Melody Sweeps Over Macao with The 30th Macao International Music Festival
In the month of October, the city of Macao will be engulfed with music from the 30th Macao International Music Festival (MIMF) organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau.
By Shahida Sakeri on September 15, 2016
BELL & ROSS celebrates the official partnership with RENAULT SPORT FORMULA ONE™ TEAM in Malaysia
13 September 2016, Kuala Lumpur – Rally with Bell & Ross this September as the French luxury timepiece brand joins forces with the Renault Sport Formula One Team over their mutual passion for mechanics, speed and precision on a shared quest: the race against time In celebration of the upcoming Malaysian Grand Prix, Bell & Ross together with Cortina Watch launched a Lifestyle Pop-up Store from 1 to 30 September 2016 at Level 1, Suria KLCC showcasing a range of core collection watches, including pieces unveiled at the international watch and jewellery industry show BaselWorld 2016. A cocktail event hosted by Bell & Ross and Cortina Watch was held at this Bell & Ross Pop-up Store in Suria KLCC today in the […]
By Gaya Travel on September 14, 2016
Ultraman meet fans at Pavilion KL Ultraman Live in Genting 2016 from 5 November to 2 January at Resorts World Genting
Genting Highlands, 13 September 2016 – Fans of Ultraman were given a first-hand showcase of the ‘Ultraman Live in Genting 2016 – Revenge of Baltan’ at the entrance of Pavilion this evening. The larger-than-life characters comprising of Ultraman and the Villains will descend at Resorts World Genting from 5 November 2016 to 2 January 2017. But first stop, fans can catch a glimpse, shake hands or take a selfie with Ultraman Zero, Ultraman X and Ultraman Leo from 9 to 18 September 2016 during a special road show at Pavilion, Tokyo Street. Fans will get to meet them four times a day. ‘The Ultraman Live in Genting 2016 – Revenge of Baltan’ is produced by Tsuburaya Productions Japan and the show is […]
By Gaya Travel on September 14, 2016
Malaysia Receives Pata Gold Award For “Landmarks Of Malaysia” Travel Posters
JAKARTA, 9 SEPT 2016 – Tourism Malaysia received a PATA Gold Award for its Landmarks of Malaysia 2015 posters in the category of Marketing Media Awards – Travel Posters during the presentation ceremony earlier today. Minister of Tourism and Culture Dato’ Seri Mohamed Nazri Tan Sri Abdul Aziz received the award, saying, “We are honoured to be recognised by PATA for our international marketing and promotional efforts during the Malaysia Year of Festivals 2015 campaign. The posters were produced with great care to showcase Malaysia’s unique architecture, design heritage and attractions.” The award-winning entry, developed for the Malaysia Year of Festivals 2015, is a series of 16 posters featuring interesting landmarks in the 13 states and three federal territories, rendered in delicate […]
By Gaya Travel on September 13, 2016
Club Med Continues Its Expansion In China With Second Ski Resort In Beidahu
Kuala Lumpur, 13 September 2016 – Situated in the heart of Jilin Province, Club Med Beidahu rests comfortably on one of the leading ski summits that China has to offer. Just 90 minutes away from the Changchun Airport, this hidden gem is blessed with spectacular panoramas and magnificent scenery – reminiscent of fantasy worlds fit for the glamorous movie screen. The resort, which is set to open in early December 2016, will offer guests a new unique ski experience with the most up-to-date facilities as well as fun-filled après ski and indoor activities for all ages. New unique Ski experience Club Med Beidahu has been strategically located at the mecca of winter sports in Changchun, established since the Asian Winter Games […]
By Gaya Travel on September 13, 2016
Impiana KLCC Offers Exclusive Floor for a Girlfriend Getaway
Impiana KLCC is setting aside a floor “The Orchid Floor” with special key access and amenities that women typically prefer.
By Shahida Sakeri on September 8, 2016
Citrawarna@Kuala Lumpur2016 – Show unique concept, the theme of Myths and Folklore
KUALA LUMPUR, 6 September 2016 – The Ministry of Tourism and Culture will organize the Citrawarna@Kuala Lumpur 2016 on 25 September 2016 at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. This was announced by the Deputy Secretary General of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, Ybhg. Datuk Rashidi Hasbullah in a press conference held at the Malaysia Tourism Centre, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, today. With the theme “Myths and Folklore”, Citrawarna@Kuala Lumpur 2016 will show unique street performances based on myths and tales of the popular legends in every state in Malaysia. According to Ybhg. Datuk Rashidi Hasbullah, myth, legend and folklore are a form of marketing tool for a destination as the stories provide a unique and special character to a destination, thus, attracting tourists to visit. “In term […]
By Gaya Travel on September 7, 2016
Costa Cruises Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Asia
Costa Asia recently celebrated a decade of excellence with its Malaysian industry partners in an event hold at Le Meridien, Kuala Lumpur.
