Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu opens in Malaysia with 222 keys
Hyatt Hotels Corporationhas announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, which marks the debut of Hyatt's rapidly growing lifestyle brand in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Where to Stay: New hotels in Vancouver, the Maldives, Budapest and Kota Kinabalu
Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver
Location: In a new twisted tower on West Georgia Street, in Vancouver’s CBD
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 147 suites
Facilities: Chinese…
Princess Cruises adds Kota Kinabalu to Asian season
Princess Cruises made its first visit to the Malaysian port of Kota Kinabalu this week, as part of its 2016-17 Southeast Asian season.
The 18-deck, 2,706-passenger Diamond Princess…
AirAsia to connect Wuhan with Kota Kinabalu
AirAsia will expand its Chinese operations next year with the launch of a new service connecting Kota Kinabalu with Wuhan.
Commencing on 22 January 2016, the new route will operate…
New World to rise in Kota Kinabalu
New World Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to manage a new landmark property in Kota Kinabalu.
Set to open in 2018, the New World Kota Kinabalu Hotel will occupy the top floors…
Best Western hotel and convention centre to rise in Kota Kinabalu
Best Western has signed a management contract for a major new upscale hotel and convention centre in Malaysia.
This week, the hotel group formed a partnership with Sabanilam…
Hilton to launch in Kota Kinabalu
Hilton has signed an agreement to launch its first hotel in the Malaysian city of Kota Kinabalu.
The company has penned an agreement with Pekah Hotels Sdn Bhd to manage the Hilton…
SuperStar Aquarius arrives in Kota Kinabalu
The SuperStar Aquarius cruise ship arrived in the Malaysian city of Kota Kinabalu this week, where it will homeport for the first time this winter.
The liner brought more than 1,100…
MAS resumes Kota Kinabalu-Tokyo flights
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has re-introduced direct flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tokyo.
The service resumed on Monday 28 October 2013 and will now operate three times a week.…
Star Cruises to base ship in Kota Kinabalu
Star Cruises has announced that it will become the first cruise line to homeport one of its ships in the Malaysian city of Kota Kinabalu.
The 2,156-passenger SuperStar Aquarius cruise…
New lounge for Kota Kinabalu airport
A new lounge has opened at Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Operated by Plaza Premium Lounge Management Ltd, the new facility is open to all passengers, who can pay to use the…
MAS to boost Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is increasing its connections from Kota Kinabalu, with the launch of direct services to Perth and Osaka and extra flights to Hong Kong.
The national carrier will…
Two airlines to launch Kota Kinabalu flights
Two new airlines from Hong Kong and Taiwan will launch direct flights to the eastern Malaysian hub of Kota Kinabalu. Bernama reported Sabah's Tourism, Culture & Environment Minister,…
State-of-the-art park opens in Kota Kinabalu
A modern recreational park has been developed in the Malaysian city of Kota Kinabalu, the New Straits Times has reported. The 6.4-hectare Perdana Park, located near Tanjung Aru…
AirAsia launches Kota Kinabalu-Hong Kong flights
Sepang, 11th April 2010 - AirAsia, the World's Best Low-Cost Airline is extending its foot print from Kota Kinabalu to the much awaited Hong Kong destination with direct daily…
AirAsia launches Kota Kinabalu-Taipei flights
Sepang, 15th January 2010 - AirAsia, the world's best low cost airline today celebrates its maiden flight to Kota Kinabalu from Taipei with a celebration at the Kota Kinabalu…
AirAsia Celebrates Inaugural Flight to Kota Kinabalu from Taipei
AirAsia, the world's best low cost airline today celebrates its maiden flight to Kota Kinabalu from Taipei with a celebration at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport; establishing…
Accor opens two hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Continuing its rapid expansion in Asia, Accor has opened two brand new hotels in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The 263-room Novotel and 325-room Mercure are located within the MYR1.2…
CHI Spa in Kota Kinabalu
CHI, the Spa at Shangri-La, has opened at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort in Kota Kinabalu (Sabah). The Spa is located on its own private island within the resort's premises.The…
Waterfront project for Kota KInabalu
The east Malaysian city of Kota Kinabalu has unveiled plans for a waterfront development that's likely to become a tourist attraction. The RM500 million Kota Kinabalu City Waterfront is…
First Airbus for Kota Kinabalu
AirAsia's Kota Kinabalu hub welcomed its first Airbus A320 over the weekend.
Mount Kinabalu enters Guinness World Records
(Hong Kong - 9 February 2010) - Adding to the already diverse and exciting offerings in Malaysia, one of Mount Kinabalu's via ferrata, Low's Peak Circuit, was…
AVANI continues expansion with second hotel in Malaysia
AVANI Hotels and Resorts has announced its latest property scheduled to open in Kota Kinabalu, as part of its continued expansion in Asia.
Malaysia Airlines announces ‘Airfare Sale’
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance announces a flight sale, offering travellers a range of exciting deals for immediate travel until 30…
Club Med appoints Valerie Loy
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Club Med, has announced the appointment of Valerie Loy as the new Vice President, Marketing in…
Club Med appoints Valerie Loy as its new Vice President, Marketing in East, South Asia & Pacific
Club Med, the leader in premium all-inclusive holidays, has announced the appointment of Valerie Loy as the new Vice President, Marketing in East, South Asia and Pacific (ESAP) effective …
Top trending destinations for 2023
Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research found that travellers are feeling overwhelmingly more optimistic about traveling in 2023 compared to last year.
AirAsia offers special extra flights at fixed low fares
AirAsia reaffirms its commitment to reuniting loved ones for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration with special extra flights at fixed low fares between Peninsula and East Malaysia from…
Club Med Appoints Olivier Monceau as its new general manager of Singapore and Malaysia
Club Med has announced the appointment of Olivier Monceau as the new General Manager of Singapore and Malaysia effective from October 2022.
With his strong business acumen and deep…
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach unveils senior leadership team
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Hyatt’s inaugural Andaz-branded luxury and lifestyle resort in Thailand, has unveiled its highly skilled and experienced executive management team ahead of…
7 predictions for the creative reimagination of travel in 2023 – Booking.com
Travel is roaring back to life, with border closures seeming to be in the distant past. Today, global digital travel leader, Booking.com, unveils its latest predictions on how people…
AirAsia Malaysia to launch new direct route to Penang from Bali on 20 Oct
Penang is set to welcome more regional tourists this year as AirAsia Malaysia (AK) will be launching a new direct route from Bali (Denpasar) starting on 20 October 2022.
