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Emirates Airline offers Visa Checkout to book flight tickets

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Emirates Airline offers Visa Checkout to book flight tickets

Kuala Lumpur – 17 May 2016: Emirates Airline, the world’s largest international airline, will now offer Visa Checkout, the online checkout service by Visa (NYSE: V), a global payments technology company, allowing shoppers to pay with their cards online and on any device, with just a few clicks. Visa Checkout is now available to Emirates Airline customers in 15 countries including Malaysia, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, the UAE and the USA. Enrolling in Visa Checkout is a simple, one-time process, taking only a few minutes. Consumers simply store their shipping and payment information in a secure account with Visa once, and they never have to re-enter it again when shopping online at all […]

Bake-Away with British Airways

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Bake-Away with British Airways

KUALA LUMPUR, 16 MAY 2016 – It’s time to start pre-heating the oven and put on the chef hat! British Airways announces a “Bake-Away with British Airways” competition to mark its first anniversary of resumption of direct flights to Kuala Lumpur. The winner will be awarded two return tickets to London with British Airways. Entries must incorporate Malaysian and British themes and demonstrate the connection between the UK and Malaysia. Interested parties can email a photo of their intended entry to <bakeaway@quattro.com.my>, and in 25 words explain “Why I should be the finalist at the Bake-Away with British Airways competition”. The competition entries will close on Tuesday, 24 May 2016. Vivian Tan-Loh, British Airways’ country manager for Malaysia said, “We would like […]

Funsportz Launches Specialized Concept Store – First of Its Kind in Sout East Asia

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Funsportz Launches Specialized Concept Store – First of Its Kind in Sout East Asia

Funsportz Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor for GoPro cameras in Malaysia, through its subsidiary company, Funsposrtz Cycles Sdn Bhd, today announced its foray into the bicycle business by launching its Specialized Concept Store. The store’s design and concept is the first of its kind in South East Asia and is located in the heart of Petaling Jaya. The Specialized Concept Store will transform the cycling industry by elevating the riders experience with technically advanced products that provide real-world performance benefits. Whilst cateting to Malaysia’s growth in high performance cycling, and the evolving cycling culture, the 2 storey retail environment is modern, uncluttered, particularly accommodating and features virtually all of Specialized’s bicycles, equipment, and accessories – including a dedicated area for products designed […]

Great Travel Deals Featured At  Taiwan Travel Fair 2016

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Great Travel Deals Featured At Taiwan Travel Fair 2016

SUBANG JAYA, 13 May 2016 – Thousands of Malaysians who are keen to visit the beautiful Island of Taiwan are expected to converge in Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall this weekend for a three-day travel extravaganza organised by Taiwan Tourism Bureau Kuala Lumpur Office. The Taiwan Travel Fair 2016 was officially launched today by James Chang Chi Ping, Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia. The Fair is held at the LG2 Orange Concourse, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall from today until 15 May 2016. More than 33 exhibitors including leading travel agencies from both Malaysia and Taiwan are featured in this Fair. Visitors will be spoilt for choice as there will be numerous and diverse holiday packages on offer. These include sight-seeing […]

Ultra-Lux, All the Way – Hotels.com selects its top picks for the best luxurious getaways

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Ultra-Lux, All the Way – Hotels.com selects its top picks for the best luxurious getaways

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – 12 May 2016: It can be easy to forget that celebrities are human beings like you and me. Just like us regular folk, even the rich and famous need a little rest and relaxation from time to time. But when it comes to vacationing, these celebrities demand only the very best and most exclusive. If your pockets are deeper than most, you too can experience travelling like royalty with Hotels.com and its top recently won Loved by Guests Awards 2016 picks for the “Best for Luxury” getaways. Nothing screams ultra-luxury than the desert oasis of Dubai. Once a vacant outpost, Dubai has transformed into a glitzy vacation hotspot known for its breathtaking contemporary architecture and world-class shopping, dining, […]

