THIS year’s Tourism Industry Awards is set to celebrate the best in
the industry across 90 categories.
“The awards encompass various aspects of tourism such as hotels,
tour guides, tourism products, shopping centres and convention centres,” said
its organising chairman Datuk Emmy Suraya Hussein.
The second edition of the awards has drawn 150 entries, and some
1,100 local and international tourism players are expected to attend the Aug 9
ceremony at a hotel in Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya in Selangor.
“It is also the first time we are collaborating with Tourism
Selangor, in conjunction with Visit Selangor Year 2025 (VSY 2025).
“This is a good chance to strengthen our relationship and provide
more opportunities for local tourism players, especially those in Selangor,”
she said during a press conference.
Emmy Suraya said the award ceremony was also a celebration of
resilience, creativity and excellence in tourism.
“As Malaysia continues to elevate its position as a top global
travel destination, these awards honour trailblazers who have made significant
contributions to the tourism industry,” she said.
The awards are jointly organised by Malaysia International Tourism
Development Association (Mitda), Tourism Selangor and a travel magazine.
Also present at the press conference were Mitda president Captain
(Rtd) Mahadzir Mansor, Tourism Selangor chief executive officer Chua Yee Ling,
Tourism Industry Awards 2025 head juror Datuk Rashidi Hasbullah and Tourism
Malaysia senior director (package development division) Azimah Aziz.
Sunway Hospitality Group chief executive officer Alex Castaldi and
Subang Jaya deputy mayor Mohd Zulkurnain Che Ali also attended the event which
saw the launch of Tourism Industry Awards 2025.
Mahadzir said each winner would have the chance to promote their
products to both local and international audiences.
“Mitda will provide the winners with slots to promote their tourism
packages and products via World Tourism Channel, Mitda’s electronic platform.”
He said the winners’ products would also be promoted in the travel
magazine as well as other print media.
“Winners will also be recognised as a ‘Tourism Ambassador of
Malaysia’ to help promote the country’s tourism industry,” he added.
Meanwhile, Chua said Selangor government had introduced 20 special
award categories to recognise the contributions of tourism players and media
professionals across the state.
“Tourism Industry Awards 2025 is more than a celebration.
“It is also a strategic platform to promote VSY 2025 and our
signature domestic tourism campaign ‘Selangor Kan Ada’.
“It is also an appreciation for those who have played a role in
boosting tourist arrivals and enriching the tourism landscape in Selangor.
“We believe that by acknowledging these efforts, we can inspire more
innovation, sustainability and excellence across the industry,” she said.
Chua added that the awards ceremony was also a good avenue for
tourism players to gather and exchange opinions to elevate the industry.
-thestar online.