Visa-free travel programme will boost tourism sector's recovery, says hotel association


PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian government's strategic decision to implement a 30-day visa-free travel program for citizens of China and India has opened up new opportunities for the hotel industry to bolster its recovery, says the hotel industry.

Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) said the initiative serves as a great occasion for Malaysia to carry out a massive promotion to attract tourists from these high-yield countries ahead of country Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026).

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