Be Part of Expedia.com.my ‘s  #TogetherGetherLagiBetter Campaign

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Be Part of Expedia.com.my ‘s #TogetherGetherLagiBetter Campaign

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11th, 2016 – Expedia, one of the world’s largest full service online travel sites, recently launched a new brand campaign in Malaysia called ‘Together-Gether Lagi Better’ featuring significant savings of up to 34% on its unique Flight + Hotel packages available at Expedia.com.my/together-gether. This is in line with the company’s plans to make travel more affordable and convenient for all Malaysians. “Vacations are important in maintaining a good work–life balance and according to our Vacation Deprivation Report 2015, Malaysians are the second most vacation-deprived nation in the world. At the same time, 83.7% of Malaysians have said that they are more productive at work after a holiday. This is why, as a full service travel site, we have decided […]

Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd Establishes Presence In Malaysia

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Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd Establishes Presence In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – 9 May, 2016– Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd, which manages an award-winning portfolio of the finest serviced apartments in the world for business and leisure travellers, confirmed a partnership with Plenitude Berhad today to open the first Oakwood-branded property in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the second half of 2016. Located in the Malaysian capital’s historic Ampang district, Oakwood Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur aims to provide spacious living, comfort and security for both business and leisure travelers. “We are proud to establish our footprint in Malaysia with the opening of the first Oakwood-branded property in Kuala Lumpur,” said Dean Schreiber, managing director of Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd. “Kuala Lumpur is an important destination for us, especially with the Malaysian capital emerging […]

A New Respite in the City – The Opening of Oasia Hotel Downtown, Singapore

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A New Respite in the City – The Opening of Oasia Hotel Downtown, Singapore

Singapore, May 2016 – Far East Hospitality (“FEH”), Singapore’s largest operator of hotels and serviced residences, today announced that the Oasia Hotel Downtown, Singapore will be officially opened on 18th April 2016. The new addition embodies Oasia’s dedication to inspire and empower guests to Journey Well when travelling through three wellness pillars: Refresh, Refuel and Recharge. Oasia Hotel Downtown, Singapore is the latest hotel under the Oasia Brand by Far East Hospitality to open in Singapore. In 2011, Far East Hospitality debuted the Oasia brand with the opening of Oasia Hotel Novena in Singapore. Oasia redefines and sets new standards to city hospitality experience as the destination of choice for astute business and leisure travellers who seek wellness within the comfort and […]

Only the ‘Bear’ essentials for better financial decisions

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Only the ‘Bear’ essentials for better financial decisions

Damansara, May 5, 2016 – Have you ever been in a situation where you are completely lost and have to bear the hassle of comparing various travel insurance policies and credit cards? Starting today, break free from hair pulling confusion of trying to select the best financial products to suit your needs. GoBear, the easy-to-navigate site provides unbiased side-by-side comparison between different financial products for users. GoBear believes in being an internet company that specializes as an information platform and not as a seller or representative of products. This allows unbiased search results that are fair, simple and complete to match the necessities to help you pick the perfect financial product. GoBear currently lists over 1,000 financial products on its website and […]

The 27th Macao Arts Festival

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The 27th Macao Arts Festival

The 27th Macao Arts Festival (MAF), organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, is held from 30 April to 29 May 2016. This edition of the MAF carries “Time” as the theme and “Reshape your Imagination. Experience the Spirit of the Times” as its slogan, conveying the message that the performing arts have undergone thousands of years of condensation, development and transformation. The MAF presents 27 excellent shows and artistic exhibitions, including an outreach programme, in a total of over 100 activities that bring the audience into the folds of the Chinese and Western cultures. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the death of the western world literary giant William Shakespeare and of Ming Dynasty’s famed Chinese playwright Tang Xianzu. The MAF […]

