WHAT NEW TOURISM PRODUCTS IS MALAYSIA OFFERING TRAVELLERS?
Before we start investigating new products, I think it is vital to reevaluate those products and services that we currently offer visitors. It is essential that we constantly revaluate and refine these so that Malaysia can continue to offer attractive products to all travellers. Malaysia needs to ensure it offers competitive value, a unique experience along the lines of “Malaysia Truly Asia” and quality services and products. However, there are certain areas where we can develop new products to ensure the nation remains a vibrant tourist destination. We need to continue or develop new concepts such as gardens and parks, arts, ecotourism, railway tourism, sailing and luxury activities such as heli-flights and boat cruises which appeal to affluent travellers. I was recently in Australia where there was a lot of interest in the “Sandakan to Ranau Peace Walk” and in Australians visiting Sabah to participate in sections of this historic walk. This tragic episode at the end of World War II i
