May 4, 2025
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Kerjasama Pelancongan Malaysia–Vietnam Diperkasa Menjelang Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026

Syahirah Yahaya02 mins

Dalam satu langkah penting yang dijangka memberi impak besar kepada landskap pelancongan serantau, Malaysia Tourism Agency Association (MATA) dan Da Nang Tourism Association (DATA) telah memeterai Memorandum Persefahaman (MoU) pada Persidangan ASEAN Connect yang berlangsung di Da Nang, Vietnam. Majlis menandatangani MoU ini berlangsung dengan penuh simbolik dan turut disaksikan oleh para kenamaan serta delegasi…

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Pencapaian Sektor Pelancongan Domestik Malaysia Suku Keempat 2024

Syahirah Yahaya04 mins

Pelancongan domestik Malaysia terus menunjukkan prestasi memberangsangkan pada suku keempat 2024 dengan jumlah pelawat mencecah 66.8 juta orang. Angka ini mencerminkan peningkatan ketara sebanyak 21.4 peratus berbanding tempoh yang sama pada tahun sebelumnya, serta peningkatan kecil sebanyak 0.8 peratus berbanding suku tahun sebelumnya. Selari dengan pertumbuhan jumlah pelancong, perbelanjaan pelancongan domestik turut melonjak 21.9 peratus,…

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Hospitality Sector in Kota Kinabalu Struggles with Licensing Fee Hike.

Destina Asia03 mins

Kota Kinabalu’s hotel industry is facing mounting pressure due to the government’s decision to reinstate an outdated licensing fee structure. The Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners (MAHO) has strongly opposed this move, highlighting the financial burden it places on registered hotels. Under the previous system, hotels were only required to pay RM10 per room annually…

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Unfair Burden on Hotels: Why Kota Kinabalu’s Licensing Fee Hike Needs a Rethink.

Destina Asia05 mins

The hospitality industry in Kota Kinabalu is facing an unexpected and deeply concerning crisis. The sudden reinstatement of the 1966 Hotel & Lodging Houses By-Laws has led to an extreme increase in licensing fees, putting tremendous financial pressure on hotels that are already struggling with high operational costs. This decision forces hotels to pay a…

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Cabaran dan Persediaan MyBHA dalam Menjayakan VMY2026.

Destina Asia03 mins

Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026 (VMY2026) merupakan peluang strategik untuk merancakkan industri pelancongan negara. Persatuan Hotel Bajet & Bisnes Malaysia (MyBHA) menekankan bahawa bagi memastikan kempen ini benar-benar memberi manfaat kepada industri tempatan, beberapa cabaran utama perlu diselesaikan segera. Presiden MyBHA, Dr. Sri Ganesh Michiel, menegaskan bahawa salah satu isu utama yang perlu diberi perhatian ialah…

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ITC Collaborates with BUMITRA, MATTA, and MICA to Boost Muslim Travel

Destina Asia05 mins

The Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) has achieved a significant milestone in Malaysia’s commitment to becoming a global leader in Muslim-friendly Tourism and Hospitality (MFTH). This was marked by a groundbreaking collaboration with three major tourism associations: the Bumiputera Travel and Tour Agents Association of Malaysia (BUMITRA), the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA),…

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Protecting Malaysia’s Hospitality Industry for a Successful Visit Malaysia Year 2026

Destina Asia06 mins

As we step into 2025, the hospitality industry in Malaysia stands at a critical juncture. The sector, an essential pillar of the nation’s economy, faces several unresolved challenges that require immediate attention. Without addressing these issues, Malaysia risks compromising its potential, especially with the highly anticipated Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2026 just around the corner….

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LAZBEAUTY BY LAZADA CHARMED 18,000 BEAUTY ENTHUSIASTS AT KL INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY WEEK

Destina Asia06 mins

The KL International Beauty Week (KLIBW) 2023, powered by LazBeauty by Lazada and Tourism Malaysia brought the best of beauty to almost 18,000 beauty enthusiasts, content creators, beauty and lifestyle media and celebrity VIPs, including Lazada Brand Ambassadors, Nora Danish and Anna Jobling, alongside Marion Caunter, Amber Chia and many more. Featuring over 150 international…

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