Business events host Penang nets RM1.3 billion
Marketing and sales efforts will continue to highlight Penang as a choice business events destination, says the PCEB chief executive. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, March 20, 2019.
PENANG earned an estimated RM1.313 billion in economic impact last year from playing host to international and local meetings. The state, which hosted 2,733 conventions, conferences and exhibitions in 2018, recorded a 31% increase in economic impact from the previous year, and a 62% jump from 2016. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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