MAG partners with STB to promote Singapore
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have partnered to promote Singapore.
Leisure travel fuels Hyatt’s growth in Asia Pacific
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for the continued growth of its brand portfolio in Asia Pacific with a robust pipeline of landmark luxury and lifestyle hotels and resorts.
Build back better
“Build Back Better” is the theme for the Travel Agent Federation of India (TAFI) Convention 2022, set to take place at Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia from 20-23 September.
Emirates signs MoC with Malaysia Tourism Board
Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) with Malaysia Tourism Board today during the 29th edition of the Arabian Travel Market held in Dubai, to promote tourism and develop…
Crowne Plaza accelerates growth in Asia Pacific
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest and best known upscale brands and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ premium collection, is continuing its rapid growth across…
Most popular destinations to celebrate the Year of the Tiger
Big cities and tourist favourites are back in favour for travel this Lunar New Year as travellers head to tourist hotspots to ring in the year of the Tiger, according to booking data from…
Travel Safe Alliance Malaysia expands partnership with Tourism Penang to attract travellers to the state
Travel Safe Alliance Malaysia (TSAM) has joined forces with the Penang State EXCO Office for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE) to raise the travel market confidence in Penang state.
Club Med to expand in Asia Pacific as travel rebounds
Club Med is gearing up for an aggressive travel rebound in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
Debunking 5 myths about travelling to Zamboanga
With 7,641 islands in the Philippines, travelling to Zamboanga are often overshadowed by the more popular choices like Boracay, Palawan and Cebu.
Flight to recovery: AirAsia breaks post-hibernation daily sales record
AirAsia registered its highest post-hibernation sale day, with a record-breaking 41,000 seats sold in a single day across AirAsia Group, signifying a strong rebound in demand for air…
Malindo Air resumes operations
After suspending all flights due to Malaysia’s lockdown, Malindo Air has resumed domestic services from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport,…
Here’s why Le Méridien Putrajaya is a top MICE hotel in Malaysia
Situated in Malaysia’s gleaming planned city, here are several reasons why Le Méridien Putrajaya is one of the best MICE hotels in Malaysia.
Getting ahead of the curve at PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2020
The PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2020 that began on 12 February in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia has attracted 368 delegates from 33 destinations in attendance for the…
PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2020 announces final line-up of speakers
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has gathered a diverse line-up of international experts at the forefront of the adventure travel industry to explore the nuances, trends and…
Genting Dream deal secures USD900million
Genting Hong Kong has raised USD900million through the successful completion of a sale and leaseback transaction of one of Dream Cruises’ cruise ships – the 2016-built, 150,000 gross ton …
Green measures, route expansion and other feathers in Royal Brunei Airlines’ cap
Already flying one of the youngest and eco-friendly fleets in the world, Royal Brunei Airlines has unveiled plans to introduce a host of new eco measures throughout 2020 to ensure the…
Chinese tourists will be taught how to behave in Malaysia
“We will educate our tourists to behave properly in Malaysia,” says China’s ambassador to Malaysia Bai Tian. China has acknowledged that the embassy had received numerous complaints…
Slow Travel and Micro Escapes: Trends to watch out for in 2020
Skyscanner has published its APAC Travel Trends Report for 2020. today. Following research into the booking preferences of Asia-Pacific (APAC) travellers, the report has revealed that Slow…
Korean Air helps renovate damaged homes in Sri Lanka
Korean Air’s volunteer group performed volunteer work in Sri Lanka in October for the underprivileged local community in the suburbs of Colombo. The area was severely damaged by the…
BA announces new codeshare deal with Malaysia Airlines
British Airways has announced a new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner Malaysia Airlines today.
The code will be added to 14 destinations the airline serves in Malaysia,…
PATA adventure mart goes to Sabah
Malaysia will host the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2020. This was announced by the association at the close of the PATA Travel Mart. The…
Malaysia makes headway to attract more business travellers
Malaysia is witnessing a good response from business travellers from the European and Asian market with the recent launch of the enhanced Malaysia Like Never Before campaign and Malaysia…
Avani Hotels to expand in Vietnam with three properties
Expanding its current portfolio in Vietnam, Avani Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of three new properties in Ho Chi Minh, Vung Tau, and Cam Ranh.
MICE Mecca raises its game even higher
Hilton Kuala Lumpur is taking part in The Bringing Ideas to Life meeting package – under Meet with Purpose, the Hilton concept which helps clients enjoy socially and environmentally…
Avani’s new MICE dedicated centre floats onto the Bangkok riverside
With the opening of its new multi-purpose MICE complex, Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel has placed itself in the upper band of events locations in the Thai capital.
Scoot to take over SilkAir’s routes ahead its merger into Singapore Airlines
SilkAir will transfer a number of its routes to Scoot ahead of its merger into Singapore Airlines, while Scoot will be transferring some of its services to existing destinations served by…
“Independents are the true pioneers of the future in travel”: Preferred Hotels’ MD
Last week in the first part of my interview with Josephine Lim – MD of Preferred Hotels in Southeast Asia -- we discussed what it takes to become a member of the prestigious group and its…
Kunming soon: AirAsia launches fourth connection to Southwest China
As the capital city of Yunnan Province in Southwest China, Kunming has earnt a reputation as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. Known locally as the 'City of Eternal…
AirAsia strengthens Chinese coverage with beefed up Malaysian connections
AirAsia has announced it will be pushing further into China with the launch a new direct service connecting Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia, to Tianjin from 29 October this year.
AirAsia plunges into thriving Malaysian dive destination
Following the news in September that Air Asia were boosting the coverage of the Malaysia product with a new service between Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan, in Pahang, the airline has now announced…
Interview: Hilton’s MICE strategy in Malaysia
To learn more about Hilton's MICE strategy in Malaysia, we speak with Eugene Oelefse, Hilton’s national marketing and communications director for Malaysia.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts unveil 22 member properties
Back in June, Travel Daily reported on news that Preferred Hotels & Resorts added 35 new member hotels to its portfolio. Now, just two months later the global luxury brand has announced…
The Far East for far less: Silversea announces all-inclusive package fares
Luxury cruise line Silversea has announced nearly 200 free shore excursions including new experiences on its Far East promotion.
