By Diana Abd Wahab
SHAH ALAM, Nov 26 — The state government has allocated RM6 million to empower Selangor’s tourism industry, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said two tourism promotion campaigns will be implemented, including ‘Pusing Selangor Dulu!‘ for the domestic market and ‘Splendid Selangor, Take Me Anywhere‘ for the international market.
Similarly, the 2023 Selangor Global Tourism Convention mega event will be continued, based on the traders-to-customers concept, with a RM1 million allocation.
“The event will focus on the ‘Travel Fair’ concept, which gives tourists the opportunity to get the best discounts for tourism packages in the state.
“The convention mega event is capable of raising Selangor’s tourism profile to higher levels, especially on the world stage, as well as boost the state’s tourism industry,” he said during the tabling of the 2023 Selangor Budget at the State Legislative Assembly yesterday.
Amirudin added competitions will also be organised, involving the community, associations and tourism agencies, to revive the domestic tourism sector which has been affected by the pandemic.
“Members of the public, associations or tourism agencies can obtain a grant of up to RM20,000, which is aimed at helping industry players promote Selangor more actively as a major tourism destination in both Malaysia and worldwide,” he said.
