Enchanting Malaysia: Tourism Seminar & Eid Fest 2025 – A Resounding Success
Tourism Malaysia is delighted to announ ce the successful conclusion of the Ench anting Malaysia: Tourism Seminar & Eid Fest 2025, held on 29th April 2025 at th e Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chennai.
This exclusive event showcased Malaysi sia’s rich and diverse travel opportunitie es and fostered meaningful collaboratio ns with key stakeholders in the travel in dustry.
Event Highlights:
The seminar brought together Malaysia n product owners and prominent travel professionals from Southern India, crea ting a dynamic platform for networking and collaboration. Attendees explored e xciting travel opportunities and engage d in enriching discussions aimed at furth ther strengthening the ties between Ind ia and Malaysia.
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 connectio ns were highlighted as a key driver of M alaysia’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 T ourism Malaysia Chennai, emphasized t he strategic importance of the Indian m arket, stating:
“India has been a key market for Malays ia for over 20 years, and with the upcom ing Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026 26), we are targeting 1.6 million Indian t ravellers. Southern India, with its robust flight connections, is crucial to our grow th strategy. This product update provide s a valuable opportunity to highlight Ma laysia’s appeal as a top destination for M ICE, wedding tourism, and leisure travel, offering world-class infrastructure and beautiful destinations for all types of tra vellers.”
He also noted the significance of celebra ting Eid during the event, which beautif ully reflected Malaysia’s spirit of unity, i nclusivity, and hospitality. “The Eid Fest is a perfect example of how Malaysia’sm ulticultural heritage offers visitors not j ust a destination, 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 a nnounce the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 ( VMY2026) campaign, which will celebra te the vibrant culture, diverse landscape s, and rich heritage of Malaysia while em phasizing sustainable tourism. Tamil Na du travelers will have the chance to disc over Malaysia’s treasures, from lush rain forests and pristine beaches to dynamic cities and colorful festivals.
As part of VMY2026, Tourism Malaysia will introduce several exciting initiatives and special travel packages tailored to T amil Nadu travelers, ensuring seamless and memorable experiences in Malaysia . Stakeholders are encouraged to join us in making VMY2026 a monumental succ ess, further solidifying Malaysia’s posit ion as a premier travel destination.
A Heartfelt Thanks!
Tourism Malaysia Chennai extends its d eepest gratitude to all participants, part ners, and stakeholders who made the En chanting Malaysia: Tourism Seminar & E i8d Fest 2025 a resounding success.
We are especially grateful to the followi ng Malaysian product owners for their i nvaluable contributions and support in s howcasing the best of Malaysia’s touris m offerings:
Putrajaya Leisures & Services Group (P ULSE Group)
Sabah Tourism Board
LEGOLAND Malaysia
Resorts World Genting
Skyline Luge Kuala Lumpur
Berjaya Hotels & Resorts Malaysia
Our heartfelt thanks also go to the Cons ulate General of Malaysia, Chennai, for t heir unwavering support and collaborati on, which played a pivotal role in the suc cess of this event.
The Eid Fest celebration, woven into the evening’s proceedings, brought a joyous and festive spirit that beautifully reflect ted Malaysia’s unity in diversity and war m hospitality. This event marked anothe er milestone in strengthening the cultur al and tourism ties between India and M alaysia, further paving the way for mean ingful collaboration and sustainable tou rism growth.
Thank you all for your support and parti cipation. Together, we look forward to c reating unforgettable travel experience ces and achieving greater milestones in the years to come.
For enquiries, please contact:
For enquiries, please contact: Hishamuddin Mustafa Director Tourism Malaysia Chennai South India & Sri Lank a hishamuddin@tourism.gov.myTel: +91 44 4506 8080 Shahrim Tan Deputy Dire ctor Tourism Malaysia Chennai South In dia&Sri Lanka shahrim@tourism.gov.my Tel: +91 44 4506 8080
