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DPM praises outstanding Penang tourism sector
Penang continues to shine as one of the leading states in the country in terms of tourism and the industry has also dominated 40 per cent of the overall state’s economy, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Top 10 travel hotlist of the most amazing places to visit in 2020
It's a new year with 12 whole months of new travel possibilities - but where are the best places to go?

These are the best- and worst-performing airlines in the world
For those who insist that travelling is all about the journey, we say this: It really depends on which carrier you’re flying.

World's best and worst airports for stopovers, food, shopping, hotels and lounges
Detailed comparison of various airports around the world.

The best new restaurants for 2020
Korean barbecue in London, Danish cuisine in New York and a seafood specialist in Dubai all share one thing in common -- they're served at some of the world's hottest new restaurants for 2020.

Looking for an island getaway? Sabah has hundreds
With nearly 400 of Malaysia’s 878 islands found in Sabah, it’s no wonder the state is known as a beach destination to most of the millions of tourists who come here.

The world's best boutique hotels, according to Mr & Mrs Smith
Luxury hotel booking website Mr & Mrs Smith has announced the winners of its annual Smith Hotel Awards. Quirky categories ranged from the 'hottest hotel soundtrack' to the 'local hotel hero' of 2016 and the 'coolest creative hub'. Here are the 12 winners.

Why millions of people are helping Google build the most accurate Maps
A man in Los Angeles started logging and editing information on Google Maps after a disastrous visit to an Urgent Care clinic: He chose it based on its purported hours of operation, but when he got there, found the office very-much closed.

Smartphone app launched for Visit Pahang Year 2020
The Pahang state government has introduced a special smart phone application to facilitate tourists in obtaining information on popular tourist destinations for the Visit Pahang Year (VPY2020).

AirAsia X introduces new Xcite Inflight Entertainment
Guests travelling on board AirAsia X (flight code D7) flights* will now enjoy an enhanced inflight experience with the introduction of the latest Xcite Inflight Entertainment tab which offers hours of entertainment with a wide range of content, high resolution touch screen device and an advanced audio technology right at the comfort of their seats.

Malaysia eyes Unesco recognition for ‘Wayang Kulit’, says tourism minister
Malaysia will embark on taking “wayang kulit” (shadow play) to be listed as national and world cultural heritage under the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco).

China Tourism Target: $1 Trillion by 2020
China plans to raise tourism revenue to 7 trillion yuan (about $1 trillion) by 2020, the Chinese government has said.

Muslim tourism sector said to be worth over $138 billion
The Muslim tourism sector is booming, and according to a new study, the GDP impact of the world’s Muslim tourism sector exceeded US $138 billion in 2011, generating around 4.3 million jobs and contributing more than $18 billion in tax revenue.

10 Island Getaways You Need To Add To Your Travel List For 2020
If days of lying on sandy beaches and relaxing to the sound of gentle water lapping nearby is your idea of a perfect vacation, then there are some top vacation spots in the world you need to consider.

The 10 Coolest Places to Eat in 2020
The restaurant world is stuffed with best-of lists. We don’t need another. What constitutes an amazing meal is different from person to person, night to night, so it’s a bit silly to pronounce one dining room (or 50) the best in the world.


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