– South-east Asian countries are relaxing border restrictions to drive a rebound in tourism – Some quarantine requirements have been abolished for selected vaccinated travellers – Vaccination levels, both abroad and at home, remain key to tourism revival plans After 18 months of travel restrictions, a number of countries in South-east Asia have begun opening their borders to foreign visitors…
The event is also part of Escom's Hospitality Asia events series, which contains 6 major brands including Hospitality Philippines Conference (HPC), Hospitality Indonesia Conference（HIC), Hospitality Vietnam Conference (HVC) Hotel Investment and Networking Conference Myanmar (HINC Myanmar) and HMC. Hospitality Malaysia Conference (HMC 2018) attracted over 200 hospitality professionals in Malaysia…
With winter creeping into the northern hemisphere and many of our readers dreaming of taking a vacation in warmer climes, it is a good time to consider whether China’s holiday trends are powerful enough to affect international economies. Here in Asia, there is no doubt that China’s influence is being felt across the region in a variety of profound ways, from the development of critical infrastructure…
Infrastructure and tourism-related programmes will be among the beneficiaries of a new levy on hotel stays that Malaysia’s government is imposing to help fund expansion of the country’s tourism offering. Approved by Parliament in early April, the bill came into effect on August 1, having been postponed from its initial start date of July 1. Revenue from the tax – which will apply only to…
As part of a broad national strategy to promote itself as a prime tourism destination, Malaysia has ramped up efforts to court Chinese visitors with a series of initiatives. In July Tourism Malaysia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese e-commerce platform Alibaba. The partnership allows Chinese consumers to access Malaysian tourism products and services promoted and sold through…
Malaysia has long traded on its alluring mix of nature, tropical beaches, vibrant culture and modern cities to bring in tourists from the region and further afield; the multicultural country’s attractions summed up in its long-running “Malaysia, Truly Asia” advertising campaign. But as Malaysia’s neighbours refine their offerings, the country is facing increased competition for visitors and…
Interview:Tunku Ahmad Burhanuddin What potential is there for development of the tourism and hospitality sectors outside of Malaysia’s traditional tourism centres? TUNKU AHMAD BURHANUDDIN: Malaysia has done well to develop its tourism sector recently, but we still lag behind our Indonesian, Thai and Singaporean neighbours in tourist arrivals and spending. The market is there, and government…
These days more and more people are looking for an escape – from the demands of their everyday life and the pressures of work – and have the means to pay for a holiday that is not only about “getting away from it all”, but also restoring health and wellbeing. The global wellness tourism industry, which includes spas and more health-orientated treatment centres, saw revenues of $494bn in 2013,…
Domestic tourism has become an important component of Malaysia’s tourism industry over the past decade, as local incomes have increased, helping cushion the impact of any slowdown in international tourism. This segment is likely to play an increasing role in 2016, as the decline in the value of the ringgit makes overseas travel more expensive for Malaysians and encourages them to take their holidays…
Malaysia has long traded on its alluring mix of nature, tropical beaches, vibrant culture and modern cities to bring in tourists from the region and further afield – the collage of attractions summed up in its long-running “Malaysia, Truly Asia” advertising campaign. But as its neighbours refine their offerings, the country is facing increased competition for foreign visitors and their spending,…