By Shahida Sakeri on September 6, 2016
Around the Peninsular within 60 Days
The self dubbed ‘Balloon Sisters’ decided to embark on an expedition to discover Peninsular Malaysia from a hot air balloon!
By Shahida Sakeri on September 6, 2016
Visa Launches Digitally Integrated Airport Privilege Program
Visa announced the launch of “Visa airport companion” program which offers Visa cardholders a complete airport experience via a digitally integrated mobile platform.
By Shahida Sakeri on September 6, 2016
Falling in Love with Dubai
Dubai My Love depicts the love journey of characters played by Erwin Dawson and Hanna Aqeela while exploring iconic attractions throughout the emirate.
By Shahida Sakeri on September 5, 2016
The Charms Of Penang Await Participants Of The World Tourism Conference 2016
Penang, ranked 4th in Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Cities list for Best in Travel 2016, will be the fourth state in Malaysia to host the World Tourism Conference 2016 (WTC 2016) from 17 to 19 October 2016 after Melaka (2013), Kota Kinabalu (2010) and Kuala Lumpur (2007). Listed as the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 2008, George Town in Penang was aptly chosen as the venue for WTC 2016. This capital city of Penang pulsates with life and receives many visitors from all over the world who wish to experience its unique architectural and cultural townscape, which is without parallel anywhere in East and Southeast Asia. It also offers everything for a successful meeting, incentive, conference and exhibition. There is no […]
By Gaya Travel on August 30, 2016
Japan National Tourism Organization at the MATTA Travel Fair KL 2016
The Japan National Tourism Organization is participating in the KL MATTA TRAVEL FAIR 2016 at the PWTC from 2 to 4 SPETEMBER 2016. Endless discovery and great holiday deals awaits you at the grand travel extravaganza! Japan’s unique climate and beautiful natural surroundings for each of the four seasons, fascinating cultures in each region – Japan combines the attributes of both a traditional and modern culture of an advance nation. It is a beautiful country throughout each of it’s four seasons. The sheer variety of plants that changes color during the autumn are immense all over Japan. Castles decorated with trees bearing colorful red and yellow leaves falls to welcome the fairy tale winter, with snow-covered slopes. In contrast with cherry blossoms, […]
By Gaya Travel on August 26, 2016
MERDEKA! MERDEKA! MERDEKA! @ Hotel Maya
Hotel Maya nation’s melting pot of culture promises an exciting selection of dishes to suit everyone. Join for an afternoon of celebration and fun. Among favourites that will be served includes mee rebus, assorted dim sum, jumbo satay with condiments, pandan nasi lemak with beef rendang and condiments, kari ikan, daging masak kicap, crispy fried prawn fritters with wasabi mayo, fresh seafood on ice, Vietnamese pomelo and chicken salad, kerabu udang mangga and kerabu ikan sardin. The specialty dishes will be accompanied with a variety of local and international cuisine including appetizers, soups and even desserts that will not disappoint such as cendol gula melaka santan jelly, ais kacang, cempedak cheese cake, serawa durian, pineapple tart, curry puff and chocolate fondue with mixed […]
By Gaya Travel on August 26, 2016
Discover the Magic of Winter
KUALA LUMPUR, 24 AUGUST 2016 – Feeling the heat and dreaming of a winter escape? It’s never too early to plan the ideal winter vacation, be it a solo trip or with family or friends. British Airways is now offering special fares in all cabins, providing a great opportunity for travellers from Malaysia to fly to over 200 destinations in the UK, Europe and North America this winter. Book by 12 September on ba.com or at the upcoming MATTA fair for travel from 17 August 2016 to 30 June 2017. The long travel window enables travellers to plan more than one trip in one go. Be it a magical winter holiday in Iceland watching the Northern Lights over Christmas or New Year […]
By Gaya Travel on August 25, 2016
Refresh, Rejuvenate And Revitalize Your Senses At The Ritz-Carlton, Macau
Macau, August 24, 2016 – The Ritz-Carlton, Macau understands the need for busy urban dwellers to take a brief respite to soothe the body and rejuvenate the soul. From September, the award winning and exclusive spa retreat, ESPA, has lined up a host of scrumptious treatments over the coming months, designed to refresh, rejuvenate and revitalize all senses. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, a tailored “Pink Your Life” treatment puts guests in the pink of health, a “Lift & Firm Facial” delivers instant rejuvenation to counter signs of ageing and the “Let Us Pamper You” treatment combines the essence of East and West for a true spa fusion experience. All of these are tailored to the needs of […]
