BDB Langkawi Climb back with a bang

 

LANGKAWI: The BDB Langkawi Climb is back with a bang, challenging climbers and outdoor enthusiasts to compete in a 5km race and climb 4,287 steps to reach the Gunung Raya peak.

The event by Kumpulan Bina Darulaman Bhd (BDB) attracted more than 400 local and international participants. The last edition was in 2017.

The race was flagged off by BDB Group executive director Raja Shahreen Raja Othman in Darulaman Sactuary at 7.30am today (June 29).

Ku Aliff Aiman Ku Zainol won in the Men's Elite category, while Krystal Khaw won in the Women's Elite category. They each took home RM500 and a trophy.

Mahayuddin Mangsor and Maryani Ismail won the Men's Senior Elite and Women's Senior Elite categories, respectively, walking away with RM500 and a trophy.

In the International Men and International Women categories, Muhammad Sayat Jiyabul Houqe from the United States and Ida Latin from Singapore won RM700 and a trophy.

Raja Shahreen said the BDB Langkawi Climb 2024 was part of the state-owned conglomerate's initiatives to promote Darulaman Sanctuary in Lubuk Semilang, as well as Tangga Helang Seribu Kenangan in Gunung Raya.

"We wish to promote Darulaman Sanctuary in Lubuk Semilang as one of the preferred venues for sports tourism events in Langkawi.

"We are delighted by the overwhelming response from over 400 local and foreign participants.

"We hope BDB Langkawi Climb will become one of the main events for sports and outdoor enthusiasts."

-nst online.

Pelancongan dijangka sumbang RM198.7 bilion kepada ekonomi tahun ini

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Sektor pelancongan dijangka menyumbang sebanyak RM198.7 bilion atau 10.5 peratus kepada ekonomi negara pada 2024.

Laporan Economic Impact Research (EIR) 2024 oleh World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) menjangkakan sektor pelancongan Malaysia dapat mencapai pertumbuhan yang luar biasa pada tahun ini disokong oleh pengukuhan ekonomi, pekerjaan dan perbelanjaan domestik.

Menurut laporan itu, angka terbabit juga melepasi paras prapandemik pada 2019 sebanyak 1.6 peratus.

Katanya, pekerjaan dalam sektor perjalanan dan pelancongan dijangka meningkat dengan ketara kepada lebih daripada 2.4 juta, naik 5.2 peratus berbanding tahun lalu dan 5.3 peratus melebihi kemuncak 2019.

"Perbelanjaan pelancong juga diramalkan mengalami pertumbuhan yang besar dengan perbelanjaan pelancong domestik dijangka mencecah RM106.5 bilion.

"Perbelanjaan pelancong antarabangsa pula dijangka mencecah RM93.7 bilion, meningkat 27.8 peratus daripada 2023.

"Jangkaan pertumbuhan dalam sektor itu akan dilengkapkan dengan pelan hala tuju strategik 'Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026' diumumkan kerajaan baru-baru ini, yang bertujuan untuk menarik lebih ramai pelancong antarabangsa," katanya dalam satu kenyataan hari ini.

Presiden dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif WTTC, Julia Simpson, berkata pertumbuhan dalam sektor perjalanan dan pelancongan Malaysia menyerlahkan komitmen kerajaan untuk menjadikan pelancongan sebagai asas pembangunan ekonomi.

"Fokus ini bukan sahaja memacu kemajuan ekonomi tetapi juga meningkatkan kedudukan Malaysia sebagai destinasi pelancongan utama.

"Melangkah ke hadapan, menjelang 2034 kami meramalkan sektor perjalanan dan pelancongan Malaysia akan meningkatkan sumbangannya kepada Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK) kepada RM336.6 bilion, membentuk 12.1 peratus daripada ekonomi negara.

"Pekerjaan dalam sektor itu dijangka melebihi 3.5 juta pekerja, menunjukkan peranan pentingnya dalam tenaga kerja negara dan menggaji satu daripada enam warganegara," katanya.

Pada 2023, sektor perjalanan dan pelancongan negara menyaksikan pemulihan yang ketara, berkembang sebanyak 97.8 peratus mencecah RM157 bilion, menyumbang 8.6 peratus daripada ekonomi negara.

Sektor itu juga menyumbang kepada penciptaan pekerjaan dengan jumlah guna tenaga mencecah hampir 2.3 juta, mencerminkan peningkatan tahun ke tahun sebanyak 10.8 peratus.

