Thursday, May 03, 2012

12 cycling packages to boost Sabah tourism


KOTA KINABALU: In the effort to boost tourism in the State, the government through Tourism Malaysia and the players of the industry, will introduce the first 12 cycling packages in Sabah promoted under the ‘Cuti-cuti 1Malaysia (CC1M) Sabah bike ride – Bah, let’s go cycling’, said Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Bolkiah Ismail.

He disclosed that the packages were created by Malaysia Tourism in collaboration with tourism agencies and the hospitality industry with the view to promoting the uniqueness of historical locations in the state, an addition to existing domestic tourism products to encourage the locals to spend their holidays in the country, especially in Sabah.

“The packages are also offered to foreign tourists and I believe it will be a new attraction in the city and would give an opportunity to tourists to enjoy the beauty of Sabah.

“Cycling is an activity in the developed countries which give added advantage to tourists to visit their historical locations as well as to practise a healthy lifestyle,” he said when launching the packages yesterday.

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