Malaysia Tourism News
InterContinental grows luxury offering with Penang resort
IHG is growing its upscale lifestyle portfolio in Malaysia by transforming the former Penang Mutiara Beach Resort at Teluk Bahang into an IHG-branded luxury beach resort.
KLCC bags global innovation award for Asia
Malaysia’s premier purpose-built venue, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has been voted as the Winner of EventseumTM Hall of Fame’s 2021 Global Innovation Award for Convention and Conference Centers for the region of Asia, at the recent IMEX in Frankfurt, Germany.
Emirates signs MoC with Malaysia Tourism Board
Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) with Malaysia Tourism Board today during the 29th edition of the Arabian Travel Market held in Dubai, to promote tourism and develop traffic into Malaysia from key markets across the airline’s network.
Malaysia to reopen borders next month
Malaysia will open its borders to international travellers from April 1st. The decision comes as the country transitions to an endemic phase of the pandemic, boosting the aviation and tourism sectors.
Overhaul planned for Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa
The investment comes in a bold drive to establish the urban destination as a leading integrated resort complex and a regional tourism hub in Asia.
Courtyard by Marriott Penang takes brand into Malaysia
Known for its cultural heritage, historic charm, and palm-fringed beaches, Penang is located on the north-west coast of peninsular Malaysia.
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort opens in Malaysia
The property is ready to welcome discerning travellers to the golden shores of the country’s south-eastern coastline with authentic luxury and indigenous-inspired hospitality.
Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan to open in early 2020
Rising 27 storeys from the promenade, this four-star hotel will comprise 366 rooms and suites, all featuring modern amenities for business and leisure travellers.
Malaysia Airlines grows London team ahead of planned 2020 expansion
Malaysia Airlines has made a number of new appointments in the United Kingdom, preparing the team for growth across the UK and Europe. With the refreshed Visit Malaysia campaign taking place throughout 2020, the carrier is hoping for an uptick in demand.
Etihad Airways partners with Tourism Malaysia for new campaign
The agreement between the two organisations will support the tourism board’s Visit Malaysia 2020 marketing campaign which has been developed to encourage tourism from Europe and the Middle East.
Club Med unveils plans for Borneo property
Club Med has announced plans to open its first resort near Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah state in Malaysia, in late 2022. Located at Kuala Penyu Beach in the northern part of Borneo, the location is a 90-minutes’ drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Qatar Airways touches down in Langkawi, Malaysia
The new service to Langkawi will be operated by the airline’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring 22 seats in business class and 232 seats in economy class, with spacious cabins and specially-designed interiors.