Perbelanjaan pelancong antarabangsa dan domestik mengalami peningkatan memberangsangkan dengan perbelanjaan pelancong antarabangsa mencecah RM73.3 bilion dan perbelanjaan pelancong domestik meningkat kepada RM87.6 bilion.

-berita harian online.

Tourism Malaysia Lancar Pakej Agropelancongan Durian Tourism 2024/2025

 

LENGGENG, 27 Jun 2024 – Dalam usaha merancakkan lagi sektor pelancongan negara, Tourism Malaysia hari ini melancarkan sebanyak 62 pakej agropelancongan Durian Tourism 2024/2025 bagi memeriahkan serta mempromosikan musim durian di Malaysia menerusi kerjasama dengan 27 pengendali pelancongan tempatan.

Pakej yang ditawarkan bermula serendah RM70 seorang untuk aktiviti makan durian di Relau, Kedah sehingga RM4,450 bagi itinerari 3 Hari 2 Malam (3H2M) di Bentong Bilut Hills, Pahang. Pelbagai aktiviti lain yang ditawarkan termasuklah lawatan ke dusun durian, pengalaman mengutip serta menikmati durian dan buah-buahan tempatan, mengikuti kelas memasak, membuat tempoyak, berakit, merasai pengalaman tinggal di kampung selain menaiki kereta api dan bermain golf.

Encik Saidi Bundan, Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Perancangan) Tourism Malaysia berkata, pakej-pakej yang dibangunkan pada kali ini meliputi negeri Perlis, Kedah, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Selangor, Melaka, Johor, Pahang, Kelantan dan Sabah bermula Jun 2024 untuk tempoh sah kempen sehingga Disember 2025.

“Selain Brunei, Tourism Malaysia juga menyasarkan pasaran luar negara seperti China, Hong Kong, Taiwan dan Singapura menerusi penerbitan bahan promosi pakej Durian Tourism dalam bahasa Mandarin.

“Pelancaran pakej ini bukan sahaja diharap dapat memperkenalkan lebih banyak destinasi yang mampu memberikan impak kepada kegiatan ekonomi setempat, malahan menjadikan program agropelancongan yang diterajui oleh Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan sebagai salah satu segmen produk pelancongan minat khas sekali gus memperkukuhkan komitmen kerajaan terhadap pembangunan pelancongan lestari seiring dengan Dasar Pelancongan Negara (DPN) 2020-2030,” katanya.

Untuk mendapatkan maklumat lanjut berkenaan pakej-pakej yang ditawarkan, sila layari laman web Tourism Malaysia di www.malaysia.travel.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Temasya Budaya @ Negeri Perak 2024

 

Temasya Budaya@Negeri Perak 2024 berlangsung dari 27 hingga 30 Jun 2024 di Dataran Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh (MBI), Ipoh, Perak.

Acara ini bertujuan untuk mempromosikan seni, budaya, warisan, dan pelancongan di Perak, yang terkenal dengan kepelbagaian etnik dan kaum. Program ini merangkumi pelbagai aspek budaya, etnik, kepercayaan, dan tradisi yang mencerminkan kesatuan kebudayaan.

Terdapat pelbagai aktiviti seni, budaya, warisan, dan pelancongan menarik antaranya:

i. Pameran dan Demonstrasi

ii. Jualan Produk Kraf

iii. Pertandingan Permainan Tradisional

iv. Persembahan Kesenian

-JKKN Perak.

Tasik Chini's research centre now open to visitors

 

PEKAN: Visitors, especially nature lovers, can now make plans to visit the country's first biosphere reserve site Tasik Chini which was once marred by long-standing environmental issues.

The Tasik Chini Research Centre (PPTC) near here offers tailored edutourism packages for the public to stay at their premises within the complex vicinity and explore the lake, and its rich flora and fauna.

State Unity, Tourism and Culture Committee chairman Leong Yu Man said the negative perception about mining activities around the country's second-largest freshwater lake had to be put aside with the focus now towards getting people to return to enjoy the rich biodiversity here.

"PPTC is prepared to receive visitors, including tour groups, to explore the lake and the nearby Orang Asli settlements.

"The lake is an ideal edutourism site to attract students and researchers.

"Tour and travel agents can include Tasik Chini in their packages when promoting Pahang.

"Apart from offering accommodation, meals and camping facilities for outdoor enthusiasts, PPTC provides boating, kayaking, and jungle trekking activities depending on the length of stay," she said at PPTC here today.

