Unique attractions in each district, such as the Mah Meri Cultural Village on Pulau Carey, should be promoted to draw more tourists to Selangor. — Filepic
Selangor attracts a large number of tourists annually as the state stands out for its various attractions and modern amenities.
Being close to Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, the state enjoys a visitor spillover effect.
During Visit Malaysia Year 2026, Selangor needs to enhance its efforts to attract more tourists visiting the country.
Selangor has to compete with other states that will be wooing visitors who are coming to the country.
As such the state’s advertising, marketing and promotions will have to be strong and compelling.
It should promote the diverse and unique features of its nine districts, which comprise urban, suburban and rural areas.
This will enable the tourists to savour the various draws of a district’s distinctive villages, towns and cities.
Local authorities need to focus on enhancing the facilities and maintaining the general surroundings. Many tourist attractions need a facelift to create a good impression on visitors.
A spring cleaning of all district tourism sites should be undertaken and contractors should be monitored.
A multi-page district tourism calendar or a large poster can be distributed or sold.
Calendars are hard to come by nowadays and an attractive Tourism Selangor calendar could be a hit with the public.
The calendar and posters should feature the tourist attractions such as palaces, houses of worship and landmarks within Selangor’s nine districts.
Dates of open houses should be listed on the calendar and tourists should be made aware that they are welcome to visit them during festive celebrations throughout the year.
Travel firms in each district can be roped in to provide feedback on the tourism programmes to enhance their effectiveness.
District travel firms can play a vital role in ensuring the growth and success of tourism, which is an important component of the Selangor economy since it brings in billions of ringgit in revenue.
THOMAS ZACHARIA GEORGE
Banting, Selangor
