Published on : Thursday, February 28, 2019
Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign is in the pipeline, and Malaysia’s Ministry for Tourism and Culture is targeting arrival figures of 30-million and tourist receipts of RM100 billion (€21.66 billion) by 2020.
Mohamaddin Bin Haji Ketapi, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture for Malaysia said, “I believe Malaysia’s cultural uniqueness is a big draw for the European market. As you may know, Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures with influences from Malay, Chinese and Indian ethnicities, as well as from Europe, Arab and the Malay Archipelago. This has resulted in a mixed yet harmonious legacy that manifests itself in Malaysia’s architecture, clothing, language, cuisine and other aspects.”
Those involved in Malaysia’s tourism sector increased to 3.4 million in 2017 from 1.5 million in 2005.
Tourism is important to Malaysia, as it helps to strengthen the local community economically.
Malaysia is a tourism destination that offers diverse world-class attractions, including nature, shopping, adventure, islands and beaches, as well as many international events, offering visitors a plethora of interesting choices. Malaysia is also a major destination for health tourism and MICE events.
Upcoming developments like Desaru Coast in Johor, and Impression City Melaka, once completed, will bring renewed interest in Malaysia.
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