Hilton regional GM for Malaysia: millennials will have careers “we would have envied 20 years ago”
As Hilton’s first regional manager for Malaysia, Jamie Mead has carved out an enviable reputation in the relatively short time he has been in the country. Described by Hilton as a “visionary…
AirAsia partners with Sarawak Tourism Board to support cornerstone music festivals
AirAsia is partnering with the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) for the upcoming Borneo Jazz Festival to be held in Miri on 11-13 May and the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) taking place…
Hilton Malaysia introduces ‘Meet with Purpose’ programme
No sooner than I include the Hilton Kuala, Lumpur on my list of the top four meetings and events locations in the Malaysian capital a couple of weeks ago, Hilton Worldwide upgrades its MICE…
AirAsia hits 10 in ASEAN “strategic crossroads” with direct flights to Phuket and Hanoi
Following on from our recent interview with Spencer Lee head of commercial for AirAsia Malaysia, where he discussed the growth of the carrier’s secondary hubs in Langkawi, Johor Bahru and…
Travelodge doubles up with two new hotels in Kuala Lumpur
It’s been a very busy 2018 so far for Travelodge, who kicked off the new year with the opening of Skye by Travelodge Arena Nha Trang, in Vietnam. And, today the company have announced…
Malaysia Airports and Singapore’s Changi both step up efforts to attract Chinese customers
In a two moves which underscore the importance of Chinese tourists, two of South East Asian airports companies, Malaysia Airport’s and Singapore’s Changi have partnered with a Chinese firm…
Malaysian PM launches Langkawi’s new Chinese connection
Malaysia's Prime Minister, Najib Razak, has overseen the launch of AirAsia's new direct flight connecting Langkawi with mainland China.
The low-cost carrier recently commenced the first…
Asian air route updates, including new flights to Chiang Mai, Clark and Tianjin
Russian carrier flies 777 to Hainan
Where? Moscow Domodedovo (Russia) to Haikou (China)
When? Once a week, effective immediately
Who? VIM Airlines
Why? Handling rising Russian demand…
AirAsia celebrates 10 years in Shenzhen
AirAsia has celebrated the 10 anniversary of flying to Shenzhen's Bao’an International Airport.
The low-cost carrier first started operating to the Pearl River Delta city in July…
Seabourn offering new cruise itineraries for 2018 & 2019
Seabourn has revealed its new worldwide itineraries for the autumn 2018 and winter 2019 seasons.
The new program includes 37 sailings to hidden harbours, marquee ports and cities…
Win a 10 night holiday to Malaysia with Gold Medal
Gold Medal is offering agents the chance to win a 10-night holiday to Malaysia as part of its latest campaign.
The incentive is running in conjunction with Malaysia Tourism and…
Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, AirAsia X and more
THAI expands connections with neighbour
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Kota Kinabalu, pictured (Malaysia)
When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017
Who? Thai Smile
Why? Long-awaited direct…
Face to face: Adrian Keating, regional manager, UK, Ireland & Europe, Malaysia Airlines
What are your key priorities in your new role over the next 12 months?
I have three main priorities in 2017. Firstly, I want to raise the profile of Malaysia Airlines within the UK…
Asian air route updates: Lion Air, Thai Smile and more
Who's flying where? All is revealed with our round-up of the latest new air routes...
Beach boost for western China
Where? Bali (Indonesia) to Chengdu (China)
When? Four times a…
AirAsia starts flying Philippines-Taiwan
AirAsia has launched its first two routes linking the Philippines with Taiwan.
The low-cost carrier's Philippine subsidiary started flying direct from Manila to Taipei on 21 November, and…
Malaysia hones in on niche tourism experiences
Malaysia is honing in on the niche tourism experiences the Asian destination can offer international travellers.
The biggest promotional push is for eco-tourism, with destinations…
Malaysia Airlines makes major play in China
Malaysia Airlines has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its operations in China.
The national carrier will launch nine new Chinese routes in 2017, while also adding more…
Malaysia Airlines adds island connections
Malaysia Airlines has unveiled plans for two new routes linking the islands of Borneo and Penang.
Catering for expected festive demand, the national carrier will commence new services…
Le Meriden completes Malaysian treble
Starwood has continued the expansion of its Le Meridien brand in Southeast Asia with the opening of a new property in Malaysia.
The new-build Le Meridien Putrajaya becomes the upscale…
Cathay transfers flights and aircraft to Dragonair
Hong Kong's Dragonair will launch its first flights to Kuala Lumpur next year, replacing Cathay Pacific's services.
The new flights will be introduced progressively between March and May…
Grounded Rayani Air could fly again
Rayani Air, which made headlines earlier this year by becoming Malaysia's first shariah-compliant airline, could return to the skies, even after having its operating permit revoked in June,…
Qatar Airways teams up with Malaysia’s Malindo Air
Qatar Airways has teamed up with Malaysian-based airline Malindo Air to offer passengers seamless travel and greater connectivity when travelling between Southeast Asia and more than 100…
Qatar Airways expands Malaysian network with Malindo
Qatar Airways has significantly expanded its network in Malaysia following an agreement with Kuala Lumpur-based Malindo Air.
Under the new interline deal, which has already come into…
Malaysia’s shariah airline grounded for good
Rayani Air, which hit the headlines earlier this year by becoming Malaysia's first shariah-compliant airline, has had its operating permit revoked.
The airline launched in January…
Lucky Air adds more flights to Southeast Asia
Lucky Air, which is based in the Chinese city of Kunming, will expand its route map in Southeast Asia this summer with the launch of two new routes.
Commencing on 29 June 2016, the…
Viking sails to Asia as part of first world cruise
Viking Ocean Cruises will embark on its first ever world cruise next year, visiting several ports in Asia Pacific.
The cruise line's fourth ship, Viking Sun, will spend its maiden…
Hotel Jen expansion plans shared with UK trade
Ambitious plans to expand the footprint of one of Asia’s most popular lifestyle hotel brands, Hotel Jen, have been revealed to the UK travel trade.
More than 60 travel professionals…
Malaysia’s new shariah airline grounded
Rayani Air, the start-up Malaysian airline that conforms to Islamic shariah standards, has been grounded by aviation authorities.
Malaysia's Bernama news agency reports that the country's…
Cathay Pacific launches baggage drop stations at HKIA
Cathay Pacific has introduced new self-service baggage drop facilities at Hong Kong International Airport.
Available for passengers flying with Cathay and its sister carrier…
Emirates adds 15 Malaysian destinations
Emirates has significantly expanded its network in Malaysia following the expansion of its partnership with Malaysia Airlines.
