Pengusaha ‘glamping’ digalakkan pohon penggredan Kementerian Pelancongan

 

BALIK PULAU: Kementerian Pelancongan menggalakkan semua pengusaha ‘glamping’ di seluruh negara mendapatkan penggredan di bawah kementerian tersebut.

Setiausaha Bahagian Pelesenan dan Penguatkuasaan Pelancongan, Roslan Mohammad berkata, dengan adanya penggredan itu, banyak manfaat dan faedah akan diperoleh pihak pengusaha bagi meningkatkan keyakinan pelancong untuk menginap.

Ini kerana kata beliau, penilaian yang dilaksanakan oleh Kementerian Pelancongan memberi penekanan kepada aspek keselamatan, kemudahan dan keselesaan yang ditawarkan kepada pelancong.

“Selain itu, aspek-aspek tambahan lain turut dititikberatkan yang mana secara keseluruhannya terdapat 12 aspek kriteria yang dinilai tertakluk
kepada lokaliti keberadaan kawasan ‘glamping’ tersebut,” katanya dalam sidang akhbar selepas menyampaikan Sijil Penggredan kepada Boulder Valley Glamping Penang, di Teluk Bahang, di sini hari ini.

Boulder Valley Glamping menerima penggredan tiga Bintang Kategori Hotel Inovatif Resort di bawah Kementerian Pelancongan dan menjadi premis pertama yang diberikan penggredan itu di negara ini.

Menurut Roslan, Kementerian Pelancongan menyasarkan lebih ramai pengusaha ‘glamping’ yang akan diberikan penggredan pada tahun depan.

Setakat tahun ini jelas beliau, terdapat dua pengusaha ‘glamping’ yang telah memohon mendapatkan penggredan daripada Kementerian Pelancongan dan jumlah itu dijangka bertambah tahun depan.

”Bagaimanapun, antara syarat utama yang mesti dipatuhi pengusaha sebelum memohon adalah mesti mempunyai lesen daripada pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT),” katanya.

Tambah beliau, secara keseluruhan pihaknya belum mempunya data lengkap mengenai jumlah pengusaha ‘glamping’ di seluruh negara memandangkan industri itu masih baharu berkembang dan tidak mempunyai persatuan sendiri.

Dalam pada itu, Pengurus Besar Boulder Valley Glamping Penang, P. Nagaswaran berkata, penggredan tersebut merupakan satu kejayaan kepada pihak pengurusan resort berkenaan untuk menjadikan resort itu lebih dikenali pelancong asing dan tempatan.

“Kita yakin selepas berjaya memperoleh penggredan tiga Bintang Kategori Hotel Inovatif Resort, kita akan komited untuk dapatkan penggredan empat bintang pula selepas ini,” katanya.

-utusan online.

https://www.motac.gov.my/perkhidmatan/daftar/premis-penginapan-pelancong

Sunway Lagoon unveils new attraction signifying its confidence in the tourism industry

 

Sunway Group's Sunway Lagoon theme park has unveiled a brand-new night attraction, the Wild Wild West-themed night park, which includes a miniature cow barn and a variety of attractions and activities.

The setting up of the new theme park is a collaboration with Farm Fresh Bhd, the largest dairy producer in Malaysia.

According to Kong Beng Kuin, chief financial officer and head of business development for Sunway Theme Parks, this partnership is yet another example of Sunway Lagoon's audacious and ambitious push into the Asian edutainment market.

He said that by fusing Farm Fresh's cutting-edge educational features with Sunway Lagoon's multifaceted elements, the relationship will help align the fundamental strengths of both parties for long-term development and create a completely new way of thinking about learning.

Additionally, it will contribute to economic development while utilising the unrealised potential for advancements in both business and pleasure travel, he said.

"This partnership signifies our confidence in the dairy and tourism industry. It is a practical step forward towards our next milestone, which is to provide a more tailored experience to a new generation of knowledge-hungry adventurers while maintaining our environmental conservation efforts," Kong said.

The new night theme park will complement Sunway Lagoon's existing attractions, which have over 90 attractions spread across 88 acres, providing the ultimate theme park experience in six adventure zones — water park, amusement park, wildlife park, extreme park, scream park, and Nickelodeon lost lagoon.

Farm Fresh's group managing director and group chief executive officer, Loi Tuan Ee, expressed excitement about showcasing its "ladies" home more intimately and taking edutainment to a new level.

Since Farm Fresh's debut at Universiti Putra Malaysia in Serdang, he said the company has attracted crowds of guests who fully immerse themselves in the farmhouse atmosphere.

-nst online.

Tourism Malaysia Lancar Pakej “Northern Malaysia Coffee Experience”

 

GEORGETOWN, 2 Disember 2022 - Tourism Malaysia hari ini melancarkan promosi diskaun 10% bagi Pakej “Northern Malaysia Coffee Experience” dalam usaha mempromosikan industri kopi melalui kedai kopi, kafe dan rawatan spa berasaskan kopi di negeri-negeri di Wilayah Utara.

