Tourism

Hang Seng Index jumps to 11-month high boosted by holiday data

Bullish bets grew across stocks in Hong Kong as holiday spending and tourism data suggested a recovery is gaining traction…

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Malaysia to ease arrival process for Chinese tourists

Matta estimates 1.2m Chinese tourists will visit Malaysia this year, generating RM3.6b in tourism receipts  by ANIS HAZIM / pic…

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China boost for flagging world economy looms as reopening starts

China’s sudden reopening is set to offer a boost to a flagging world economy. The growth impulse will be felt…

2 years ago

12 stunning new hotels in the Middle East

Whether they are shaped like superyachts, filled with giant jellyfish tanks or merely the tallest in the world, these will…

2 years ago

Event venues see a better, vibrant 2023

More organisers and delegates have shown confidence in in-person meetings  by AZALEA AZUAR  MALAYSIA’S events sector has seen a rapid…

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Tourism sector anticipates headwinds, slow pace in 2023

by AKMAR ANNUAR  MALAYSIA’S tourism industry seems to be on track to recovery in the few final months of 2022. …

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Dubai ends hefty alcohol tax to boost business, tourism

DUBAI kicked off the new year by scrapping a 30% tax on alcohol sales and making liquor licenses free, in…

2 years ago

TM exits Menara KL operations, maintenance concession to focus on core business

KUALA LUMPUR – Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) has clarified that Menara KL (MKL) is owned by the Malaysian government while…

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Indonesia to Keep Loose Entry Rules for Chinese Visitors

INDONESIA has no plans to tighten restrictions for travelers from China, keeping its looser Covid-19 policy for international visitors despite…

2 years ago

Company director pleads guilty to CBT

KUANTAN – A company director pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here today to committing criminal breach of trust (CBT)…

2 years ago

Sarawak records RM3.87b tourism receipts in Jan-Nov 2022

KUCHING – Sarawak has recorded RM3.87 billion in tourism receipts from January to November this year, compared to RM537.17 million…

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Where to stay in the Caribbean this winter

These home-like seafront villas and suites with self-catering amenities provide respite from tourist crowds but close access to cultural and…

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More than a million Malaysians visited Thailand Jan-Oct

BANGKOK – Thailand welcomed more than one million Malaysian tourists since the reopening of borders between the two countries this…

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