The two carriers embarked on a new codeshare partnership…
New World Hotels to debut in Guangzhou
New World Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage its first hotel in Guangzhou.
Scheduled to open in 2018, the New World Guangzhou Hotel will be located in the city’s…
Shangri-La signs KL’s first Hotel Jen
Shangri-La has signed an agreement to launch its first Hotel Jen in Kuala Lumpur.
Scheduled to open in 2019, Hotel Jen Kuala Lumpur will be located in the centre of the Malaysian…
AirAsia adds flights from Malaysian hubs
AirAsia is planning to launch three new international routes from Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi and Penang later this month.
The expansion will kick off on 22 January with the launch of…
Shariah-compliant airline launches in Malaysia
A new Shariah-compliant airline has started operating in Malaysia.
The Bernama news agency reports that Rayani Air, which is based in the state of Kelantan, launched its maiden flight…
Service in the sky
The London Heathrow to Dubai route is fiercely competitive with Emirates, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic investing some of their best kit and product on this increasingly popular…
Malaysia Airlines seals Chinese charter deal
Malaysia Airlines has entered into a partnership with Universal Charter to provide flights between Kota Kinabalu and mainland China.
Under the agreement, the airline will operate 180…
Ascott to debut in Cambodia
Ascott has continued its expansion in Southeast Asia with the signing of its first ever property in Cambodia.
The serviced apartment company will launch the Somerset Norodom in Phnom…
Face-to-face: Christina Vidos, country manager, Royal Brunei Airlines
What do you hope to achieve in your new role as UK Country Manager for Royal Brunei?
Since RB started flying from the UK in 1990, the service, aircraft and overall product offering…
Shangri-La brings Hotel Jen to Borneo
Shangri-La has signed an agreement to bring its Hotel Jen concept to Borneo.
Scheduled to open in 2018, the new Hotel Jen Kota Kinabalu will form part of PacifiCity, a new shopping…
Adriatic tour operator sets up shop in London
Adriatic tour specialist Happy Tours has opened its first office in UK in the London borough of Greenwich, becoming the only Slovenian destination specialist with a base in the country.…
China Southern adds more Malaysian connections
China Southern Airlines will launch new services to Malaysia in the coming months.
Commencing on 25 October, the carrier will add a new daily flight connecting Kuala Lumpur with…
Legend of the Seas returns to Singapore
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas cruise liner has returned to Southeast Asia for the autumn 2015 season, where it will be homeported in Singapore.
The ship, which previously…
Malaysia Airlines launches UK spring sale
Malaysia Airlines has launched its Spring Sale, offering discount flights to a variety of destinations from Heathrow.
Return economy sale fares from Heathrow start at £529 to Bangkok;…
Ascott to launch Citadines in Vietnam, Sabah
Singapore-based serviced apartment giant Ascott has unveiled plans to expand its Citadines brand to two more Asian destinations.
The company has secured contracts to manage its first…
Langkawi becomes AirAsia’s latest international hub
Connectivity to the Malaysian island of Langkawi will get a boost in future, after AirAsia announced plans to set up a new international base at Langkawi Airport.
AirAsia CEO Tony…
Best Western debuts in Petalingjaya
Best Western has continued expanding in Malaysia with the launch of its first hotel in Petalingjaya.
Located in the city’s new business district, Best Western Petaling Jaya features 344…
Royal Brunei and RAK Tourism seek UK consumers
Royal Brunei Airlines has forged a long-term agreement with Ras al-Khaimah Tourism (RAK) to develop the UAE destination with UK consumers.
As part of the agreement, Royal Brunei will…
New World to open in Petalingjaya
Rosewood has signed a management contract for its first New World hotel in the Malaysian city of Petalingjaya.
Scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2016, the New World Petaling…
Best Western unveils first hotel in Shah Alam
Best Western has continued to expand its portfolio in Malaysia, with the opening of its first hotel in Shah Alam.
Located in a satellite city just outside Kuala Lumpur, the 18-storey…
Starwood arrives in Malaysia’s Klang Valley
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has made its debut in the Klang Valley area of Malaysia, close to Kuala Lumpur.
The company officially launched the Four Points by Sheraton Puchong this…
Star Cruises liner debuts in Puerto Princesa
Star Cruises has celebrated the inaugural visit of the SuperStar Aquarius cruise ship to Puerto Princesa.
The 51,300-tonne, 13-deck vessel sailed into the Philippine city on 11…
Best Western continues upscale growth in Malaysia
Best Western has continued to expand in Malaysia with the signing of a new upscale hotel in the Genting Highlands.
The company has agreed to manage the brand new Best Western Premier…
Royal Brunei extends UK network with BA
Royal Brunei Airlines has expanded its routes to another six destinations in the UK through an agreement with British Airways.
The deal means customers booking with Royal Brunei will…
Malaysia plans to boost cruise sector
Malaysia needs to develop its cruise sector in order to grow its overall tourism industry, a senior official has said.
Hasan Malek, Malaysia's minister for domestic trade,…
Royal Brunei returns to Vietnam
Royal Brunei Airlines is planning to resume flights to Vietnam.Effective 17 October 2014, the airline will launch four weekly flights to Ho Chi Minh City from Brunei’s capital, Bandar Seri…
MAS adds holiday flights
Malaysia Airlines is adding more capacity for the upcoming Hari Raya Puasa.
From 24 July to 4 August 2014, the airline will offer 11,896 extra seats to cope with an expected surge in…
Korean Air boosts Southeast Asian routes
Korean Air will increase the number of flights it offers to Southeast Asia this summer.
During the peak holiday season of 23 July to 24 August, flights between Seoul Incheon…
The latest industry appointments
BADLISHAM BIN GHAZALI has been appointed managing director of Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB). Bin Ghazali joins the state-run airport operator from another government-linked…
Starwood signs two hotels in Malaysia
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage two more hotels in Malaysia.
Four Points by Sheraton Puchong and Le Méridien Putrajaya are scheduled to open in autumn…
KL’s new low-cost terminal finally opens
Kuala Lumpur's new low-cost carrier terminal, KLIA2, finally opened on Friday, following a year of setbacks.
The first flight - a Malindo Air service from Kota Kinabalu - touched down…
Best Western unveils eco-resort in Ipoh
Best Western has unveiled a new luxury eco-resort in Malaysia.
Located in Perak state, on the Malay Peninsula, the Best Western Premier The Haven, Ipoh, offers 100 rooms and suites.…
AirAsia adds international routes from Johor
AirAsia has significantly expanded its operations at Johor Bahru, with the launch of three new international routes from Malaysia's southern city.
