Enchanting Malaysia: Tourism Seminar & Ei d Fest 2025 – A Resounding Success
Tourism Malaysia is delighted to announ ce the successful conclusion of the Ench antin ng Malaysia: Tourism Seminar & Eid Fest 2 025, held on 29th April 2025 at the Hyatt Re gency Hotel, Chennai.
This exclusive event showcased Malaysia’s rich and diverse travel opportunitiees and fostered meaningful collaborations with key stakeholders in the travel industry.
Event Highlights:
The seminar brought together Malaysia n product owners and prominent travel prof essionals from Southern India, creating a dynamic platform for networking and col laboration. Attendees explored exciting travel opportunities and engaged in enric hing discussions aimed at furth ther stren gthening the ties between Ind ia and Malay sia.
Adding to the evening’s significance was the joyous celebration of Eid, a festival s ymbolizing unity, gratitude, and sharing g. Guests were treated to a festive atmo sphere that reflected the spirit of Malay sian hospitality, featuring traditional Eid delicacies, cultural performances, and a n opportunity to experience the warmth of Malaysia’s multi-ethnic traditions.
Flight Connectivity:
Southern India’s robust flight connections were highlighted as a key driver of Malaysia a’s tourism growth. Current conne ctivity includes:
• South India: 153 weekly flights
• Chennai (MAA): 40 weekly flights
AirAsia: 14 flights
Malaysia Airlines: 12 flights
Indigo: 14 flights (7 to Kuala Lumpur an d 7 to Penang)
Director’s Address:
Mr. Hishamuddin Mustafa, Director of Touri sm Malaysia Chennai, emphasized the strat egic importance of the Indian market, statin g:
“India has been a key market for Malays ia for over 20 years, and with the upcoming Vi sit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026 26), we are targeting 1.6 million Indian travellers. S outhern India, with its robust flight connect tions, is crucial to our grow th strategy. This product update provide s a valuable opport unity to highlight Ma laysia’s appeal as a to p destination for M ICE, wedding tourism, a nd leisure travel, offering world-class infra structure and beautiful destinations for all types of travellers.”
He also noted the significance of celebra ting Eid during the event, which beautifully reflected Malaysia’s spirit of unity, i nclusi vity, and hospitality. “The Eid Fest is a perfe ct example of how Malaysia’smulticultural heritage offers visitors not just a destinati on, but a warm and welco ming experience that resonates with di verse traditions and values.”
Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026): A Monumental Milestone
The event also served as a platform to ann ounce the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 ( VMY2 026) campaign, which will celebra te the vib rant culture, diverse landscape s, and rich h eritage of Malaysia while em phasizing sust ainable tourism. Tamil Nadu travelers will h ave the chance to disc over Malaysia’s tre asures, from lush rain forests and pristine beaches to dynamic cities and colorful fest ivals.
As part of VMY2026, Tourism Malaysia will introduce several exciting initiatives and sp ecial travel packages tailored to Tamil Nadu travelers, ensuring seamless and memorab le experiences in Malaysia . Stakeholders are encouraged to join us in making VMY20 26 a monumental success, further solidifyi ng Malaysia’s posit ion as a premier travel destination.
A Heartfelt Thanks!
Tourism Malaysia Chennai extends its deep est gratitude to all participants, partners, an d stakeholders who made the Enting Mala ysia: Tourism Seminar & Ei8d Fest 2025 a r esounding success.
We are especially grateful to the followi ng Malaysian product owners for their invalua ble contributions and support in showcasin sing the best of Malaysia’s tourism offering ings:
Putrajaya Leisures & Services Group (PULS E Group)
Sabah Tourism Board
LEGOLAND Malaysia
Resorts World Genting
Skyline Luge Kuala Lumpur
Berjaya Hotels & Resorts Malaysia
Our heartfelt thanks also go to the Consula ulate General of Malaysia, Chennai, for thei heir unwavering support and collaboration, which played a pivotal role in the success o f this event.
The Eid Fest celebration, woven into the eve ning’s proceedings, brought a joyous and fe stive spirit that beautifully reflected Malays sia’s unity in diversity and warm hospit ality. This event marked another milestone in str engthening the cultur al and tourismties be tween India and Malaysia, further paving th e way for meaningful collaboration and sust ainable tourism growth.
Thank you all for your support and particip ation. Together, we look forward to creating unforgettable travel experience ces and ach ieving greater milestones in the years to co me.
For enquiries, please contact:
For enquiries, please contact: Hishamuddin Mustafa Director Tourism Malaysia Chennai South India & Sri Lank a hishamuddin@tou rism.gov.myTel: +91 44 4506 8080 Shahrim Tan Deputy Dire ctor Tourism Malaysia Che nnai South In dia&Sri Lanka shahrim@tou rism.gov.my Tel: +91 44 4506 8080