India and Malaysia to explore mutual avenues for promotion of tourism products and investments in hospitality

According to a PTI report, after a meeting between Kumari Selja, Union Minister for Tourism and Ng Yen Yen, Tourism Minister, Malaysia in New Delhi yesterday, both countries agreed to further strengthen travel between the two countries and explore mutual avenues for promotion of tourism products and investments in the hospitality sector.
“We need to promote investment in both countries. Malaysia has done well in the service industry and India is emerging fast in the sector. We hope to gain from each other’s experience,” stated Selja. She added that both countries can explore opportunities like investing in convention centres and hotels. Selja invited the Malaysian Tourism Minister to explore the country and attract tourists to India, especially during the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Yen during her stay in the country will also visit Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai.