Exclusive interview
By Motaz Othman, eTN Correspondent, Middle East
(eTN) - In an inclusive interview at the Malaysia stand during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, H.E.
2012 Miss Tourism International
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines continued its winning streak in international beauty pageants after Miss Philippines Rizzini Alexis Gomez was crowned 2012 Miss Tourism International during a ...
Tales from a frustrated expat!
By Ted Macauley, eTN
(eTN) - Kuala Lumpur (KL) is a world-class city, or so the Ministry of Tourism (and many other ministries) wants us to believe.
Kuala Lumpur to host 127th International Olympic Committee Session
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysia has once again gained the trust of the international community by Kuala Lumpur’s recent successful bid to host the 127th International Olympic Committee (IOC) ...
New strategy for the national carrier
By Ronald Kuhlan, aviation journalist
At best, the aviation industry is a complex and often money-losing endeavor.
Malaysia remains one of top 10 meeting destination in Asia Pacific
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
Pacific Asia Travel Association opens in Kuala Lumpur
By eTN Staff Writer
(eTN) - The Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tan Sri Dato’ Haji Muhyiddin Bin Mohd.
CEO of PATA says Next Gen is ageless
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Annual Conference opens today (April 21 local time) in Kuala Lumpur.
Air-conditioned walkway opens in Malaysia
A new fully air-conditioned pedestrian walkway recently opened in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to connect the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) and Bukit Bintang, two popular tourist sites in the ...
Expecting more tourists to head to Kuala Lumpur
By Agha Iqrar Haroon, Former Consultant, Ministry of Tourism, Government of Pakistan
(eTN) - Uzbekistan Airways will increase flights to Malaysia.
AIR TRANSPORT
By Luc Citrinot, eTN
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (eTN) - It is almost half a year since AirAsia took part of the capital of its former arch-rival Malaysia Airlines.
AirAsia X makes Osaka its second Japanese destination
OSAKA, Japan - AirAsia X flight D7 536 touched down at Kansai International Airport at 9.25pm (local time), the Malaysian-based, long haul, low fare affiliate of AirAsia has now fulfilled its ...
MALAYSIA MICE
By Luc Citrinot, eTN
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (eTN) - Since its launching in 2009, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) has been aggressively marketing Malaysia as an easy destination for the MICE ...
New Hotels in Kuala Lumpur Offer More Options for Accommodation
LOS ANGELES – The Kuala Lumpur City Center is set to accommodate more tourists and visitors with the addition of three hotels to its vibrant landscape.
OUTRAGE
By Luc Citrinot, eTN
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (eTN) - No one would generally disagree with a government looking at improving public transport for the sake of commuters.
Medical Tourism
By Ted Macauley, eTN
(eTN) - As an expat living and working in Southeast Asia, there is no shortage of countries that can provide excellent top-quality healthcare at affordable prices, particularly when comparing the ...
First-hand Exploration
By Ted Macauley, eTN
(eTN) - For the past seven years, the Pan Pacific Hotel at Kuala Lumpur International Airport has been rated “The Best Airport Hotel in Asia” by Business Asia magazine and holds the ...
London-Kuala Lumpur Charity Flight
LONDON, England – Aviation history will be made on Sunday 1 May 2011, as AirAsia charters a special charity flight for 250 guests from London Stansted to Kuala Lumpur with Sir Richard Branson ...
Air Asia To Fly To Nepal
Malaysia based budget carrier, Air Asia is planning to connect Kathmandu-Kuala Lumpur sector starting this June. The carrier is scheduled to start its operation with two flights a week.
UNESCO Warning Leads To Bird Ban
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — UNESCO warning resulted in tens of thousands of birds, cultivated for their edible nests, being banned from Kuala Lumpur's tourist island. U.N.
CITY PLANNING
By Luc Citrinot, eTN
KUALA LUMPUR (eTN) - “Amanah, jujur, mesr,a and bersopan.” These are four adjectives displayed in the back windows inside of Kuala Lumpur’s (KL) taxis.
MICE INDUSTRY
By Luc Citrinot, eTN
KUALA LUMPUR (eTN) - Singapore and Thailand have for a long time been providing financial incentives and discounts to meeting and convention planners in a bid to lure their business.
Malaysia Airlines
The winners were selected as part of the carrier's "UAE Bonanza" campaign held from Oct 28 to Nov 20.
ASIA MICE
By Luc Citrinot, eTN
BANGKOK, eTN- New strategies for Asian countries to lure more business travel activities were the focus of the recent IT& CMA edition in Bangkok.
Mohamad Halim Merican, GM Impiana Hotels And Resorts
By Luc Citrinot, eTN
PHUKET (eTN) - Impiana Hotels would rather keep a low profile, internationally.
World Ecotourism Conference
By Y. Sulaiman, eTN
KUALA LUMPUR (eTN) - Is there a case for "upping the value chain" in ecotourism? Or, should ecotourism remain a niche segment of the tourism industry that appeals only to "green" tourists?
AirAsia Kuala Lumpur-Yangon
By Luc Citrinot, eTN
With Yangon served out of Kuala Lumpur, low-cost carrier AirAsia completes its presence in all ASEAN countries from its main gateway in Malaysia.
International Conference
By David Beirman, eTN
(eTN) Egnatia Academy and its CEO Ali Kasa achieved the rare combination of running a tourism conference featuring both high-quality speakers and leaving delegates with a vast array of practical ...
Refurbishing To Commence With Government Funding
By Luc Citrinot, eTN
Kuala Lumpur (KL) has always be seen by the Malaysian government as the symbol for a modern high-tech Malaysia.
Lessons in Kuala Lumpur
By Luc Citrinot, eTN Staff Writer
Malaysia’s path to prosperity over the last decade was also accompanied by a rise in street crimes.
