It takes all kinds ... of tourists

What are tourists to Malaysia like? - Illustration HASSAN BAHRI/The Star

Tourist guides give their unvarnished view of the international guests who visit our country, including their quirks and characteristics.

THE general consensus in the tourist guide community is that diplomacy is always part and parcel of the job. At the core, tourism is a service-centric industry and often times, tourist guides are the ones who receive first-hand interaction and view of the colourful characters who visit our country.