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  🌟 Weekly Hospitality Updates 🌟   This week, we bring you a roundup of the latest developments shaping the tourism and hospitality landscape:   Sabah-MM2H Program Postponed: The launch of the Sabah-Malaysia My Second Home program faces a setback as licensing issues delay the anticipated start, impacting potential applicants and stakeholders.   Boost for Medical Tourism: The 2024 budget allocation of RM41.2 billion to healthcare has driven advancements in medical tourism. Innovations like robotic surgery and telemedicine enhance patient experiences and attract international visitors.   Malaysia Airlines Expands India Routes: Malaysia Airlines increases flight frequency from Amritsar to Kuala Lumpur, reflecting confidence in the Indian market and offering enhanced travel options for passengers.   AirAsia Introduces New Route to Manado: AirAsia launches a new direct route from Kota Kinabalu to Manado, Indonesia, opening up opportunities for travelers to explore the vibrant destination.   Stay informed with our weekly updates!   For more details on this week’s hospitality updates, do visit https://lnkd.in/g8zDGurb   #zerinproperties #corporaterealestate #corporatetransactions #estateagency #hotelforsale #hotelinvestment #corenetglobal #apac #southeastasia #hotelinvestment #hotelexpansion #motac #tourismmalaysia #tourismrecovery #airlines #mice #medicaltourism #sustainability #esg #traveltrends #strategicpartnership

Through the partnership between Malaysia Airlines and Google, together they aim to improve digital growth and tourism in Malaysia. The partnership intends to support continued development and innovation in a number of product areas, such as Google Pay, Google Flights, and AI-driven marketing solutions. Speaking about the partnership, Dersenish Aresandiran, Malaysia Aviation Group (Airlines) chief commercial officer, said, “By harnessing the power of Google's technology innovation and expertise, we are confident that we can unlock new opportunities, elevate the travel experience, and strengthen Malaysia's position as a leading tourism hub in the region, aligning with the government’s vision for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026).” Meanwhile, Farhan Qureshi, Google Malaysia, Pakistan and Frontier Markets managing director, said, “Malaysia's tourism sector is poised for significant growth, and Google is committed to supporting Malaysia Airlines in capitalising on this opportunity. By teaming up with Google, Malaysia Airlines intends to harness cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to enhance its commercial operations, streamline processes and provide tailored experiences to travellers.” #marketing #partnership #malaysia  ------ -[Awards] MARKETECH APAC is launching its inaugural "Marketing Technology Awards" where we recognise the groundbreaking achievements in marketing technology, uniting the brands and tech organisations within the region’s marketing community. Learn how your brand can be a part of it by checking it more details HERE: https://bit.ly/3SVtoIa -[Conferences] Our "What's NEXT" conference returns to the Philippines, this time for a two-day event from March 19-20! Learn more about the future of marketing; from CX, digital advertising, e-commerce, influencer marketing; from our diverse speaker lineup representing brands like DITO, foodpanda PH, FWD Insurance, GoTyme Bank, Home Credit PH, Primer Group, Rebisco, and UnionDigital Bank. Register HERE: https://bit.ly/47Xwd0W -[Report] Learn how brands can strategically implement conversational commerce and leverage these platforms to craft exceptional and personalized customer experiences in this in-depth report: https://bit.ly/3SSKVCG 

🎉 Which brands are Vietnamese travelers considering most for their next trip? According to YouGov Profiles, Vietnam's enthusiasm for travel is rising, with the desire to travel climbing from 6th place in 2023 to 4th place in 2024. As Vietnamese gear up for their summer adventures, Decision Lab has released the much-anticipated Travel Rankings 2024, spotlighting Vietnamese travellers' most considered brands for their next purchase. Key highlights from the report: 🛫 Vietnam Airlines: Reigns supreme as the most considered brand for the third consecutive year. 🏝 VietJet Air and Traveloka: Both climb one position, reflecting their relentless efforts to enhance travel experiences. 🛍 Shopee (Travel): Makes a stunning debut in the top 10, showcasing its growing influence in the travel sector. Curious to see how your favourite travel brands performed and which brands Vietnamese will consider this summer vacation? 👉 Download the full report in the comments #DecisionLab #Travel #Rankings #Vietnam #TravelIndustry

