ASIA Records is proud to officially recognise Hippo Tours and Travel Sdn Bhd for achieving:
Most Inbound Motorcycle Grand Prix Tour Package Customers Served by an Independently-Founded Destination Management Company Through Cross-Border Partner Agents in One Race Weekend
(449 Customers, 6 Partner Agents, RM487,792 Package Sales, 10–12 November 2023, Sepang International Circuit)
This recognition highlights Hippo Tours and Travel’s achievement in coordinating 449 inbound motorcycle Grand Prix tour package customers through six cross-border partner agents, generating RM487,792 in package sales during the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix weekend at Sepang International Circuit.
Achieving 449 Inbound Tour Customers During the Grand Prix Weekend
From 10 to 12 November 2023, Hippo Tours and Travel Sdn Bhd recorded 449 inbound tour package customers attending the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit.
The company worked with six cross-border partner agents, achieving RM487,792 in package sales within the three-day race weekend.
This milestone demonstrates the scale of its coordinated inbound travel operations and its ability to serve international motorsport visitors within a defined event period, forming the basis of its ASIA Records recognition.
Developing Cross-Border Partnerships in Motorsport Tourism
International motorsport events provide opportunities for tourism companies to connect overseas visitors with sporting experiences and local destinations.
Through its network of cross-border partner agents, Hippo Tours and Travel supports the coordination of inbound tour packages, helping international customers access travel arrangements associated with major events.
Its achievement during the 2023 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix reflects the value of partnerships, destination management expertise and coordinated tourism services in serving international visitor groups.
Supporting Destination Management and International Travel Experiences
As a Malaysian travel company, Hippo Tours and Travel provides tourism services involving inbound travel arrangements, international travel coordination and customer support.
The company’s experience in serving 449 Grand Prix tour package customers over one race weekend demonstrates its involvement in a specialised segment of event-related tourism.
The ASIA Records recognition acknowledges its documented customer volume, cross-border agent participation and package sales, reflecting the company’s contribution to connecting international travellers with Malaysia’s motorsport tourism sector.
A Milestone Moment of Recognition
ASIA Records recognition was officially presented on 20 October 2026 at Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown, during the 10th Gather of Achievers – ASEAN Records & ASIA Records Gala Night 2026.
The recognition was received on stage by Dato Seri Johnson Tang, Founder and Managing Director of Hippo Tours and Travel Sdn Bhd, representing Hippo Tours and Travel’s leadership, tourism operations teams and international partner agents whose collaboration contributed to the successful coordination of 449 inbound Grand Prix tour package customers.
Voices of Leadership
Reflecting on the milestone, Dato Seri Johnson Tang, Founder and Managing Director of Hippo Tours and Travel Sdn Bhd, shared:
“Receiving ASIA Records recognition is a proud moment for Hippo Tours and Travel and everyone who contributed to this achievement.
Welcoming 449 inbound customers during the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix weekend demonstrates the importance of teamwork, strong international partnerships and careful travel coordination. We hope to continue connecting motorsport enthusiasts and international travellers with exciting experiences while promoting Malaysia as a destination for major sporting events.”
About Hippo Tours and Travel Sdn Bhd
Hippo Tours and Travel Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian travel agency and destination management company headquartered in Klang, Selangor, specialising in inbound and outbound tourism services, ticketing and travel arrangements.
The company provides travel coordination services for customers and works with tourism partners to facilitate group travel and international visitor experiences.
Through its participation in major event-related tourism activities, including the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Hippo Tours and Travel continues to support cross-border travel connections and the development of Malaysia’s inbound tourism sector.
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