The low-cost carrier will now…
Silversea unveils new Asia Pacific expeditions
Silversea has unveiled the itineraries it plans to offer using its new expedition ship, Silver Discoverer.
The new vessel will launch on 2 April 2014, embarking on a cruise to the…
New look HK Express focuses on regional growth
Hong Kong Express is expanding its network across East Asia, following its repositioning as Hong Kong’s first low-cost carrier.
In an interview with Travel Daily on Thursday, HK Express’…
HK Express expands Japan, Korea routes
Hong Kong Express is expanding its operations in Japan and Korea.
The low-cost carrier will add a brand new service to Fukuoka in April 2014, as well as adding capacity on existing…
Spring Airlines builds network at Shenzhen
Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines is increasing its capacity at Shenzhen's Bao'an International Airport.
Commencing on 21 February 2014, the airline will launch new scheduled…
AirAsia carries 25% more passengers in 2013
AirAsia achieved strong growth in passenger traffic last year, as new aircraft deliveries boosted demand.
The low-cost carrier group carried 42.6 million passengers in 2013, 25% more than…
Accor to double portfolio in Malaysia
Accor has unveiled a major expansion plan in Malaysia, where it intends to more than double its portfolio to 20 hotels by the end of 2015.
The European hotelier unveiled its plans in…
China Southern to fly A380 from Shenzhen
China Southern Airlines will base one of its Airbus A380 aircraft at Shenzhen this year.
Commencing in the first half of 2014, the Guangzhou-based airline will use the double-decker…
Thai Lion Air interlines with Malindo Air
Lion Air's two overseas subsidiaries, Malaysia's Malindo Air and Thailand's Thai Lion Air, have signed a new interline agreement.
Effective this week, passengers can book a…
Plaza Premium plans major lounge expansion
Airport lounge operator, Plaza Premium, has announced plans for a major expansion of its global network.
Established in Hong Kong, the company now operates at 27 international…
AirAsia to fly to Adelaide
AirAsia has announced plans to launch flights to Adelaide - its fifth destination in Australia.
Commencing on 30 October 2013, the low-cost carrier's long-haul arm, AirAsia X, will…
MAS boosts holiday capacity
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will ramp up its capacity next month to cater for an expected rise in demand during the country’s Hari Raya holiday period.
From 3-18 August 2013 the national…
Shangri-La opens new Traders in Johor
Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts will launch its third Traders hotel in Malaysia on Saturday 1 June 2013, with the opening of the 283-room Traders Hotel Puteri Harbour in Johor, close to…
Phuket gets connected to the Philippines
The Thai resort island of Phuket will be connected to the Philippines for the first time this summer, following the launch of a new direct flight by Cebu Pacific Airways (CEB).
Commencing…
Malindo Air expands domestic network
Malindo Air, the new Malaysia-based low-cost carrier, has announced the expansion of its domestic network to three new destinations - Sibu, Tawau and Miri.
From June 2013, the airline…
Malaysia to host Korea MICE roadshow
Malaysia will conduct a MICE roadshow in South Korea this month.
Running from 23-25 April 2013, the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau's (MyCEB) events will take place in…
Malaysians spread wings to new destinations
Malaysians are taking advantage of new air links to explore a broader range of tourist destinations, a new study of online bookings has shown.
Travel search site Wego looked at the…
Legend sails into Puerto Princesa
Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas cruise liner docked in the Philippine port of Puerto Princesa for the first time today (19 March 2013).
The ship is on a seven-night 'Borneo…
MAS boosts Asian network
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has announced plans to boost capacity across a series of Asian routes this summer, with the addition of extra flights and the deployment of larger aircraft.
From…
Malindo Air gets permission to launch
Lion Air's new Malaysian low-cost carrier, Malindo Air, has received its Air Operators Certificate (AOC), giving it the green light to commence commercial operations.
The move means that…
Malaysia Airports launches hotel brand
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) has launched a new hotel brand, Sama-Sama.
The new brand marks MAHB’s entry into the hotel sector and will see the development of a series of…
MAS to boost regional network with new ATRs
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has signed a deal with ATR for the purchase of 36 brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft, to be operated by its regional subsidiaries Firefly and MASWings.
Valued at MYR3…
MAS returns to profit
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) recorded a profit for three months ending 30 September 2012, ending six consecutive quarterly losses.
The airline posted a net profit of MYR37 million (US$12.1m) for…
Asian aviation briefs
VietJet adds Vinh flights
VietJet Air has commenced flight to Vinh, in north-central Vietnam. The new direct route from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) will be operated daily using VietJet's…
Royal Caribbean offers bonus commission
Royal Caribbean International is offering its Indian travel partners five percent bonus commission for new bookings on the
Legend of the Seas.
The commission will be offered on bookings…
Legend of the Seas return to Singapore
Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas cruise liner returns to Singapore tomorrow to embark on its final Southeast Asia season.
The winter season will see Legend of the Seas sail a range of…
MAS to boost Taipei flights
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has announced plans to boost its Taipei services.
Effective 15 November 2012, its daily flight between Kota Kinabalu and Taipei will be upgraded from a 144-seat…
AirAsia to add KL-Kunming flights
AirAsia is continuing its expansion in China with the launch of flights to Kunming, capital of the southern province of Yunnan.
The new route from Kuala Lumpur will operate four times a…
AirAsia launches Lombok flights
AirAsia has launched its first flight to the Indonesian island of Lombok.
The inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur departed on Friday (12 October) morning, carrying a full planeload of 180…
Best Western to add second hotel in KL
Weeks after launching its first hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Best Western has unveiled plans to open a second property in the Malaysian capital.
Due to open in 2015, the hotel will form part of…
Tiger Airways seals SEAir stake
Tiger Airways has completed a deal to acquire a 40% stake in Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAir).
The parties had agreed a purchase price of US$7 million, but this has been reduced…
Legend of the Seas returns to Singapore
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas liner will be returning to Singapore for its last season later this year.
The ship will offer a range of Southeast Asian itineraries from Singapore,…
Routes Asia to be held in Kuching
The 2014 edition of the Routes Asia event will be held in the Malaysian city of Kuching.
The event, which will be jointly hosted by the Sarawak Tourism Board and Malaysia Airports Holdings…
AirAsia X adds Malaysia to its Fly-Thru Network
AirAsia recently launched its new Fly-Thru service for domestic airports in Malaysia.