🎉 Which brands are Vietnamese travelers considering most for their next trip? According to YouGov Profiles, Vietnam's enthusiasm for travel is rising, with the desire to travel climbing from 6th place in 2023 to 4th place in 2024. As Vietnamese gear up for their summer adventures, Decision Lab has released the much-anticipated Travel Rankings 2024, spotlighting Vietnamese travellers' most considered brands for their next purchase. Key highlights from the report: 🛫 Vietnam Airlines: Reigns supreme as the most considered brand for the third consecutive year. 🏝 VietJet Air and Traveloka: Both climb one position, reflecting their relentless efforts to enhance travel experiences. 🛍 Shopee (Travel): Makes a stunning debut in the top 10, showcasing its growing influence in the travel sector. Curious to see how your favourite travel brands performed and which brands Vietnamese will consider this summer vacation? 👉 Download the full report to explore more insights about the future of travel in Vietnam: https://bit.ly/4bX7A7l #DecisionLab #Travel #Rankings #Vietnam #TravelIndustry

🎉 Which brands are Vietnamese travelers considering most for their next trip? According to YouGov Profiles, Vietnam's enthusiasm for travel is rising, with the desire to travel climbing from 6th place in 2023 to 4th place in 2024. As Vietnamese gear up for their summer adventures, Decision Lab has released the much-anticipated Travel Rankings 2024, spotlighting Vietnamese travellers' most considered brands for their next purchase. Key highlights from the report: 🛫 Vietnam Airlines: Reigns supreme as the most considered brand for the third consecutive year. 🏝 VietJet Air and Traveloka: Both climb one position, reflecting their relentless efforts to enhance travel experiences. 🛍 Shopee (Travel): Makes a stunning debut in the top 10, showcasing its growing influence in the travel sector. Curious to see how your favourite travel brands performed and which brands Vietnamese will consider this summer vacation? 👉 Download the full report to explore more insights about the future of travel in Vietnam: https://bit.ly/4cdnSsi #DecisionLab #Travel #Rankings #Vietnam #TravelIndustry

Marketing these days is 90% product & 10% marketing, and this is a clear example of that! 1. I love how the product proposition is unique. This reinforces the idea that for travelers out there, the wide range of connectivity & routes of AirAsia flights within Asean countries makes it easy to explore everything under the sun! 2. The brand promise that they want to promote all of ASEAN as a destination is also them positioning themselves as the go-to inbound/outbound traveler choice. As compared to MH, they focus on more outbound passes like London Pass; Singapore Pass but it's limited by the number of trips you can take. MH has MHflypass but then again it's pay per use package and it's not unlimited like AirAsia Explorer Pass. (And their target audience is different). 3. I'm also interested to see the impact that it can have own our tourism industry, will it help to bring in more inbound tourists to explore Malaysia? 4. Price point wise, I would say it's pretty decent; RM1,118 to explore 10 countries, that would be RM111.8 per destination (one-way). Technically, you can pay RM106.92/per month. I also love how they package this and offer more attractive deals like 50% off hotels, AirAsia Ride deals, so they can sustain users to use their services. It's easy for travelers as everything traveled related is all in one place. 5. My only reservation is the comfort level of AirAsia flights, it's a cheaper alternative, so I guess it boils down to the target market of this product which would be more on the cost-conscious, backpackers travelers lah. What are your thoughts on this? #tourism #airtravel #productmarketing #brand

🎉 Which brands are Vietnamese travelers considering most for their next trip? According to YouGov Profiles, Vietnam's enthusiasm for travel is rising, with the desire to travel climbing from 6th place in 2023 to 4th place in 2024. As Vietnamese gear up for their summer adventures, Decision Lab has released the much-anticipated Travel Rankings 2024, spotlighting Vietnamese travellers' most considered brands for their next purchase. Key highlights from the report: 🛫 Vietnam Airlines: Reigns supreme as the most considered brand for the third consecutive year. 🏝 VietJet Air and Traveloka: Both climb one position, reflecting their relentless efforts to enhance travel experiences. 🛍 Shopee (Travel): Makes a stunning debut in the top 10, showcasing its growing influence in the travel sector. Curious to see how your favourite travel brands performed and which brands Vietnamese will consider this summer vacation? 👉 Download the full report to explore more insights about the future of travel in Vietnam: https://bit.ly/3VxBzNw #DecisionLab #Travel #Rankings #Vietnam #TravelIndustry

