Travel and Tourism
Asia Pacific Luxury Hotel Deals Surge 77%
Asia Pacific luxury hotel deals surged 77%, with Kuala Lumpur pipeline and investor appetite highlighting resilience and long‑term growth prospects.
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Airlines
Scoot Bolsters Fleet With 11 Airbus A320neo
Scoot has ordered 11 Airbus A320neo aircraft to enhance its fleet, supporting growth and improving travel options by 2028.
Air Travel
Malaysia Airlines Leads Brand Growth as AirAsia Strengthens Airline Sector Recovery
Brand Finance’s Airlines 50 2026 report shows Malaysia ranks 14th globally by total airline brand value at $3 billion
Business News
MARA LINER seals six strategic partnerships to drive smart mobility transformation
MARALINER signed six strategic partnerships to strengthen smart mobility, fleet management, EV development and integrated transport connectivity nationwide.
Appoinments
Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya appoints Marshall Chai as General Manager
Chai is expected to focus on service excellence, team development and guest-centric experiences in his new role.
Airlines
AirAsia X: Weathering the Fuel Shocks
Analysts express improved confidence in AirAsia X's outlook despite rising jet fuel prices, implementing cost-cutting measures and adjusting forecasts.
Indonesia
Scoot Expands Network in Indonesia with New Flights
Scoot launches new flights to Belitung and Pontianak, expanding travel options for Malaysian travelers with attractive fares starting at RM219.
Hotels
Minor Hotels Launches Global AI Platform to Transform Guest Experience
Minor Hotels partners with Google, Salesforce, OneTrust, Deloitte to build global AI platform, unifying guest data and driving personalised hospitality.
Travel and Tourism
Tourism Hit by War Jitters, Industry Adapts
Malaysia's tourism faces challenges due to conflict-related disruptions, prompting industry shifts towards budget options and regional focus amidst stable domestic demand.
Yachts
Numarine unveils 40MXP MITAN: a family-driven explorer designed for life at sea
Numarine's 40MXP superyacht, MITAN, accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms and emphasizes outdoor living and flexible spaces for extended voyages.
Airlines
MAG Considers Khazanah Funding to Support Fleet Expansion
Malaysia Aviation Group plans to use Khazanah Nasional funds to expand its aircraft fleet by 2026, aiming to enhance operations and regional connectivity amidst…
Air Travel
Air Travel Chaos Hit Middle East Airlines Amid Conflict
Major Middle Eastern carriers face cancellations and limited schedules as regional conflict forces closures of airports and airspace restrictions.
Airports
KBR Airport Expansion Complete: Capacity Hits 4 Million
Transport Minister Anthony Loke announces the completion of Sultan Ismail Petra Airport’s expansion, boosting capacity to 4 million passengers annually.
Air Travel
Merlion Takes Center Stage in Scoot-STB’s Superfans 2026 Campaign
Scoot and STB reimagine Singapore’s Merlion as a playful protagonist, driving traveller engagement through #MerlionMadeMeDoIt social challenge.
Travel and Tourism
Airlines “Powerless” Amid Geopolitical Turmoil, Says Tony Fernandes
Capital A CEO warns that escalating West Asia conflicts and surging jet fuel prices are creating significant industry-wide volatility.
Travel and Tourism
War Over Iran: Here Are Safer Holiday Getaways from KLIA
Middle Eastern airspace restrictions due to conflict affect travel; Malaysia advises avoiding travel to these areas. Safer destinations include Southeast and East Asia, Australia,…