The launch of the new service will enable passengers to connect between AirAsia’s Malaysian services…
JAL, MAS form extensive codeshare partnership
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have signed a new codeshare agreement.
From 1 July 2012, JAL will place its ‘JL’ flight code on MAS-operated flights between Kuala Lumpur…
Tiger takes 40% stake in SEAir
Tiger Airways today finalised an agreement to acquire a 40% stake in Philippine-based Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAir).
This stake will be acquired from existing shareholders for US$7…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
JUDITH CROMPTON has been appointed to the newly-created role of Chief Commercial Officer with Virgin Australia, overseeing the airline's network, revenue management and sales. Ms…
ACE announces first expedition expo
Andy Harmer's weekly ACE column for Cruise News UK
It was wonderful to go to Canary Wharf last week to visit and dine on-board the Caledonian Sky. Formerly known as ‘Hebridean Spirit’,…
ACE announces first ‘Expedition’ cruise expo
Andy Harmer's weekly ACE column for Cruise News UK
It was wonderful to go to Canary Wharf last week to visit and dine on-board the Caledonian Sky. Formerly known as ‘Hebridean Spirit’, she…
Tourism Malaysia keen to promote soft adventure activities
Tourism Malaysia received 350,000 tourist for 2011 and the tourism board targets a five percent growth for 2012. With strategic focus on the Middle East market, Tourism Malaysia would like…
FACE TO FACE: Frank Liepmann, Sutera
We speak to Frank A. Liepmann, CEO of Sutera Harbour Resort Group
Where is the Sutera resort and what does it offer?
Sutera Harbour Resort is an integrated resort on the coastline of Kota…
Royal Brunei appoints UAE marketing rep
Royal Brunei Airlines has appointed Gulf Reps as its PR and marketing representative in the UAE.
The agreement was signed by Dermot Mannion, Deputy Chairman & CEO of Royal Brunei, and…
Malaysia Airlines launches Haj charters
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has launched its first Haj charter services. The first flight departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on Thursday carrying 447 pilgrims to Medina.For this…
Malaysia Airlines commences Haj charters
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) launched its first Haj charter services today. The first flight departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) this morning at 1125, carrying 447 pilgrims to…
AirAsia boosts Malaysian routes
AirAsia has announced plans to add a series of extra flights on several routes out of Kuala Lumpur later this year. From 30 October the low-cost carrier will add a ninth daily flight on…
North Borneo Railway to launch steam services
The British Vulcan steam engine will make its first run on the North Borneo Railway on 4 July. Visitors to Kota Kinabalu will be able to see the vintage locomotive - one of the few…
Cebu launches ZERO sale
The Philippines' national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific has launched its trademark ZERO fare seat sale to all its 33 domestic and 16 international destinations. Tickets available for sale must…
Worldhotels properties target MICE biz
From the golden era of steam locomotives on the North Borneo Railway to the paradise of Phuket, Asia-Pacific affiliates of Worldhotels continue to develop unique MICE packages for corporate…
Pacific Sutera Hotel completes refurb
The Pacific Sutera Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, has embarked on a refurbishment of all its 500 rooms and suites. The revamp will be carried out in different phases with completion expected for…
Pacific Sutera Hotel undergoes refurb
The Pacific Sutera Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, has embarked on a refurbishment of all its 500 rooms and suites. The revamp will be carried out in different phases with completion expected for…
Firefly launches first Johor flights
Firefly has launched its inaugural flight from its new southern Malaysian hub at Johor Bahru's Senai International Airport. The Malaysian low-cost carrier will serve the Johor-Kuching…
Firefly receives third B737
Firefly has taken delivery of its third Boeing 737-800 aircraft at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA). At a press conference Firefly's Managing Director, Eddy Leong said that the…
Golden Tulip plots Asian expansion
The Golden Tulip Hotel Group has announced that it plans to develop more than 100 new hotels across Asia over the next five years. By the end of 2011, five new properties will have opened…
AirAsia chooses Clark as Philippine home base
AirAsia Incorporated, the new Philippine-based affiliate of AirAsia Group, has chosen Clark as its home base in the country.
The airline, which announced its formation last December,…
Sabah event to showcase cultural dances
Six traditional cultural dances will be among the highlights of this year's Sabah Fest, taking place in Kota Kinabalu from 30 April to 1 May 2011. Malaysian news agency, Bernama, reported…
Sabah Tourism’s historic home refurbished
The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is moved into its new refurbished headquarters in Kota Kinabalu. Known as the 'Old Post Office', the historic, colonial era building is the city's 'Kilometre…
Firefly to launch international flights from Johor
Malaysia Airlines' low-cost subsidiary, Firefly, has announced the launch of its new southern hub in Senai, in the state of Johor, near Singapore. During a press conference held in Petaling…
Firefly celebrates KL-KK services
Firefly launched its new Kuala Lumpur-Kota Kinabalu route this week, with a special celebration at the Main Terminal Building of KL International Airport (KLIA). The Malaysian airline's…
MAS offers iPhone deals for Sabah customers
Malaysia Airlines' customers in Sabah can now book flights and deals on their iPhones using the 'MHdeals Destination Sabah' application. Customers will be offered local offers as well as…
Cebu Pacific traffic surges 19% in 2010
Philippine low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB), flew almost 10.5 million passengers from January to December 2010, an increase of 19% over 8.76 million in 2009. CEB's growth…
Sabah raises tourism target
The Malaysian state of Sabah has increased its tourist target for 2011 to 2.4 million, Bernama has reported. The state, on the island of Borneo, achieved its goal of welcoming…
Firefly unveils first jet aircraft
Firefly pulled the wraps off its brand new fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft at Skypark Terminal, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport last week. The Boeing 737-800 with Firefly's orange…
Cebu Pacific flies 50 millionth passenger
Philippine-based low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB) reached a milestone yesterday when it flew its 50 millionth passenger from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3…
Firefly opens new ticket counter at KLIA
Firefly has unveiled its latest airport ticketing counter at the Main Terminal Building of KL International Airport.To celebrate the occasion, Dato' Eddy Leong performed a symbolic…
AirAsia to launch direct daily KL-Yangon flights
