Tag: Tourism Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Global multi-media company KC Global Media has announced that it has teamed up with Tourism Malaysia to produce a new series called ‘Unfading Memoirs’, which will showcase Malaysia’s rich cultural tapestry and breathtaking landscapes. Moreover, said production will offer viewers a fresh perspective on the beauty of Malaysia through the lens of entertainment. 

The branded series will be shown on KC Global Media’s English-language general entertainment channel AXN Asia in July 2024 across Asia.

The collaboration between AXN Asia and Tourism Malaysia represents a multi-dimensional fusion of travel and entertainment. Launched across television and social media platforms, ‘Unfading Memoirs’ features beautifully curated experiences from different travellers’ perspectives, and aims to inspire audiences to advocate these extraordinary destinations. 

Through a series of user-generated content initiatives, viewers will be empowered to share their own travel experiences, further enriching the narrative of the unique destinations while having the opportunity to win exclusive trips.

Moreover, ‘Unfading Memoirs’ serves as a testament to the beauty of travel, inviting viewers on a captivating journey through Malaysia’s culinary delights, cultural heritage, and outdoor adventures. Hosted by renowned personalities and avid travellers, Justin Bratton and Selina Lo, alongside the charismatic food and travel enthusiast Erwan Heussaff, the mini-series promises an immersive and unforgettable exploration of Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sabah and Sarawak. 

This travelogue also seamlessly encapsulates the essence of these destinations, transcending conventional digital content by weaving together a diverse array of experiences into the ultimate travel compendium. Through the hosts’ uniquely AXN-inspired narratives, the series brings these locales vividly to life, offering a dynamic and accessible guide to exploration right at your fingertips.

George Chien, co-founder, CEO, and president of KC Global Media, said, “Partnering with Tourism Malaysia for ‘Unfading Memoirs’ is an honour for AXN Asia. Our commitment to promoting travel and adventure is deeply ingrained in our ethos, and this collaboration perfectly aligns with our mission to inspire wanderlust and cultural exploration – exemplifying our dedication to producing meaningful and engaging content that resonates with viewers across the region. We are excited to embark on this journey with Tourism Malaysia and look forward to creating more impactful projects together in the future.”

Meanwhile, Manoharan Periasamy, director general of Tourism Malaysia, commented, “Malaysia is a treasure trove of cultural diversity, natural beauty, and captivating experiences – for which we’re eager to showcase Malaysia’s unique charm to a wider audience, inviting travellers from around the globe to discover the wonders of our country. Together with AXN Asia, we’re committed to positioning Malaysia as a top travel destination, sharing the essence of Malaysia with the world and fostering meaningful connections through travel.”

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tourism Malaysia to form a three-year cooperation aimed at increasing the country’s visitor arrival targets.

The memorandum of understanding will open the door for the creation and implementation of a three-year partnership program in key foreign markets. This is more than a leisure passenger initiative; it also includes transit passengers and meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibits (MICE). Furthermore, the collaboration will function as the foundation for Malaysia Airlines’ Bonus Side Trip (BST) program, which grants travellers a free journey to a domestic location on the Malaysia Airlines network.

The country’s Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026) program aims to generate target receipts of RM147.1 billion, of which 35.6 million tourists are expected to arrive. Malaysia hopes to welcome 27.3 million tourists this year, with a RM102.7 billion tourism budget.

Speaking about the partnership, Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi, MAG chief executive officer of airlines, said, “We look forward working with Tourism Malaysia, leveraging our strengths as a national carrier and aviation hub to pursue sustainable traffic growth in an increasingly competitive landscape.” 

He added, “With our strong network and track record of working with partners through trade and consumer initiatives, we’re well-placed to support the nation’s tourism ambitions. This partnership reinforces MAG’s commitment to supporting the goals of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026) through positioning Malaysia as the gateway for Asia and beyond.” 

Meanwhile, Manoharan Periasamy, Tourism Malaysia Director-General, said, “More joint activities are planned, including familiarisation trips to Malaysia, marketing promotional activities, and advertising campaigns to feature Malaysia as a preferred holiday destination on the global stage.” 

Malaysia – Tourism Malaysia London has enlisted UK-based ATW Travel Marketing as its official PR agency to handle the promotion of their Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign. 

This collaboration marks Tourism Malaysia London’s first dedicated partnership with a PR agency since the pandemic, reflecting a hopeful resurgence in the nation’s tourism sector. 

The PR agency’s remit includes crafting and executing a comprehensive PR strategy to raise awareness and bring attention to Visit Malaysia Year 2026. ATW Travel Marketing will work to generate favourable media coverage and encourage tourists to explore the vibrant beauty of Malaysia. 

The Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign is Malaysia’s national endeavour to revitalise the country’s tourism, which was heavily affected by the pandemic. It will showcase Malaysia’s rich cultural tapestry, breathtaking natural wonders, and unparalleled experiences to travellers around the world.

The Malaysian government has already set targets to enhance the country’s tourism, both domestically and internationally. There will also be assistance provided to more than 200 cultural enthusiasts to help arrange artistic and cultural activities.

