Let’s Travel with AirAsia MOVE’s Unlimited ASEAN Travel Pass

Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 just can’t wait to share that AirAsia MOVE (FKA airasia Superapp) enters another phase of its brand refresh & transformation as was announced in Sept 2023. It envisions travel complemented by a community-led experience through features eg. airasia chat 🗨️, games 🎮, gifting 🎁 & a strong loyalty program that rewards users across its expansive ecosystem

Its ecosystem includes Online Travel Agency (OTA) services eg. Flight bookings from over 700 airlines, including the World’s Best Low-Cost Carrier AirAsia ❤️✈️ & 900K hotels 🏨 world-wide plus ride-hailing 🚗, dining experiences, insurance & more, underpinned by integrated financial services by BigPay. AirAsia MOVE won ‘Asia’s 🌏 Leading OTA 2023’ by World Travel Awards 🏆 as in its 1️⃣st nomination in the OTA category

It just recently unveiled the reimagined travel pass ~ The Unlimited Asean International Pass. This 🆕 travel pass offers pass holders a variety of exclusive discount offerings, including flights ✈️, hotels 🏨 & rides 🚗

Yes yes ✅, SiennyLovesDrawing so so hoping to earn one so they travel around for a year & create more travel contents that she enjoys the most, who wanna send her a gift 🎁❓⁉️ hahaha 🤣😂 This would be a great gift for a travel lover just like SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻💖💯✈️🧳🎒

@siennylovesdraw

Hey 👋🏻 all, SiennyLovesDrawing can’t wait to share that AirAsia MOVE’s Unlimited – Asean Pass is back here‼️😁 NOW to get unlimited Asean international flights for a year, plus discounts on hotel bookings, rides, & even AirAsia Points, wow 😲 What’s more, all users can NOW purchase the pass at 0️⃣% interest monthly installment at just RM99 per month for 12 months‼️ Personally SiennyLovesDrawing loves this initiative as a travel lover 👩🏻💯👍🏻 Read more via her blog link at bio Check it out here: https://www.airasia.com/unlimited/en/gb?my_passes_redirect=true @airasiasuperapp #airasiamove #moveunlimited #asean #travel #airasia @flyairasia #flyairasia

♬ Upbeat Funk – FASSounds

AirAsia MOVE draws from its past success with airasia Super+ back in Dec 2022, which saw more than 80K total flight seats 💺 redeemed for both its Lite & Premium options. The average pass holders also enjoyed savings of more than RM1,500 throughout their pass period in terms of redeemed flights, underscoring the immense value offered

This AirAsia MOVE’s All 🆕 Travel Pass is priced at;

• RM 1,188 in Malaysia 🇲🇾
• THB 8,888 in Thailand 🇹🇭
• PHP 14,888 in the Philippines 🇵🇭
• IDR 3.988,888 in Indonesia 🇮🇩
• SGD388 in Singapore 🇸🇬
• USD288 in other countries 🌍
• ✅ Unlimited* International Flights up for grabs
• Exclusive discounts on hotels & rides
• 🆕 0️⃣% monthly instalment plan for Malaysian users at RM99* per month ~ SiennyLovesDrawing really appreciates this great initiative 👩🏻💯👍🏻 by AirAsia Move

Note 📌:

• * ~ Embargo Period applies
• ** ~ Seats available 💺✅ for Unlimited Flights dependent on supply & demand on particular route

For the Unlimited Asean International Pass, pass holders will not only enjoy unlimited* international ASEAN flights ✈️ provided by the AirAsia airline group, but also unlimited use of an exclusive promo code & up to 50% discounts on overseas hotel bookings, as well as a 🆓 AirAsia Ride 🚗 trip from Kuala Lumpur International Airports (Terminal 1 & 2), plus RM2️⃣ off all trips on AirAsia Ride, wow 😲

Upon signing-up, each pass holder will also receive 5K AirAsia Points, which could be used to redeem flights ✈️, rides 🚗 & hotels 🏨

Yes ✅ Malaysian pass holders with a Maybank, Public Bank, Ambank or HSBC card will also be able to purchase 🛒 the Unlimited Asean International Pass at RM99* per month for 12 months. BigPay users are also eligible for a loan financing of RM106 per month for 12 months, exclusively on the BigPay app 📲, wow 😲

This is really a good initiative from SiennyLovesDrawing’s point of view, it lightening the burdens of travel lovers especially to afford this pass to travel around 👩🏻💯👍🏻

Those interested are encouraged to purchase now as only limited passes are available & can be purchased from NOW until 2359hrs (GMT+8) on 31 March 2024. Download the AirAsia MOVE app via 📲🌐 https://www.airasia.com/aa/appdownload/ & click on the “Unlimited” icon to purchase 🛒

Those paying with their BigPay card 💳 will also receive RM50OFF. All prices above are inclusive of taxes

Nadia Omer 🧕🏻, CEO of AirAsia MOVE, said, “We are happy 😁 to finally bring back a 🆕 version of the popular travel pass with a refreshed name, Unlimited Asean International Pass to ensuring travellers a seamless & affordable travel pass while exploring Asean. This offering reaffirms our commitment to providing travellers with 1️⃣ convenient travel solution, encompassing AirAsia flights & AirAsia MOVE’s offerings under 1️⃣ unlimited pass.”

“This 🆕 AirAsia MOVE app icon is the 1️⃣st of many exciting changes coming up that are designed to elevate & enhance every travellers’ experience. From the app layout, to exciting 🆕 products, services & unbeatable deals, the 🆕 AirAsia MOVE will help you go all the way seamlessly when you travel. For those of you who already have the app on your phones 📲, it would’ve been refreshed & updated to the 🆕 look ❤️➡️💚

“While the app icon boasts a 🆕 appearance & AirAsia MOVE takes the spotlight as our 🆕 brand name, we would like to reassure everyone that everything you love 💕 such as booking AirAsia flights & from more airlines, hotels, rides, managing your bookings, or even connecting ↔️ with fellow travellers via the Chat 🗨️ & Community as well as AskBo functions still remain intact. So don’t worry & we hope you enjoy all the improvements that are coming your way‼️”

Unlimited Asean International Pass pass holders can redeem their flights for 1️⃣ year* from the pass purchase date (eg: 25 March 2024 to 25 March 2025) & travel from 1 May 2024 onwards

Flights redeemed via Unlimited Asean International Pass are subject to government taxes, fees, add-ons & other applicable charges. Flight bookings must be made at least 14 days before departure & are subject to the embargo period & other terms & conditions. Availability of the 🆓 seats is dependent on supply & demand on a particular route

So, what are you waiting for ❓⁉️

Let’s join SiennyLovesDrawing to start planning travelling around especially ASEAN with this AirAsia MOVE’s All 🆕 Travel Pass, yeah‼️ Hmm…What are the exciting interesting things to do, places to visit & most important delicious local foods to taste 😋💯

She just can’t wait to explore more the ASEAN & the world 🌎 with AirAsia MOVE’s Unlimited Asean International Pass

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SiennyLoves Drawing so happy😁that AirAsia Move’s Unlimited Asean International Pass is back😁 Yes✅to unlimited Asean international flights for a year, discounts on hotel bookings, rides&AirAsia Points, wow😲Read more🌐 https://t.co/Uxe4MvUv31#airasiamove #moveunlimited #asean https://t.co/Ukw0laANnZ

