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GEORGE TOWN: The tourism industry in Penang experienced a downturn during Hari Raya, as numerous hotels indicated occupancy rates falling below 50%.
KUALA LUMPUR: Theme park operators have called on the government to reform laws affecting the industry to boost tourism in Malaysia.
JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- South Africa plans to increase the number of tour operators under the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) to process in bulk the visas of Chinese and Indian tourists, Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille said Tuesday.
KUALA LUMPUR: EDOTCO Malaysia and Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) have collaborated with the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) to transform Langkawi into Malaysia's first 5G-enabled digital tourism hub.
KOTA KINABALU: A pilot project using digital data capture has been launched in Kiulu, Sabah, to improve tourist arrival records in rural areas and strengthen the rural tourism sector.
KOTA KINABALU: Hotel operators are calling for an immediate dialogue session with Kota Kinabalu City Hall over the recent hike in hotel licensing fees, warning that many budget hotels could be forced to shut down soon due to rising costs.
KOTA KINABALU: A pilot project for digital tourism data collection has been launched in Kiulu, marking a significant step in strengthening efforts to record tourist arrivals in rural Sabah.
JOHOR BARU: Tourism players are concerned that the government's decision to reinstate the 10% sales and service tax (SST) on new tour buses will drive up costs for operators and tourists ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).
Once a remote land, Antarctica is now a trending destination – but experts warn of its risks.
THEME park operators are urging the government to reform laws affecting the industry, to boost tourism in Malaysia.
Home-grown business-to-business (B2B) ticketing digital solutions provider TixCarte is helping tourist attractions bridge the digital gap as technology continues to rapidly shape and transform the tourism industry.
VIENTIANE: An Indian business operator, the King's Valley Company Limited, is expected to invest more than 33 billion kip (approximately US$1.5 million) in a new high-quality educational institution, the King's Valley International School, (KVIS) in Vientiane.
BIMB Research remains positive about the healthcare sector, citing several factors including organic capacity expansion, rising demand due to an ageing population and growth in health tourism.
SHENYANG: As the golden hues of dusk washed across the sky, Xu Xin wrapped up her day of skiing at the Changbai Mountain Wanda International Resort in Jilin province, North-East China, and headed for a bath in an outdoor hot spring.
An MOC signing ceremony was held in conjunction with the Visit Selangor Year 2025 exhibition taking place until Feb 21.
JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- As South Africa ramps up efforts to attract Chinese tourists, a tourism expert has lauded the government's plan to introduce the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS), a move aimed at streamlining visa processes and boosting tourism from China.
VALLETTA, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- Malta's Tourism Minister Ian Borg on Monday called on hoteliers and tourism operators to invest in environmental sustainability, AI-driven systems, and higher-quality premium services to secure the sector's long-term success.
Genting Bhd is expecting international tourism to remain strong, with continued growth driven by positive demand and the ongoing recovery in global travel.
KOTA KINABALU: The remote Ulu Sugut area in Sabah's Ranau district is the latest to adopt community-based tourism, highlighting the potential of rural destinations to flourish with the right support.
VIENTIANE: Champassak province authorities have awarded concessions and signed other agreements with business operators on the development of tourist attractions, agriculture, and electricity generation.
