Tourism Malaysia to re-open its Istanbul Office

Malaysia Tourism Minister Dato Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen announced in Istanbul that Tourism Malaysia is re-opening its Istanbul office.

Tourism Malaysia organized an evening on November 15, 2011 at The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul to announce the opening of Istanbul office as well as inform new tourism strategies of Malaysia.

Malaysia Tourism Minister Dato Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen made a presentation to invited guests representing travel agents, airlines, and media. President of Association of Turkish Travel Agencies; Basaran Ulusoy, Turkish Airlines CEO Hamdi Topcu joined the evening.

Minister who first arrived to Izmir, Turkey expressed her joy of unforgettable moments at the Ephesus, where she experienced thousands of year’s history with her own eyes. Mrs. Ng Yen Yen said, Turkey should definitely promote itself more with its history and archeology in Asia.

“Tourism Malaysia would like to work closely, exchange knowledge, and even sometimes we exchange common officers’ visits together so that we can strengthen both countries tourism relations. It is included not just tourism but investments as well. We would like to see more Malaysians investing into Turkish tourism industry, and hopefully also Turkish people invest in Malaysia’s tourism industry,” said Mrs. Ng Yen Yen.

“We would like to see more direct flights between Turkey and Malaysia, either with Turkish Airlines or Malaysian Airlines. Not just to Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur but other cities in both countries.” added Mrs. Ng Yen Yen.

Mrs. Ng Yen Yen revealed their target of welcoming 100,000 Turkish tourists in Malaysia.

Mrs. Ng Yen Yen also congratulated Istanbul Mayor, Kadir Topbaş for his vision of making Istanbul beautiful. “I see many changes this time in Istanbul since I came few years ago. New trams, clean city and a new museum of modern art.”

Malaysian delegation welcomed and entertained Turkish guests with Malay dances and music.

Source - ftnnews