The obsession for higher tourist arrival continues. Deputy Tourism Minister Datuk Dr James Dawos Mamit said yesterday that Malaysia's target of 24 million tourist arrivals this year is within reach.
"This is based on the 16.18 million tourist arrivals in the first eight months giving the government tourism receipts of RM30 billion," he said after opening Cuti Cuti Malaysia Travel Fair Terengganu here Friday.
Dawos attributed the achievement to aggressive promotion by tourism officials stationed in Tourism Malaysia offices all over the world. What about those personal trips made by the Minister of Tourism.
"Tourism promotions will continue as it is one of 12 major national economic areas with potential to generate high income."
He also proposed that more trees be planted in Kuala Terengganu to make it a green city so that the people could have a more comfortable environment for exercises.
Terengganu's tourism icons are Pulau Redang, Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Kapas, Pulau Tenggol, Muzium Negeri, Taman Tamadun Islam, Cemerong Waterfall, Rantau Abang Beach and Tasik Kenyir.
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