14 Malaysian Exhibitors To Take Part In India Tourism Fair

By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- A total of 14 Malaysian exhibitors will be participating in the South Asian Tourism and Travel Exchange (SATTE) show here next month. A Tourism Malaysia spokesperson said the Selangor and Penang state tourism promotion boards would also be taking part in the annual travel fair to be held from Feb 15-17. Malaysian tour operators and hospitality groups, including Sunway group, will also be showcasing their products and services to attract more Indian tourists. Malaysia is one of popular holiday destinations in Southeast Asia for Indian travellers. A recent survey by travel search engine Skyscanner indicated that Malaysia will remain a favourite destination among Indian travellers in 2017. In 2015, an estimated 720,000 Indian tourists had visited Malaysia. The Malaysian tourism industry is increasing its focus on the Indian market, with strong growth expected in various segments such as shopping, honeymoon, business and corporate events, and sports tourism. --BERNAMA