Datuk Ahmad Shah Hussein Tambakau says, “This year’s participation in WTM is significant as we promote the Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign with targets of 30 million tourists and RM100 billion or approximately 18 billion pounds in terms of tourist receipts. This campaign focuses on ecotourism, arts and culture, befitting with the National Ecotourism Plan 2016-2025 and the National Culture Policy.”
More than 100 events have been lined up for next year’s celebrations to showcase Malaysia’s diverse culture and traditions. These include the Malaysia Open House (Chinese New Year, Aidilfitri, Deepavali and Christmas), Thaipusam, Tadau Kaamatan and Gawai Festival (Harvest Festival), George Town Festival, Rainforest World Music Festival, Regatta Lepa and Selangor International Indigenous Arts Festival, to name a few.
One of the key events lined up is the Asia Golf Tourism Conference (AGTC) on 30 March to 2 April 2020 organised by International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). Malaysia has been positioned as an exciting and affordable year-round golf destination, and this conference is expected to raise Malaysia’s profile further.
Malaysia is also excited to host two other high-profile business events in 2020 namely PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit. Both these events are expected to shine the limelight on Malaysia.
In terms of attractions and offerings, Malaysia’s 13 states offer varied experiences. Melaka’s historic sites, Penang’s gastronomic offerings, Pahang’s thick rainforests, Sabah’s natural landscapes, and Sarawak’s exotic cultures – these are some of the exciting possibilities awaiting tourists to Malaysia next year.
In addition, numerous new hotels will be open to accommodate tourists. Among the new hotel openings are Anantara, One&Only Resort and Hard Rock Hotel in Desaru Coast in Johor; Sheraton Imperial; Conrad Kuala Lumpur; and Pavilion Hotel managed by Banyan Tree. Three AC Hotels under the Marriott brand are also expected to open soon.
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