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Seberang Perai's ‘unique products’ have strong tourism potential, says Penang exco

Ecotourism will be important for state’s industry, says Yeoh Soon Hin

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 20 Dec 2020 3:05PM

Seberang Perai's ‘unique products’ have strong tourism potential, says Penang exco
Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Yeoh Soon Hin says Seberang Prai’s locations, including Penang Frog Hill, are less known but have the potential to attract visitors to the district. – Twitter pic, December 20, 2020

GEORGE TOWN – Penang needs to explore more unique tourism products especially in Seberang Prai in order to position the state competitively for domestic tourism, said state Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Yeoh Soon Hin.

He said Seberang Prai’s locations, including Penang Frog Hill and Air Hitam Dalam Educational Forest in Tasek Gelugor, are less known but have the potential to attract visitors to the district.

“The promotion of different tourism products will ensure that the economic benefits are distributed across various districts and communities in Penang, especially in Seberang Prai. 

“With domestic tourism expected as the tourism industry’s main economic generator for the next six months to a year, ecotourism would be an important segment for domestic tourism as it varies depending on topography and environment,” Yeoh said in a statement here today.

“I also believe that we need unique products that can only be found here to boost Penang’s tourism.

“This way, we can ensure that tourists return as Penang is the only state with these attractions. We need to keep promoting different products,” he said. – Bernama, December 20, 2020

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