Leong was met after the closing of the engagement sessions programme by Pahang State Parks Corporation to prepare the Tasik Chini biosphere reserve development plan.

Also present was Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Tasik Chini Research Centre head Associate Professor Dr Mohd Shazrul Fazry Sa`ariwijaya.

Leong said that Tasik Chini had made headlines previously for the wrong reasons due to unregulated mining and land-clearing activities but now the surrounding areas were being restored and rehabilitated.

"The mining has stopped so we hope there will be continues efforts to promote the lake.

"We cannot just sit back and wait for the Tasik Chini action plan to be implemented but must make effort to ensure the lake remains popular among visitors and is not forgotten," she said.

On the engagement sessions, Leong said the three-day programme involved 18 agencies and four Orang Asli settlements nearby with the aim to return the lake to its former glory.

"The Pahang government has pledged its support on efforts to revive the lake, and having a long- and short-term action plan is the best way to move forward.

"The findings from the sessions will be studied before we develop a comprehensive plan by the end of this year," she said.

Those who wish to know more about the promotion packages can visit https://www.ukm.my/pptc/#

-nst online.

Posisi Langkawi sebagai pulau pilihan pelancong Islam

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Langkawi akan diposisikan sebagai pulau pilihan pelancong Islam bagi membolehkan ia bersaing dengan negara jiran.

Timbalan Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya, Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan berkata, terdapat keperluan untuk mewujudkan sektor pelancongan 'niche' memandangkan ketika ini Langkawi sukar bersaing dengan pulau di negara jiran.

Oleh itu, kita posisikan Langkawi sebagai pulau pilihan pelancong Muslim, supaya lebih ke arah kekeluargaan, lebih ke arah kerohanian.

"Setiap negeri perlu memainkan peranan masing-masing… tidak perlu setiap negeri melakukan perkara sama kerana ia akan menjejaskan dari sudut persaingan itu sendiri," katanya ketika sesi jawab lisan di Dewan Rakyat, hari ini.

Beliau menjawab soalan tambahan Teresa Kok Suh Sim (PH- Seputeh) berhubung usaha kerajaan untuk menarik pelancong asing ke negeri yang melaksanakan dasar kurang mesra kepada pelancong asing.

Sementara itu Khairul berkata, Malaysia menerima ketibaan 7.5 juta pelancong asing antara Januari hingga April tahun ini, berbanding 5.9 juta bagi tempoh sama tahun lalu.

"Jumlah itu secara jelas menunjukkan bahawa strategi dilaksanakan sedikit sebanyak memberikan kesan yang baik," katanya.

Khairul berkata, terdapat beberapa strategi yang sudah dan akan dilaksanakan bagi menjayakan Kempen Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), antaranya mengadakan sesi libat urus dan kerjasama dengan pelbagai Kementerian yang berkepentingan, kerajaan negeri dan pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT) serta badan bukan kerajaan (NGO) industri pelancongan dan kebudayaan.

"Kementerian ini mengakui terdapat beberapa cabaran dalam menghadapi VM2026 seperti isu kebersihan, keselamatan, penyelenggaraan dan kekurangan produk-produk yang baru dan menarik.

"Namun begitu, kementerian optimis bahawa isu-isu ini dapat dikawal dengan kerjasama semua pihak khususnya kementerian, kerajaan negeri, pihak swasta dan NGO serta komitmen dan sokongan rakyat dalam menerima pelancong sempena VM2026 nanti," katanya.

-berita harian online.

Tourism Malaysia Won Silver Award At The Drum Marketing Awards APAC

 

KUALA LUMPUR, 20 June 2024 – Tourism Malaysia proudly announced its victory at the Drum Marketing Awards APAC, securing the Silver Award in the Government/Public Sector category. The award was presented during the Awards Show held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Singapore, recognising the exceptional ‘Selamat Kembali to Malaysia’ campaign developed by BBC StoryWorks for the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) in 2023.

The Drum Awards is a prestigious global awards programme that celebrates best practices, outstanding companies, and remarkable individuals in marketing and communications.

In a post-pandemic world, the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) identified an opportunity to re-establish Malaysia as a premier tourism destination. The campaign aimed to capitalise on the growing demand for experiential and authentic travel. The objective was to boost awareness and shift brand sentiment, positioning Malaysia as an accessible, eclectic country full of unique experiences worth exploring.

