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𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐒𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 Malaysia is making significant strides towards becoming a leading global healthcare destination by 2025. The country's healthcare tourism sector has experienced remarkable growth, generating RM2.25 billion in revenue in 2023 alone. This success is a testament to the effective implementation of the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Industry Blueprint 2021-2025, which has provided a clear framework for delivering exceptional healthcare experiences to international patients. The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) has played a crucial role in driving this growth, with the country recording a significant increase in health tourist arrivals in 2023. Indonesia emerged as the top contributor, accounting for 70-80% of all health tourists. To further enhance Malaysia's healthcare tourism offerings, the blueprint focuses on key areas such as medical services, teleconsultation, information access, insurance, accommodation, and immigration. These initiatives aim to create a seamless and comprehensive experience for international patients. The health tourism industry is expected to contribute substantially to Malaysia's economy, generating RM2.4 billion in revenue for 2024 and an estimated economic spillover of RM9.6 billion. The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has also been instrumental in promoting Malaysia's healthcare industry internationally, connecting Malaysian companies with foreign importers through its global network of offices. These efforts highlight Malaysia's commitment to healthcare innovation and excellence, positioning the country as a premier destination for global healthcare partnerships and business opportunities. Source: Bernama News https://lnkd.in/gz2YQD75 #SimplyfiMalaysia #Healthcare #Technology #ASEAN #Business #Tourism #MalaysiaBusiness

🌍 Exploring the latest developments in Malaysia's tourism and hospitality sectors, here are this week's key highlights. Tourism Surge: Malaysia saw a 32.5% increase in foreign tourist arrivals to 7.5 million in Q1 2024, aiming for 27.3 million visitors by year-end, buoyed by the Mega Sale 2024 and favorable exchange rates. Domestic Tourism Recovery: Tourism Malaysia aims for 220 million domestic visitors with RM88 billion in spending this year, achieving 25% of this target by Q1 through initiatives like the Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Madani Civil Servants 2024 exhibition. Southeast Asian Preferences: Southeast Asia, including Bali and Pattaya, remains top choices for Indian travelers under relaxed visa norms, with Malaysia emerging as a preferred destination. DE Rantau Nomad Expansion: Malaysia's DE Rantau Nomad visa now includes professionals beyond IT, enhancing Kuala Lumpur's appeal and positioning Malaysia as a regional leader in digital nomadism. Medical Tourism: IHH Healthcare showcased its excellence at MHX 2024, emphasizing top-tier care for Indonesian and Indian patients and strategic partnerships to enhance accessibility and quality. Sales & Promotion: Malaysia Mega Sale returns with up to 85% discounts, boosting tourism and economic growth in preparation for Visit Malaysia 2026. Tourism Collaboration: Trip.com Group and Tourism Malaysia expand collaboration to boost Chinese, Indian, and international tourism, focusing on enhancing marketing and visitor experiences. Airport Development: Kedah advances discussions with China's Henan Airport Group for the Kulim International Airport project, aiming to enhance air connectivity pending MOT approval. 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

Is #India really incredible? Japan, Thailand, Indonesia and even Vietnam attract more incoming tourists than India does. Why? Because the government doesn't care. This year, they allocated a fancy budget of Rs. 3 cr. ($375k) for the #incredibleindia campaign, down from Rs. 100 cr ($11.25 million) last year. That's lower than the marketing budget of some individual hotels. As a #hospitality entrepreneur trying to promote India as a #digitalnomad destination, it's frustrating. We have to market India because the government doesn't. And then we have to market NomadGao. I truly believe in the potential of India as a digital nomad destination. It will only happen if the government gets serious about it. And yeah. India is incredible. #travel

The future of India’s hospitality industry hinges on robust government policies that promote sustainable growth. By offering tax incentives for eco-friendly initiatives, we can motivate private stakeholders to invest in sustainable practices. 📜 Grants and subsidies for infrastructure improvements will enhance our tourism landscape, while funding training programs for industry professionals will elevate service quality and skill levels. 📜 Public-private partnerships are essential for fostering innovation and collaboration, enabling us to harness the strengths of both sectors. 📜 Additionally, streamlining legal processes and enhancing marketing efforts will position India as a premier travel destination, attracting more international visitors. By collectively advocating for these strategies, we can ensure the resilience and growth of our hospitality sector, paving the way for a sustainable and prosperous future #travel #indiantourism #hospitality #indianhospitality #indianworkforce #skilledworkforce #makeinindia #empoweringhospitality #hospitalityinindia #touristdestination #travelgram #touristsinindia #fyp  #HospitalityTech #hospitalityindustry #hospitalityjobs #hospitalitybiz #travelindia #tourism #hospitalityindia #travelindustry #government #govtpolicies

Indonesia: Key Contributor to Malaysia's Thriving Medical Tourism Sector Did you know that Indonesia remains the largest contributor to Malaysia's medical tourism market? In 2023, Indonesian patients accounted for nearly 65% of all medical tourists, with Penang and Kuala Lumpur being top destinations. Malaysia continues to shine globally with its quality healthcare services, offering world-class treatments that attract patients from across the region. With healthcare collaborations and visa-free policies in place, the future of medical tourism in Malaysia looks promising. Source: (https://lnkd.in/gKTQvmVj)

