Tourism Malaysia holds roadshow in Vizag

Visakhapatnam: Tourism Malaysia held a roadshow post-pandemic in India here on Wednesday to promote travel from Andhra Pradesh to Malaysia and Australia and New Zealand enroute Kuala Lumpur. The roadshow was organised in association with Malaysia Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA).

Roadshows are being held in four cities from August 17 th to 24. The roadshow in Visakhapatnam will be followed by Kolkata, Kochi and Thiruchirapppalli. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture YB Datuk Seri Dr Santhara JP, together with Malaysia's tourism fraternity consisting of one Malaysia-based airline, 16 travel agents, two hoteliers and one State government agency.

Since the reopening of Malaysia's international borders, Tourism Malaysia initiated its first roadshow to six major cities in India followed by its participation in this year's South Asia Travel & Tourism Exchange (SATTE) from May 18-20.

India remains and has been one of the top market sources for Malaysia and has contributed over 7.35 lakh arrivals (22 per cent) in 2019. Apart from its objective to instill confidence among Indians to feel safe to visit Malaysia once again, the roadshow aims to provide a platform for the industry community to steer the tourism sector and return even stronger.

"It is the right time to be back in India and planning for this roadshow is very opportune. The resumption of scheduled international flights from India coincides with the reopening of Malaysia's international borders. We are very thrilled to welcome Indian travellers once again to our humble abode," said Datuk Seri Dr Santhara.