BBC StoryWorks developed the ‘Selamat Kembali to Malaysia’ (Welcome Back to Malaysia) campaign to entice savvy, affluent, and conscientious travellers to venture beyond the familiar and discover more of Malaysia. 

The campaign achieved outstanding results, surpassing its KPIs with over 16 million video views and 1.3 million page views. Further research by BBC StoryWorks’ science of engagement studies on the five films revealed a 12% uplift in brand favourability, an 11% increase in purchase intent, and a 96% desire to engage with the brand.

The Drum Marketing Awards APAC underscored the effectiveness and impact of the ‘Selamat Kembali to Malaysia’ campaign in rebranding and promoting Malaysia as a top-tier tourism destination.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Malaysia extends visa exemption for Chinese travellers

 

Malaysian leadership announced an extended visa exemption for Chinese travellers until end of 2026 during Chinese premier Li Qiang’s recent three-day official visit to Malaysia.

The 30-day visa exemption was first announced by Malaysia prime minister Anwar Ibrahim in November 2023, and it came into effect on December 1.

In May this year, China had agreed to extend its visa-free policy for Malaysian tourists until the end of 2025 and the visa-free duration per trip had also been extended from 15 to 30 days.

Anwar and Li said in a joint statement that they welcomed the keen interest in continuing consultations and discussions on mutual visa exemptions to facilitate the entry of Malaysian and Chinese citizens.

Uzaidi Udanis, chairman of the Consortium of Inbound Tourism Alliance, opined that the visa exemption for Chinese travellers to Malaysia as well as Malaysians travelling to China, will allow the travel trade from Malaysia and China to continue with their campaigns and promotions to attract quality tourists and niche segments such as business travellers from both countries.

He shared: “It is also a timely announcement by the Malaysian prime minister as Malaysia prepares for Visit Malaysia Year 2026. It will encourage more Chinese travellers to visit Malaysia and help the country achieve its target of 35.6 million tourists and target receipts of RM147.1 billion (US$31.2 billion).

“China is very important market as it is the top medium-haul inbound market in terms of number of tourists. Also, with this latest announcement, it will encourage airlines (based in) Malaysia and China to improve their connectivity and frequencies between Malaysia and China.”

-TTG Asia.

Putrajaya Park's Day 2024 @ Taman Warisan Putrajaya

 

PUTRAJAYA PARK'S DAY 2024 @ TAMAN WARISAN PUTRAJAYA

Tarikh: 22 & 23 Jun 2024

Masa: 8.00 pagi - 10.00 mlm

Lokasi: Taman Warisan Pertanian, Presint 16, Putrajaya

Bayaran tiket masuk PERCUMA

Perkhidmatan Buggy RM2/Dewasa, RM1/kanak-kanak

PELBAGAI AKTIVITI MENARIK MENANTI

Aktiviti & Bengkel

- Menangkap Belut Di Dalam Petak Sawah

- Menanam dan menuai padi

- Permainan Tradisional

- Demonstrasi Menoreh & Memproses Getah

- Bengkel Gubahan Bunga, Canting Batik, Pembuatan Tanjak, Origami Mengkuang, Kraf Seramik

- Buffet Buah-Buahan

- Pertandingan Masak Lauk Kampung

- Larian ‘She Run’

- Pertandingan Jom Mengail

- Persembahan Buskers, Tarian, Wayang Kulit, Badut & Cosplay

GERAI JUALAN PUN ADA

Jualan Gerai dan Agro Madani

- Pelbagai Jualan Produk Pertanian, IKS, dan Agro Madani

- Jualan Kraftangan (Pelbagai Baju dan Barangan Batik, Songket, Kraftangan dan lain-lain)

- Jualan Makanan & Minuman (Ubi Rebus & Kuih Tradisonal, Masakan Lauk Pauk Kampung & Pelbagai Lagi)

Sarapan PERCUMA untuk 400 terawal!

-Perbadanan Putrajaya.

Pertandingan memancing Cuti-Cuti Malaysia di Pantai Sepat tawar hadiah RM53,000

 

KUANTAN: Hadiah wang tunai lebih RM53,000 menanti pemenang pertandingan memancing Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Surfcasting Tour-A Journey To VM2026, di Pantai Sepat, di sini, pada 23 Jun ini.

Pertandingan disokong Tourism Malaysia itu bagi menyokong usaha kerajaan dalam merancakkan pelancongan domestik menerusi tema Cuti-Cuti Malaysia.

