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Firefly’s inaugural flight to Nanning in Southern China commenced yesterday.The twice weekly charter services will comprise direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Nanning every Sunday and flights from Kuala Lumpur to Nanning via Penang every Thursday.
By Gaya Travel on April 20, 2012
Merang Restaurant is a modern restaurant with a touch of traditional aesthetic. Located by the beach, Merang Restaurant offers diners a relaxing dining experience. Glossy dark brown woods infuse exclusivity to the interior. The carvings across the restaurant are clear indication of strong influence of Malay culture that is very close to the heart of the owner.
By Gaya Travel on April 19, 2012
The Singapore Experience Awards returns this April for a fourth year in recognising and celebrating Singapore tourism sector’s cream of the crop. The search for the industry’s most outstanding individuals and organisations will
begin on 19 April 2012, with the opening of nominations for the Singapore Experience Awards 2012.
By Gaya Travel on April 19, 2012
Honour dad on this special day by treating him to a myriad of traditional Asian menus and international delights served during hi-tea on Father’s Day at Cinnamon Coffee House. Cinnamon Coffee House located on the concourse level of One World Hotel is known for its extensive buffet spread from salad, cold cuts, hot dishes to desserts, choice are aplenty!
By Gaya Travel on April 19, 2012
On the back of a local survey that showed more than 50 percent of Malaysians booked their travels online, AsiaRooms.com, one of the world’s leading online travel agencies (OTA), today announced the launch of “The Right Room for You”, a campaign aimed at providing Malaysians with localised deals catered to the different needs of every unique Malaysian traveller.
By Gaya Travel on April 19, 2012
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Multi-brand boutique Bread & Butter introduces ‘style Reengineered’, a campaign to celebrate a staple in every wardrobe – denim
By Gaya Travel on April 19, 2012
It took me 20 years to be where I am now and it was a winding road but I made it through. During my whole career in the hospitality industry, I have experienced and seen many things and by now, I am pretty much prepared for what is to come, may it be from the guests or the competitors
By Gaya Travel on April 18, 2012
I had no experience in the hotel industry and was working there to gain experience but somehow along the way, I fell in love with the hotel industry and I took the challenge together with the opportunities offered to me along the way. It is my passion that drives me to continue in this line and I found that there were a lot of opportunities for me to go far and develop a lot of skills within this industry
By Gaya Travel on April 18, 2012
With the rapid nationwide development under the Economic Transformation Plan (ETP), Landscape Architects play an important role, ensuring each development is balanced with green spaces and conducive outdoor environments, while at the same time keeping environmental impact at bay
By Gaya Travel on April 18, 2012
Ambassador Paul W. Jones met with the runner-ups of the CLICK! 2.0 Camp “Start Up Kids” competition. Click! 2.0 is a six-month social entrepreneurship program that began in September 2011, continued in November at the Cherengin Hills Resorts in Pahang and concluded in February 2012.
By Gaya Travel on April 18, 2012
Thai food connoisseurs will have the opportunity this month to experience authentic Thai culinary prepared by visiting award-winning Thai chefs at Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur
By Gaya Travel on April 18, 2012
MALAYSIA CHARTS 24.7 MILLION TOURISTS IN 2011 sanctioned by PGA Tour, which positioned Malaysia as a luxury tourism destination.The top ten tourist generating markets from January to December 2011 were Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Brunei, India, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan and Philippines.
By Gaya Travel on April 17, 2012
The 2012 official World Tourism Day (WTD) celebrations will be held in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain (27 September 2012). Under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Energy: Powering Sustainable Development”, WTD 2012 highlights the need to bring the tourism sector and energy stakeholders closer together to spur tourism’s contribution to sustainability.“Tourism is at the forefront of many of the latest and most innovative sustainable energy initiatives,” said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai. “One only has to think of the investments being poured into renewable energy sources for aviation, or the energy technology solutions implemented in hotels around the world, to know that sustainable energy is a major priority for the sector.
By Gaya Travel on April 17, 2012
Don’t miss out a one-night only showcase by Jayson Norris at Hard Rock Cafe Penang. Combining his rich, earthy voice with a blend of soul, roots and ricks, UK based Kiwi, Jayson Norris offers music that is inspired by many influential songwriters, including Ben Harper, Stevie Wonder and Bob Marley. Jayson’s cultural and musical heritage is subtly reflected with a South-Pacific feel resonating throughout his songs.Jayson Norris has released two full-length albums A Basket Full in 2006, which sold in excess of 3,000 copies independently in London alone and Freedom Twenty Eight in February 2011 through Loop Recordings in New Zealand and Australia.
By Gaya Travel on April 17, 2012
“Treasures of the Aga Khan Museum: Architecture in Islamic Arts”, a travelling exhibition of objects and art from the Aga Khan Museum collections, which has been travelling to key European cities, will be showcased at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia from 30th March until 29th June 2012. This will mark the first time the collection being displayed in Southeast Asia.
By Gaya Travel on April 17, 2012
Malaysia has won three PATA Gold Awards 2012, indicating the successful branding and marketing of the country as a premier tourist destination.
Tourism Malaysia won the coveted PATA Gold Awards 2012 in the categories of Marketing – Primary Government Destination for its ‘A Million Experiences to Share’ campaign, and Marketing Media – Travel Poster for its posters depicting the Orang Utan, Diving, Mount Kinabalu.
