Penyanyi berbakat kelahiran Melaka, Siti Halijah tampil dengan buah tangan terbaharu berjudul “Sila-Sila Ke Melaka”, sebuah lagu yang membawa semangat cinta kepada tanah bersejarah itu. Lagu ini merupakan hasil ciptaan sepenuhnya oleh komposer juga berasal dari Melaka, Anwar Jaapar, atau lebih dikenali dengan nama Cik Mai. Siti Halijah sebelum ini dikenali sebagai bekas anggota Kombo…
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…
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,…
Kota Kinabalu’s hotel industry is facing mounting pressure due to the government’s decision to reinstate an outdated licensing fee structure.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…
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…
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…
In an effort to strengthen tourism and cultural ties between Penang and Chennai, a group of 11 media representatives from Penang recently participated in a media familiarization trip to Chennai, India, from March 3rd to 5th, 2025. This initiative coincided with the launch of IndiGo Airlines’ direct flight route connecting the two destinations, a move…
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),…
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….
Tourism Industry Award (TIA) will be held on July 26, 2024 at the Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur. More than 60 awards will be handed to industry leaders for their contributions to the growth of Malaysia’s tourist industry. According to Dato’ Emmy Suraya Hussein, Organising Chairman of TIA 2024 the awards recognises and honours tourism industry…