Labuan homestay programmes to see more promotion
Published on: Thursday, December 18, 2014
LABUAN: The Labuan office of the Tourism and Culture Ministry is to continue promoting the homestay programme that saw a three per cent in visitors this year as of October. Its acting Director, Asmidar Muh Nawir, said Wednesday the programme generated RM349,873 in revenue for the first 10 months this year, up from the RM288,130 for the whole of last year. The three homestay programmes of Kampung Patau-Patau 2, Kampung Sungai Labu and Kampung Bukit Kuda attracted 2,304 visitors, 2,148 of them domestic tourists and 156 foreign tourists, she said. "We are pleased to note the increase and this augurs well for the homestay programme development. We will continue to promote the homestay programme," she said.
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Asmidar said the Labuan Homestay Carnival aimed at promoting the three homestay venues would continue to be held. She said efforts were on the cards to assist operators to upgrade existing facilities and help promote better understanding of the various aspects of rural life that makes village culture unique among the tourists. "This programme gives locals and foreign tourists the chance to witness socio-cultural and artistic customs, taste sumptuous home-cooked food, and discover the simple lifestyle in the countryside," she said. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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