Tourism Malaysia participates in the 31 st edition of Arabian
Travel Market (ATM) 2024, showcasing the country\u2019s latest attractions and
destinations to attract more tourists from West Asia. The four-day prestigious event
held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 6 to 9 May 2024 marks Malaysia\u2019s 31 st
year of participation, demonstrating its enduring commitment to this burgeoning
market.
Led by the Honourable Chairman of Tourism Malaysia Datuk (Dr.) Yasmin Mahmood,
and accompanied by Dato’ Shaharuddin bin Abu Sohot, Deputy Secretary General
(Management), Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the Malaysian delegation
comprises a good mix of 75 organisations, including hotels and resorts, travel agents,
tourism product owners, and representatives from state tourism boards.
The Malaysia Pavilion will engage with Middle Eastern buyers, generating interest
while highlighting tourism products and services tailored to their specific needs and
preferences, thus underscoring the importance placed on West Asia as a key source
of tourists, especially during its summer vacation.
\u201cWith the upcoming launch and celebration of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, we strive to
attract more West Asia tourists. We recognise the immense potential of this market,
not only in terms of outbound tourism but also trade and investment.
\u201cWe are confident that Malaysia\u2019s position as a top destination for Muslim travellers,
coupled with our intensified promotional efforts, will enable us to achieve our target,\u201d
stated Datuk (Dr.) Yasmin Mahmood during the launch of the Malaysia Pavilion today.
In 2024, Malaysia aims to welcome 27.3 million international tourist arrivals and
generate RM102.7 billion in tourism receipts. The remarkable rise in visitors from the<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gulf region in recent years fuels Tourism Malaysia\u2019s enthusiasm to further cultivate
this market.
About Tourism Malaysia
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, also known as Tourism Malaysia, is an agency
under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia. It focuses on the specific task
of promoting Malaysia as a preferred tourism destination. Since its inception, it has
emerged as a major player in the international tourism scene. The next Visit Malaysia
Year, set to take place in 2026, will commemorate the sustainability of the nation’s
tourism industry, which is also in line with the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (UNSDG). <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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