Malaysia's return to the Formula 1 calendar has triggered a sharp rise in travel demand, with international flight bookings to Kuala Lumpur more than doubling and hotel reservations around the Sepang International Circuit soaring within days of the announcement.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — The convergence of several international sporting events in Malaysia this October, including the Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix fan activation...

Malaysia's return to the Formula 1 calendar has triggered a sharp rise in travel demand, with international flight bookings to Kuala Lumpur more than doubling and hotel…