{
  "id": 15833090,
  "title": "Penang makes National Geographic list of top 25 cities worldwide to visit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/penang-makes-national-geographic-list-of-top-25-cities-worldwide-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T01:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/lifestyles/128592/penang-makes-national-geographic-list-of-top-25-cities-worldwide-to-visit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PENANG, Malaysia has once again secured an esteemed place on the prestigious list of \"The Best Places in the World to Travel to in 2027\" by National Geographic. This accolade highlights the state's unique assets in diversity, heritage, culture, and gastronomy.\n\nState executive councillor Wong Hon Wai, who is in charge of tourism, culture and creative economy, expressed pride in Penang’s inclusion on this prestigious list. He emphasized that the recognition will bolster Penang’s standing as a sought-after destination. Wong highlighted the rigorous nominating, researching and reporting process that led to Penang’s selection, underscoring National Geographic’s reputation for inspiring exploration and deepening understanding through its magazine and digital platforms.\n\nNotably, Penang was previously recognized by National Geographic for its culinary heritage in their 2025 coverage of the best island in South-East Asia for food. This continued recognition further underscores Penang’s distinctive character and the experiences that attract visitors from around the globe. Wong affirmed the island’s commitment to enhancing its tourism brand, elevating its international profile, and strengthening its appeal to welcome even more international visitors.",
  "summary": "PENANG has again earned international recognition in tourism after the state was named by the influential National Geographic in the list of “The Best Places in the World to Travel to in 2027.\" The state made the list of the Top 25 cities worldwide t...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}