Picture this - A room filled with 200+ travel executives and digital marketing pros across major travel verticals in APAC like Lufthansa Group, Gardens by the Bay, Shangri-La Group and industry disruptors like TikTok, Tripbtoz, and LFG. You could be there, at Digital Travel APAC this August 14-15 in Singapore! ✈ What awaits you? 🤝 Breaking Industry Silos - APAC’s top Hotels, Airlines, Attractions & OTAs, you'll get access to the full spectrum of travel verticals to network and engage with. Digital Travel is the place where brands foster strategic partnerships to offer new experiences for consumers. 🎤 Honest Sharing from Experts - No fluff! Just honest sharing from 50+ travel brands including Airbnb, Cathay Pacific and Accor about digital innovation, the mistakes they made, what they wished they had done differently, and uncovering their secrets to success. 💡 Innovation in Action - From witnessing dynamic start-up pitches at Dragon’s Den to gaining global insights from roundtables, every moment is designed to excite and inform, ensuring you leave with actionable knowledge tailored to your goals. Take a peek at the agenda and see who the change makers are this year 👉 https://lnkd.in/gQAaiYTs  

🎉 Which brands are Vietnamese travelers considering most for their next trip? According to YouGov Profiles, Vietnam's enthusiasm for travel is rising, with the desire to travel climbing from 6th place in 2023 to 4th place in 2024. As Vietnamese gear up for their summer adventures, Decision Lab has released the much-anticipated Travel Rankings 2024, spotlighting Vietnamese travellers' most considered brands for their next purchase. Key highlights from the report: 🛫 Vietnam Airlines: Reigns supreme as the most considered brand for the third consecutive year. 🏝 VietJet Air and Traveloka: Both climb one position, reflecting their relentless efforts to enhance travel experiences. 🛍 Shopee (Travel): Makes a stunning debut in the top 10, showcasing its growing influence in the travel sector. Curious to see how your favourite travel brands performed and which brands Vietnamese will consider this summer vacation? 👉 Download the full report to explore more insights about the future of travel in Vietnam: https://bit.ly/3VAjNsQ #DecisionLab #Travel #Rankings #Vietnam #TravelIndustry

Hello, busy people! Here’s this week’s roundup of updates from hospitality and tourism sectors to keep you informed! 🌏✨   New Hotel Opening & Responsible Hosting Guidelines: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the Wyndham Ion Majestic Hotel in Genting Highlands, Malaysia. The hotel, set 6,000 feet above sea level, offers 850 rooms and unique experiences.   Airbnb has introduced a Guide to Responsible Hosting in Malaysia, promoting responsible short-term rental activities in strata buildings. This initiative aims to ensure positive experiences for hosts, guests, and neighbors while enhancing community safety and regulatory fairness.   Aviation Sector and Tourism Uptick: Malaysia saw a 27.5% increase in foreign tourists in the first four months of the year, with tourism contributing RM22.23 billion to the economy in Q1. Visa liberalization has significantly boosted arrivals from China and India.   Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) reported 11.2 million passengers in May, surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the fifth consecutive month. KLIA now serves 70 airlines, with three more airlines including British Airways, ThaiViet Jet and 9 Air expected to begin operations by year-end.   Malaysia Airlines has teamed up with Huawei to enhance its customer-centric approach and expand its presence in the Chinese market. The partnership aims to offer personalized experiences and innovative solutions for travelers.   Malaysia Airlines has climbed to 39th place in the 2024 Skytrax Awards, up from 47th in 2023. Additionally, AirAsia has retained its title as the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for the 15th consecutive year.   ETS Express Service: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will launch the ETS Express service in August, reducing travel time between Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh to two hours. This upgrade is part of the Klang Valley Double Track (KDVT) project, enhancing travel efficiency and promoting tourism in Ipoh. For more details on this week’s hospitality updates, do visit https://lnkd.in/gTV2F9Cy #zerinproperties #corporaterealestate #corporatetransactions #estateagency #hotelforsale #hotelinvestment #corenetglobal #apac #southeastasia #hotelinvestment #hotelexpansion #motac #tourismmalaysia #tourismrecovery #airlines #mice #medicaltourism #sustainability #esg #traveltrends #strategicpartnership