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• The Hari Hong Kong Introduces New Wedding Experience at Zoku and The Terrace

  September 12, 2026

  The Hari Hong Kong has introduced a new wedding experience at Japanese restaurant Zoku and outdoor venue The Terrace in Wan Chai. The hotel’s ‘The Hari Ever After’ package gives couples exclusive use of both venues for four hours. The package costs HK$50,000 (USD 6378) for 50 guests. It includes eight varieties of Japanese canapés,…

• Raffles London at The OWO Launches Gruffalo Family Experience

  September 12, 2026

  Raffles London at The OWO will launch a new family experience this autumn inspired by Gruffalo Granny, the first new Gruffalo book in 20 years from authors Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s Books. From 21 September 2026, the hotel will offer a Gruffalo Experience as part of its Family Celebration package…

• 专访：李泰雄：马来西亚希望游客延长停留时间，探索更多精彩目的地

  September 12, 2026

  马来西亚旅游局推广二部副总监李泰雄：谈中国市场、延长停留时间、新兴目的地、航空连接，以及2026–2027年“马来西亚旅游年”的下一阶段 今年7月，在马来西亚旅游局2026年大型熟悉考察团（Mega FAM 2026）期间，来自亚太地区13个市场的55名代表体验了马来西亚不同于以往的一面。 此次行程不仅涵盖马来西亚最知名的旅游景点，也重点展示了美食、文化、自然和农业旅游体验。行程亮点包括彭亨州猫山王榴莲体验、布城现代马来菜，以及“2026年马来西亚缤纷文化节”（Citrawarna 2026) 的启动。 Mega FAM展示了马来西亚正在如何拓展其旅游形象。标志性景点依然重要，但马来西亚旅游局正更加重视特色体验以及较少被游客探索的目的地。 目标十分明确：马来西亚希望游客停留更久、走得更远，并体验更多。 在这一背景下，《Red Bird Travel News》在 Mega FAM 期间采访了李泰雄。 READ IN ENGLISH 马来西亚旅游局推广二部副总监李泰雄分享旅游业洞察 在这次专访中，李泰雄谈及 2026–2027年“马来西亚旅游年”（Visit Malaysia 2026–2027）的表现、中国市场的复苏、航空连接，以及中国游客不断变化的旅行偏好。 他还分享了自己对人工智能（AI）、专业旅游媒体的作用以及穆斯林友好型旅游的看法，同时强调可持续发展，以及确保旅游业增长能够惠及当地社区的重要性。 超越马来西亚的标志性景点 1. 马来西亚已经拥有一些亚洲最具知名度的旅游景点。如今，您是否希望鼓励游客探索这些景点以外的地方？ 是的。双子塔（PETRONAS Twin Towers）和黑风洞（Batu Caves）等标志性景点依然十分重要。 不过，如今的游客越来越追求真实、沉浸式和个性化的旅行体验。 因此，马来西亚旅游局正更加重视美食、农业旅游、活态文化遗产、乡村民宿、自然、康养以及社区旅游等领域。 这也符合我们更广泛的目标。我们希望游客停留更久、消费更多，并走出主要旅游门户城市，探索更多马来西亚目的地。 2. Mega FAM本身似乎也体现了这一策略。您希望55位代表通过此次行程获得什么？ 此次Mega FAM汇聚了来自亚太地区13个客源市场的55名国际代表。 参与者包括媒体代表、旅行社、KOL以及市场推广代表。 此次行程让他们亲身体验马来西亚多元化的旅游资源，同时也展示了我们向体验式旅游转型的方向。 行程涵盖农业旅游、美食、文化遗产以及自然旅游等体验。 通过亲身体验这些旅游产品，媒体和KOL能够创作更加真实的国际内容。 旅行社也能够获得第一手体验和信息，从而根据各自市场的需求，开发并推广新的马来西亚旅游产品和线路。 来自中国、日本、韩国、印度、印度尼西亚、泰国和澳大利亚等市场的代表参与，也进一步扩大了马来西亚旅游产品的国际曝光度。 这加强了B2B行业网络，也有助于推动2026年马来西亚旅游年之后的旅游业增长。 将势头延续至2027年 3. 马来西亚今年的游客人数持续强劲增长。要保持这一势头，还需要做些什么？ 我们需要进一步巩固并重新聚焦重点客源市场。 我们的重点是具有韧性和高增长潜力的市场。同时，我们也希望游客能够停留更久、消费更多，并探索更多目的地。 航空连接仍将发挥关键作用。 我们将继续与航空公司、机场及业界合作伙伴携手，维持并扩大马来西亚的国际航空通达性。…

• Howard Johnson by Wyndham Opens First Riyadh Hotel

  September 12, 2026

  Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened Howard Johnson by Wyndham Riyadh Al Nasiriyah, marking the brand’s debut in Riyadh. The newly renovated 99-room hotel is located in the Al Nasiriyah district of the Saudi capital. The hotel is close to major government institutions, healthcare facilities and cultural landmarks. Nearby locations include King Faisal Specialist Hospital…

• Anantara Siam Bangkok Completes THB 1.6 Billion Transformation

  September 11, 2026

  Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel has invested more than THB 1.6 billion (approximately USD 50 million) in a transformation of the hotel, covering all 335 guestrooms and suites, restaurants and bars, meeting and event spaces, public areas and wellness facilities. The project is guided by the philosophy “Transformed. Timeless. Thai.” It seeks to build on the…

• Songtei Kyoto, Shangri-La Signatures to Open in Late 2026

  September 11, 2026

  Shangri-La Group will open Songtei Kyoto, Shangri-La Signatures in late 2026, marking the collection’s second property. Located opposite Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto, Japan, the 77-key hotel will welcome its first guests from late 2026. Additional facilities will open progressively ahead of the property’s full unveiling in early 2027. A New…

• The Parisian Macao Marks 10 Years on Cotai Strip

  September 11, 2026

  The Parisian Macao will mark its 10th anniversary on Sept. 13, marking a decade since the integrated resort opened on the Cotai Strip. Since opening in 2016, the property has welcomed more than 100 million visitors, according to Sands China. The company has also continued to expand its non-gaming offerings across hotels, retail, entertainment, MICE…

• Interview: Lee Thai Hung Samuel: Malaysia Wants Travellers to Stay Longer and Explore Further

  September 10, 2026

  Tourism Malaysia’s Deputy Director General, Promotions II, on China, longer stays, new destinations, air connectivity and the next phase of Visit Malaysia 2026–2027. During Tourism Malaysia’s Mega FAM 2026 in July, 55 delegates from 13 APAC markets experienced a different side of Malaysia. The programme went beyond the country’s best-known attractions, highlighting gastronomy, culture, nature…

• Vipul Misra Appointed Acting CEO of SriLankan Airlines

  September 10, 2026

  Vipul Misra has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, effective September 9. Misra brings more than two decades of experience in aircraft engineering and aviation leadership. His career includes roles across major commercial carriers such as Air India, Vistara, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Kingfisher Airlines and Air Deccan. His experience covers legacy, full-service…

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