Malaysia forecasts ‘slow travel’ growing trend next year, says deputy minister
Friday, 13 Dec 2019 11:51 PM MYT
‘Slow travel’ trend emphasises on experience as opposed to the destination. It is about relaxing and taking the time to travel. “The report also indicates a global rise of interest in destinations within Asia over Europe in 2020, with over 75 per cent of preferred destinations located in this region,” he said at the Tourism Malaysia Media and Industry Appreciation Dinner at Glasshouse in Seputeh, here today.
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