— SiennyLovesDrawing (@SiennyLovesDraw) March 26, 2024

• Brunei 🇧🇳 ~ The rich local lifestyle as a 3️⃣rd largest oil producer in Southeast Asia 🌏 & the 4️⃣th largest producer of liquefied natural gas in the world 🌎
• Myanmar 🇲🇲 ~ The land of temples & pagodas with mainly Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas, & ruins. Also very famous for a very special nature creature ie. The freshwater dolphin ~ Irrawaddy Dolphin 🐬
• Cambodia 🇰🇭 ~  “Land of the Khmer” aka “Kingdom of Wonder” with the magnificence of Angkor & the horror of the Khmer Rouge period, as it has a complex cultural tapestry & a fascinating & long history
• Indonesia 🇮🇩 ~ Home to over 17K islands 🏝️🌴🏖️🌊, hundreds of languages, diverse landscapes, a kaleidoscope of cultures and & world’s largest Muslim 🕌☪️ population. It’s a land of superlatives & wondrous variety
• Laos 🇱🇦 ~ 1️⃣ of the most unique prehistoric sites in Southeast Asia 🌏, the civilization that was responsible for the Plain of Jars remains a mystery among locals & archaeologists
• Malaysia 🇲🇾 ~ Consisting of 2️⃣ regions separated by the South China Sea 🌊, it’s a multi-ethnic, multi-religious federation of 13 states & 3️⃣ federal territories. Known for its beautiful blend of various cultures, including Malay, Chinese, Indian & indigenous influences
• Philippines 🇵🇭 ~ Known for its vibrant culture & diverse ethnic heritage which resulting from centuries of trade, colonization & migration, the Filipino identity has been shaped by various cultural influences eg. Malay, Chinese, Spanish & American cultures
• Singapore 🇸🇬 ~ The “Lion City” or “Garden City,” the latter for its many parks & tree-lined streets. It has also been called “Instant Asia” because it offers the tourist an expeditious glimpse into the cultures brought to it by immigrants from all parts of Asia 🌏 The world’s busiest port, a city, a capital & a state all at once, making it 1️⃣ of only 3️⃣ City States in the world 🌎 with Monaco & Vatican City
• Thailand 🇹🇭 ~ The Land of Smiles with most of its Thai locals are warm welcoming, kind & friendly, so always see a lot of smiling faces around. It’s a historically Buddhist country with its jungles, mountains, islands & cities bristle with the gilt pinnacles of its innumerable temples & spirit houses. Many of its most significant sites that house its most revered buddhas can be found in & around its capital city
• Vietnam 🇻🇳 ~ Home to the largest cave in the world 🌍 ~ Son Doong Cave that nestled in the heart of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, this subterranean marvel is a testament to its natural splendor

For more information on how to purchase the this 🆕 AirAsia Move’s Unlimited Asean International Pass via 🛒🌐 https://www.airasia.com/unlimited/en/gb

Terms & conditions apply via 🌐 https://www.airasia.com/unlimited/en/gb/terms-and-conditions & read the Frequently Asked Questions page via 🌐 https://www.airasia.com/unlimited/en/gb/faq to find out more

#airasiamove #moveunlimited #airasiaBuddies #flyairasia #AirAsiaFreeSeats  #tourism #travellocal #traveltheworld #traveltips #cuticutimalaysia #tourismmalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #travel

Huge Discounts Await @ Traveloka Travel Fiesta

Yeah‼️ This time SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 gonna continues sharing more good news to travelovers

Traveloka, the Southeast Asia’s 🌏 leading travel platform has brought back its highly anticipated Traveloka Travel Fiesta from NOW until 31 March 2024. Not to miss ya 😃😁

Traveloka provides its users access to discover & purchase a wide range of travel, local services & financial services products. Its comprehensive product portfolio includes transport booking services such as flight ✈️ tickets, bus 🚌, trains 🚂, car 🚗 rental, airport transfer, also access to the largest accommodation inventory in Southeast Asia 🌏, including hotels, apartments, guest houses, homestays, resorts & villas. Yes ✅, Traveloka is a booking platform with the widest selection of accommodation & packages, easy convenient for all travellers 💯👍🏻

Traveloka is a key player in the local services category (Currently it’s specific to certain markets) by offering reservations for a wide range of local attractions, activities, wellness & beauty clinics. It also offers financing, payment, & insurance products to help Southeast Asian consumers to fulfill their travel aspirations. It provides 24/7 customer service in local languages with more than 30 different local payment methods. The Traveloka app is the most popular travel platform in the Southeast Asian region 🌏 as it has been downloaded more than 122 million times, wow 😲👏🏻

Craving for the adventure of a lifetime?🌏✨

CikLoka got you covered! With up to RM2,800 OFF, let the travel fiesta begin! 🎉https://t.co/M49v6dlUK1

Ada awesome giveaways too, so don't miss out and follow our socials for more info ➡️ https://t.co/6uNedjLuJG#TravelokaMY pic.twitter.com/DLXi2NbguI

— Traveloka Malaysia (@travelokaMY) February 28, 2024

Guess what❓⁉️

She just came back from this Traveloka Travel Fiesta. It’s a must visit for those looking to explore more of Malaysia 🇲🇾 & the world 🌎 upcoming holidays. Reason being it offers fantastic deals on flights ✈️, hotels 🏨 &  travel activities with discounts up to RM2.8K

Not just that, it also with various 🆓 giveaways 🎁🎁 to Maldives 🇲🇻, South Korea 🇰🇷 & Vietnam 🇻🇳 etc.

Do check out her TikTok clip captured from her booth visit today via 📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@livesimpleforward/video/7343074212803923201

Personally, she 👩🏻🤩 got amazed & so tempting with the amazing flight fares from her offline booth visit today, she gonna applied leave today & buy her tickets to explore China 🇨🇳, especially now no ❌ more tourist visa requirements at present 👍🏻

How about you ❓⁉️ Where you’re planning for your next holidays or staycation ❓⁉️

Yes ✅, it’s with 3️⃣ easy ways to score exclusive bargains & holiday experiences by just browsing its Traveloka website 🌐 OR app 📲 to enjoy the online flash sales OR visit the booth on ground 

Its online flash sales kicked off on 29 Feb & then consequently, every Fri to Sun from 8 March

The exciting news  📰 🗞️ is its customers will stand a chance to win various giveaways 🎁🎁 ie. 🆓 flight tickets to Maldives 🇲🇻, South Korea 🇰🇷 & Vietnam 🇻🇳 with complimentary stays at 5-star hotels, wow 😲

“Providing our customers with 3️⃣ convenient ways to access exclusive discounts & offering them with comprehensive products & promotions is a great 👍🏻 way to kick-start holidays. At the Traveloka Travel Fiesta, customers can discover a seamless & comprehensive travel experience, while also focusing on planning ahead for their next memorable adventure.” said Mr Iko Putera 👨🏽‍💼, CEO of Transport, Traveloka

The flight & hotel discounts are also available ✅ via both its Traveloka website 🌐 & app 📲 Customers can snap up discount coupons up to RM338OFF for flights & up to RM40OFF for hotels & travel activities. There’s also the opportunity to get special fares from various Traveloka participating airline partners

According to Traveloka’s insights, Seoul 🇰🇷, Tokyo 🇯🇵 & Bangkok 🇹🇭 emerge as the top 3️⃣ international destinations preferred by customers in Malaysia 🇲🇾 Consequently, during the Traveloka Travel Fiesta campaign, customers have the opportunity to plan their upcoming vacation, featuring a return flight ✈️ to Seoul 🇰🇷 from RM1,100 & a 5️⃣-night stay at a 4️⃣-star hotel in Seoul from RM2,090

Traveloka will also have an offline booth for those who want additional perks & fares. Customers can visit Traveloka booth at Level 1️⃣ ( Promenade), 1️⃣ Utama Shopping Centre until 10 March 2024. SiennyLovesDrawing just visited & grabbed some really good deals 👩🏻💖💯👍🏻

There are many exclusive offline coupons up for grabs, special deals from a wide selection of airlines & hotels, other attractive promotions & even a chance to win flight tickets to South Korea 🇰🇷 & Vietnam 🇻🇳 In addition, at the Traveloka Travel Fiesta booth, its travel expert will assist customers in planning their personalized holidays according to their desires

“As a leading hospitality brand in Langkawi, we are thrilled to support the Traveloka Travel Fiesta event, which encourages travellers to explore 🆕 destinations & create lasting memories with their loved ones. At Berjaya Langkawi Resort, we share Traveloka’s commitment to providing exceptional experiences & we look forward to welcoming 🤗 guests who are eager to embark on their next adventure.” said Mr Adrian Chung 👨🏻‍💼, Area General Manager, Berjaya Langkawi Resort as per the press statement released 

“As the airline partner for the Traveloka Travel Fiesta 2024, we extend an invitation to travellers to embark on memorable journeys, explore new destinations, and experience the world with their families and loved ones through Batik Air,” said Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy 👨🏿‍💼, Chief Executive Officer of Batik Air Malaysia in the press statement released for this happening event

@livesimpleforward

“Traveloka booth @ Level 1️⃣ (Promenade), 1️⃣ Utama. Visit NOW to grab good 👍🏻 deals‼️😁 Last day on 🔟 March 2024” Tons of exclusive prizes 💝🎁 await, the best is all you need to do is show up & enjoy ✨ Wow 😲 Travel Discounts UP TO RM2,800 OFF for flights ✈️, hotels 🏨🛋️🛌🏻 & travel activities for promo period until 31 March 2024. So, book NOW & let the savings of a lifetime adventure begin Read more via blog link at bio #TravelokaMY #TravelCrazy #TravelokaTravelFiesta

♬ Travel – SoundCasaRec

As Southeast Asia’s 🌏 leading travel platform, Traveloka continuously offers an extensive range of products & services that fit seamlessly to deliver world-class travel & holidays. The Traveloka Travel Fiesta brings all these together on top of bargains & discounts that make for unforgettable getaways

The Traveloka Travel Fiesta is fully supported 💯🙌🏻 by Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Hard Rock Hotel Penang, The Haven All Suite Resort Ipoh, Parkroyal Penang Resort & many more

So, what are you waiting for ❓⁉️

Let’s not miss out these exciting travel vibes & gain more unforgettable travel experiences with Traveloka Travel Fiesta 😁💯✈️🧳🎒 

SiennyLovesDrawing will sure grab her flight ✈️ tickets to travel to China real soon 😃😁 “Boss, please approve my leave application ya🙏🏻💖” in her heart ❤️ whispered

More information via 🌐 https://www.traveloka.com/en-my/

#TravelokaTravelFiesta #TravelokaMY #TravelCrazy 

First For 2024 Everyone Can Fly with airasia FREE Seats

Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 just can’t wait to share about the launch of  AirAsia 🆓* Seats Campaign ❤️✈️💺 starts today, 19 Feb 2024, remember to check out ya 🤩

It’s the 1️⃣st for 2024 with millions of seats  to more than 130 destinations worldwide heavily discounted‼️ Wow 😲

Unearth the wanderlust in you by exploring Malaysia’s 🇲🇾 famed hotspots such as Langkawi, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu & Penang from only RM28 1️⃣-way* OR spread your wings 💸 further across Asean to beachy Krabi🇹🇭, culturally-rich Trivandrum🇮🇳  & food-haven Bali🇮🇩 from a mere RM83 1️⃣-way* & so much more 😃😁

For those a little more adventurous, you’re in luck 🍀🤞🏻 AirAsia is also having Big Sale on flights ❤️✈️ to a myriad of destinations across Asia 🌏 & beyond, with starting fares of just RM299** all-in  1️⃣-way to Taipei 🇹🇼, Seoul 🇰🇷, New Delhi 🇮🇳, Almaty & many more. Seats booked during this campaign can be used for travel between 1 Sept 2024 till 18 June 2025. Simply visit the airasia Superapp 📲 or via website 🌐 www.airasia.com to book your seats ❤️✈️💺 & plan your trips 😃😁

Book flights✈️, pack bags🧳& start #travel journey with @airasia *#Domestic :all-in 1️⃣-way fare from MYR28,#International: all-in 1️⃣-way fare from MYR83. T&Cs apply
** Fare inclusive airport taxes, MAVCOM fee, fuel surcharges & other applicable fees #flyairasia #AirAsiaFreeSeats pic.twitter.com/yVjewNZnhb

— SiennyLovesDrawing (@SiennyLovesDraw) February 19, 2024

AirAsia’s world-renowned 🆓* Seats Campaigns has enabled travellers in Malaysia 🇲🇾 & beyond from all walks of life to travel the world affordably over the years 💯👍🏻

Under these promotional fares, the base fares of the flights are completely 🆓* of charge & guests need to only pay for the airport tax & relevant fees, allowing them to travel the world 🌍 for essentially ❌ costs

Group Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia Aviation Group, Bo Lingam 👨🏽‍💼 said: “Everything about AirAsia ✈️❤️, from our vast network to unique routes to inexpensive fares, is curated with our core value at heart ❤️ being a ‘people’s airline’ & thus, we’re always pleased to offer more value-added deals with our signature 🆓* Seats Campaign. This is also our humble way of expressing gratitude for our guests who’ve supported us over the years as we celebrate having flown close to an incredible 1️⃣ billion guests & counting.”

“This time around, we’ve got even more destinations, 🆕 countries & more exciting adventures in store. We’ve flown millions of guests to various destinations around the world 🌍 on these 🆓* seats & look forward to continuing the tradition by connecting more people to amazing places affordably. For those of you who love to experience adventure or explore 🆕 destinations, this is your chance, so grab your 🆓* seats early.”

Ohh ya…To make your travel journey even more seamless, AirAsia ❤️✈️ is extending the promo to its ancillary offerings as well, with 20%OFF for the Fast Pass, as well as 20% Xtra Carry-on baggage, allowing for a more hassle-🆓 travel experience

That’s not all‼️ In conjunction with 🆓* Seats Campaign, BigPay cardholders 💳 in Malaysia 🇲🇾 can enjoy an additional RM🔟OFF all airasia flights. Starting from 19 Feb to 31 March 2024, take RM🔟OFF your flight booking made via the airasia Superapp 📲 & website 🌐, limited to the 1️⃣st 500 redemptions daily, wow 😲💯👍🏻

@siennylovesdraw

Hey all, Siennylovesdrawing aka @livesimpleforward just can’t wait to share this great news 👩🏻😁💯👍🏻 #AirAsia ’s @airasiasuperapp @Fly AirAsia 🆓* Seats Campaign is back‼️ And better than ever‼️😃😁 #Fly to hundreds of your dream destinations 🛫📍 across the region for 🆓* & tuck in to #deliciousfood 😋🤤 while you snap up instagrammable memories 📹📸 Let’s make our way to #Malaysia ’s 🇲🇾 famed hotspots such as #Langkawi , #Kuching , #KotaKinabalu & #Penang from only RM28 1️⃣-way* Wow 😲 OR Spread your wings 💸 further across #Asean to beachy #Krabi #AmazingThailand , culturally-rich #Trivandrum & food-haven #Bali from a mere RM83 1️⃣-way* & so much more 😃😁 Wow What are you waiting for❓⁉️ Book your flights ✈️🛫, pack your bags 💼🧳🎒 & start your #travel journey with AirAsia * #Domestic Malaysia nationwide : all-in 1️⃣-way fare from MYR28, #International #Asia #ASEAN : all-in 1️⃣-way fare from MYR83. Other T&Cs apply ** Fare is inclusive of airport taxes, MAVCOM fee, fuel surcharges & other applicable fees. Other T&Cs apply Do check out more from her #TikTok clip via 📹🌐 & read more from her travel blog stories via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/category/travel-tourism/ #flyairasia #AirAsiaFreeSeats #tourism #travellocal #traveltheworld #traveltips #cuticutimalaysia #tourismmalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #travel

