DUBAI, May 4 (Bernama) - Malaysians abroad should play the role of tourism ambassadors in a bid to woo more foreign tourists to the country. To this end, Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said they should be aware of the country's tourism policies, products as well as the future direction of the industry. "So, wherever you are, please do your bit to promote Malaysia so that more tourists will visit our country," she told a gathering with Malaysians at a hotel here Tuesday night.
Present were Malaysian ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Datuk Yahaya Abdul Jabar and consul-general in Dubai, Ahmad Fadil Shamsudin. Dr Ng is leading the Malaysian delegation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2011 being held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 2 to 5. A total of 87 government and private organisations from Malaysia are taking part in the event.
Dr Ng said Malaysia received 24.6 million tourists in 2010 and the country aimed to get 25 million tourist arrivals this year. She said Tourism Malaysia offices were a good source for the latest on the country's tourism industry. Dr Ng also attended the Malaysia Gala Dinner at the same hotel which was attended by representatives from Dubai-based travel agencies. Entertainment was provided by a cultural troupe from Istana Budaya.
-Bernama.
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