Jurucakap penganjur, Md Zali Kasran, berkata program berkenaan dijangka membantu industri pelancongan domestik dengan pergerakan peserta dari seluruh negara yang rata-rata akan turut membawa ahli keluarga.

"Selain memancing, peserta yang hadir bersama keluarga untuk bercuti di pusat pelancongan popular itu, turut menyumbang kepada kerancakan ekonomi setempat, khususnya dalam sektor makanan dan perhotelan,'' katanya.

Juara pertandingan berlokasi di Pantai Sepat yang kaya dengan pelbagai spesies ikan gred A seperti pari, ebek, gerong belang dan todak, akan membawa pulang hadiah wang tunai RM20,000.

Naib juara akan menerima RM4,000, manakala pemenang ketiga dan keempat, masing-masing bakal membawa pulang RM1,000 dan RM500. Hadiah wang tunai turut disediakan kepada pemenang kelima hingga 150.

Kaunter pendaftaran dibuka di lokasi pertandingan jam 3 petang 22 Jun hingga 12 tengah malam berkenaan, bersambung jam 7 pagi 23 Jun sehingga pertandingan dimulakan yang dijadual dari jam 9 pagi hingga 1 tengah hari.

Pertandingan anjuran Wakjali Event Management dengan sokongan Tourisme Malaysia itu menyediakan 400 baju T untuk peserta terawal mendaftar di lokasi pertandingan.

"Yuran RM75 dikenakan untuk satu joran, manakala bagi pemancing kelainan upaya pula, hanya perlu bayar RM50. Ini yuran penyertaan paling murah pernah dikenakan dalam pertandingan memancing menawarkan hadiah RM20,000 kepada juara,'' katanya.

Untuk maklumat lanjut, hubungi talian 019-6203040, 012-2141401 dan 012-6823479.

-berita harian.

Glamping Hopping 2024 by Tourism Malaysia

 

Tourism Malaysia Eastern Region lead by regional director Mr Wan Eikmal bin Khalil and his team has successfully completed the 4-days, 3 nights Glamping Hopping 2024 Program featuring selected glamping sites across Pahang from 9th until 12th June 2024. The program featured renowned influencers such as Sherry Ibrahim , RIDERHELMETPINK and Putrazquad.

The adventure kicked off at Genting Highland’s Glamz At Genting , Canopy Villa Glamping Park in Janda Baik and culminated at the picturesque Stellar GoldenHill Cameron in Cameron Highland.

Participants were also get the chance to visit the glamping A'moss Farmstay, Pahang and the latest attraction, the Agro Market, Cameron Highlands.

The trip was filled with thrilling activities such as ATV rides and community engagements like goat farming. Participants also visited local manufacturing sites, including a tempeh factory, and experienced the taste of fig products at a fig farm. This unique glamping hopping program showcased the diverse natural beauty and luxurious camping experiences in Pahang, positioning the state as a premier destination for both adventure and relaxation.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Road To VMY2026: Restrategise The Marketing Action Plans For Tourism Malaysia Overseas Office

 

KUALA LUMPUR, 12 Jun 2024 - Tourism Malaysia telah menganjurkan sesi B2B (business-to-business) bersempena dengan program ROAD TO VMY2026: RESTRATEGISE THE MARKETING ACTION PLANS FOR TM OVERSEAS OFFICE.

Program ini bertujuan untuk mewujudkan kerjasama perniagaan, mengemas kini produk, dan mencapai persefahaman bersama dengan pelbagai pemegang taruh pelancongan di negara ini.

Kerjasama yang sedia ada antara pemain industri akan terus membantu meningkatkan penglibatan industri, perniagaan, dan mewujudkan kerjasama yang baik menjelang Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026.

Tourism Malaysia menghargai semangat setiakawan dengan rakan industri yang telah hadir dalam sesi ini antaranya ejen pelancongan, produk pelancongan, wakil penerbangan, dan pengusaha hotel.

Sesi B2B ini turut dihadiri oleh pengarah, wakil pemasaran pejabat Tourism Malaysia luar negara, serta pegawai tertinggi Tourism Malaysia, termasuk Ketua Pengarah Tourism Malaysia.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Tourism Malaysia sets target of 220 million tourists

 

photo: Tourism Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: Tourism Malaysia is making efforts to promote domestic travel, achieving 25% of the target of 220 million tourists in the first quarter of this year, says Tourism Malaysia director-general Manoharan Periasamy.