♬ Holiday – FASSounds

*Domestic: all-in 1️⃣-way fare from MYR28, International: all-in 1️⃣-way fare from MYR83. Other T&Cs apply
**Fare is inclusive of airport taxes, MAVCOM fee, fuel surcharges & other applicable fees. Other T&Cs apply

Do check out her TikTok photo & clip captured via 📸🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/photo/7337136089397726465  & 📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/7337127045060660481

So, where are your travel destinations for 2024❓⁉️

Happy travelling all 💖🧳🎒✈️❤️

Stay tuned to all-things-AirAsia via its IG page, @flyairasia

#airasiaBuddies #flyairasia #AirAsiaFreeSeats  #tourism #travellocal #traveltheworld #traveltips #cuticutimalaysia #tourismmalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #travel

Malaysians Get To Experience the Japanese Nengajyo Culture

Yeah‼️ Year of the Rabbit 🐇🐰 “卯年” is upcoming real soon, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 would like to share about the ~ Nengajyo 2023 New Year Postcard Exhibition ~ 

Yes ✅, it’s about time to say good bye to 2022 & welcome the 🆕 year 2023, the year of the Rabbit 🐇🐰

Also a very special time in Japan 🇯🇵, of course in Malaysia 🇲🇾  with this Nengajyo 2023 event happening now for all Malaysians 😃😁

Guess what ❓⁉️

1️⃣ of the most celebrated traditions during the Japanese New Year お正月 is to send 📬📮 New Year’s greeting cards, or Nengajyo “年賀状” It meant to preserve good relations with the precious people in our lives

Oshogatsu お正月 aka Japanese New Year is a very special time in Japan 🇯🇵 It’s 1️⃣ of the most important & most celebrated Japanese holidays. Japanese people will start clean their homes 🧹🧼🧽🏡🏘️ from top to bottom (Oosoji), preparing traditional food to be eaten during the 1️⃣st 3️⃣ days of the new year (Osechi Ryori) etc.

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Ohh ya…1️⃣ of the most celebrated traditions during this Japanese New Year is to send New Year’s greeting cards aka Nengajyo “年賀状” It meant to preserve good relations with the precious people in our lives

It’s similar to the holiday greeting cards exchanged in the European countries, Nengajyo are an important part of Japan’s New Year festivities. By sending Nengajyo to friends, family & colleagues, the Japanese people can share their wishes for a peaceful, prosperous & happy new year, as well as expressing their gratitude 🙏🏻 for help & kindness received in the past year with the hopes of preserving their good relations in the year ahead ☺️💞

Nengajyo cards are distinctively designed with special New Year’s motifs. Many feature the eto, or zodiac animal of the upcoming 🆕 year. Traditional themes such as kadomatsu (decorative arrangements of pine, bamboo 🎍 & sometimes plum blossoms 🌸), kites 🪁, eggplant & the sun rising over Mount Fuji 🗻 are also popular Nengajyo designs in Japan 🇯🇵

Now all Malaysians get to experience this Japanese Nengajyo culture

Why not spread some New Year’s happiness to your loved ones by making your own Nengajyo❓⁉️

@siennylovesdraw

Malaysians Get To Experience the Japanese Nengajyo Culture @ ~ Nengajyo 2023 New Year Postcard Exhibition ~ Date 🗓️: 20 to 23 & 27 to 30 Dec 2022 Note📌: Closed on Mondays, #ChristmasEve & #Christmas Day Time 🕥: 10.30AM to 7PM (Tue-Sat) & 10.30AM to 5PM (Sun) Venue 📍: @ilhamgallerykl #GiftShop , Lvl 5, Ilham Tower, 8 Jalan Binjai, KL🇲🇾 Read more via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/category/art-culture-heritage/ #Japan #japanese #chinesenewyear #CNY #exhibition #ilhamgallerygiftshop #ilhamgallerykl #japanesenewyear #postcard #ilhamgallerykl #ilhamgiftshop #workshops #workshop #nengajo #postcards #gifts #gift #art #culture #cultures #cultural #heritage #arts #handmade #handrawn #handwriting #handwork #handwritten

♬ Buah Hati – Armada

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻✍🏻🎴 has dropped by recently & enjoyed creating her own 2023 Nengajyo card quietly at the space & brought it back home with RM1️⃣ payment, do check out her happy TikTok clip captured above 😁📹🌐

Hahaha too many rabbit 🐇🐰 stampingsss on her 2023 Nengajyo card for a greater 🆕 year ahead, yeah‼️💯

Alternatively, you may choose to exhibit your Nengajyo card created at this exhibition with no fee required 🖼️

Hmm…She is planning to bring her little niece to revisit again , so can do the 2023 Nengajyo card “年賀状” & also learn the Kakizome “書き初め” then, it would be a good kids activities to learn & appreciate different art & cultures 👩🏻💕👧🏻

Let’s us all head over to the “Nengajyo 2023 New Year Postcard Exhibition” to experience the tradition, try to make & send some Nengajyos 📮📬

It’s 🆓 admission for all & there are 2️⃣ long tables with stationeries available for public to sit down & create Nengajyo cards 🎴🎴

• Date 🗓️: 14 to 18, 20 to 23 & 27 to 30 Dec 2022 (Note📌: Closed on Mondays, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day)
• Time 🕥: 10.30am to 7pm (Tue to Sat) & 10.30am to 5pm (Sun)
• Venue 📍: Ilham Gallery Gift Shop, Level 5, Ilham Tower, 8 Jalan Binjai, KL, West Malaysia

You can buy the postcards or posters of Year of the Rabbit 🐇🐰 “卯年” from the Ilham Gallery Gift Shop as your home 🏡 🆕 year decorations

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Targeting Zero Plastics in Tourism Businesses

Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 would like to encourage all to “Let’s be plastic 🆓 & instead zero 0️⃣ plastic whenever we are travelling around”, whether you’re the travellers or the tourism players across the globe 🌎

This sharing is relating to her earlier sharing via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/plastic-free/ from her attendance to Mekong Tourism Forum 2018 ✅

She has read 📖 about the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has recently announced about the launch of a 🆕 online resource for increasing ⬆️ the sustainability of the tourism sector. This course named “Targeting Zero 0️⃣ Plastics in Tourism Businesses – with UNESCO, PATA & Expedia Group” is recently launched in conjunction with PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2022 (PDMF) which held in Songkhla, Thailand 🇹🇭 from 2 to 4 Aug recently. SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 has registered it, however due to work commitment, she was unable to attend it personally 😔

In March 2022, PATA actually already started a collaboration 🤝🏻 with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) with the goal of advising tourism & hospitality businesses on plastic waste reduction⬇️ To achieve this, PATA has developed this online course 👩🏻‍💻👨🏻‍💻🧑🏻‍💻 to provide step-wise guidance on minimising the sourcing & consumption of single-use plastics as well as the importance for organisations to sign ✍🏻 the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge

The Pledge, which is a collaboration 🤝🏻 between UNESCO & Expedia Group, is open & applicable to all tourism businesses, regardless of their size or location. By signing ✍🏻 the Pledge, they will be joining a network 🌐 of leading tourism & hospitality businesses that are helping their destinations in the development of sustainable tourism. “The Sustainable Travel Pledge is particularly timely as we work to build a 🆕 kind of tourism in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, by inviting local tourism stakeholders to commit to inclusive & sustainable measures”, said Ernesto Ottone R., UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture 👨🏼‍💼

“The pandemic caused hardship in tourism destinations worldwide 🌎, but also led to severe setbacks in our fight against plastic waste”, said PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera. “Now is the time to take action & strive for a more sustainable tourism & hospitality industry. We’re proud to make this contribution to plastic waste reduction ⬇️ efforts.”

