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Thursday, September 02, 2004

Tourism as I see it.

Our country boasts about our natural paradise as well as modern cities in which,huge shopping malls are situated.Well to me, boasting itself isn't enough.Steps have to be taken to promote this growing industry.For example,details of tourist destinations should be provided accurately.

There is a weakness in our government services.The government is a 'scary cat'.They give information that is censored.Well Malaysia is a nice place .That's true.But this year I haven't seen any comments from the government about the haze as they did in previous years.Why?Obviously they are afraid of the consequences.So with this as an example how far do you think the government can go in promoting tourism?To me.. not that far.

From my point of view,tourism is only a source of revenue for the country.Why I say so?Well hiding the truth from the international community about issues like haze would affect tourists confidence after visiting the country.There.. that is an example.Either that or the government is short sighted.They want a nice slice of the pie chart that shows countries whether they have been a considerable tourist destination.To me,they are just aiming to get visitors that visits us once.Their moves certainly are not encouraging visitors to come.If i told you that Borneo is a natural paradise,and you came to see it.What can you see when theres haze?There goes tourist's confidence.

Tourism should be what it is supposed to be.Attracting people all over the world to experience life here at the best times.They should get the credit for what they paid for not less.
We have much to offer.We have a multi racial community.Therefore we have varieties.Food and culture alike theres much to learn from our country.Tourism can increase revenue,but that should not be the main purpose.We should let tourism show the others the real image of our country as the main purpose not $,although money counts as well.

Derek | 7:41 pm