Maria’s SteakCafe Setting Modern Gastronomy into Another Level
Founded 27 years ago in 1999 in Ipoh, Maria’s SteakCafe began as a humble dream shared by a couple, Maria and her late husband, Phillip. What started from their home kitchen soon grew into a cosy restaurant in Ipoh, serving freshly baked pastries, pies, quiches, cakes, and a variety of Western dishes, including steaks. When Maria’s opened its first Klang Valley outlet in Damansara Perdana in 2007, something remarkable happened. Customers travelled from far and wide just to enjoy their steaks. The overwhelming response made one thing clear; steaks were not just another item on the menu, they were the star. From that moment on, Maria’s SteakCafe sharpened its focus…
Guiyang Confucius Academy Spring Festival Cultural Fair: A Global Invitation to Traditional Chinese Culture
As the jubilant melodies of the Spring Festival travel afar and resonate in every corner of the world, the Guiyang Confucius Academy hosted a splendid cultural feast integrating ritual traditions, classical elegance and modern entertainment from the first to the seventh day of the first lunar month in 2026. Under the theme “Guizhou New Year Customs at the Confucius Academy: Shine in the Year of the Horse”, the event warmly welcomed visitors from near and far. By the numbers, the event attracted more than 62,000 visitors, with online coverage exceeding 60 million views. The “Ten Thousand Blessings for the Spring Festival” cultural event held before the Chinese New Year’s Eve…
Let’s Go Malaysia: Powering Investment, Trade and Tourism Through Synergy
Official Program Premiere and Launch Ceremony Marks New Chapter of Malaysia China Collaboration Amid the celebration of the 52nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia, as well as the momentum of Visit Malaysia 2026 and Visit Johor Year 2026, the Let’s Go Malaysia Cultural, Trade & Tourism Promotion Event was successfully held at Saint Tropez Hotel Changsha, Hunan. Jointly organised by KMA Production and Hunan TV International, the event marked the official launch of the cross-border travelogue programme “Let’s Go Malaysia” The initiative aims to deepen cultural exchange, tourism promotion and economic collaboration between China and Malaysia. Distinguished guests attending the launch ceremony included Puan Sri Nur Qistina…
Klook’s Spring Readiness Index Shows How Asia’s Travellers Are Preparing for Spring Travel
Klook, a leading pan-regional experiences platform in Asia Pacific, unveils its Spring Readiness Index. This index serves as a seasonal pulse-check, an extension to Klook’s broader Travel Pulseannual research that offers a real-time view of how travellers are preparing for the upcoming peak travel period. Based on insights drawn from 900 travellers across nine Asia markets — Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and India — Japan (78%) continues to hold the crown as the top spring travel destination, followed by South Korea (52%) and Mainland China (42%). The primary reason travellers choose to visit these destinations during the March–April window is clear: to experience seasonal attractions.…
Indonesia Promotes #GoBeyondOrdinary at ITB Berlin 2026
Indonesia, through the Ministry of Tourism, is promoting #GoBeyondOrdinary campaign as part of the Wonderful Indonesia participation at ITB Berlin 2026, the world’s largest and most prestigious business-to-business (B2B) tourism exhibition. The Minister of Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, during officiating the Indonesian Pavilion at Messe Berlin, stated that #GoBeyondOrdinary theme reaffirms Indonesia’s position as a destination that is not only visually stunning but also offers high-quality, value-added tourism experiences. “#GoBeyondOrdinary campaign reflects the Ministry of Tourism’s flagship program, Quality Tourism, which emphasizes inclusivity and sustainability across Indonesia’s tourism ecosystem,” said Minister Widiyanti. ITB Berlin 2026 takes place from 2–5 March 2026. The Indonesian Pavilion spans 441 square meters in Hall 26, Booth No. 111, marking one of Indonesia’s largest industry…