The amount of plastics we currently produce, consume and dispose of is unsustainable, and tourism activities and hospitality businesses do contribute largely to this issue. In the Mediterranean, for example, marine litter increases up to 40% during tourist peak season (One Planet, 2021) & this poses a threat to tourism destinations themselves

As put by Ang Choo Pin, Managing Director Asia, Expedia Group, “It is essential for hotels, restaurants, tour operators & all other tourism businesses to reduce ⬇️ the amount of plastics they generate & dispose of the unavoidable plastics responsibly if they wish to protect the very assets they rely on to attract customers”

Reducing ⬇️ single-use plastics in tourism & hospitality businesses provides not only an opportunity to protect the destination’s ecosystems but also to support the local community & economy, as it is advocated throughout the online course 🧑🏻‍💻👨🏻‍💻👩🏻‍💻 This is because sourcing local products & using local resources & services in tourism offerings & activities reduces reliance on international supply chains as well as economic leakages. Moreover, local artisanal products are more likely to be made of natural, renewable materials than mass-produced ones

How can we reduce single-use plastic consumption while traveling?@PATA_HQ & @UNESCO teamed up to bring you a new, free course entitled Sustainable Travel with UNESCO: Targeting Zero Plastics in Tourism Businesses: https://t.co/Pudb6WVC7S #SustainableTourism pic.twitter.com/6gbLCGvd1Q

— UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 (@UNESCO) August 1, 2022

“The course developed by PATA is an incredible resource for businesses to understand the relationships between communities, culture & environmental protection through plastic waste reduction”, says Dr. Hanh Duong Bich, Program Specialist and Chief of Culture Unit at UNESCO Office in Bangkok. “It gives great guidance and examples on how businesses can help fight plastic waste & at the same time promote local heritage & strengthen local supply chains.” 👍🏻

The course “Targeting Zero Plastics in Tourism Businesses – with UNESCO, PATA & Expedia Group” is open-sourced & available ✅ to all

The self-paced course is available open-sourced in 2️⃣ languages, English & Thai. It covers the following topics;

1. What is the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge ❓⁉️
2. What is the necessary process to implement a plastic waste reduction strategy ❓⁉️
3. What are the concrete measures needed to reduce single-use plastics in my business❓⁉️
4. How can local knowledge & products help fight plastic waste ❓⁉️
5. How can I continue my journey towards plastic waste reduction ❓⁉️

https://t.co/lsyxX3Cn0j Completed & recommend all attend @PATA_HQ @UNESCO 🆕&🆓 #onlinecourse #course #Sustainable #Travel #UNESCO #ZeroPlastics #Hospitality #Tourism #Businesses #SustainableTourism #sustainability #plasticfree #saynotoplastic #Tourisme #travel #Blog #Trending ♻️ pic.twitter.com/JQp61JsNaf

— SiennyLovesDrawing (@SiennyLovesDraw) August 8, 2022

Participants can receive an e-certificate 📜 if they achieve the minimum required score ie. 80% in the final quiz. Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 has just completed & received her e-certificate 📜, then sharing here for all to also attending this useful informative online course 💪🏻🙌🏻👍🏻

Let’s start to access this online course 👨🏻‍💻👩🏻‍💻🧑🏻‍💻 via 🌐 https://crc.pata.org/courses/unesco/

Happy learning all & let’s “Targeting Zero Plastics in Tourism Businesses – with UNESCO, PATA & Expedia Group” 👍🏻

Tohoku, Japan ~ Fukushima Prefecture & Things To Do

From SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 earlier blogging about the 4 sessions of Japan 🇯🇵 National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Tohoku Online Seminar Secretariat attended with aims to promoting & endorsing Japan 🇯🇵 Tourism in Tohoku region, also to providing the latest information from local municipalities, Tourism Federation & Malaysian presenters who are familiar with the mentioned areas 👍🏻 Tohoku region in Japan 🇯🇵

• Akita Perfecture 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2021/10/26/tohoku-japan-akita-prefecture-things-to-do/
• Miyagi Perfecture 🌐https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2021/11/23/tohoku-japan-miyagi-prefecture-things-to-do/
• Iwate Perfecture 🌐https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2022/01/01/tohoku-japan-iwate-prefecture-things-to-do/
• Aomori Perfecture 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2022/02/19/tohoku-japan-aomori-prefecture-things-to-do/

Again, she really enjoyed this 5th session @ 26 Jan & would like to share some of the important information she has learnt about Fukushima Prefecture 福島県, the 3rd largest perfecture in Japan

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Similarly, this online seminar kick started with the updates in Japan 🇯🇵 by Ms Farah. Japan international border remains suspended. self quarantine period for cross border travellers has shortened to 10 days. More updated Japan travel details via 🌐 https://www.japan.travel/en/practical-coronavirus-information/ & 🌐 https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/cp/page22e_000925.html

Ms Farah has also shared about some typical Japanese-style breakfast ie. Washoku, a traditional Japanese cuisine which being recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of its diverse & fresh ingredients, exceptionally well-balanced & healthy to convey the beauty of nature & changing seasons. The common composition of Washoku including rice (Carbohydrate, either plain steamed white, brown/ genmai or mixed rice – seasoned with soy sauce/ dashi/ seasonal ingredients) + 1 soup (Hydration, miso soup – made from fermented soybean paste & a dashi broth with chopped green onion, wakame seaweed & tofu) + 3 dishes (Protein – grilled fish/ rolled eggs, minerals, vitamin & fibre – “Kobaci”, assorted vegetables prepared in different ways) . Ms Farah also honorable mentioned the Natto & TKG – Tamago-kake Gohan. As a typical love to eat foodie, she wants to taste the Kitakata Ramen as recommended by Ms Farah. It served in a refreshing soy sauce soup, consisting of thick noodles with slices of pork, bamboo shoots & spring onions

Sharing from Ms Abe 🙋🏻‍♀️ from Fukushima Tourism Department about 3 major regions of Fukushima ie. Aizu, Nakadori & Hamadori. It’s 90mins train journey from Tokyo. She has shared some famous destinations to visit by each season in Fukushima. The highly acclaimed Fukushima Peach is in Summer season, must enjoy the refreshing tasty Peach Parfait. Also Ms Abe has recommended some unique experiences ie. cycling around to appreciating the beautiful scenery of autumn leaves, winter sports to enjoy at Alts Snow Park & Resort & Higashiyama Onsen, drift taxi, ramen tasting, Samurai performance, Akabeko painting & etc.

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Next, sharing from Ms Tan from JNTO about 6D5N Southern Tohoku Tour suggestion by flying in/ out through Tokyo in autumn season by car/ bus

1. Fly in 🛬, free & easy in Tokyo. Must taste the Tsukishima Monjayaki pancakes 🥞
2. To Lake Inawashiro – Akabeko (Its legend story & lucky 🍀 charm) / Aizu candle 🕯️ making experience – Tadami River Bridge viewpoint – Hotel 🏨: Aizu Ashinomaki Onzen ♨️ to experience Demon Slayer scene alike ryokan
3. To Kitakata City for Kitakata Ramen 🍜, brewery tour & sake🍶 tasting – Uesugi Hakushakutei – Hotel 🏨: Ginzan Onsen to experience spirited away scene alike onsen street & former official royal 👑 family accommodation
4. To Naruko Gorge – Matsushima islands 🗾 – Ichiban-cho to experience local gourmet grab & go – Hotel stay at Sendai city to experience the Sendai Pageant of Starlight
5. Shopping 🛍️ trip at Sendai-Izumi premium outlets – Zao Fox Village – Adachigahara Furusatomura – Hotel 🏨 stay at Koriyama city to get in touch with the rural life of Japan
6. Kawagoe city street strolling for time travel to the past & last mins shopping 🛍️ before flying out 🛫 to Tokyo/ back home

