Malaysian Tourism Minister inaugurates Malaysian pavilion at the Arabian Travel Market 2007

The Minister is in Dubai with a 150 strong high-profile delegation from Malaysia that includes representatives from 51 hotels, 28 travel & tour operators, 8 state governments, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airport Berhad, Menara KL and the öAquaria Kuala Lumpur.

'Malaysia has been ranked as the number one destination for Middle East tourists, as reflected in last year's 22.2 per cent surge or a total of 186,821 guests from the Middle East. Drawing on our success, we have come up with an intensified 'Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2007' campaign to meet a target of 300,000 visitors this year. Our participation at the Arabian Travel Market is in line with our strategy to promote what Malaysia has to offer whilst establishing new alliances with key industry players in the region,' said YBM Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, Minister of Tourism, Malaysia.

At the Arabian Travel Market, visitors to the Malaysian pavilion will witness a visual extravaganza as it highlights its 50th Independence Day with a showcase themed 'One Golden Celebration'. In addition, its stand AS 712 in Hall 7 will also feature the country's tourism attractions with luxurious tours aimed to please the Middle East market with a choice of eco-tourism, medical & health tourism, spa, honeymoon and Malaysia My Second Home packages inclusive of impeccable services and products.