A Message from Panorama Destination Malaysia:
Hello from Kuala Lumpur!
2023 has been a big year for Panorama Destination Malaysia – a new team, with a new beginning and a renewed sense of purpose. With the tireless support and direction from our HQ in Indonesia, we have managed to sustain the high standards set by our predecessors and developed the immense potential of Malaysia even further. This success is reflected in our visitor numbers over the course of this year, and we are on track to finish 2023 on a high.
As with many other countries in the world, Malaysia is preparing to end the year with a bang. December is always a fun and festive time to visit, with lots of events to celebrate and a warm welcome guaranteed. This month, the Penang Bridge Marathon is a major highlight in the sporting calendar, and the biggest running event in Malaysia.
Looking ahead, we’re really excited about what the new year will bring. Having successfully navigated our revival in 2023, we’re looking to build on this success and go from strength to strength in 2024. With that in mind, we’ve created a number of new products that are sure to be of interest to your clients in the months ahead. This includes our State Park and Islands package, which explores a range of beautiful attractions off the beaten track in rural Malaysia.
Taking advantage of flights opened up recently by FlyDubai, we’ll also be focusing on Johor and the surrounding Islands, with Penang providing an historic starting point for travels around Peninsula Malaysia. We look forward to sharing more info with you about this one soon, but feel free to get in touch directly if you’d like to know more.
Malaysia is a small country but with lots of choice and huge potential. I’d like to personally thank all our partners and clients for their support and trust this year, and I hope for more of the same in the new year. Every life is a story, and thank you for making Malaysia part of yours. Wishing everyone a happy holiday, Merry Christmas and a joyous New year.
Natasha Jimin
Country Manager, Panorama Destination Malaysia.
Destination digest: Malaysia news in brief
A selection of bitesize news stories currently making the headlines in Malaysia:
Thailand, Malaysia promote cross-border tourism
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on 27 November met his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim at the customs office of the new Sadao border checkpoint in the Thai province of Songkhla. During the meeting, the two PMs agreed to facilitate bilateral border trade and tourism through the checkpoint. According to the Government House of Thailand, both sides agreed to speed up their road access to the new Sadao checkpoint on the Thai side of the border to increase cross-border trade and travel.
(source: Vietnam Plus)
Johor eyes ‘work and play’ sector of tourism pie
Fresh from hosting the Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2023 (APCW 2023), Johor hopes more such international events will be held in the state to boost its tourism industry and economy. Johor tourism, environment, heritage and culture committee chairman K. Raven Kumar said the state could be promoted as an ideal place for work and play. He said apart from being a great venue for various discussions on climate change, the five-day APCW 2023 held at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor Baru, was a platform for international delegates to experience Johor.
(source: The Star)
Tourism Malaysia leads delegation to TTG Travel Experience
Tourism Malaysia will lead a delegation comprising tourism stakeholders from hospitality and destination management companies to attend the 60th edition of TTG Travel Experience in Rimini to promote new tourism projects launched in the last months. During the 3-day trade event, Tourism Malaysia will hold meetings with Italy’s main long-haul outbound tour operators to discuss partnerships to promote and sell Malaysia’s tourism products to the Italian market.
(source: TDNA)
Sarawak gears up for anticipated surge in foreign tourist arrivals next year
The East Malaysian state of Sarawak is preparing for an anticipated surge in tourist arrivals next year. In line with its growing tourism sector, the state government is establishing a Sarawak-based airline to serve Southeast Asia and East Asian countries. Plans are underway and the government expects its state-owned boutique airline to begin operations by next year. Sarawak is also looking to build more tourism facilities and attractions.
(source: CNA)
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