Tourism

Domestic tourism expenditure soars to RM78.7b in 2023 — DOSM

PUTRAJAYA — Malaysia’s domestic tourism showed an impressive growth in 2023 when it recorded a total expenditure of RM78.7 billion…

1 month ago

Industry players quash perception of high cost of tourism in Langkawi

LANGKAWI — Tourism industry players, here refute the perception that the cost of traveling to this resort island is expensive…

2 months ago

No compound for tour guides who submitted new licence application, awaiting approval — MOTAC

KUALA LUMPUR — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) confirmed that no compound will be imposed on tour…

3 months ago

Thailand government approves new visa measure to boost tourism

BANGKOK — Thailand has announced new measures to facilitate tourism, allowing Malaysian tourists to enter without a visa or obtain…

5 months ago

Tourism Malaysia welcomes airlines, tourism agencies for collaboration via GSPC grant

LANGKAWI — Tourism Malaysia is eager to collaborate with international airlines and tourism agencies to enhance air accessibility, frequency, and…

8 months ago

Tourism Malaysia expects increase in tourist arrivals from Indonesia this year

PUTRAJAYA — Tourism Malaysia expects an increase in tourist arrivals from Indonesia this year, particularly due to the Visit 2024…

8 months ago

Penang striving to add direct flights from three countries

GEORGE TOWN – Penang is working on adding three more direct flights from India, Shanghai (China) and Dubai (the United…

9 months ago

Sarawak to become main host for big events in next few years – Abdul Karim

KUCHING – For the next few years, Sarawak will be the main state for organising big events, said State Minister…

9 months ago

Encourage domestic tourism to boost economic recovery – Tourism industry players

KUALA LUMPUR – Domestic tourism should be encouraged among Malaysians as it not only saves money  but can also boost…

9 months ago

Malaysian tourists top list of visitors to Thailand in 2023

BANGKOK – Malaysians led the list of international visitors to Thailand in 2023, with 4.56 million visitors. Tourism and Sports…

10 months ago

Sarawak targets four million visitor arrivals in 2024

KUCHING – Sarawak is expected to receive four million visitor arrivals with an estimated RM9.76 billion in revenue next year.…

11 months ago

Tourism players want Budget 2024 to increase SST, combat illegal operators

The threshold of SST value and rate that has been previously set was outdated and has not been in line…

1 year ago

Domestic tourism spending soars to RM59.2b in 2022

PUTRAJAYA – Domestic tourism in Malaysia recorded encouraging performance in 2022 when it recorded a total expenditure of RM59.2 billion…

1 year ago