More Japan travel planning via 🌐 https://www.tohokukanko.jp/en/itineraries/index.html & 🌐 https://www.japan.travel/en/my/beauty-of-hokkaido-tohoku/

Lastly, live sharing by a Malaysian student, Ms Admirah about her favourite shine muscat grape, powdery snow in winter ❄️ Ohh ya…She reminded all visitors must bring a good camera to capture the beautiful scenery etc. when travelling to Japan

Things To Do @ Fukushima Prefecture

SiennyLovesDrawing loves train ride, so definitely she will enjoy a scenic railway ride on the Oku-Aizu Railway (Tadami Line) which offering fantastic views of the striking natural scenery 🚞✨, especially during autumn & winter seasons

Aizu region with historical sites eg. Tsuruga Castle & Nakadori, with mountainous natural landscapes 🏔️, orchards & hot springs ♨️, both have basin areas that remain warm in winter & mountainous areas with cool summers & snowy winters

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Mugenkyo-no-Watashi River Crossing on the Tadami River via Japanese boat trip around 15mins per way & run between Hayato Onsen pier & the Mifuke area. This was named after the truly wondrous scenery created by the river mist in the mornings & evenings of summer

Tsuruga Castle 鶴ヶ城 🏯 was known for its strong defense, enduring for an entire month under the enemy’s attack during the 1868 war. It’s said to be the only castle in Japan that still has the same red-tiled roof from the time before it was demolished. At top floor, it offers a view of Mt. Bandai & Iimori Hill, also the townscape of Aizu. Ms Abe has recommended this castle as must visit during spring & autumn season

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 also read about this unique Buddhist temple built in 1796 named Sazaedo Temple 螺旋堂 ⛩️ (Aizu Sazae-do, officially named Entsusansou-do). It’s still standing strong now after about 220 years, this 3-story temple solely made of wood, looks like a spiral staircase shaped with its ingenious double-helix slope (It allows visitors to ascend & descend the temple structure without meeting those moving in the opposite direction) that makes it in National Important Cultural Property listing in 1995 & also was showcased in Michelin Green Guide in 2018. Visitors will observe a discontinued practice by local Japanese from the plastered family placards of visitors who completed pilgrimages to the temple & gave donations on the roof & walls of this temple. She would definitely visiting it when she is at Aizu-Wakamatsu City, Fukushima. More info via 🌐 http://sazaedo.jp/

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Hanamiyama Park 🏞️ sets on the slopes of the hills to offers a plethora of cherry trees with many different hues of pink. Must enjoy the walking trails & exploring the recommended picture-taking spots during the sakura season, middle of April in Fukushima

Miharu Takizakura 三春滝桜 is ranked among the Japan’s “3 greatest cherry trees 🌸💮” ~ The Takizakura literally means “waterfall cherry tree” is 1 of the most popular single cherry trees in Japan. The wonderfully shaped weeping cherry tree in the hills of Miharu Town is said to be over 1000 years old

Bandai-Azuma Skyline (Nakadori) is 1 of selected Japan’s top 100 roads, a scenic driving 🚗 route stretches 28.7km to meandering through the Azuma mountain range, between Takayu Onsen & Tsuchiyu Toge Pass. The highlight of the drive is the Fudosawa Bridge 🌉 spanning over the Tsubakuro Valley, the view from the bridge is spectacular as if you’re floating in the sky

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Tatsusawa Fudotaki Recreation Forest 🌳🌳 in the Tatsusawa Hot Spring village, a great place for an outdoor adventure in this rural setting ie. hiking, waterfalls, visit temples ⛩️, skiing ⛷️🎿, picnic, camping etc.

The Nagatoko is Shingu Kumano Shrine’s worship hall which is designated as a Nationally Important Cultural Asset. Built in 1055 as the main structure during the Heian period to the Kamakura period, its thatched roof is supported by 44 massive pillars, each one 45 cm in diameter. This comprises a single large, open stage with no walls, and is said to have been used for ascetic training by priests, as well as kagura dance festivals

Ouchi-juku大内宿 is a small village which is located in Aizu Wakamatsu, the west of Fukushima & famous for its beautiful snow ❄️🌨️❄️ scenery of the Japanese traditional houses village covered by snow in winter

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Lake Inawashiro 猪苗代湖 is Japan’s 4th largest lake, highly transparent, also called “Tenkyoko” in reference to its “mirror-like lake that reflects the heaven. Visitors can enjoy lake bathing, fishing, canoeing etc. Ms Abe has recommended it as 1 of the destination to enjoy winter sports

A long-established sake 🍶 brewery named Toyokuni Brewery 豊国酒造, which started its sake brewery business in the Edo period (200 years ago) made from regional rice 🍚🌾 that local farmers grow in Fukushima & its sake has won a variety of awards 🏆🏅🎖️

Website 🌐 : https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/tohoku/fukushima/ & https://www.pref.fukushima.lg.jp/site/portal-english/

Ohh ya…For travel convenience, you may check out Tocoo! ~ The Japan’s 🇯🇵Leading Rental Car Reservation Site for your car rental 🚗🚗 booking service with hundreds of their outlets throughout Japan of various car rental brands during your trips via 🌐 https://www2.tocoo.jp/en/?asp_id=1679&utm_source=1679&utm_medium=affiliate

#東北 #japan #japantravel #tourism #Tohoku #Fukushima #travel #traveltojapan #discoverjapan #tourism #beauty #wanderlust #city #nature #日本 #landscape #japanpics #japanlovers #temple #shrine #art #familytravel #heritage

More Hotel/ Stay Vacation Content (Part 2)

Updated 8 Aug 2022, 1.10pm

SiennyLovesDrawing has started her 2nd blog with Medium platform, also named SiennyLovesDrawing since Apr 2019, however discontinued@ 21 March 2022 due to unforeseen circumstances (She knows it’s sad…It’s ok she will continue her blogging passion here ya :D)

This is Part 2 via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2022/03/05/more-hotel-stay-vacation-content-from-https-siennylovesdrawing-medium-com-part-2/ & will continue to be updated from time to time with content compilation from the brand sites & social media platforms, including her own social media platforms ya ☺️

Part 1 via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2020/12/19/more-hotel-stay-vacation-content-from-https-siennylovesdrawing-medium-com/

Aug 2022

2 Aug 2022 – Hotel Stay with Favehotel Nagoya Batam, Indonesia

Hotel Stay with Favehotel Nagoya Batam, Indonesia

Hotel Review – Flypod Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

July 2022

Amazing resort stay with Flypod Kinabalu Mountain Lodge

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSRM5NE8s/

May 2022

17 May 2022 – AirAsia Super Fest

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_airasiasuperapp-international-airlines-activity-6932289282053177344-RO0u

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5 May 2022 – Building Back Sustainably through Cultural Heritage & Community-based Tourism @ PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2022 in Songkhla, Thailand

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/building-back-sustainably-through-cultural-heritage-tourism-drawing

April 2022

14 April 2022 – Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC): 8th SEED (Share, Enrich, Enhance, Develop) Seminar & food waste management practices

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_development-islamic-malaysia-activity-6920252747644592129-iZFp

14 April 2022 – PATA Destination Insight Series featuring Malaysia

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_pata-malaysia-bbc-activity-6920250629672067072-va2U

10 April 2022 – Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) organised a CPR training course for Penang’s tourist guides

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_muslim-tour-guides-life-saving-training-activity-6918547948771422208-D0aE

6 April 2022 – MALAYSIA WELL-POSITIONED TO GAIN FROM ISLAMIC ECONOMY & MUSLIM-FRIENDLY TRAVEL

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_malaysia-opportunity-islamiceconomy-activity-6917026262372773889-zeO4