Kuala Lumpur, 14 June 2010 - AirAsia, the preferred ASEAN airline is extending its route network to another South-East Asian country with direct daily flights to the city of…
AirAsia launches Delhu flights with free seat promo
New Delhi, Delhi, June 3, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- Riding high following the successful launch of operations across seven markets in India, AirAsia, the World's Best…
AirAsia X launches Delhu flights with free seat promo
New Delhi, Delhi, June 3, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- Riding high following the successful launch of operations across seven markets in India, AirAsia, the World's Best…
Staff Appointments w/e 08 April 2010
GUSTAV BALDUF has been appointed as the first Chief Operating Officer of Air India. An Austrian national, Balduf will be the first expat in the management team of the national carrier.…
AirAsia to launch Penang-Langkawi flights
SEPANG, 7 APRIL 2010 - SEPANG, 7 APRIL 2010 - AirAsia will be enhancing its flights from the Northern Gateway with the inclusion of a new daily domestic flight from…
Nexus Resort completes room renovation
Kota Kinabalu, March 2010 - Nexus Resort and Spa Karambunai has completed a full renovation of its Ocean Wing guestrooms recently."We are excited to share this beautifully…
MASwings receives 9th ATR72-500
Kota Kinabalu: MASwings 9th ATR is set to take off from Subang to Kota Kinabalu today after undergoing maintenance checks and certification of airworthiness by Department of Civil…
AirAsia increases Taipei flights
Sepang, 1 March 2010-"Best Airline of the year 2009" by CAPA, AirAsia announces today that it will increase its Kuala Lumpur - Taiwan frequency to 9 flights…
Travel Offers w/e 19 February 2010
Experience good Karma with Banyan Tree and AngsanaA delightful sense of Karma awaits at Banyan Tree and Angsana hotels and resorts - enjoy spending credits equivalent to one night's…
AirAsia increases Hangzhou flights
Sepang, 10th February 2010 - To cater to the increasing demands and encouraging load factor from its guests, AirAsia's long haul, low fare affiliate, AirAsia X will…
AirAsia to launch six new Indian routes
Kuala Lumpur, 26 January 2010 : AirAsia, the World's Best Low-Cost Airline is all out to rock and paint the India skies red by extending its footprint with the launch of its direct…
AirAsia automates check-in process
SEPANG, 20 January 2010 - The 'World's Best Low-Cost Airline, AirAsia is revolutionizing the aviation fraternity yet-again with the inclusion of its Web and Self Check-In…
Tune Hotels.com to open 44 hotels across Asia
23 Dec 09, KUALA LUMPUR (TravMedia.com) - Tune Hotels.com -Tune Hotels.com, the limited service hotel brand providing a "5-star sleeping experience at a 1-star…
AirAsia launches Kochi-KL flights
KOCHI, INDIA 15 December 2009 - In an auspicious celebratory event in the city today, AirAsia - 'The World's Best Low-Cost Airline', celebrated the successful launch…
Air Asia flies to Kochi
In an auspicious celebratory event in the city today, AirAsia - 'The World's Best Low-Cost Airline', celebrated the successful launch of the Kochi - Kuala Lumpur route. Kochi…
Grand Hotel Borneo opens
The Grand Borneo Hotel has opened in Kota Kinabalu. The325-room, four-star property includes a business centre, rooftop meeting room with a capacity of 120 pax, swimming…
Hyatt Regency KK completes first phase of refurb
KOTA KINABALU (November, 2009) - Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu's premier business hotel, has completed Phase One of its guestroom renovation project. Rooms…
Best Western continues Malaysian expansion
(Bangkok - 22 October, 2009) Best Western has signed on its third property in Malaysia, the newly built 170 rooms-hotel to be opened in 2010. Situated on one of Malaysia's…
Tiger launches Bahasa Malaysia website
SINGAPORE, 4 October 2009. Tiger Airways Singapore today launched its Bahasa Malaysia website in response to feedback from customers to access Tiger products and services in their…
Amadeus boosts AirAsia’s global expansion
Bangkok, Thailand, September 10, 2009: Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry today, announced that it…
MAS adds flights to Seoul and Taipei
Subang (9 September 2009): Due to growing demand for flights to North Asia, Malaysia Airlines will increase its flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul, and from Kuala Lumpur to…
More Cititels planned for Borneo
Malaysian hotel company, Cititel Hotel Management (CHM), plans to open up more properties under its Cititel Express brand in Sabah and Sarawak, Bernama has reported.The…
Philippine casino resort to re-open
The Samal Casino Resort in the southern Philippines is set to reopen after nine years, Bernama has reported. Ekran Bhd is set to invest an estimated US$15-20 million to reopen the…
Shangri-La KK launches Canopy Walkway
Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort in Kota Kinabalu has recently opened a Canopy Walkway, offering guests breathtaking views of the sea and surrounding jungle, and the perfect place for…
Sabah gets China tourism boost
China's Shenzhen Airlines has boosted the tourism industry in Sabah with the launch of direct services from Shenzhen to Kota Kinabalu. Bernama reported Tourism Malaysia's State Director for…
AirAsia to develop Penang hub
Following the announcement that AirAsia will launch services from Penang to Hong Kong from 31 July, the Malaysian low-cost carrier has said that it plans to turn Penang into its fourth…
Royal Brunei, MAS expand codeshare
Royal Brunei Airlines and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will codeshare on flights in Borneo from 1 July. MAS will codeshare on Royal Brunei's twice daily services between Bandar Seri Begawan and…
MAS to up S’pore-Penang frequency
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will increase the frequency of its services between Singapore and Penang to 28 per week from 1 June. The move is a result of the expansion of a codeshare agreement…
AirAsia adds Sabah-Singapore connections
AirAsia will add two new routes between Sabah and Singapore starting June, Bernama reported. The launch of services on the Tawau-Singapore and Sandakan-Singapore sectors will add to the…
Malaysia-Singapore extend aviation agreement
Malaysia and Singaporehave agreed to expand their bilateral air services agreement to include sixmore new destinations. According to a Bernama report, the deal will now seecarriers of…
Malaysia airport traffic drops 9%
Bernama reported that the number of passengers using Kuala Lumpur InternationalAirport (KLIA) in Sepang declined 8.9% to 1.90 million from 2.09 million a yearago, citing an MAHB…
Dragonair to cut KK flights
Cathay Pacific's sister airline, Dragonair, will reduce its Kota Kinabalu (KK)-Hong Kong flights from seven to four a week from May, according to a Bernama report.Cathay…
Sabah pilgrims to get Jeddah connection
AirBorneo Management and Services will offer Kota Kinabalu-KualaLumpur-Jeddah services, using the company's Boeing 767-300 aircraft."There will be stopovers in Kuala Terengganu and…
Tiger Airways commences KK flights