Noran Ujang, director of Tourism Malaysia London, said, “We are excited to collaborate with ATW Travel Marketing to boost our efforts further as we prepare for Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Their extensive experience and proven track record in the travel and tourism industry make them the ideal partner to help us showcase Malaysia’s diverse offerings. We welcome travellers to explore Malaysia’s rainforests, mountains, and pristine beaches. We aim to showcase Malaysia’s cultural diversity and natural beauty to captivate travellers and foster a deeper appreciation for our rich heritage.”

Hannah Filer, managing director of ATW Travel Marketing, also shared, “We are honoured to be selected as Tourism Malaysia’s official PR agency. Drawing on our extensive travel experience and deep understanding of Malaysia, we’ll craft captivating campaigns that ignite wanderlust and showcase the magic of this extraordinary destination. We’ll delve into diverse experiences like its captivating cuisine, sustainable travel options, and unique niche packages, from archaeological adventures to diving experiences, highlighting why Malaysia is a must-visit destination.”

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Tourism Malaysia and health store chain Guardian have announced a local partnership to promote tourism in the country, as well as create awareness about local travel destinations.

Titled ‘Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Bersama Guardian’, the campaign will also offer up to RM200,000 worth of prizes to be won in a contest held in conjunction with this campaign. Moreover, Guardian will be collaborating with several social media influencers who will also be involved in the production of content to promote this domestic tourism campaign.

Dato’ Dr. Ammar Abd Ghapa, director and general of Tourism Malaysia, said, “This timely promotion campaign with Guardian seeks to highlight the unique cultural and natural beauty that Malaysia has to offer and in turn, help boost the local economy that comes with domestic travel. And since our local travelers need to keep healthy and well during their travels, what better way than to team up with Guardian Malaysia which has stores all over Malaysia at every tourist destination.”

He added, “We are very pleased to be working with Guardian who have all the health and beauty products for every kind of travel such as, for example, beach holidays, family holidays, highland holidays, and foodie holidays.”

Meanwhile, Anna Hull, commercial director for Malaysia & Brunei, and Southeast Asia own brand director of Guardian, commented, “We are extremely excited to be working closely with Tourism Malaysia to help promote domestic tourism in Malaysia. As an expatriate myself, who has stayed in Malaysia for several years, I can vouch that Malaysia has some of the best holiday destinations in the world. There is something for everyone in Malaysia.”

She added, “And we would like all Malaysians to know that wherever you go in Malaysia, Guardian has your back, in terms of all your health and beauty essentials you require for your holidays.”

Hull also stated that it was also very meaningful that this campaign should run in the month of September when Malaysia Day is celebrated.

“It is indeed a good time to celebrate Malaysia Day and show our patriotism, by visiting all the wonderful places of interest that Malaysia has to offer during the holidays. Seek out the wonderful food and cuisine and perhaps at the same time, help the local economy. The more people travel in the country, the more they will spend and help the locals,” she concluded. 

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Tourism Malaysia, an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia, has partnered with global travel platform Expedia Group, for a joint-marketing collaboration to support Malaysia’s domestic and international efforts to promote tourism in Malaysia.

Aligned with Tourism Malaysia’s tourism promotion strategies, the agreement will see both parties embark on an Expedia Group Media Solutions global campaign to promote inbound travel from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States to Malaysia. It will spotlight Malaysia’s hidden and unique tourist attractions, as well as promote the variety of accommodations to Expedia Group’s more than 750 million monthly visitors globally.

Moreover, the collaboration will support the country’s target of achieving two million tourist arrivals and RM8.6b in tourist spending, set for its national ‘Malaysia Truly Asia 2022’ campaign.

Doug Park, Expedia Group Media Solutions’ vice president of operations and services, said, “As the world’s travel platform, Expedia Group is proud to be embarking on this journey with Tourism Malaysia to promote and help Malaysia rebuild its reign as a top tourist destination in the region, connecting Malaysia’s tourism industry to millions of travellers in Expedia Group’s worldwide network.”

Meanwhile, Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Binti Shukri, the minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, said, “The Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer a stranger to us, and we have become comfortable with this new norm. It is only crucial for the tourism industry to step onto the bandwagon and be one with this new trend and lifestyle.”

Aside from boosting promotion internationally, Tourism Malaysia is also continuing with its focus on further enhancing its domestic promotion with the local media. In addition, the agency has introduced nine mainstream and new media, namely ASTRO, Media Prima Omnia, Star Media Group, RTM, Sinar Harian, Nanyang Siang Pau, Borneo Post, Free Malaysia Today, and BFM 89.9 Radio, as well as two ambient media which are KLIA TV and AEON, who will work together with Tourism Malaysia in enhancing the Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Campaign for the year 2022, to produce a series of branded contents and niche programmes emphasising on the PRE 2.0 projects, to cater for the local market.

“Tourism Malaysia will be intensifying the campaign together with these respective platforms through various means, including electronics, print, and digital, covering tourist destinations within Malaysia. A special thanks to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government Malaysia (KPKT) for providing us with their digital billboards across the states in Malaysia,” added Shukri.