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GALERI PETRONAS launched a photography exhibition showcasing news images that have immortalised historical and significant moments in Malaysia for the past four decades.
By Gaya Travel on February 17, 2012
Tourism Australia has welcomed the announcement by leading value based carrier Air Asia X to launch future daily services between Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, as a continuum of its strategic year 2020 approach to foster more new international flights from key source destinations in Asia.
By Gaya Travel on February 17, 2012
Indonesian travellers can now access a greater selection of Malaysian travel packages on Tourism Malaysia’s website and for the very first time, buy the packages online directly with the introduction of a SOTA widget on the website.
By Gaya Travel on February 16, 2012
Commemorating the arrival of over 160 award winning press photographs from all over the world an official opening event was held today at the exhibition’s first location in Malaysia, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
By Jeremy Khalil on February 4, 2012
Coming March, Malaysia will once again host a fiesta like no other in the country. The announcement came at an exclusive launch event held today at the Kompleks Perbadanan Putrajaya, which was officiated by Minister of Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing, Yang Berhormat Dato’ Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin. With the increasing yearly media publicity and the evolving program size, larger crowds are expected to visit the 4th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, themed “1 World, 1 Malaysia, 1 Fiesta”. The whole fiesta venue, Monumen Alaf Baru, which has been graciously provided by Perbadanan Putrajaya, the administrative arm of the city of Putrajaya; is projected to host thousands of local and international visitors over the four-day fiesta from March 15th to […]
By Gaya Travel on February 4, 2012
Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside is pleased to announce the appointment of Wan Enderi Mohd Saad as its new Director of Rooms. A respected hospitality professional, Wan Enderi brings over fifteen years of luxury hotel experience to his new role.
By Gaya Travel on February 2, 2012
LEGOLAND MALAYSIA, the first LEGOLAND theme park to open in Asian-Pacific and the sixth in the world, today officially joins the global LEGOLAND movement, by announcing a series of milestones,beginning with the complete installation of steelworks for its iconic roller coaster ride called the LEGO TECHNIC Test Track; and the sale of annual passes.
By Gaya Travel on December 13, 2011
Firefly is promoting its new route between Subang and Kuantan to bus commuters at Bus Terminal Makmur, Kuantan as a fast and convenient mode of travelling.
By Gaya Travel on December 13, 2011
Uniqlo, Japan’s No. 1 apparel brand has just opened its second store in Suria KLCC after the success of its very first Malaysian outlet at Fahrenheit, Bukit Bintang. The grand opening took place at the centre court of Suria KLCC, located at the base of PETRONAS Twin Towers.
By Amierah Noor Ibrahim on August 8, 2011
OrphanCARE celebrated its First Anniversary of Malaysia’s first Baby Hatch in conjunction with a fund-raising dinner held at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur recently. The event was graced by its Patron, Her Royal Highness The Sultanah of Pahang, Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom.
By Gaya Travel on August 7, 2011
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Resort and Spa provides a luxurious yet laid-back beachside haven on Koh Samui’s picturesque Bophut Beach. Only a 10-minute drive from Koh Samui International Airport and 20 minutes from the island’s buzzing hub of Chaweng, the resort remains pleasantly secluded yet within easy access of all the island’s spectacular natural attractions and recreational adventures. This stylish beach resort offers guests a one-of-a-kind experience on the beautiful island of Koh Samui – a gateway to discovering the quieter side of this tropical gem. Set beside the ever-placid and always-inviting azure sea, awaken to embrace the magic of these natural surroundings. Nestled ideally within lush tropical gardens and with its own strip of beach, the 79 spacious rooms and private pool […]
By Amierah Noor Ibrahim on August 4, 2011
OMAN AIR was named winner of the World’s Best Business Class Airline Seat award at the 2011 World Airline Awards, in a ceremony held in the French Air and Space Museum at the Paris Air Show. The runners-up in this Best Business Class Airline Seat category are Singapore Airlines taking 2nd place in the category, ahead of Qatar Airways in 3rd position. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman was presented with the Best Business Class Seat award at a ceremony attended by more than 50 airlines. The awards are based on the views of nearly 20 million air passengers, who were surveyed by Skytrax over the last year. Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Peter Hill, commented: “We are delighted that […]
By Amierah Noor Ibrahim on August 4, 2011
Sawassdee: a lovely Thai way to say ‘hello’. The land of smiles with layers of cultures mix with wide variety of activities and lovely Thai hospitality.
By Amierah Noor Ibrahim on August 4, 2011
With the theme “Colouring The Sky”, this year’s kite festival attracted more tourists and showcased more interesting and colourful kites. There were various kite competitions held based on categories with prizes worth the total of RM40,000 to be won.
By Gaya Travel on August 2, 2011
Day by day, more and more tourists are aware of this unique programme. As such, the Ministry of Tourism is developing more homestays in the country to accommodate the increasing demand, consequently contributing to improving the income of citizens in rural areas.
By Gaya Travel on August 2, 2011
Tourism Malaysia recently organised the Domestic Sales Mission and Cuti-Cuti 1Malaysia Travel Fair in Kuching, Sarawak from the 8th until the 10th of April at the Spring Shopping Mall, launched by Dato’ Dr James Dawos Mamit, Malaysia’s Deputy Ministed of Tourism.
By Gaya Travel on August 2, 2011