Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on the international travel, the 3rd edition of the Penang International Travel Exchange 2020 (PITE 2020) will be held virtually from October 14 to 16 this year. Mr. Yeoh Soon Hin, Chairman of Penang State Tourism, Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee has informed on Friday (Aug 21) ...

On Monday (August 17), the state government of Penang in northern Malaysia has banned overseas medical tourists seeking treatment from entering into the state until new health and safety procedures are finalized based on the coronavirus crisis. The Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has made the announcement and said in his statement, “The state government ...

Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents [MATTA] conducted session on “The Best of Penang” for its members and media from 20-23 July in Penang. During the session, Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) together with Penang Global Tourism gave presentations on Penang Tourism and Business Events sectors respectively at a B2B session with Klang ...

International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Asia Pacific Chapter elected its new Executive Committee for the term 2020 – 2022 through an electoral process that was carried out from 6 – 31 March 2020. Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau’s (PCEB) CEO Ashwin Gunasekeran has been elected as the new Chairman. He takes over from outgoing ...