure Group, via the creation and growth of ESCAPE Penang over the last 10 years, has answered the call to put Penang on the map of the world with such a world-class destination, according to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who officiated at the launch.

Chow said the fact that ESCAPE Penang has drawn millions of people shows that it will continue to be a popular tourism destination for years to come.

According to him, ESCAPE Penang has once again upped the bar for the growth of tourism in Penang with the addition of these two additional attractions.

-nst online.

Karnival Kerjaya Jamin Kerja Industri Pelancongan 2022

 

-MOTAC.

St. Giles in Johor Baru expected to boost tourism

 

The hospitality industry has been boosted following the opening of the luxurious St. Giles Southkey. Pix courtesy of St. Giles Southkey.

JOHOR BARU: With the influx of tourists from Singapore and around the world into Johor, the opening of St. Giles Southkey comes at a good time.

With 575 modern and spacious guest rooms, the hotel is under the U.K. based St. Giles brand and is managed locally by Cititel Hotel Management (CHM) Sdn Bhd.

According to hotel general manager Teekay Goh, the hotel is conveniently located within Mid Valley Southkey, which includes a retail mall, exhibition centre and commercial towers.

The hotel is located about 7km from the Singapore-Johor causeway and 26km from the Senai International Airport.

Goh said the hotel is perfectly positioned to meet the growing travel, business, leisure and lifestyle needs in Johor Baru.

"The hospitality industry has gone through tough times during the Covid-19 pandemic but now we have recovered and are primed for a massive wave of travellers to return."

The hotel features a restaurant, business lounge, rooftop bar and lounge, gym facility and a swimming pool overlooking the skyline of Johor Baru's city centre.

"We are delighted to bring St. Giles to Johor. We are known for pushing boundaries and challenging norms which reflect our values," he said.

In his opening address, CHM chief executive officer James Loo said they were delighted to bring the St. Giles Hotel's experience and hospitality to Johor Baru.

Loo said the timing was right especially when the region was expanding its tourism development and increasingly welcoming travellers from Singapore, within Malaysia and other parts of the world.

"The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has reported that since the reopening of our borders, Johor Baru has welcomed approximately 600,000 travellers from Singapore in just two months," he said, adding that this number was expected to increase further.

According to Loo, the hotel has introduced an eco-friendly approach to its design and facilities to encourage sustainability.

"The hotel has incorporated water dispensers on all guest room floors to minimize the use of single-use plastic bottles that are typically placed in hotel rooms," he said.

He stressed that the water installation is certified safe for drinking with filtration up to 0.5 microns and compliant with NSF/ANSI 53 standards.

"The installation of water dispensers not only contributes to reducing the hotels's negative impact on the environment, but will also result in cost savings," he added.

Present at the opening ceremony were IGB chief financial officer Chai Lai Sim, IGB group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Robert Tan and IGb-Real Estate Investment Trust chief executive officer Antony Patrick Barragry.

-nst online.