Motac targets five million tourists from China this year

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Motac is targeting the arrival of five million tourists from China this year compared to 3.1 million in 2019.

Tiong said the target was set following China's decision to reopen its borders on Jan 8 after three years of restrictions following the Covid-19 pandemic. "We are happy to see tourists arriving in the country to drive the tourism sector and the national economy.

He said the target was expected to be achieved when China would allow group tour services to 20 countries including Malaysia to resume on Feb 6.The other 19 countries listed are Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Singapore, Laos, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Russia, Switzerland, Hungary, New Zealand, Fiji, Cuba and Argentina.

 

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