#Thailand emerges as a top Outbound destination in 2024 for #Mid-sized #corporates and #Regional companies in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (#MICE) sector in India. #Lets have a look over interesting #Statistics below- With 0.6 million MICE tourists already reported since the beginning of the year 2024 and as per TAT report they are aiming to 2M, compared to 1.6 million in 2023, where total spending in 2023 by Indians was over 63 billion Baht ( ($1.7 billion). 💰 📢 India's Outbound MICE tourism market is set to reach US$ 13.4 billion by 2031, where Thailand ⛱ is expecting robust market growth from Indian corporate travel/MICEs. Attracting more Indian corporates is Thailand constant attempt to move up from fifth place for Indians in the MIC ecosystem to India which is the 09th largest market in the world for business travel expenditures  and MICE activities. 🔥 The strategic entry of Dubai-based business travel platform Tumodo into India aims to grab a significant portion of the market with its AI-based corporate services. The company also anticipates an #18% growth in the Indian market. 🔺 🆕 Regional-based corporates and mid-sized companies have notably expanded their outbound market share in 2024. 🏙 Apart from #65% of MICE business coming from Mumbai and Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad there are now regional based corporates who are the decision makers. The south India market has increased its MICE share in the last five years. ✔ The outbound #MICE tourism market is poised for sustained growth, driven by factors are - 👉 Increasing air connectivity, 👉 corporate incentive programs, 👉 destination diversity, 👉 visa liberalization, simplified regulations, 👉 technological advancements, and 👉 industry collaboration in the global market. What do you Think on Thailand Tourism ? Latest Picture of corporate Travel departure for Incentive Travel to #Thailand. #Pattaya #Thailandtourism #MICE #CorporateTravel #Airlines Tourism Authority of Thailand #Bangkok #Reward #Recognition #Event #Management #Meetings #Confrences #TradeShows #thaiairways Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) IndiaTourism

Tourism Malaysia is hopeful that Routes Asia 2024 will be the catalyst for the increased number of international flights coming into Malaysia to pre-pandemic levels or more, says its senior director for international promotion (Asean) Mohd Shahrir Mohd Ali. According to Mohd Shahrir, accessibility to Malaysia has not been the same since Covid-19 hit in 2020. https://lnkd.in/gSHffcCx #tinmedia #tinmediupadtes #tourismmalaysia #malaysia

India becomes 5th tourism-generating market for Singapore, free-visa travel takes Indonesia at the top!! In 2023, Singapore welcomed 1.1 million Indian tourists, marking a substantial 115% increase in overall visitor numbers, reaching 13.6 million from the pandemic-affected 6.3 million in 2022, Singapore Tourism (STB) said on February 1. The upswing in visitor arrivals was due to robust demand from key markets, However, India was not the primary tourism generating market for Singapore. In fact it fell to the fifth spot, with markets such as Indonesia (2.3 million), China (1.4 million), and Malaysia (1.1 million), becoming the top three markets. India was ranked fifth, after Australia, from where 1.1 million tourists visited the Asian country in 2023. Earlier in November 2023, India was the third tourism-generating market for Singapore. However, after the city-state announced visa-free arrival for Indonesian passport holders, the country witnessed highest arrivals from there.

Because of the three-year partnership between Malaysia Aviation Group and Tourism Malaysia, they will work together to promote tourism and also improve transit passengers, meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibits (MICE). The Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026) program aims to generate target receipts of RM147.1 billion, of which 35.6 million tourists are expected to arrive. Speaking about the partnership, Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi, MAG chief executive officer of airlines, said, “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.” #tourism #marketing #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 -[Industry Series] We have launched our latest industry initiative "E-commerce Marketing Series" where we aim to equip businesses with the latest strategies and insights to navigate the dynamic world of e-commerce, as well as discuss cutting-edge concepts, trends, and case studies shaping the future of online commerce. Learn how you can be part of this industry discussion by checking out more details here: https://bit.ly/4aiMEX4 -[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

Hilarious: "93% of Brits cannot tell the difference between real and AI-generated imagery of the destination." "Singapore Tourism Board has launched a new campaign, Unreal. Made In Singapore, in the UK to show visitors how ordinary experiences can be made extraordinary in Singapore. The campaign follows new research commissioned by STB revealing 93% of Brits cannot tell the difference between real and AI-generated imagery of the destination. Additional findings of the research carried out by Markettiers between 14 and 16 February 2024 among 2,000 UK adults revealed that 41% of Brits struggle to tell the difference between real and AI. Two-thirds (62%) said they have never used AI to help plan their holidays, despite a quarter (22%) believing AI will bring wider travel benefits such as personalised holiday planning and booking. The new STB campaign will highlight the Unreal experiences travellers can do while in Singapore, including the Jewel Changi Airport with the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, the Gardens By The Bay and Sensoryscape Sentosa which opened this month and takes visitors through a multi-sensory unique experience. " A great angle to market Singapore with, don't you think? If you are an entrepreneur and would like to find clients overseas our Ultimate LinkedIn Marketing and Personal Branding Service can do this for you, details here : https://buff.ly/3IQjykd #linkedin #rockstar #mohawk #founder #entrepreneur #personalbranding #blackmarketing #linkedinmarketing https://lnkd.in/dRARhGGT