PUTRAJAYA, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Tourism Malaysia together with Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) and Shopee Malaysia have embarked on a new strategic partnership to revive tourism supply chain economy and unveil for the first time, the Stimulus Recovery Plan campaign “Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia! Experience Malaysia Like Never Before”.
 
The campaign will take effect from 31^st December 2020 until 31^st March 2021 and will offer holiday goers attractive e-vouchers for hotel rooms. Buyers will get to redeem an e-voucher of RM50 with a minimum 3D2N stay at one- to three-star hotels, or an e-voucher of RM100 with a minimum 3D2N stay at four- to five-star hotels across the country. The e-voucher is only redeemable for Malaysians, eligible for one-time use only and on a first-come-first-serve basis. Payment can be made via ShopeePay, Debit Card, or Credit Card. The first 18,750 early-birds who successfully purchase their stay will enjoy an additional RM20 shopping voucher to continue shopping online.
 
Mr. Zulkifly Md. Said, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, said, “The PRE 1.0 Stimulus is aimed to entice Malaysians to travel local and at the same time support our hotels to generate revenue and sustain businesses. The minute Malaysians travel, they create the spillover effect that will revive our national economy.”
 
Mr. Yap Lip Seng, CEO of Malaysia Association of Hotels, said, “We have more than 400 hotels from one- to five-stars all over the country offering special room rates and on top of that, Malaysians can now take advantage of the e-vouchers courtesy of the Government of Malaysia! This is an opportunity not to be missed to secure your dream Cuti-Cuti Malaysia getaway, at the same time sow a little seed of hope for the hotel industry of Malaysia that has been heavily impacted by the pandemic.”
 
“Now that the country has transitioned into the economic recovery phase, both Tourism Malaysia and the Malaysian Association of Hotels have a heavy task of ensuring that the tourism industry is revived. As a business that prioritises the needs of local communities, Shopee is topping up our support for the associations and hoteliers. We will also be waiving off all commissions and transaction charges on our platform for this campaign as an added boost for the industry players. Along with the attractive e-vouchers from the government, we believe the hoteliers will be poised for steady recovery,” said Mr. Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director of Shopee.

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture hopes that the programmes and initiatives that have been planned will help to revive the domestic tourism sector with effective collaborations between all relevant parties towards the recovery of the national economy.

Malaysians can find out more about “Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia! Experience Malaysia Like Never Before” by visiting https://shopee.com.my/m/jom-cuti-cuti-malaysia.


About Tourism Malaysia

Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board or Tourism Malaysia is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia. It focuses on the specific task of promoting Malaysia as a preferred tourism destination. Since its inception, it has emerged as a major player in the international tourism scene. In 2019, Malaysia registered 26.1 million tourist arrivals and RM86.14 billion tourist receipts, placing it among the major tourism destinations of the world.

About Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH)

Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) is the umbrella body for hotels in Malaysia formed in 1974 and initially established by a group of concerned and dedicated hoteliers to bring about a more dynamic hospitality industry aimed at building a workforce of highly skilled, innovative and disciplined individuals. Its long-term goal was to enhance the efficiency of the hospitality industry, thus, bringing about a more dynamic Malaysian hospitality industry. MAH, as the official national network for the hotel industry, represents more than 900 hotels throughout Malaysia supplying a total of 155,287 rooms which is about 65% of the total number of hotel rooms available as guest accommodation in this country. With 13 chapters across the nation, MAH acts as a voice of the industry, working as one body to promote, protect, represent and advance the interests of its members.

About Shopee Malaysia

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It was launched in      7 markets in 2015 to connect consumers, sellers, and businesses in the region. Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. It offers a wide product assortment, supported by integrated payments and logistics, as well as popular entertainment features tailored for each market. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.


SOURCE : Tourism Malaysia

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Tourism Malaysia
Media Unit
Name : Muadz Samat
Assistant Director, Corporate Communication Division
Tel : +603 8891 8755
Email : muadz@tourism.gov.my

Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH)
Executive - Marketing & Communications
Name : Mohamad Hazzriq Shah Bakri
Email : communications@hotels.org.my

Shopee Malaysia
Name : Zamani Wisam
Marketing Associate (Public Relations)
Tel : +6012-3507604 
Email : zamani.wisam@shopee.com

--BERNAMA