Category Archives: Hospitality Updates

The key socioeconomic indicators for some states improved in 2022, buoyed by a 248.1% rise in domestic tourism expenditure reaching RM64.1 billion versus RM18.4 billion in 2021

The Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry allocated RM55 million to Penang and Melaka to support the preservation and management of their UNESCO world heritage status,
as part of the Budget 2023 funding

King’s Park Development Sdn Bhd has formally launched its newest integrated mixed-use development, King’s Park in Genting Highlands, with the inauguration of its sales gallery

Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd is selling its whole equity position in hotel operator Richmore Development Sdn Bhd for RM51 million

Several prominent hotels in Malaysia are focusing on the destination wedding market, expecting it to grow rapidly due to factors such as higher spending power and increased social media usage

SKS Group, Marriott to open first Sheraton hotel in Johor Bahru

Domestic tourism in Malaysia staged an amazing comeback in 2022 with a total of 171.6 million visitors recorded, a 160.1% increase from the previous year.

Sheng Tai International Sdn Bhd has revealed the Karl Lagerfeld Tower, featuring the first Karl Lagerfeld hotel in Southeast Asia and the first of its kind in Malaysia

The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi is proud to announce that they walked away with two prestigious awards, Malaysia’s Best Beach or Upcountry Hotel and Best Hotel Pool at the recent Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023 recently held in Bangkok, Thailand

Malaysia was announced as the ‘Best Muslim-friendly destination’ by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the ‘Best Muslim women-friendly destination’ by CrescentRating and Mastercard