Malaysia shines in world tourism, said United
Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) secretary-general Dr Taleb Rifai.
“I say this
without compliment but as a fact."
“It is now the
eighth or ninth best receiving tourist destination in the world, and is likely
to be in the top five as the largest and most important destinations by 2020,”
he said after presenting Najib with an open letter for the Global Leaders for
Tourism Campaign on Monday.
The UNWTO is a
specialised agency of the United Nations and the leading international
organisation in the field of tourism. It serves as a global forum for tourism
policy issues and a practical source of tourism know-how.
The body was
impressed by the commitment shown by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak
towards promoting and developing Malaysia's tourism sector.
He said the aim
of UNWTO's campaign was to garner support and recognition of world leaders
towards the proper growth of global tourism.
He added that
tourism was currently the third largest global industry responsible for one out
of 12 jobs and revenue amounting to US$1.1 trillion annually.
Malaysian
Tourism Minister Ng Yen Yen said UMWTO's initiative augured well in efforts to
further develop and promote the nation's growing tourism sector.
She added that
Malaysia was chosen to chair the UNTWO Commission with regards to the East Asia
and Pacific regions.
Martin Carvalho
The Star
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