Asean nations embrace 'visitor' terminology for streamlined tourism statistics


KUALA LUMPUR: Asean member countries have agreed to adopt the term "visitor" in tourism statistics, replacing distinctions like "tourist" and "excursionist" for more consistent reporting, says Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.

He said this decision was reached during the Asean Tourism Ministers Meeting, which took place on Wednesday (Jan 19) in Johor,

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