Kempen berlangsung selama 6 bulan bermula 2 Disember 2022 merupakan kerjasama antara Tourism Malaysia dengan pengendali pelancongan, pengusaha spa, kedai kopi dan kafe yang berpangkalan di Perak, Pulau Pinang, Kedah dan Perlis.

Menggabungkan segmen gastronomi dan spa, sebanyak 15 pakej telah dibangunkan sebagai permulaan. Pakej-pakej ini dilihat mempunyai potensi besar untuk dipromosikan selaras dengan Dasar Pelancongan Negara yang memfokuskan kepada peningkatan pengalaman pelancong, ekoran trend masa kini golongan ‘Millennials’ yang menjadikan aktiviti bersantai di kedai kopi atau kafe sebagai salah satu gaya hidup.

Tawaran bermula daripada RM95 seorang untuk pakej sehari sehingga RM450 bagi pakej 3 Hari 2 Malam (3H2M). Pelancong domestik dan antarabangsa yang membeli pakej ini akan mendapat potongan diskaun sebanyak 10% serta urutan spa berasaskan kopi di pusat spa terpilih.

 Pakej-pakej ini antara lain menawarkan lawatan seperti ke Kilang Kopi Antong di Taiping, Perak; melawat tapak semaian benih kopi di KEDA Agrobiz di Sik, Kedah; merasai pengalaman kopi dalam suasana kampung di Rumah Kupi, Kangar, Perlis serta bersantai di kubu bersejarah Fort Cornwallis di Pulau Pinang sambil menikmati kopi dan pastri di Ngopi.

Tourism Malaysia juga telah menerbitkan e-direktori dengan menyenaraikan kedai kopi dan kafe yang mengambil bahagian di dalam program ini. Seramai 50 pemenang terpilih berpeluang menerima hadiah istimewa daripada Tourism Malaysia menerusi aktiviti memuat naik gambar swafoto terbaik di kedai-kedai kopi terlibat dengan hashtag #MYKopiExperience sepanjang tempoh kempen berlangsung.

Majlis pelancaran kempen tersebut telah berlangsung di Think City Pulau Pinang dan dirasmikan oleh YBhg. Dato’ Haji Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, Ketua Pengarah Tourism Malaysia serta dihadiri oleh Encik Shahrin Mokhtar, Pengarah Bahagian Pembangunan Pakej, Tourism Malaysia.

Dato’ Hj. Zainuddin berkata, sekurang-kurangnya 300 pakej disasarkan terjual sepanjang tempoh promosi berlangsung dengan jangkaan pulangan sebanyak RM100,000.

“Kita berharap promosi kempen Pakej “Northern Malaysia Coffee Experience” ini dapat diperluaskan dengan penglibatan lebih banyak pengendali pelancongan bukan sahaja di negeri-negeri di Wilayah Utara tetapi juga di seluruh Malaysia,” katanya. Tambah beliau, Tourism Malaysia sentiasa bersedia untuk membantu mempromosikan pakej-pakej seumpama ini yang memberikan manfaat secara langsung kepada para pelancong serta pemain industri pelancongan yang terlibat.

Pakej-pakej yang dilancarkan juga akan dipromosikan sepanjang penganjuran Pesta Kopi Pulau Pinang 2022 dari 10 hingga 11 Disember 2022 di Hin Bus Depot, Georgetown dengan bertemakan “Kopi & Irama” sekali gus berupaya menarik lebih ramai pelancong yang meminati kopi ke negara ini.

Maklumat lanjut berkenaan pakej-pakej yang ditawarkan boleh diperoleh menerusi laman web Tourism Malaysia di Malaysia Truly Asia - The Official Tourism Website of Malaysia

-Tourism Malaysia.

Grand final Malaysia Flying Golfers Association (MFGA) tawar hadiah Ducati Monster

 

PETALING JAYA: Grand final kejohanan golf anjuran Malaysia Flying Golfers Association (MFGA) yang berlangsung di Johor Bahru pada 5 dan 6 Disember ini menawarkan hadiah sebuah motosikal Ducati Monster berharga RM72,900.

Bagaimanapun, Ducati Monster tajaan Next Bike Sdn. Bhd. Ducati Malaysia itu hanya bakal dibawa pulang oleh pemain yang berjaya melakukan pukulan Hole In One (HIO) di lubang lapan Horizon Hill Golf & Country Club, Johor Bahru.

Presiden MFGA, Zulkifli Mohd. Razali berkata, pihaknya amat menghargai dan berterima kasih di atas penajaan sebuah motosikal Ducati oleh Next Bike Sdn. Bhd. bagi menambahkan lagi kemeriahan grand final ini.

