Limited connectivity affects Sabah’s domestic tourism

Kota Kinabalu: In contrast to Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (Matta) National President Datuk Tan Kok Liang (pic) statement that domestic tourism will be the main driver of Malaysia’s tourism industry in 2021-2023, current operating conditions shows that “Sabah will find it an uphill task”.

This was due to dependency on air connectivity and overall low spending power in the State.

 

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