By Gaya Travel on April 17, 2012
Canada’s largest full-service airline has announced the appointment of Discover The World Marketing (DTWM) as its General Sales Agent in Malaysia, or as it is officially known, its Malaysian Representative. Vivian Ku of DTWM says that Air Canada is the largest provider of scheduled passenger services for flights within Canada and for flights from Canada to the USA and every major international destination. She adds that, together with its regional partner Air Canada Express (operated by Jazz only), Air Canada serves over 32 million customers annually and provides direct passenger service to over 170 destinations on five continents. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance™, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network.
By Gaya Travel on April 17, 2012
Global sports lifestyle brand PUMA gears up to celebrate the 2012 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix in style by coming up with the Puma Motorsports Red Cube.Held on Level 3, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur from the 7th until the 25th of March 2012, the PUMA Motorsports Red Cube is part of a regional initiative to promote the thrilling new PUMA Motorsports Collection and will be the biggest pop-up store attraction located at the bustling walkway, with the Red Cube’s built-up dimensions measuring 28ft (width) x 10ft (height) x 50ft (length) showcasing new merchandise by Puma with Ferrari Shield emblem.
By Gaya Travel on April 17, 2012
Kota Kinabalu (Sabah), April 16, 2012 – In a continuous effort to promote Malaysia as a golfing and holiday destination, Tourism Malaysia is once again organising the World Amateur Inter Team Golf Championship (WAITGC) from 16 to 19 April in Sabah, which sees 30 teams – made up of 116 foreign and four Malaysian golfers – pit their skills against each other in the second leg of this season.Australia has the highest number of 16 teams taking part, followed by Brunei with 10 teams, Japan with two teams, Sweden with one team and Malaysia with one team.
By Gaya Travel on April 17, 2012
Amanpulo is a serene retreat offering pure white sands, turquoise seas and endless blue skies for which the Philippine archipelago is famed.
By Gaya Travel on April 16, 2012
Sibu is the largest port and commercial centre in the Rejang Basin and the gateway to Central Sarawak. It is a thriving town that holds 255,000 people based on 2007 population census.
By Gaya Travel on April 16, 2012
KUALA LUMPUR, 6 April 2012 — National Visual Arts Gallery (NVAG) proudly present an Art Exhibition “Pertarungan Amron Omar” which was officiated by Tun Daim Zainuddin today.“PERTARUNGAN” (define as a match) is a first individual exhibition of the artist Amron Omar.
By Gaya Travel on April 10, 2012
SUBANG: Firefly will add four weekly flights on its Subang – Langkawi route to meet school holiday demand. The additional frequencies, from May 25 to June 10 will be on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.With these additional flights, the total number of weekly flights between Subang and Langkawi will increase from 10 to 14 and result in an increase of weekly seats on this route from 1,440 to 2,016.
By Gaya Travel on April 10, 2012
PENANG, MALAYSIA, April 5, 2012 – 12,000+ bands entered worldwide. More than 275,000 votes were cast. 841 bands competed. And now, the results are in and Penang’s own Fin Chemistry has won the local round of Hard Rock Rising the global battle of the bands! After battling it out with several of the area’s top bands at Hard Rock Cafe Penang, Fin Chemistry is one step closer to winning the chance of a lifetime a spot on the bill at the 2012 Hard Rock Calling music festival in London’s Hyde Park, featuring headlining performances by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Paul Simon and more to be announced! Now, it’s up to you, Penang, to show your support and help these emerging artists live out their dreams!
By Gaya Travel on April 10, 2012
Songket Restaurant is already one year old! This ambient restaurant has been serving KLites with authentic mouth-watering Malay cuisines that is rarely found in the heart of the metropolis. Offering interesting Malay cuisine, Songket Restaurant has taken it to a higher level and has won a lot of hearts, both local and foreign, through its tantalising offerings.
By Gaya Travel on April 10, 2012
Kuala Lumpur, 9 April 2012 – Thai food connoisseurs will get the opportunity this month to experience authentic Thai culinary prepared by visiting award-winning Thai chefs at Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur.From 16 to 30 April 2012, renowned Thai culinary instructor Chef Aek Charttrakul together with distinguished lecturer Chef Sangwan Thummasa from the prominent Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, will be preparing a wide array of well-known Thai dishes at Checkers Café in Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur.
By Gaya Travel on April 10, 2012
To encourage Malaysian citizens and residents to travel domestically and learn more about the country’s own tourism offerings, Gaya Travel Magazine, in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia, kicked off the programme called Kembara Cuti-cuti 1Malaysia (KCC1M) with the trip to Perak, from the 14th until the 17th of October 2011 and followed by Pahang, which was from the 11th to the 14th of November 2011.
By Gaya Travel on March 28, 2012
Putrajaya has always been the business destination for almost all tourists who come here since this is the country’s centre of administration.However, little that people know, Putrajaya is not all about government offices, it has so much to discover whereby the tourists will get to enjoy the beautiful sceneries, splendid gardens and park, wonderful architecture and bundles of other attractions and landmarks that will surely take your breath away
By Gaya Travel on March 27, 2012
SINGAPORE (15 February, 2012) – Agoda.com, a leading global hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), today announced its Fresh Destinations 2012.
By Gaya Travel on March 26, 2012
On the 19th March 2012, global fashion entrepreneur and model Jessica Minh Anh made history with the first ever fashion show on the SkyBridge of the world’s tallest twin structure, the PETRONAS Twin Towers, 175 metres above street level. The hotly anticipated red carpet event showcased collections from ten different countries, marking a new height in fashion and the latest triumph of rising star Jessica.
By Gaya Travel on March 23, 2012