6 April 2022 – “The Only Cruise To Nowhere in Malaysia”

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_sharing-tourismindustryplayers-mita-activity-6917295208581754880-5tH6

3 April 2022 – Staycation with Jasa Resort, Sg Lembing, Pahang, Malaysia 🏢🇲🇾

SiennyLovesDrawing has checked in for a comfy clean accommodation @ Jasa Resort 🏢 ( 📍Lot 1222, Kampung Kuala Kenau, 26200 Sungai Lembing, Pahang & 🌐 https://www.facebook.com/people/Jasa-Resort-Sg-Lembing/100057174051966/) during the recent participation of the Program Jejak El-Dorado Timur @ Sungai Lembing, Pahang, Malaysia

📍JasaResort #sungailembing https://t.co/EltqLNuEC9#tourismmalaysia #tourismmalaysiawilayahtimur #cuticutimalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #Tourism #Tourisme #Malaysia #explore #Museum #History #art #culture #heritage #travel #travelling #program @TourismMalaysia @MyMOTAC #JKKN #trip pic.twitter.com/VO09Sm7rdw

— SiennyLovesDrawing (@SiennyLovesDraw) April 2, 2022

1 April 2022 – AirAsia welcomes international travellers as borders reopen today

https://newsroom.airasia.com/news/airasia-welcomes-international-travellers-as-borders-reopen-today
March 2022

29 March 2022 – Inbound Tourism Booster

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_sharing-tourismindustryplayers-mita-activity-6914535534354706432-4BBg

28 March 2022 – airasia Super App launches SUPER+

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/airasia-super-app-launches-siennyloves-drawing

27 March 2022 – Financial Assistance for Tourism Industry Players

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_confirmation-of-attendance-financial-assistance-activity-6913699545524666368-zUbI

22 March 2022 – 3 months validity extension for Asean Unlimited (Malaysia) pass holders

https://newsroom.airasia.com/news/2022/3/22/three-months-validity-extension-for-asean-unlimited-malaysia-pass-holders

21 March 2022 – Bangkok retains ‘Best City’ title in DestinAsian magazine’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards

Phuket & Ko Samui named among ‘Best Islands’, Suvarnabhumi Airport among ‘Best Airports’

https://www.tatnews.org/2022/03/bangkok-retains-best-city-title-in-destinasian-magazines-2022-readers-choice-awards/

9 March 2022 – Malaysia Opens Its National Borders 1 Apr 2022 To Re -Empower The International Tourism Sector

In Malaysia’s national language, https://www.motac.gov.my/media2/siaran/pembukaan-sempadan-negara-dapat-memperkasakan-kembali-sektor-pelancongan-antarabangsa

8 March 2022 – New Dates for PATA Annual Summit 2022

https://www.pata.org/press-release/new-dates-for-pata-annual-summit-2022

4 March 2022 – Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2022 to showcase ‘Amazing New Chapters’ in Thai tourism

Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2022 to showcase ‘Amazing New Chapters’ in Thai tourism

4 March 2022 – airasia Super App announces partnership with WebBeds, further bolsters its position to become Asean’s leading Over The Air (OTA)

https://newsroom.airasia.com/news/2022/3/3/airasia-super-app-announces-partnership-with-webbeds-further-bolsters-its-position-to-become-aseans-leading-ota

2 March 2022 – Visitor Arrival Growth Scenarios for 39 Asia Pacific Destinations Now Available

https://www.pata.org/press-release/visitor-arrival-growth-scenarios-for-39-asia-pacific-destinations-now-available

Feb 2022

23 Feb 2022 – PATA Career Development Series: Maximising Data Analytics in the Hospitality Industry

https://www.pata.org/calendar/the-relationship-between-hospitality-data-analytics

21 Feb 2022 – Regenerative Travel Welcomes New Trailblazing Hotels in Botswana, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, South Africa, USA & Zimbabwe

https://www.regenerativetravel.com/explore/meet-our-new-hotels-in-botswana-dominican-republic-jamaica-south-africa-usa-zimbabwe/

20 Feb 2022 – Domestic Connect Summit 2022 by MITA from 1 to 31 March 2022

18 Feb 2022 – airasia and the Singapore Tourism Board launch partnership to promote travel

https://newsroom.airasia.com/news/2022/2/16/airasia-and-the-singapore-tourism-board-launch-partnership-to-promote-travel

16 Feb 2022 – International visitor arrival numbers forecast to increase across Asia Pacific in 2022, gaining in strength to 2024

https://www.pata.org/press-release/international-visitor-arrival-numbers-forecast-to-increase-across-asia-pacific-in-2022-gaining-in-strength-to-2024

16 Feb 2022 – PATA Proudly Welcomes the Singapore Tourism Board as its Newest National Government Member

https://www.pata.org/press-release/pata-proudly-welcomes-the-singapore-tourism-board-as-its-newest-national-government-member#:~:text=BANGKOK%2C%20February%2016%2C%202022%20%2D%2D,partnership%20with%20industry%20and%20community

15 Feb 2022 – airasia Super App partners MG Group to strengthen its online travel agency (OTA) position

https://newsroom.airasia.com/news/2022/2/15/airasia-super-app-partners-mg-group-to-strengthen-its-ota-position

9 Feb 2022 – PATA and Vynn Capital Share How Technology Can Enable Travel Recovery

https://www.pata.org/press-release/pata-and-vynn-capital-share-how-technology-can-enable-travel-recovery

Jan 2022

26 Jan 2022 – Latest PATA Visitor Forecasts 2022-2024: While there is some improvement in travel demand, it remains uneven & highly variable

https://www.pata.org/press-release/latest-pata-visitor-forecasts-2022-2024

26 Jan 2022 – AirAsia continues to be the top choice in the travel category

https://newsroom.airasia.com/news/airasia-putra-brand-awards-2021

21 Jan 2022 – PATA partners to launch new net zero methodology for hotels

https://www.pata.org/press-release/pata-partners-to-launch-new-net-zero-methodology-for-hotels

21 Jan 2022 – Live Webinar: PATA’s Destination Insight Series featuring Micronesia Presented by PATA & BBC

https://www.pata.org/calendar/patas-destination-insight-series-featuring-micronesia-presented-by-pata-bbc

12 Jan 2022 – AirAsia launches 4 new domestic routes in time for festive season

https://newsroom.airasia.com/news/2022/1/12/airasia-launches-four-new-domestic-routes-in-time-for-festive-season

#tourism #hotel #accommodation #travel #travelling #traveling #blogger #bloggers #userexperience #sharing #sharingiscaring

Tohoku, Japan ~ Aomori Prefecture & Things To Do

From SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 earlier blogging about the 3 sessions of Japan 🇯🇵 National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Tohoku Online Seminar Secretariat attended with aims to promoting & endorsing Japan 🇯🇵 Tourism in Tohoku region, also to providing the latest information from local municipalities, Tourism Federation & Malaysian presenters who are familiar with the mentioned areas 👍🏻 Tohoku region in Japan 🇯🇵

• Akita Perfecture 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2021/10/26/tohoku-japan-akita-prefecture-things-to-do/
• Miyagi Perfecture 🌐https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2021/11/23/tohoku-japan-miyagi-prefecture-things-to-do/
• Iwate Perfecture 🌐https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2022/01/01/tohoku-japan-iwate-prefecture-things-to-do/

Again, she really enjoyed this 4th session @ 13 Jan & would like to share some of the important information she has learnt about Aomori Prefecture 青森県 here

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Similarly, this online seminar kick started with the updates in Japan 🇯🇵 by Ms Tracy. Japan is experiencing its 1st heavy snowfall in 4 years as we read from international news. Some of the rare sceneries were explained during this session ie. Central Tokyo with 10cm of snow, temperature hovered below 0 degree Celsius etc.