Menurut Zulkifli, sehingga kini, penyertaan grand final sudah mencapai hampir 100 pemain dan daripada jumlah itu seramai 20 pemain adalah peserta dari luar negara seperti Thailand, Taiwan, Korea dan Vietnam.

Beliau bagaimanapun optimis pihaknya mampu mencapai sasaran 120 pemain sebelum menjelang tarikh kejohanan.

Katanya, 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 baru-baru ini.

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.

-utusan online.

Sabah expects more domestic travellers

 

Sabah Tourism Board chief executive officer Noredah Othman (3rd right) with MYAirline director Datuk Abd Hamid Mohd Ali and the airline’s crew pose for a picture after welcoming travellers at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA). -NSTP/MOHD ADAM ARININ

KOTA KINABALU: There is a high demand for airlines to serve Sabah.

Sabah Tourism Board chief executive officer Noredah Othman said as of October, the domestic market had reached over a million visitors.

"Domestic is our biggest market also for pre and post-pandemic. With the new airline, MYAirline, I think it gives everyone a chance to continue travelling to Sabah.

"We are happy that MYAirline has embarked on flying to Kota Kinabalu (KK). The competition is there but at least we can bring more Malaysians to visit Sabah, to help us, especially in the domestic market.

"In the future, we hope to strengthen our collaboration with MYAirline and introduce other destinations in the state," she said while stressing that being accessible to travellers is essential for the success of any tourist destination.

She added that the KK International Airport (KKIA) handled close to nine million passengers before the Covid-19 pandemic and was still the second busiest airport after Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Noredah was speaking to the press after MYAirline's inaugural flight officially touched down here today.

MYAirline director Datuk Abd Hamid Mohd Ali said the airline will operate one daily flight to Kuching and two daily flights to Kota Kinabalu and Langkawi with the Airbus A320-200 aircraft with a single class, 180-seat configuration.

He noted that the flight to KK recorded a load factor of over 80 per cent, showing encouraging demand for travel.

"The flight frequency will slowly be increased to accommodate increasing travel demands," he said, adding that MYAirline was giving more options to the passenger with competitive prices and they will also compete in terms of service quality.

He said MYAirline was planning to expand by opening more domestic routes by the first quarter of 2023 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Baru, Penang and Sibu.

"As announced last week, the airline also has plans in the pipeline to fly to selected Asean destinations, connecting Malaysia to this region by the second quarter of 2023," he said.

Meanwhile in a statement, in line with the airline's commitment to achieve its sustainability goals, MYAirline said it was proud to be the first airline in the world to be fitted with light, innovative and eco­friendly seats.

"Manufactured in Italy, these ergonomically designed seats save approximately 800kg of weight which translates to fuel saving.

"Besides championing sustainability, the airline also places importance on airline safety measures and complies with the requirement on safety regulations set by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and has the professional capabilities to establish and maintain a system for aircraft operations," read the statement.

-nst Online.

Kuala Lumpur has been awarded as World’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination @ Uzakrota Travel Awards 2022

 

29 Nov 2022 - Tourism Malaysia Istanbul has been awarded as World’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination (Kuala Lumpur) during Uzakrota Travel Awards, 29 November 2022 through online voting system.

Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) received 803 votes while Turkiye (Istanbul) 753 and United Kingdom (London) 507 for World’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination categories.

Hence Malaysia also awarded as second place for World’s Leading Country Tourism Destination with 523 votes after Philippines 721 votes while Dominican Republic third place 459 votes.

The voting began on the 03rd of October, and lasted until midnight on the 28th of October 2022. This competition registered total 201,967 votes with the 45 categories Awards. The voters are consist of online travel agencies, airline companies, hotels, travel agencies, travel tech from Turkey and East Europe.

-Tourism Malaysia Turkiye.

Tourism Malaysia Welcomes Singapore’s Scoot Resumption Of Direct Flights To Kuantan

 

KUANTAN, 30 November 2022 – Tourism Malaysia today welcomes passengers boarding Singapore’s low-cost airline, Scoot, on its return flight to Kuantan, Pahang.

The passengers were greeted by Encik Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof, Deputy Director-General (Operation) of Tourism Malaysia and Dato’ Sri Dr Sallehuddin Ishak, Pahang State Secretary, with cultural performances by the National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN) Pahang.

Scoot reinstates its flight to Kuantan after two years of pausing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The frequency is three times weekly from Singapore, Changi Airport to Kuantan, Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport.

The Airbus 320 flight departs every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 10.15 a.m. and arrives in Kuantan at 11.15 a.m., with a seating capacity of 180 passengers.

Dato’ Zainuddin said: “The resumption of Scoot flight from Singapore to Kuantan will benefit the East Coast region, which is popular for its culture, food, nature, beaches and islands.”

“Furthermore, the state of Pahang is also looking forward to future collaborations to further promote Pahang and East Coast region to the Singaporean market,” he said.

-Tourism Malaysia.

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.