Travelog.com International Launch

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Travelog.com International Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 5, 2016 – Travelog.com is the 1st Malaysia-based online travel marketplace. After the successful launch of the website at the beginning of February 2016 , it has just started an expansion to the  whole Asia-Pacific region. What is the idea behind Travelog.com? Regardless if you are an established travel agent or just drive a small business, if you organize coach city tours, snorkeling trips or local cooking classes — via Travelog.com you can expose, promote and sell your products and services online. “Travelog.com aspires to be the complex one-stop shop for tourists and backpackers coming to Southeast Asia , ”    explains Sam Xu . ” They can enjoy a diverse selection of tours and activities — not only from touristic mainstream but also unique experiences unavailable anywhere else. Sports and adventures, tickets, nature and culture tours — with Travelog every […]

LICC Celebrates First Successful Year Of Operation!

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LICC Celebrates First Successful Year Of Operation!

Langkawi, 5 May 2016 – It has been a little over a year since Langkawi International Convention Centre’s (LICC) opened its doors to the 26th ASEAN Summit in 2015, officially marking its first day as an operating venue host. Since then, the facility has hosted 26 events and entertained over 5,800 delegates and visitors, establishing the facility as the preferred choice for event planners looking to add a little luxury to their meetings. Michael Schlueter, Managing Director of LICC, Westin Resort & Spa and St. Regis said, “As the ‘new kids on the block’, we are happy to share that we met our targeted number of events for our first year in operation. This achievement is a great boost and encouragement to […]

Skyscanner Recommends Last Minute Mother’s Day Getaways for Mums of all Types

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Skyscanner Recommends Last Minute Mother’s Day Getaways for Mums of all Types

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it is not too late to treat and pamper your mum to the vacation she deserves on this special day. Data from Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.com.my), the global travel search engine, reveals the most popular local destinations for every type of mum out there. Langkawi – For the Beach-Bum Mum Sun, sand and surf. Langkawi, known for its stunning blue waters and vibrant marine life is a clear choice for a guaranteed great! The Jewel of Kedah features gorgeous golden beaches, crystal clear sea waters, coral reefs and swaying palm trees. Families up for trendy atmosphere can head to Pentai Cenang, with its diverse F&B offerings, whilst families looking for a bit more privacy can drive out […]

2017: The Year of Pahang

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2017: The Year of Pahang

It was in 1994 when Pahang had its last Visit Pahang campaign carried out. Considering it has been 22 years, Pahang is well aware that the time has come to be more aggressive in the efforts of promoting the state and to increase the tourist arrival numbers. Last year, it received 10.5 million visitors to the state, with revenues reaching RM 7 billion. By focusing on a uniquely Pahang theme, ‘Hogoh Pahang’ campaign is set to kick off in 2017, featuring a myriad of activities including an extensive brand exercise promoting local destinations via social media and traditional media, trade shows, events and promotional partnerships. “We want ‘Hogoh Pahang’ to be a rallying cry amongst the people of Pahang to come together […]

The Largest Replica of the LEGO® Millennium Falcon at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort is ready to take flight!

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The Largest Replica of the LEGO® Millennium Falcon at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort is ready to take flight!

Johor Bahru, May 3, 2016 – Over the past three days, Dan and Chris Steininger, the father-son Master Builder duo from the LEGO® who work together with help from LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort guests, have been steadily building the largest replica of the LEGO® Millennium Falcon using more than 200,000 LEGO® bricks. Now, after nearly 30 hours, the last brick has been placed on the iconic spaceship.  “This has been such a wonderful opportunity for us to come here to LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort to work on something so spectacular. We’ve had tremendous fun the past few days, and it’s always amazing to see the Millennium come together, especially with help from the guests,” said Dan Steininger, Master Builder, from The LEGO Group. “Working […]

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Sets New Luxury Benchmark in Malaysia’s – Capital City with The Debut of The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Sets New Luxury Benchmark in Malaysia’s – Capital City with The Debut of The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur

The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur’s distinct style will allow guests to enjoy the city’s largest standard rooms, exquisite dining venues and avant-garde event spaces.

