Tourism is also a catalyst to achieve several ECER targets such as – income generation, poverty eradication, new infrastructures, development of new destinations and attractions, and development of modern amenities.
Others benefits include:
With cultural tourism identified as a key sub-cluster, it strengthens efforts to promote and preserve the local culture and tradition, and the livelihood of those serving these traditional performing arts.
Malaysia's Rankings in World Tourism Destinations 2007
World No.13 (by France, Spain & USA)