By Gaya Travel on August 25, 2016
Emirates, The Official Airline Partner for MATTA Fair 2016 Launches Exciting Global Travel Deals
Kuala Lumpur – 24th August 2016: Malaysians will be able to enjoy great fares on Emirates across its vast destination network during the upcoming Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair which takes place from 2nd to 4th September 2016. These fares, which cover popular destinations in Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East are offered in conjunction with Emirates’ participation as the Official Airline Partner at this year’s MATTA Fair. Bookings have to be made between 26th August 2016 and 12thSeptember 2016 for travel between 2nd September 2016 and 31st March 2017. All-inclusive Economy Class fares start at RM2,299 to the United Kingdom, RM2,679 to Ireland, RM2,339 to Europe, RM2,199 to the Middle East and RM3,929 to the Americas. […]
By Gaya Travel on August 24, 2016
Discover the Magic of Winter
KUALA LUMPUR, 24 AUGUST 2016 – Feeling the heat and dreaming of a winter escape? It’s never too early to plan the ideal winter vacation, be it a solo trip or with family or friends. British Airways is now offering special fares in all cabins, providing a great opportunity for travellers from Malaysia to fly to over 200 destinations in the UK, Europe and North America this winter. Book by 12 September on ba.com or at the upcoming MATTA fair for travel from 17 August 2016 to 30 June 2017. The long travel window enables travellers to plan more than one trip in one go. Be it a magical winter holiday in Iceland watching the Northern Lights over Christmas or New Year […]
By Gaya Travel on August 24, 2016
G Hotel donates a dog slide to SPCA Penang
As part of its social contribution programme, G Hotel recently donated a dog slide to the Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Penang, a non-profit organization providing temporary shelter for lost, abandoned and unwanted animals. The General Manager of G Hotel, Mr Michael Hanratty alongside with Heads of Department and staff volunteers from Security, Sales and Marketing, Engineering and Human Resources visited the shelter and presented the dog slide to SPCA. Then one by one, the dogs were brought in to try the slide. There were small and big dogs all waiting eagerly to play. In the beginning, the dogs were afraid of getting up the slide as the slide was strange to them. It took awhile for the […]
By Gaya Travel on August 22, 2016
Rumour Has It – Adele’s Life and Songs
DID YOU HEAR THERE’S A NEW INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION IN TOWN? This September, Milestone Production is bringing an award winning international performance celebrating the life and songs of British singer, Adele, exclusively to Malaysia this 21st – 25th September 2016 at Pentas 1 , Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac). Start warming up your vocal chords so you can sing along to Adele’s chart-topping hits such as ‘Someone Like You’ and ‘Rolling in the Deep’ together with like minded Adele fans as this award-winning international production of Rumour Has It – Adele’s Life And Songs revisits this illustrious songstress’ meteoric rise to fame. Hailing from a working class family from Tottenham, Adele Adkins had a big voice and even larger dreams. While there […]
By Shahida Sakeri on August 19, 2016
Le Meridien Expands Footprint in Malaysia with the debut of Le Meridien Putrajaya
On 18 August 2016, Le Meridien Hotels and Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., unveiled the new Le Meridien Putrajaya, which marks the brand’s third property in the country after Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu. “Le Meridien Putrajaya complements Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur as the former helps to unlock Putrajaya’s strengths and potentials for its guests, which is different compared to what can be found in Kuala Lumpur,” said Mr. Stephen Ho, President, Asia Pacific, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. He cited the area’s potential as an up-and-coming destination capable in attracting discerning travellers due to the availability of facilities such as the IOI City Mall and the award-winning 18-hole championship golf course already in […]
By Gaya Travel on August 19, 2016
Dreamliner Odyssey: Scoot Spreads Its Wings to Europe!
