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More Needed To Propel Malaysia's Tourism Industry

Nigel Wong, President, Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA)

26-Jun-24 08:45

More Needed To Propel Malaysia's Tourism Industry

Malaysia's tourism sector has seen a remarkable uptick, with over 7.56 million foreign visitors recorded in the first four months of the year. This surge solidifies Malaysia's position as the second-most visited ASEAN destination. Nigel Wong, President, Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) shares his insights into the factors fueling this growth and suggests strategies to enhance its momentum.

Image Credit: lifeforstock / Freepik.com

Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Shazana Mokhtar, Philip See


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Tags:  celcomdigi2024,  celcomdigi2024,  Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents,  matta,  asean,  malaysia tourism sector, 


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