A recent article that called on travel agents and companies in the local tourism industry to include Malaysian food when promoting their travel packages to prospective tourists due to its variety and uniqueness seems to highlight the importance of food in tourism. A lot of countries that have successful tourism industries have at least one [...]
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What To Do Up Penang Hill
Penang Hill is the highest point on Penang Island, and is of course, famous for its funicular railway. Some Malaysians, however, tend to expect more from this hill, especially those who are more familiar with the lofty heights and glitz of Genting Highlands.
Water Conservation by Coca-Cola and WWF Malaysia
A recent article highlighted a new water conservation project by The Coca-Cola Company and WWF-Malaysia. The project, known as “Protect Our Water, Protect Our Lives”, is a three year project that will be implemented by WWF-Malaysia using a fund of over RM800,000. It aims to ensure greater protection of the water supply for the states [...]
The Chateau Is Out To Impress
The latest trend in high end tourism products in Malaysia has to be spa resorts. In recent years, many resorts have added spa services to their offerings, and some have even undergone extensive remodelling and rebranding to focus on spa services. In addition, there have been a number of newly developed resorts that are focused [...]
Cleanliness is Key
A recent article highlighted the importance of cleanliness in Malaysia, which is unfortunately still lacking. In the article, the tourism minister noted that around 300 complaints were received from international tourists, mostly on unsatisfactory level of cleanliness at food outlets, markets, toilets and hilly parks, including national parks. She goes on to say that the [...]
Sabah’s Popularity Increases
Sabahans and the local tourism industry can take heart with the recent announcement that the state has achieved double digit growth in tourist arrivals for the first time. The 12 percent increase as of July 2011 comes as a surprise because Sabah usually experiences a 6 percent increase at the highest.
Tourism Malaysia Woos South Americans
A recent article highlighted Tourism Malaysia’s efforts to woo more tourists to visit Malaysia, this time targeting South Americans. Traditionally South Americans are more keen to visit North America and Europe, not only because of historic and cultural ties, but also because of the closer proximity.
Tourism Cooperation Between Malaysia and Singapore
Among all its neighbours, Singapore is probably Malaysia’s closest neighbour. After all, Singapore was once part of Malaysia, and even when Singapore left the federation, the 14 pointed star in the Malaysian flag did not change. Although relations can be a bit tense at times, Singapore and Malaysia have very close ties. Being a developed [...]
Bee Sanctuary in Lake Kenyir
Bees play a very important role in human civilisation, but this fact might not be as well known as the honey that they produce. While honey collection from bees is a highly profitable venture, the most important role that bees play for man is as pollinators. It is believed that without the humble bee, most [...]
Kedah Declining
Things are not going so well for Kedah if you judge from the declining number of tourist arrivals to the state since 2008. This is according to a news report in which Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen disclosed that statistic showed that the number of tourist arrivals in the state dropped from [...]
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