Ms Tracy has also shared that the Japanese are celebrating the most important holiday in Japan 🇯🇵 ie. New Year from 29 Dec to 3 Jan annually. Typically families will gather together. A Japanese tradition of 1st worship of the new year aka Hatsumode at 12am sharp on 1st thing in the morning of 1 Jan (More info via 🌐 https://www.facebook.com/599813696836168/posts/2062470093903847/) & 1st sunrise of the year aka Hatsu-Hinode, rising or sun setting aligns with the peak of Mt Fuji 🏔️ & causing the peak to shine bright like a diamond 💎, well known as Diamond Fuji 🤩 The Japanese also practicing Otoshidama tradition, a slight different to our Malaysians Ang Pow 🧧 tradition. The Japanese working adults would be giving Ang Pow to the kids in the family within range of JPY1k to 5k (Approximately RM36 to RM182)

More updated Japan travel details via 🌐 https://www.japan.travel/en/practical-coronavirus-information/ & https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/cp/page22e_000925.html

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Then, sharing from Ms Lee Nyok Peng 🙋🏻‍♀️ (Malaysian from Kluang, Johor, the director of Jumonji Cafe since 2015) & shown us a live walk around her cafe in Kuroishi & has explained about the thick snow on the rooftops & on the streets. She has recommended a must try sake which won an award 🍶 ~ 純米大吟醸 稲村屋文四郎” Junmai Daiginjo Inamuraya Bunshiro at Sake brewery named Narumi Jozo, more info from its FB page named narumijozoten. Yes ✅, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 is gonna pay her cafe a visit when she is travelling to Kuroishi, Aomori Perfecture then 😁 More about her cafe & Malaysian menu served via 🌐 http://kuroishi-machisodate.com/cafe.html

Next, sharing from Ms Kaori Kogawa 🙋🏻‍♀️ from Aomori Tourism Department about some famous festivals & places to visit within Aomori by each seasons

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Ms Chessie has shared her travel highlights at Aomori with nice photos & videos. She actually shared also during the Akita online session, always inspiring happy to hear more of her Japan travels 😁 She has highly recommended a cycling trip from Chuo-Hirosaki station to Owani station & all you can eat cherries 🍒 (Other than apple 🍎 picking) from Tsugaru Yume Ringo Farm during summer. Also shared that must try the Garlic Yakisoba which doesn’t taste the normal smelly garlic 🧄 SiennyLovesDrawing is really curious 👩🏻🤔 & wanna try it whenever she is at Aomori then, she is never a garlic fan ❌🧄 since young

Update from Fukushima online session by Ms Farah @ 26 Jan, must enjoy Japanese breakfast experience, indulge in fresh local foods & interaction with the locals at Tatehana Wharf Morning Market, Hachinohe, Aomori. It’s 1 of the largest Sunday morning markets in Japan which selling seafood, fruits, flowers, coffee, pastries, antiques etc. More via https://www.849net.com/en/

Things To Do @ Aomori Prefecture

Aomori Prefecture is well known for its nature beauty & World Heritage ie. Jogakura Bridge, Shirakami-Sanchi, Lake Towada, Oirase Stream & more 👍🏻

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 has read more about Aomori Prefecture after this online session & really wish to personally travel & explore below things to do ☺️

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Nebuta Matsuri ねぶた祭り, the biggest Tanabata festival held in August annually at Aomori City & famous as 1️⃣ of the 3️⃣ great festivals of the Tohoku region. “Haneto”, the dancers who dress up in flashy outfits & chant “rasserah” as they going down the streets

Warasse Nebuta Museum ねぶたの家 ワラッセ to learn more about the history & culture of this festival

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Approximately 60% of Japan’s apples 🍎🍎 are harvesting here, including Aomori apple pies containing whole apple. Also can enjoy apple picking & eating freshly picked apples 🍎 Hirosaki City in Aomori is producing 1/3 of delicious Aomori apples, the single largest producer of apples in Japan 🇯🇵 which for the intense sweetness & delightful crunch apple 🍎😋👍🏻

Must experience the mixture of new western wave with traditional Japanese culture at Hirosaki Park & Hirosaki castle 弘前城 It’s constructed in Hirayama style, the main tower was built on top of a hill for easier defense & surrounded by defensive walls, moats & yagura towers. Along with the Japan’s oldest Yoshino cherry tree, the sakura tunnel with a cherry blossom light-up making it a famous spot in Aomori during sakura season 🌸🌸 Also famous to viewing beautiful autumn leaves 🍂🍁 & Yuki-Doro Matsuri aka snow lantern festival 😀 More travel tips via 🌐 https://www.facebook.com/599813696836168/posts/961814290636105/ & https://www.facebook.com/599813696836168/posts/1248273411990190/

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Lake Towada is the largest caldera lake on Japan’s main island, Honshu which formed by volcanic activity since about 200K years ago. At 327m deep, the 3rd deepest lake in Japan 🇯🇵 which surrounding by greenery in spring & summer, autumn leaves 🍂🍁 in autumn & snowy scenery in winter ❄️ More info via 🌐 https://www.facebook.com/108836341523879/posts/129218346152345/

Aomori Gyosai Center aka Furukawa Fish Market is a must eat place. The Nokke-don which literally means a rice bowl with toppings is a dish allowing customers to pick & place on top of the rice. Yeah‼️Amazing experience to creating own unique “my-best don” 😋📹🌐 https://fb.watch/aLKtOHo06z/

Aomori is well known worldwide as 1️⃣ of the cities with the heaviest snowfall in the world 🌎 The 18 mountains 🏔🏔 which form the volcanic complex called the Hakkōda Mountains have their trees 🌳🌲 covered in snow ❄️ & ice resulting in frozen tree formations called “snow monsters” via 📹🌐 https://fb.watch/aXrVRBrh6j/ . Many visitors also amazed with its beautiful autumn leaves scenery 😍🍂🍁

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The Seven Swamps of Tsuta & a scenic lake called Tsutanuma especially popular during autumn season. In the surrounding area is the Tsuta Onsen, 1️⃣ of the top 💯hot springs in Japan♨️🇯🇵

Shirakami Sanchi 白神山地 is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993 & known for its primeval forests of beech trees, the Anmon no Taki waterfalls & the region’s vast wildlife

In Inakadate, between June to Oct, must enjoy the Rice Paddy Art aka Tanbo Art in Japanese , an elaborately designed works which created by planting different colored rice 🌾 via a perspective drawing method. Yes ✅, similarly to what she has shared in Akita blog post earlier

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SiennyLovesDrawing loves to travel with train 🚂 & the Konan Railway is a local line that runs around Hirosaki City. On snowy winter ❄️ days, a Russell snow plow train will be in action to remove snow from the tracks. It will be very lucky 🍀 if can spot it ya ☺️ More info via 🌐https://konantetsudo.jp/for-foreigners/ & 📹🌐 https://fb.watch/aLLfagG19c/

Hop on the Tsugaru Railway Winter Stove Train from Tsugaru-Goshogawara Station for an unforgettable delightful moments to admiring the beautiful winter rural landscape of Tsugaru area

Sannai Maruyama Archaeological site features excavated items eg. Japan’s Paleolithic age that’s chockful of interesting artifacts, accessories & sculptures that date back 10K years being discovered in 12 different ruins

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Website 🌐 : https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/tohoku/aomori/ & https://www.en-aomori.com/

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Ohh ya…For travel convenience, do check out Tocoo! ~ The Japan’s 🇯🇵Leading Rental Car Reservation Site for your car rental booking service via 🌐 https://www2.tocoo.jp/en/?asp_id=1679&utm_source=1679&utm_medium=affiliate

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