9.2 Million Visitor Visits In Malaysia Are The Country's New Goal For 2022

The country has nearly reached the initial objective of 4.5 million tourists, thus Malaysia's Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture has increased the target for tourist arrivals in 2022 to 9.2 million with tourism earnings of 26.8 billion RM (5.98 billion USD).

Malaysia's Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture has increased the country's initial aim of 4.5 million visitors to 9.2 million, with tourism receipts expected to total 26.8 billion RM (5.98 billion USD) in 2022.

More than 3.21 million tourists visited Malaysia between January and July, bringing in a total of 9.35 billion RM.

Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, stated that the target can only be achieved through aggressive initiatives and incentives, such as by bringing in foreign delegates through business events to the nation since the reopening of borders and the easing of restrictions for inbound tourists.

On August 29, the minister stated, "Like other tourism categories, the business events unquestionably increase business for hospitality-related enterprises." He was speaking during the 7th Meet in Malaysia @ Malaysia Business Events Week 2022.

Citing studies that are backed by worldwide experience, she claimed that attendees at business events spend three times as much as typical tourists and had a significant multiplier effect.