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Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges @ HAT YAI launches with Amazing Bag gifting activity

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announces the launch of Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges @ HAT YAI, a series of on-the-ground initiatives designed to revitalize tourism across Southern Thailand. Running from 1 to 30 April 2026, the campaign features the "Amazing Bag"…

Lexis Golden Deals at MATTA Fair 2026

Visitors to the upcoming MATTA Fair 2026 can look forward to some of the most exciting travel deals of the year as Lexis Hotel Group unveils its best offers yet. From 3 – 5 April 2026, holidaymakers can visit Booth 1S25, Level 1 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (…

Explore more cities in one trip with The Emirates Asia Pass

Emirates has unveiled an exciting new way for travellers to explore Southeast Asia with the launch of the Emirates Asia Pass. Designed for travellers seeking cultural discovery and flexible itineraries, the pass simplifies multi-city travel across the region, offering convenience, value,…

Gaining speed at 40,000 feet: Emirates set to operate the world’s largest Starlink-enabled international wide-body fleet, bringing ultra-fast connectivity on 232 Boeing 777 and A380 aircraft

Emirates will deploy Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire in-service fleet, beginning with Boeing 777 aircraft in November 2025 and completing the rollout by mid-2027. The complimentary, ultra-fast service delivers ground-quality internet at cruising altitude, reinforcing the airline's l…

START YOUR ENGINES: ASIA’S FIRST LEGO® FERRARI BUILD & RACE NOW OPEN AT LEGOLAND® MALAYSIA RESORT

The wait is over! Asia’s first LEGO® Ferrari Build & Race attraction has officially opened at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort, bringing together the thrill of motorsports and the boundless imagination of LEGO play. This new, one-of-a-kind attraction fuses hands-on creativity, cutting-edge…

Emirates introduces Premium Economy to Kuala Lumpur on newly retrofitted Boeing 777

As part of its commitment to offering a consistent and enhanced travel experience for passengers travelling to and from Malaysia, Emirates has deployed its retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft on flights EK346 and EK347. The refurbished aircraft features four newly configured and refreshed ca…

Agoda Highlights Rise of Secondary Destinations in Malaysia Ahead of World Tourism Day

Digital travel platform Agoda is spotlighting the growing appeal of secondary destinations this World Tourism Day. As the host country for World Tourism Day 2025, Malaysia is seeing secondary destinations gain momentum. Agoda’s data shows searches for these hidden gems have risen 22% co…

Klook Reignites #KlookDulu Campaign to Inspire More Malaysians to Rediscover Joy Through Purposeful Local Travel

As Malaysians continue to seek out meaningful ways to recharge amidst their fast-paced lives, Klook, a leading platform for experiences and travel services in Asia, is bringing back its highly popular #KlookDulu campaign with a renewed focus on joyful, restorative domestic travel. Runnin…

Emirates resumes regularly scheduled operations after minimal disruption on 23 June

Emirates’ passengers experienced minimal disruptions to their travel plans after last night’s (23 June) regional events, with regularly scheduled flights resuming within a few short hours. The airline quickly activated its robust contingency and disruption plans, with no diversions, only …

Concerts drive tourism: Agoda data shows travel interest around major 2024 shows in KL

With the Concerts and Events in Malaysia Incentive (CEMI) now open for applications, we thought you might find this travel data from Agoda useful—especially if you're exploring how international events can help boost tourism. To demonstrate how high-profile international acts can con…

Marie Kondo Uncovers New Joy Through Travel with Klook

Marie Kondo built a global empire by helping millions let go of what no longer sparked joy for them. But in a refreshing turn of events, Kondo has found a new path to joy—not through perfectly folded clothes, but through travel. In a new global campaign with Klook, a leading platform fo…

Agoda Celebrates Two Decades of Bridging the World Through Travel With Two Weeks of Birthday Discounts

Digital travel platform Agoda is celebrating its 20th birthday on May 19, marking two decades of helping travelers see the world for less. To mark the occasion, Agoda will run a sales campaign with global discounts of up to 60% off between 7-20 May and up to 70% on May 21st. Founded in …

Hamad International Airport Unveils State-of-the-Art Concourses D and E

Hamad International Airport (DOH), ranked as the World’s Best Airport and Airport Shopping by Skytrax 2024, has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Concourses D and E, marking a major milestone in its expansion and increasing its capacity to over 65 million passengers annually.  …

Agoda: Malaysian Gen Z Travelers Look to TikTok for Inspiration, Favoring Beaches, Cities, and Culture

In the age of social media and tech-driven decisions, Malaysian Gen Z travelers (aged 18-27) are reshaping how travel decisions are made, a recent Agoda survey indicates. Digital travel platform Agoda's latest Gen Z Travel Survey reveals that TikTok is the leading source of inspir…

Sama on the Move: The World’s First Digital Human Cabin Crew Debuts on Social Media

Meet Sama, the world’s first AI-powered digital human cabin crew, now taking flight on social media. As the face of Qatar Airways’ innovation, Sama will soon inspire and connect with a global audience on Instagram. Her account, @SamaOnTheMove, will offer followers a mix of travel tips, p…

Record-Breaking 506,800 Malaysians Visited Japan in 2024: Malaysia’s Love for Japan Soars

Japan National Tourism Organization Kuala Lumpur Office (JNTO KL) reveals that the 2024 total tourist arrivals in Japan had exceeded 36 million people in a single year, with 36,869,900 total arrivals in 2024, the highest number ever recorded. JNTO shares that Malaysian tourist arrival h…

Traveloka Reveals 5 Last-Minute Travel Hacks for Year-End Getaways

Planning your year-end travel just got easier! Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform, invites last-minute planners to turn their year-end celebrations into unforgettable holidays. From December 16, 2024, to January 3, 2025, the Traveloka Year-End Sale brings exciting flash…

Step Into The Multiverse With Doctor Strange’s Wax Figure At Madame Tussauds Singapore

Madame Tussauds Singapore proudly unveils its latest addition from the Marvel Universe: a stunningly realistic wax figure of Doctor Strange. Fans of the Master of the Mystic Arts can now get up close and personal with the Sorcerer Supreme himself, portrayed in all his heroic glory. Docto…

Vietjet launches Kuala Lumpur–Hanoi route, strengthening ASEAN connectivity

Vietjet has officially launched its new route connecting Kuala Lumpur to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city, further strengthening economic, cultural, and tourism ties between Malaysia and Vietnam, and across the broader Southeast Asia region. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Vietnam’s…

Traveloka Launches HargaBAGUS - Guarantees Malaysians the Best Price on Flights

Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform, is raising the bar on affordable travel with the launch of HargaBAGUS (Best Airlines-Price Guaranteed Sangat) in Malaysia. This new feature guarantees Malaysian travellers the lowest available prices on flights booked through the Trave…