He said for this year, the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry had set a target of 220 million domestic visitors with a total spending of RM88bil.

“To ensure we meet this target, we will intensify promotional activities to reach all segments of society.

“In the first quarter, we reached nearly 25% of our target. We are seeing a trend of locals visiting tourist attractions in Malaysia. We hope to achieve our target of 220 million,” he said after launching the Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Madani Civil Servants 2024 exhibition at Alamanda Shopping Centre, Putrajaya.

“People are expressing interest in travelling overseas, so they often choose neighbouring countries like (Thailand’s) Haadyai. But given our current currency situation, it’s much more beneficial to take holidays within the country.

“Sometimes people say RM500 can buy many things in Thailand, but in terms of value, you can get much more in Malaysia,” he added.

According to Manoharan, Tourism Malaysia is taking steps aligned with the strategic direction of the domestic tourism sector to increase domestic tourism arrivals, promote inter-state travel, and encourage planned holidays.

He pointed out that Malaysians have many places to visit and enjoy a vacation. Domestic tourists like to explore new, previously unexplored places.

“For example, places like Gopeng and various glamping sites are popular destinations among young people, especially Generation Z and Generation Y. They enjoy more adventurous activities, like sleeping in glamping sites,” he added.

The Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Madani Civil Servants 2024 exhibition is one of Tourism Malaysia’s efforts to encourage domestic travel. The event, first held in Putrajaya, offers a 30% discount on travel packages.

Manoharan said the exhibition’s special tourism packages are not only limited to civil servants but are also open to the general public and all visitors.

He added the exhibition would be held in other states as well.

“This is a good opportunity for locals because airlines are participating. If you want to island-hop within the country, visit Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Sabah and Sarawak, this is a chance to enjoy the 30% discount offered by the airlines,” he added.

The exhibition runs from June 7 to June 9, 2024. This time, 25 industry players have been selected to join Tourism Malaysia in offering various discounted travel packages and theme park tickets, with discounts of up to 30%.

Among the packages offered are the KTMB Duo Package, holiday packages to islands like Redang, Kapas, Perhentian, Lang Tengah, Tioman, and Mabul, as well as glamping, homestay, and accommodations at hotels and resorts.

-thestar online.

Tourism Malaysia Famtrip with Ghana's Travel Agents to Kuala Lumpur & Langkawi

 

Tourism Malaysia Famtrip with Ghana’s Travel Agents to Kuala Lumpur & Langkawi hosted 13 agents from Accra, Ghana visiting Port Dickson, Sunway, Genting Highlands, Kuala Lumpur, and Langkawi from 5-13 June 2024 .

This collaborative effort involved the High Commission of Malaysia in Accra, Lexis Hibiscus/Imperial Lexis KUL, Sunway Resorts Hotel, Grand Ion Delemen Hotel, Batik Air, and LADA.

On 8 June 2024, a networking dinner with the Ghanaian travel agents, the Head of Chancery, High Commission Ghana in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia’s industry partners was held at KL Tower.

-Tourism Malaysia.

TMM 2024: Pameran Lagenda Hang Tuah, Malaysia Bike Week bakal tarik lebih ramai pelancong ke Melaka

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan Melaka menganjurkan Pameran Lagenda Hang Tuah di Pusat Dagangan Antarabangsa Melaka (MITC) selama sebulan bermula hari ini, sempena sambutan Tahun Melawat Melaka 2024 (TMM 2024).

Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, berkata Manuskrip Hikayat Hang Tuah bertarikh 1758 antara artifak dan bahan sejarah yang bakal dipamerkan kepada pengunjung, termasuk hasil penemuan terbaru mengenai pahlawan Melayu itu.

Beliau berkata, pameran yang akan berlangsung sehingga 10 Julai itu adalah sebahagian daripada program sambutan TMM2024, sekali gus bagi menarik lebih ramai pelancong domestik dan antarabangsa ke negeri itu.

Katanya, antara aktiviti menarik yang diatur sepanjang pameran ini termasuk Festival Keris dan Silat Warisan Nusantara Melaka, Simposium Antarabangsa Kajian Penyelidikan Hang Tuah menerusi sumber baharu, Teater Hikayat Hang Tuah dan jualan buku.

"Istimewanya, pameran ini akan mempamerkan kira-kira 20 penemuan artifak dan 20 manuskrip serta penulisan hasil kajian yang dilaksanakan termasuk replika meriam terbesar zaman Kesultanan Melayu Melaka iaitu 'Peca de Malacca' yang ditemui di Muzium Militari Lisbon, Portugal.