Singapore's Tiger Airways has commenced flights to Kota Kinabalu, ChannelNews Asia reported. With the new services, Tiger will operate 14 flights a week between Singapore and East…
Tune in for more hotels outside Malaysia
Tune Hotels.com will open two hotels in Bali in November, in what will be the company's first hotels outside Malaysia.Malaysian daily The Star quoted Chief Executive Officer, Mark…
Staff Appointments w/e 29 January 09
PAUL ROMBEEK has been announced as Air France-KLM group's new General Manager for Singapore, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand (SIAN), effective 1 February 2009. Prior to…
AirAsia to resume KK-Macau services
AirAsia has announced that it will resume its Kota Kinabalu-Macau and Kuching-Macau routes from 1 March, according to the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. From this date the airline…
Call for more KK-Cebu flights
The Sabah and Cebu governments have expressed their desire for better air connectivity between Kota Kinabalu (KK) and Cebu, Sabah Tourism has reported. The issue arose during a recent…
SEAir comes to KK
Philippine carrier, South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR), has spread its wings by launching services to Kota Kinabalu, Bernama has reported. The airline will serve the Malaysian…
More Singapore flights for Sabah
The number of direct flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu will increase to 22 next month, when Jetstar Asia launches its four weekly services, Bernama has reported. At present…
Novotel spreads wings in Asia Pacific
The opening of five new Novotels - in China, Vietnam, Malaysia and India - in less than two months has established Asia Pacific as the key growth region for Accor's most established brand.…
AirAsia promo celebrates Airbus
AirAsia is offering fares from as low as MYR1 in a promotional campaign launched to celebrate the carrier's fleet of aircraft being comprised 100% of Airbus A320s, Bernama has reported.…
S’pore-Malaysia expand air agreement
Officials from Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to expand the bilateral air services agreement between both countries. The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported that the new…
AirAsia to connect Singapore-Borneo
Malaysian low-cost giant, AirAsia, has been given the green light to operate new routes between Singapore and three cities in Sabah and Sarawak, Bernama has reportedMalaysian…
Sabah requests MAS international links
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has been asked to consider creating international air links to the country's Sabah region, Bernama has reported. Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment…
MAS low fares
In conjunction with its Everyday Low Fares campaign, Malaysia Airlines is offering a one-way ticket of MYR252 (US$73) to Melbourne between now and 23 September.MAS Commercial…
Etihad-MAS to codeshare
Etihad Airways has signed a new codeshare agreement with Malaysia Airlines.Under the deal, the Abu Dhabi-based airline will place its 'EY' code on MAS flights between Kuala Lumpur,…
AirAsia to launch new Borneo route
AirAsia will launch its latest route, the intra-Bornean Kota Kinabalu-Labuan services, on 26 September, Bernama has reported. The air link is expected to provide a boost for…
AirAsia’s free ticket giveaway
AirAsia is giving away 1 million free seats in a new campaign. These are for all its domestic and international destinations from all of its seven hubs primarily in Malaysia (Kuala…
Upgraded Sabah airport terminal
Travellers using Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) in Malaysia's Sabah state will enjoy better facilities when the new wing of Terminal 1 opens for business tomorrow.A Bernama…
Sabah Minister in Japan talks
Sabah's State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Datuk Masidi Manjun, has visited Japan to discuss the bringing extra tourists to the Malaysian province, Sabah…
Cebu Pacific’s free seats
Cebu Pacific has raised the ante in an ongoing price war with rivals, offering hundreds of thousands of "free" seats for its domestic and international routes.
In a statement, the carrier…
AirAsia links Penang with Indonesia
AirAsia is introducing direct daily international flights to Medan and Jakarta from Penang. The new service starts March 30. Currently there are 71 flights a week flying from…
New Wing at Shangri-La in Sabah
Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort in Kota Kinabalu (Sabah) has a new wing.The five-storey Ocean Wing offers 90 sea-facing rooms.
MAS travel fair is back
The Malaysia Airlines' Travel Fair (MATF) is to be held from February 22 to 24. Around six million seats will be up for grabs at the travel fair which will be held in the Malaysian cities of…
AirAsia direct to Guangzhou
AirAsia is starting direct daily flights to Guangzhou via Baiyun airport from the LCC Terminal in Kuala Lumpur from January 16. This will be the fourth destination to mainland China after…
Malaysian Airlines orders 20 ATRs
Malaysia Airlines has ordered 20 ATR 72-500s to be used by its subsidiaries, Firefly and MASwings. The deal is worth some US$ 650 million.Firefly will take delivery of its…
Accor bets on Malaysia
According to Victor Pang, Vice President, Development Asia, Accor Hospitality, Malaysia's low average hotel room rates have changed radically over the last three years…
AirAsia adds to Shenzhen
In a statement, AirAsia said the service, which started less than two months ago on July 15, , has recorded extremely high loads of over 90%, prompting the airline…
Travel agents urged to gain from aviation
Speaking at the sixth bi-annual Abacus International Conference 2007 underway in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Don Birch, President and CEO, Abacus International said the current…
AirAsia launches flights from Johor
To commemorate the occasion, the airline simultaneously launched direct flights from Johor Bahru to Macau and Palembang, Indonesia. AirAsia's southern hub provides greater…
Tiger flies to Brunei
Being the only LCC flying to Brunei, the airline is confident of strong demand for this route.Malaysian cities neighbouring Brunei, such as Miri, Labuan, Kota Kinabalu…
IATA blasts KL airport charges
In June, departure tax for international passengers at the Low Cost Carrier Terminals in Kuala Lumpur and in Kota Kinabalu in eastern Sabah state was dropped by up to half to RM25…
SilkAir eyes Nepal
Popularly known as the 'Manchester' of South India, Coimbatore (also referred to as Kovai) is known for its textile factories, engineering firms, automobile parts…
The turboprop returns
Malaysia Airlines just signed a US$183 million deal to purchase 10 ATR 72-500s for its domestic wing Firefly, with options for 10 more. The sale puts 20-year-old ATR over the…
What’s on air! Featuring three more Sabah destinations, My Go Go Sabah 2.0 is back
The campaign produced in the Chinese language features a good combination of tourism ideas, including Community Based Tourism.
EaseMyTrip joins hands with Malaysia Tourism
EaseMyTrip has joined hands with Malaysia Tourism Board to promote the destination amongst Indian tourists and offer customised tour packages for Malaysia at attractive rates.…
