Sabah is aiming to attract more Indians

Kota Kinabalu: Sabah is aiming to attract a slice of the nine million travellers from India if it can secure direct air connection with the Indian sub-continent.
In this respect, Sabah Tourism Board (STB) Chairman Tengku Datuk Dr Zainal Adlin said it is important to ensure the success of the Travel Agents Federation of Indian (TAFI) Convention here on Sept. 6-9.
Some 1,000 outbound operators including Indian domestic and international airline representatives and senior managers of travel agencies are expected to attend the four-day convention.
He said the most ideal airline to create the link is national carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS) although other airlines such as SIA, Silk Air or Indian Air could also provide the service.
"Having direct connectivity with India will not only benefit Sabah but also Malaysia as a whole.
"Therefore, the convention is important for Sabah and Malaysia as a beginning for more tourists from India in the future," he told a press conference by TAFI a Magellan Sutera Harbour Resort, here, Monday.
He said Sabah wants to make the air link soon as possible.
TAFI President, Praveen Chugh, who warmed up to the idea, said they would do their part in promoting Sabah as a destination to their people.
29/05/07 Daily Express, Malaysia

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Categories: Foreign May 2007