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Dato’ Azizan Noordin, deputy director general, Tourism Malaysia
Dato’ Azizan Noordin, deputy director general, Tourism Malaysia talks to Breaking Travel News on Day 3 at World Travel Market 2014.
Ernie Els prepares to open new course in Malaysia
Ernie Els will cut the ribbon on his first golf course creation in south-east Asia later this month with the official launch and grand opening of The Els Club Teluk Datai. Situated in Malaysia’s tropical Langkawi archipelago, the four-time Major Champion’s design is one of the world’s most highly-anticipated golf course openings in recent times.
British Airways to return to Kuala Lumpur after 13 year hiatus
British Airways is to resume direct flights from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur in summer 2015. The daily service from Terminal 5 will be operated by a four-cabin Boeing 777-200ER, featuring 12 seats in First, 48 in Club World, 32 in World Traveller Plus and a further 127 in World Traveller.
Destination Resorts & Hotels to showcase portfolio at ATM
Destination Resorts & Hotels, a strategic owner and developer of world-class resort destinations will present its portfolio of projects at the Middle East’s leading event for the travel industry; Arabian Travel Market. On the Tourism Malaysia stand, number AS6420 through to AS6620, DRH will be introducing trade, media and consumers to their developments across Malaysia and celebrating the April opening of their latest project – The Els Club Teluk Datai.
Tourism Malaysia Istanbul office re-opened
Minister of Tourism and Culture, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, officiated the re-opening of Tourism Malaysia’s office in Istanbul today. He is on a nine-day working visit to Istanbul and Bucharest before attending the World Travel Market 2013 on 4 November in London.
Visit Malaysia year 2014 tour operator packages for the UK market
During his first official visit to the UK, Malaysia’s newly appointed Minister of Tourism and Culture, The Honourable Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, announced today a series of exciting packages for the UK market for Visit Malaysia Year 2014.
Tourism Malaysia appoints new director for UK & Ireland
Tourism Malaysia has appointed Junus bin Suhid as its new director in the UK and Ireland. Mr Suhid arrives in London from Tourism Malaysia’s head office where he was previously a deputy director within the industry development division for over three years.
MyCEB: Southeast Asia is set to witness the wrath of Barca
For the first time, the highly acclaimed FC Barcelona will make its way to the shores of Malaysia as part of the FC Barcelona Asian Tour 2013.
Dato’ Mirza Mohammad Taiyab, Director General, Tourism Malaysia
Dato’ Mirza Mohammad Taiyab, Director General, Tourism Malaysia, speaks to Breaking Travel News at ITB Berlin 2013.
The F1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix now less than a month away
The Sepang International Circuit, 50km from Malaysia’s Capital of Kuala Lumpur is once again preparing to welcome over 100,000 spectators for The F1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix from 22 – 24 March 2013. The race is now in its 15th Anniversary and promises to be one of the biggest sporting events in South East Asia in 2013.
Tourism Malaysia joins AITO
Tourism Malaysia has revealed a new affiliate membership of AITO (Association of Independent Tour Operators), to further develop relationships with independent tour operators in the UK and raise awareness of Malaysia’s unique tourism products to AITO tour operator and agent members. Malaysia is the first tourist office to join AITO from the South East Asia region.
Malaysia gets boost as William and Kate prepare to visit
Malaysia will move into the spotlight as William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are set to arrive in the popular destination on Thursday as part of their Diamond Jubilee tour.