Courtyard by Marriott has announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Penang – the first Courtyard debut in Malaysia

Facing the Straits of Malacca, Penang was one of the great trading ports in South East Asia.  Once part of the Sultanate of Kedah, it was ceded to the British East India Company on the…

Angsana Teluk Bahang, on the popular Malaysia island getaway of Penang, is all set to level up the profile of the thriving tropical destination with its own take on how to run a five-star…

Malaysia Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has opened a new branch office in Penang to serve its 179 company members on the popular island. Datuk Tan Kok Liang, president of…

Following the opening of Amari Johor Bahru, Onyx Hospitality Group is expanding its Malay footprint with signed agreements with local developers, SP Setia Berhad, to oversee development of…

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang, a family-friendly seaside resort with inter-connecting rooms, a kid’s club, conference space and the country’s first teddy bear-themed museum, becomes the…

The owner of the Penang Waterfront Convention & Exhibition Centre (PWCC) is seeking an international company to operate the new MICE facility. Malaysia's IJM Perennial Development…

Penang's cruise sector has received a major boost after Royal Caribbean agreed to help upgrade the island's port. The company will form a joint venture with Penang Port (PPSB) to…

Princess Cruises has confirmed that Penang will continue to be included in its Southeast Asian itineraries for at least the next two seasons. For the 2017-18, Diamond Princess cruise ship…

G Hotel Gurney in Penang has revealed the results of a major makeover. The Malaysian hotel's MYR35 million (US$6.6m) refurbishment has resulted in a modern new look which extends to the…

AirAsia has expanded its network from Penang with the launch of a new direct service to Yangon. Flights commenced on 22 March and will now operate three times a week, every Tuesday,…

Shangri-La has unveiled a new range of rooms and suites in Penang, following a major renovation. The Garden Wing at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa recently underwent a…

A new heritage hotel has opened its doors in UNESCO-listed Georgetown, Penang. The Armenian Street Heritage Hotel is located within the World Heritage zone, and serves as an extension…

Malaysian regional carrier Firefly is launching more flights to Penang and Kota Bahru. From 19 August 2013 to 25 October 2014, the airline will add two more weekly flights to Penang…

A major new exhibition venue is set to open its doors in Penang. The Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) will feature 10,000m² hall that can be divided or used as a single space for…

Swiss-Garden International has been appointed to manage two hotels in Penang. The Malaysian island's Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences and The Northam All Suite will be rebranded as The…

The Hard Rock Hotel Penang launched its new Sand Bar recently, with a celebratory beach party. More than 300 guests attended the All Purple Beach Party on 19 May 2012, with activities…

Jetstar will be adding four return flights between Singapore and Penang to meet increased travel demand during the 2012 Chinese New Year. The extra flights will depart Singapore on 21…

Penang, Malaysia, has sent a delegation of 50 people to China this weekend to tap the outbound travel market. Led by Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, representatives from the Malaysian…

The upgraded Penang Hill train system is expected to begin full operations next month. The new service, which will run at a speed of 36kph, will be tested prior or launch and is expected to…

Randall Marketing Asia Pacific has signed a sales and marketing agreement with the Hydro Hotel Penang, Malaysia. The deal is intended to boost the property's appeal in the Australasian…