"Pameran tersebut juga akan dibahagikan kepada beberapa galeri utama iaitu Galeri Zaman Keagungan Kesultanan Melaka; Galeri Hang Tuah dalam beberapa seksyen termasuklah asal usul dan riwayat hidup, karakter atau ciri-ciri khas Hang Tuah, pelayaran Hang Tuah di seluruh dunia, filem Hang Tuah dan manuskrip hikayat Hang Tuah pelbagai bahasa.

"Pengunjung yang berminat boleh merasai sendiri pengalaman menyaksikan kehebatan pameran ini dengan harga tiket serendah daripada RM5.00 kanak-kanak dan RM15 dewasa," katanya kepada media ketika ditemui selepas program Malaysia Hari Ini (MHI) di Sri Pentas di sini, hari ini.

Ab Rauf berkata, sejak Januari lalu, Melaka menerima seramai 5.7 juta pelancong, lonjakan sebanyak 30 peratus susulan sambutan TMM 2024 berbanding tempoh sama tahun sebelumnya.

"Kenaikan jumlah pelancong itu berdasarkan indikator dalam jumlah tempahan hotel dan jualan tiket tempat tarikan pelancong yang melebihi daripada tempahan biasa," katanya.

Selain pameran Hang Tuah, Ab Rauf berkata, kerajaan negeri dengan kerjasama Persatuan Superbikers Malaysia akan menganjurkan Malaysia Bike Week yang bakal menghimpunkan ribuan peminat dan pemilik motosikal pelbagai kategori, termasuk berkuasa tinggi di lokasi sama.

"Pameran tiga hari bermula 14 Jun ini turut mendapat perkenan Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim untuk mempamerkan koleksi kereta klasik milik baginda," katanya.

Beliau berkata, Malaysia Bike Week adalah acara berprestij yang akan menarik kehadiran pemilik dan peminat motosikal dari dalam dan luar negara untuk melihat secara dekat pelbagai jenis motosikal.

"Pelbagai aktiviti menarik diatur sepanjang tiga hari festival Malaysia Bike Week ini, termasuk cabutan bertuah yang menawarkan hadiah utama sebuah kereta Proton X70," katanya.

Ab Rauf berkata pada hujung bulan ini, kerajaan negeri turut menganjurkan program Jom Heboh pada 28, 29 dan 30 Jun di MITC.

"Pelbagai program menarik termasuk cabutan nombor bertuah yang menawarkan hadiah kenderaan," katanya.

Mengenai pelantikan bintang filem terkemuka China, Fan Bingbing sebagai Duta Pelancongan Melaka 2024, Ab Rauf berkata, langkah itu mampu memberi impak besar kepada sektor pelancongan negeri khususnya dalam menarik kedatangan pelancong antarabangsa.

"Kerajaan negeri juga tidak mengeluarkan belanja yang besar bagi pelantikannya, sebaliknya kita hanya menguruskan aspek logistik. Ini kerana tiket penerbangannya juga ditaja sebuah syarikat tempatan selain pengurus antarabangsanya adalah anak tempatan dan faktor ini memudahkan usaha yang dilakukan.

"Kita mahu dunia datang ke Melaka untuk mempromosikan Melaka. Saya harap dengan pelantikan Fan Bingbing, kesan pemasaran berkaitan industri pelancongan ini akan lebih berkembang," katanya.

-berita harian.

Media Fam Trip from Taiwan To Malaysia

 

6 June 2024 - A networking session with travel agents and media from Taiwan, held in conjunction with the Mega Sale Carnival 2024 and the Agents and Media Fam Trip from Taiwan to Malaysia (June 5–10, 2024), brought together 4 travel agents, 5 media representatives, and industry partners at TRX KL for an evening of collaboration and engagement.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Refreshing Langkawi, 99 Migical Islands: What's New?

 

Tourism Malaysia Northern Region has launched the "Refreshing Langkawi, 99 Magical Islands: What's New?" influencer program via the Tourist Information Centre Langkawi. From June 4-7, a total of 12 influencers embarked on a 4-day, 3-night trip to explore Langkawi's attractions and products. The program aims to boost domestic tourism by increasing visitor traffic and reviving Langkawi's image as a preferred destination, while also elevating travel stakeholders by encouraging creative packaging of Langkawi’s offerings.

