Tour industry set for revival


  • Nation
  • Wednesday, 22 Aug 2007

MIRI: International tour operators in Britain have started reinstating Sarawak and world heritage site Mulu National Park into their holiday packages – after a hiatus of almost a year due to uncertainties over availability of local flights. 

The move by MASWings to take over the rural air service from Fly Asian Xpress (FAX) has already sparked hopes of a revival for the tour industry in the state, said Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) chief executive officer Gracie Geikie. 

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