Emirates is celebrating the Lunar New Year peak travel season with special onboard experiences and new travel insights highlighting passenger trends in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia. As the Year of the Horse ushers in one of the region’s busiest travel periods, Emirates’ February 2026 booking data shows a blend of family reunions, leisure holidays and long-haul international trips. In Malaysia, inbound traffic during the festive season is led by the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Germany and the United States, reflecting the country’s strong overseas links and tourism appeal. Most inbound passengers are solo travellers (61 per cent), followed by couples (20 per cent) and families (10 per…

Cili Kampung Malaysia (“Cili Kampung”) has acquired a 50% equity stake in Dotty’s Pastries & Coffee Sdn Bhd (“Dotty’s”), marking a significant consolidation move within Malaysia’s food and beverage (“F&B”) sector as both brands position for national expansion. The strategic partnership, which values the Dotty’s entity at RM23.9 million, brings together two homegrown brands with complementary strengths, uniting authentic Malay culinary heritage with premium artisanal bakery craftsmanship. The strategic acquisition coincides with Dotty’s milestone 10th anniversary, signalling a new phase of growth for the brand as it transitions from a restaurant favourite into a scalable, nationally recognised Halal-certified artisanal dining concept. Under the partnership, Cili Kampung has subscribed to 11,956,234…

The Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA), through its Los Angeles Office, successfully wrapped up a high-impact presence at the Phoenix Travel & Adventure Show 2026, held February 14-15 at the Phoenix Convention Center, capturing strong interest from thousands of Arizona travellers eager to discover Taiwan as their next long-haul destination. Taiwan Tourism Administration operated one of the largest booths at the show, strategically located near the entrance of the exhibition hall, ensuring high visibility and consistent foot traffic throughout the two-day event. A Booth That Stopped Traffic Designed to be both playful and instantly recognizable, the Taiwan booth featured a giant bubble teacup installation, with Taiwan Tourism’s beloved ambassador OhBear appearing…