Highlights include influencer-generated content, comprehensive exploration of attractions, promotion of local SMEs, and travel agent involvement. Supported by key partners such as AirAsia and the Ferry Line Consortium, the program covers 13 attractions, 3 nature activities, and 1 extreme activity. This initiative marks the first in a series to keep Langkawi a top destination for Malaysian tourists.

Tourism Malaysia Northern Region proudly collaborates with Langkapuri Resort Langkawi, Ombak Villa Langkawi, AirAsia Berhad, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA), Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA), and the Ferry Line Consortium to highlight Langkawi's top attractions:

𝘐𝘭𝘩𝘢𝘮 𝘊𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤 & 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘐𝘭𝘩𝘢𝘮 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰

𝘖𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘦 – 𝘚𝘬𝘺𝘤𝘢𝘣, 𝘌𝘢𝘨𝘭𝘦’𝘴 𝘕𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘚𝘬𝘺 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘬

𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘸𝘪 𝘚𝘬𝘺 𝘈𝘛𝘝 𝘙𝘪𝘥𝘦

𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺 – 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘬

𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘶 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘸𝘪

𝘙𝘢𝘮’𝘴 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘋é𝘤𝘰𝘳, 𝘗𝘦𝘬𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘢𝘣𝘶

𝘒𝘶𝘢𝘩 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵

𝘠𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘊𝘢𝘧é, 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘨

𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦

𝘏2𝘖𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘸𝘪, 𝘛𝘢𝘯𝘫𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘙𝘩𝘶

𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘸𝘪 𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹 & 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘻𝘺 𝘊𝘳𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘎𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨

𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘣 𝘍𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘸𝘪

𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘗𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘶 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘢𝘳 – 𝘖𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘪

These attractions showcase the diverse offerings and unique experiences awaiting visitors in Langkawi.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Agents Famtrip from Guangzhou in conjunction with Mega Sale Carnival 2024

 

A total of 9 travel agents and marketing representatives from Guangzhou visited Penang, Perak, Pahang, and Kuala Lumpur under the megafam program in conjunction with MMSC 2024 on 4-9 June 2024.

The delegation toured major shopping malls, including Genting Premium Outlet, Perak New Coach, Pavilion KL, and Bukit Bintang, and attended the MMSC 2024 launch and seminar.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Pameran Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Madani Penjawat Awam 2024 Tawar Jualan Pakej Pelancongan Istimewa

 

PUTRAJAYA, 7 Jun 2024 – Tourism Malaysia menganjurkan Pameran Cuti-Cuti Malaysia MADANI Penjawat Awam 2024 yang menawarkan jualan pakej pelancongan domestik serta tiket masuk ke taman tema secara terus kepada para pengunjung pada harga istimewa di Alamanda Shopping Centre selama tiga hari dari 7 hingga 9 Jun 2024.

 Antara pakej-pakej yang bakal menarik minat pengunjung ialah Pakej Duo KTMB, pakej percutian di Pulau Redang, Kapas, Perhentian, Lang Tengah, Tioman dan Mabul selain pakej glamping, homestay dan penginapan di hotel serta resort bertaraf sehingga lima bintang.

 Ketua Pengarah Tourism Malaysia berkata, penganjuran program ini menyasarkan anggota perkhidmatan awam untuk bercuti serta berbelanja di dalam negara sekali gus merancakkan pelancongan domestik serta perkembangan ekonomi setempat.

 “Pameran ini merupakan salah satu program yang dirancang dalam pelan promosi dan pemasaran Tourism Malaysia untuk merancakkan lagi aktiviti pelancongan bagi mencapai sasaran 220 juta pelawat domestik pada tahun 2024.

 “Walaupun pameran ini memfokuskan kepada penjawat awam, namun ia juga terbuka kepada orang awam untuk mendapatkan tawaran jualan pakej pelancongan dan tiket masuk pada harga diskaun sehingga 30 peratus,” katanya.

 Sebanyak 25 pemain industri terlibat dalam pameran kali ini merangkumi agensi pelancongan, hotel, operator produk pelancongan, taman tema, syarikat penerbangan, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad serta syarikat promosi dan pemasaran kraftangan, Karyaneka Sdn Bhd.

 Selain berpeluang untuk menyertai kuiz pelancongan dan beramah mesra dengan pempengaruh media sosial, para pengunjung juga boleh menyaksikan persembahan kebudayaan, demonstrasi kraftangan serta meneroka destinasi – destinasi pelancongan menarik di negara ini secara realiti maya.

-Tourism Malaysia.