Indonesia Welcomes First Hilton Garden Inn

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Indonesia Welcomes First Hilton Garden Inn

“We are proud to open our first Hilton Garden Inn in Bali, Indonesia — one of the most popular business and leisure destinations — and welcome it to our global portfolio of over 665 hotels,” said John Greenleaf , global head, Hilton Garden Inn. “We are committed to growing our presence in Asia Pacific and to providing a welcoming and dependable hotel experience for every guest, every time. Hilton Garden Inn Bali — Ngurah Rai Airport will do whatever it takes to ensure every guest to Bali is satisfied, or they don’t pay — that’s our Satisfaction Promise™.” Only 500 meters away from the island’s international airport, Hilton Garden Inn Bali — Ngurah Rai Airport is situated at a prime location to offer travelers […]

9 hotels in Malaysia scoop gold awards and 3 named in the ‘Best for’ categories in the Hotels.com Loved by Guest Awards 2016

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9 hotels in Malaysia scoop gold awards and 3 named in the ‘Best for’ categories in the Hotels.com Loved by Guest Awards 2016

KUALA LUMPUR – April 22, 2016 – We all know that a good, bad or ugly review can make or break your hotel choice. After analysing 20 million genuine reviews from hotel guests who have checked-in around the world, it’s time to check out the best of the best, as Hotels.com™ reveals the winners of its Loved by Guests Awards 2016 – with nine gold award winning hotels based in Malaysia. More than 2,700 hotels across 94 countries have been classed as outstanding and awarded the top Hotels.com Loved by Guests gold award, after achieving an average guest review rating of 4.7 or higher* (out of 5). The Hotels.com Loved by Guests awards are based on authentic, trusted reviews left by customers […]

New Limited Time Recipe Simply Strawberry  from Garrett Popcorn Shops® To Sweeten Mother’s Day

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New Limited Time Recipe Simply Strawberry from Garrett Popcorn Shops® To Sweeten Mother’s Day

Available at all Garrett Popcorn Shops in Malaysia from April 27 until May 29, 2016, the new Simply Strawberry Popcorn will make its Asian debut in celebration of Mother’s Day. According to Lance Chody, Chairman and CEO of Garrett Popcorn Shops: “This new Limited Time Recipe is made using freshly freeze-dried strawberries to give Garrett Popcorn a tinge of natural pink color. The fruity strawberry aroma is delicate on the nose while the flavor appears delicately sweet and creamy on the palate. He adds that “only limited batches of Simply Strawberry Popcorn is handcrafted each day. It serves as a sweet tribute to all mothers in conjunction with the forthcoming Mother’s Day celebration. The new flavor is also ideal for sharing with family and […]

First ever Power Rangers live show in Southeast Asia

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First ever Power Rangers live show in Southeast Asia

Genting Highlands, 29 April 2016 – For the fist time ever in Malaysia, fans of Power Rangers will be able to see them in the flesh when the superheroes take to the stage at Resorts World Genting. The million-ringgit production, Power Rangers Live in Genting 2016, is the first Power Rangers live show to be held in Southeast Asia and the first ever Dino Charge live show in the world. TO be held from 28 May to 26 June 2016, the one-hour show at Genting International Showroom will feature a Japanese and Malaysian cast and crew. A media launch held today at Resort World Genting unveiled plans for the show that is expected to excite Power Rangers fans everywhere. Attended by Kevin […]

Skyscanner reveals top airports for flight self-connections

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Skyscanner reveals top airports for flight self-connections

