M'sian Tourism Minister Heads Malaysian Delegation To ITB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Tourism Minister Dr Ng Yen Yen is to lead a Malaysian delegation to the International Tourism Bourse (ITB) in Messe Berlin, Berlin, Germany, for five days beginning March 7, Wednesday in a clear show of the country's focus on European tourists. A statement issued by Tourism Malaysia today said 124,670 German tourists visited Malaysia last year, reflecting a strong German presence in the overall tourist arrivals in the country. "Malaysia's presence at ITB will mark the country's 38th year of participation in the event," said the statement. The delegation will comprise representatives of 57 organisations, including 31 hoteliers and 17 tour operators, national carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS), as well as representatives from eight state governments. Dr Ng is scheduled to launch the Malaysia Pavilion tomorrow and promote several key tourism products and events, such as the newly-opened indoor children's theme park, KidZania; the KLCC/Bukit Bintang Walkway; Southeast Asia's first Premium Outlet Centre, the Johor Premium Outlet; LEGOLAND Malaysia; as well as the Pata Annual Conference 2012 which the country is hosting for two days beginning April 21, at the Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. -- BERNAMA