Trip.com Group unveiled a series of fresh insights into Southeast Asia’s evolving travel landscape at its inaugural Trip.Best Roadshow: Southeast Asia Travel Trends Unpacked. The event showcased data drawn from Trip.Best, the platform’s AI-enhanced collection of curated recommendations, highlighting emerging destinations and shifts in regional traveller behaviour. According to Trip.com, interest in experiential travel continues to surge across Southeast Asia, with searches for activities rising by 808 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y). Demand for ‘cool escape attractions’ recorded an even sharper increase of 1,941 per cent, reflecting travellers’ desire for immersive and seasonal experiences. East Asian cities such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul have also become preferred choices for…

Looking for a fun, festive stop this holiday season? Malaysia Airports is bringing extra cheer to travellers with its special holiday campaign, Christmas with MONOPOLY: Don’t Pass GO on the Festive Magic, lighting up KLIA along with other international airports throughout December. Expect enchanting activities, festive workshops, captivating performances and a dedicated Christmas pop-up store that brings Hasbro’s iconic classic to life. Add unique gifting finds and sweet surprises, and you’ve got plenty of reasons to drop by. 1. Explore KL’s First-Ever MONOPOLY Edition This year marks the debut of MONOPOLY: Kuala Lumpur Edition, launched just in time for Visit Malaysia 2026 and featuring beloved landmarks like the PETRONAS Twin…

StarCruises is set to elevate its holiday offerings with a special collaboration that brings Malaysia’s renowned culinary figure, Datuk Chef Wan, aboard the Star Voyager early next year. The celebrated chef will join guests departing from Port Klang on the three-night cruise to Pulau Bintan and Singapore from Jan 30 to Feb 2, 2026, promising a voyage enriched with flavour and entertainment. In a statement, StarCruises said the partnership with Malaysian restaurant group De.Wan 1958 aims to offer guests an immersive dining experience at sea, led by one of the nation’s most recognisable culinary personalities. Throughout the sailing, Chef Wan will host an exclusive live cooking showcase, presenting selected signature…

The Saudi Travel Fair 2025, held from November 12 to 16 at IOI City Mall Putrajaya, attracted 15,000 visitors, signalling strong Malaysian interest in the diverse travel opportunities offered by Saudi Arabia. At the fair, visitors were immediately drawn to cultural showcases that brought Saudi’s heritage to life. From the Taste of Arabia corner serving qahwa, the Kingdom’s traditional spiced coffee, with dates, to heritage styling stations where guests tried on traditional attire.The Sadu Art Wall, inspired by the geometric patterns of traditional Saudi weaving, served as an interactive space where visitors could learn about and experience the craft firsthand. The calligraphy station also offered personalised Arabic names in Khat…

Malaysia continues to reinforce its commitment to positioning arts and culture as key drivers of sustainable tourism development and the creative economy, in line with the Malaysia Madani aspirations ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan. He said this commitment is strengthened through continuous efforts by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) together with ASEAN member states in promoting cultural diversity and artistic excellence, which remain important assets for the region. According to him, Malaysia’s hosting of the 21st Senior Officials Meeting on Culture and Arts (SOMCA) from Nov 17 to 22, 2025, in Kota Kinabalu…