Kuala Lumpur, 22 April – Global travel search engine Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.com.my) reveals insight on the top airports that travellers are choosing to self-connect through. Self-connect passengers are identified as those who build their own itinerary, travelling on two separate tickets often with different carriers to save money or for stop-over tourism. The insight reveals that Kuala Lumpur’s KLIA ranks among the top 5 airports in Asia for self-connect passengers. The data also reveals the airports that most self-connect passengers travel through are Dublin, Los Angeles’ LAX and Singapore’s Changi airport, with each topping the list for their respective regions. [table id=12 /] While the development of budget airlines in Asia has been slower, Singapore’s Changi is fast becoming a popular self-connection point, […]

Starbucks Ready-to-Drink Coffee Beverages to be Available in Malaysia

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Starbucks Ready-to-Drink Coffee Beverages to be Available in Malaysia

MALAYSIA, APRIL 2016 – Starbucks Malaysia and Sangla Foods will be in partnership to bring Starbucks ready-to-drink coffee beverages to an increasing number of coffee lovers around Malaysia. “Coffee is the heart of our business,” said Sydney Quays, Managing Director of Starbucks Malaysia and Brunei. “With our on-the-go coffee expertise and Sangla Foods’ distribution network, this partnership will allow us to provide an authentic Starbucks coffee experience to many more consumers around Malaysia where they live, work and play.”   The partnership will enable the Starbucks ready-to-drink beverages be retailed at premium supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores and other locations in Malaysia. Soon to come, there will be many places outside of the coffee shop where a customer can find a Starbucks bottled beverage. […]

Club Med Invites You To Be “Teleported” To Its Resorts Through Virtual Reality And 360° Videos

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Club Med Invites You To Be “Teleported” To Its Resorts Through Virtual Reality And 360° Videos

KUALA LUMPUR, 8 April 2016 – Club Med is the first global tourism operator to present a collection of 360° videos showcasing its resorts, providing a novel and interactive experience of immersive virtual reality. This 360° technology is deployed at global level on the Club Med YouTube channel and Facebook page, as part of communication operations and in Club Med Voyages travel agents equipped with the Samsung Gear VR headset.   Discover the Club Med resorts through total immersion before your holidays To enrich the customer experience, Club Med is developing 360° videos in partnership with TF1 Production and Digital Immersion. With these videos, clients can feel “teleported” to the heart of the resort and visit the most beautiful locations, view the […]

A Glimpse Into The Royal Families’ Homes

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A Glimpse Into The Royal Families’ Homes

MALAYSIA, 25 APRIL 2016 – Have you ever wondered what does it feel like to live in a palace or a castle? British Airways combs through its destinations and selects the top royal palaces in the UK and Europe for travellers from Malaysia to visit. For the UK, visitors can visit Buckingham Palace, its longest reigning monarch’s official London residence, and Windsor Castle, the Queen’s royal home in the English countryside. With British Airways’ vast network in Europe through the award-winning London Heathrow Airport, travellers can also tour other royal palaces on the European continent to soak up more glorious history and admire the grand architecture. Vivian Tan-Loh, British Airways’ country manager for Malaysia said “The UK and Europe house some of the world’s famous […]

Launch Of A Destination Brand For Kuala Lumpur To Create 
A Distinctive Advantage Trading On Its Contrasts And Diversity

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Launch Of A Destination Brand For Kuala Lumpur To Create 
A Distinctive Advantage Trading On Its Contrasts And Diversity

KUALA LUMPUR, 25 April 2016 – The Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, YBhg. Datuk Seri Hj Mhd. Amin Nordin bin Abd Aziz today launched the Kuala Lumpur Brand and Positioning at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This is the very first time the city of Kuala Lumpur is given a destination brand with the goal to drive more travel and tourism into Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur’s destination brand and positioning is a summation of the city’s key attributes. The contrasting history and heritage, from the early days of the small tin mining trading town to the metropolis city it is today. The colonial influences added to the landscape of historical and the contemporary architecture visible side by side in the city. The traditional Malay […]

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Grows Asia Team in Preparation for Accelerated Expansion in the Region

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Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Grows Asia Team in Preparation for Accelerated Expansion in the Region

