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A New Awakening For Tourism Development In Perak

ipoh | December 22, 2009 | 0 Comments

The presentation ceremony of Perak Tourism Appreciation Awards 2009 in Ipoh recently gives an indication of how aggressive tourism development in the state is to be pursued.

In fact, these two months have seen quite a number of activities concerning tourism promotion in the state. This includes the formation of the state tourism council and a series of meetings to draw up a tourism strategic action plan.

The presentation itself was an elaborate affair filled with songs and traditional dances. The Sultan of Perak Sultan Azlan Shah and Raja Permaisuri Tengku Bainun graced the night held at a leading hotel.

Also present were Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, former Menteris Besar Tan Sri Ramli Ngah Talib and Datuk Di-Raja Tajol Rosli Ghazali, state dignitaries and representatives from Tourism Malaysia and various tourist associations and relevant agencies.

Six organisations and corporations, which have contributed towards the development of tourism in Perak, received the association’s Premier Awards, while nine individuals and entrepreneurs, who have taken the initiative and made their tourism products attractive to local and foreign tourists, received the President’s Awards.

Recipients of the Premier Awards are Musium Arkeologi Leng-gong, Pulau Banding Foundation, Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysian and PLUS R&R Sungai Perak, Perak Academy, Ipoh Specialist Hospital, and Meru Valley Golf Resort; while the recipients of the President’s Awards were Nomad Adventure Camp (Gopeng), Publication: Limestone Hills and Caves of the Kinta Valley, Orang Asli Village of Ulu Geroh, Sentosa Villa (Taiping), Teratak Afrina (Batu Kurau), Pangkor Village Beach Resort, Anjungan Beach Resort & SPA (Pangkor), Khay Hor Holding Sdn Bhd Charcoal Factory (Matang), and Citrus Restaurant (Ipoh).

The awards presentation night also saw Datuk Mohd Zainal Abidin bin Haji Abdul Kadir retiring as president of Perak Tourist Association after 22 years.

In his message to the awards presentation, Datuk Seri Zambry said tourism development was a collaborative effort. The success or failure depended on the efforts made by both the government and the private sectors.

“It has been proven that these joint efforts continue to bear fruit as we see tourism maintaining its position as the second largest income generator for the country”, he added.

“This 2009 Perak Tourism Appreciation Awards, conceptualised and implemented by the Perak Tourist Association, continues to recognise corporations and individuals who are passionate tourism players. The recipients of this award deserve the accolades as recognition of their contribution and efforts to the tourism industry.”

According to Datuk Zambry, the enthusiastic efforts taken by corporations and individuals should be emulated by all tourism bodies be it private or governmental. Therefore, the acknowledgement provided by the awards serve as encouragement and inspiration for one and all to continue in achieving excellence in the industry.

JAG