Kuala Lumpur – Get your Greek on and prepare to get outta’ here for a value-packed dream vacation as Scoot gears up to launch its first destination in Europe – Athens, the picture-perfect capital city of Greece! Scheduled to commence on 20 June 2017, the new service between Singapore and Athens marks Scoot’s first long-haul flight between Asia Pacific and Europe, as well as the longest flight operated by a low-cost carrier (LCC) with flight distance exceeding 10,000km. Budget-conscious travellers in Malaysia will soon be able to fly to Greece at pocket-friendly airfares from four cities – Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Penang – via Tigerair to Singapore and then onward on Scoot, to immerse in the rich history and culture Athens […]
By Gaya Travel on August 19, 2016
Tourism New Zealand Launches New Halal Food Guide
Tourism New Zealand has launched a new culinary tourism guide to New Zealand focusing on meeting the needs of Muslim travellers. The guide, developed with the support of the Kiwi Muslim Directory and Federation of the Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ), provides general tourism information, together with a list of restaurants and cafes, from halal-certified through to those which offer vegetarian dishes or vegan cuisine. Tourism New Zealand’s Regional Manager South and South East Asia, Steven Dixon, says the guide’s aim is to offer Muslim visitors a memorable visit to New Zealand and to maximise their enjoyment of the country’s high quality food experiences “New Zealand food goes way beyond fish and chips and barbeques – our chefs have developed a […]
By Gaya Travel on August 17, 2016
Stb: Business Travellers And Family Travellers Bright Spots For Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR, AUGUST 2016 – Singapore Tourism Board (STB) today introduces new initiatives aimed at addressing increased competition in a complex tourism landscape in Malaysia. By sharpening its outreach to Business Travellers and Families with young children – key travel segments for Singapore – the vision is to grow Singapore into a choice destination for Malaysian families and providing more value to business travellers. “In today’s fast-changing tourism and consumer landscape, we cannot stay still. Consumers are increasingly distracted and demanding, and there is more competition from the region vying for their attention,” says Edward Koh, Executive Director of Southeast Asia, Singapore Tourism Board. “Our focus for Malaysia for the next two years is to strengthen our activities in what we see […]
By Gaya Travel on August 17, 2016
Springs Bursts Into Full Colour At Tesselaar Tulip Festival
The Tesselaar Tulip Festival will set to dazzle and delight once again in Spring as sprawling fields of over 1 million spring flowering bulbs including 800,000 tulips bloom in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges. The Tesselaar Tulip Festival is in its 63rd year, making it one of Australia’s longest running festivals. Set on 25 acres in the magical Dandenong ranges, visitors can wander the gardens and enjoy a spectacular display of over 120 varieties of flowering tulips, with 100,000 more bulbs planted than the previous year. This year’s Tesselaar Tulip Festival celebrates the history and colour of tulips down under. The Tesselaar family has opened its farms to the public since 1954, after Cees and Johanna Tesselaar made the long voyage […]
By Gaya Travel on August 17, 2016
Sumptuous Sleeps: 10 Amazing Luxury Hotels Loved By You
A deluxe bed, designer toiletries, a rooftop pool and a world class restaurant are just some of the features today’s travellers expect from a luxury hotel, according to accommodation expert Hotels.com™.
By Gaya Travel on August 17, 2016
Philea Resort and Spa, Melaka Receives The Green Hotel Award 2016
15th August 2016, Melaka – Philea Resort and Spa, Melaka was recognized for its commitment to the environment, receiving the Green Award at the ‘Anugerah Hijau Negeri Melaka Tahun 2016’ for hotel category, awarded by the Chief Minister of Melaka YAB Datuk Seri Ir. Hj. Idris bin Hj. Haron. The prestigious award adds to a list of green accolades that includes the Best Green Hotel by the state of Melaka and Top-10 Eco-Friendly Hotels by Agoda.com, applauding the outstanding environment efforts by the resort. The annual Green Award recognizes environmentally-conscious organizations that have shown excellence in green practices. The stringent judging criteria include energy and water efficiency, waste recycling, air quality management and environmental sustainability. The green ambassadors are appointed within the […]
By Gaya Travel on August 17, 2016
Etihad Airways Bridges Abu Dhabi With Venice
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will expand its services to Italy with a daily flight to Venice Marco Polo Airport. The new service will begin from 30 October 2016 and be served by an Airbus A319, offering 16 seats in Business and 90 in Economy. Together with Alitalia, its codeshare and equity partner, Etihad Airways will offer 35 weekly flights in and out of Italy, including double daily services to Rome and Milan. Etihad’s Venice flight will offer convenient travel times for guests travelling between the UAE and the Italian city. In addition, the new service will offer seamless connections through Abu Dhabi’s hub to the popular Australia routes of Sydney and Melbourne, as well as key […]
By Gaya Travel on August 16, 2016
Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival 2016
Mark you calendar and be sure to join Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival 2016! Details are as follows: Date : 20th and 21st August, 2016 (Saturday and Sunday) Time : 10am – 10pm Venue : The Kuala Lumpur Performance Arts Centre (klpac) What to expect : The festival weekend will be the highlight of the event that started last year with its trilogy of satellite shows. There will be a wide array of arts activities for children through to adults such as performances, workshops, installations, movie screenings, demonstrations and […]
By Gaya Travel on August 16, 2016
Oasia Opens Oasia Suites KL – A Quiet Respite In The Heart Of KL City
Redefining and setting new standards to city hospitality experience as the destination of choice for wellness-conscious travellers in the capital of Malaysia, Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur is the debut of the award-winning Oasia brand, by Far East Hospitality, outside Singapore. A serviced residence style hotel, Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur epitomises a restorative respite in the city that inspires and empowers guests to Journey Well when travelling through three wellness pillars – Refresh, Refuel, and Recharge. Conceived with the wellness of our guests in mind, the restful peace is complemented by thoughtful, subtle and yet attentive hospitality. Step into Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur and be welcomed by relaxing hints of Magic Garden fragrance and serenity that permeates the hotel lobby. Set against the […]
By Gaya Travel on August 16, 2016