Hong Kong, 19 April 2016 – Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has hired two highly experienced hospitality professionals to be based in its regional office in Bangkok as the Swiss firm prepares for a dynamic period of growth in Asia. Sarah Fernandez has been appointed as Director of Marketing Communications Asia, and arrives from Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ based in Dubai, following eight years in the Middle East. Mark Shrives, has been hired as Director of E-Commerce, following senior digital positions with hospitality brands including MBK Hotels and Tourism, Hansar Hotels and Resorts and Lebua Hotels and Resorts. “We are delighted to welcome Sarah and Mark to the team in Bangkok,” said Andrew Langdon, Senior Vice President Asia, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts. “These […]

12thClown Fish Conservation Project at Pimalai Resort & Spa, Koh Lanta, Krabi Province, Thailand

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12thClown Fish Conservation Project at Pimalai Resort & Spa, Koh Lanta, Krabi Province, Thailand

Together with the Thai Fishery Department, Pimalai held the 12th annual clownfish release on March 19th, 2016 at Koh Haa. This stunning archipelago is located just a few kilometers west of the resort. Tens of well-loved ‘Nemos’ were releasedy into underwater cages which allow the fish to adapt themselves to their new environment. This also helps them to survive predation from other fish once they are free to fend for themselves. As in previous years, a growing number of passionate volunteers took part in this enterprise that has now become a favorite talking point among both locals and visitors. A main objective of releasing these clownfish is to make people realize how human activities can interfere with the very survival of at-risk species such as the clownfish. […]

Hong Kong Tourism Board Launches “Hong Kong Family Fun” Campaign to Coincide with Malaysia’s School Holidays

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Hong Kong Tourism Board Launches “Hong Kong Family Fun” Campaign to Coincide with Malaysia’s School Holidays

In its largest scale yet, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) embarked on collaborations with 11 Hong Kong popular attractions, and over 100 Hong Kong hotels to welcome Malaysian travellers to Hong Kong during the school holidays. These jaw-dropping family deals are available immediately through partner travel agents, from 28 May until 12 June 2016. “Malaysia is an important source market for Hong Kong with over 544,000 visitors in 2015; making up 19% of the total Southeast Asia arrivals last year,” says Simon Wong, Regional Director, Southeast Asia of HKTB. Wong further shares, “Rewarding your children this school holiday period has never been easier with our tailor made promotions in Hong Kong this June. With a wide range of edutainment activities and attractions, […]

Emirates adds 10th daily service to London

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Emirates adds 10th daily service to London

Kuala Lumpur, 15th April 2016 – Emirates has unveiled plans to boost capacity to London, its most popular destination outside of Dubai and one of the top five international destinations Malaysians travel to from Kuala Lumpur via Emirates, with the addition of a tenth daily flight starting 1st October 2016. The new service, Emirates’ fourth daily flight to London Gatwick, will complement its six daily services to Heathrow and take the airline’s total weekly services to the city to 70 flights.  “It is an exciting time for Malaysians given that London is one of the top five international destinations they travel from Kuala Lumpur via Emirates. From our hub, Dubai, they will enjoy added capacity and connection to the vibrant city – a key destination among […]

Master Your Force this May with The LEGO® Group and LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort

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Master Your Force this May with The LEGO® Group and LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort

JOHOR, April 8, 2016 – The month of May would be the perfect time for adult fans to share their Star WarsTM love with their children, with a unique LEGO® twist! LEGO Star WarsTM Days is set to be bigger than ever this year – in fact, it will be the largest LEGO Star WarsTM event in the region. Thanks to a collaboration between The LEGO® Group and LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort with plenty of great family bonding activities over not just one day, but a whole month. This year will feature activities for everyone – from building iconic LEGO Star WarsTM spaceships like the Millennium Falcon to reminiscing about scenes from all six episodes of the franchise and The Clone Wars, in the […]

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