Domestic travel key to tourism recovery in Malaysia and globally


A new report indicated that travellers will continue to explore destinations in their own countries. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

Confusing travel restrictions around the world will continue to drive domestic tourism, according to a new tourism report.

The Trending In Travel: Emerging Consumer Trends In Travel & Tourism In 2021 And Beyond report – published by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com group – identifies that domestic travel will continue to lead the recovery of the travel and tourism sector.

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