Trademark for Homestay still in application
MELAKA: Tourism Minister Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen said, the ministry is in the process to register the trademark for the Homestay program, to distinguish between the normal Homestay programme and Homestay programme recognized by the ministry. Ng said that the registration for Homestay’s trademark is important, as the tourists would know clearly whether a Homestay operator follows the rules set by the ministry, or just a normal Homestay. Ng pointed out that should a Homestay recognized by ministry, it must at least comply with few criteria, such as located in Kampung area with not less than 10 houses, have some cultural activities held during the stay of foreign tourists, and etc. In 2010, about 196,000 tourists joined the Homestay programme, with receipts of RM12.4million.
Sungai Rambai, Melaka will be having Rural River Cruise soon
MELAKA: Tourism Minister Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen announced that an RM800,000 of allocation will be channelled to the state to get a cruise going on the Sungai Rambai. She said the decision was made as the cruise will pass through villages and tourists will see jungle, swamps, birds, animals and orchards.
Rising challenge for airlines industry in 2011 as fuel price surged
PARIS: The prediction of International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed that airlines stand to earn almost 50% less this year than in 2010 as rising oil prices limit the benefits of a rebounding economy. IATA cut its forecast for industry profit to US$8.6bil from the US$16bil. IATA raised its oil price prediction to US$96 a barrel for Brent crude from US$84, lifting the industry fuel bill by US$10bil to US$16bil.
National Craft Day is coming now
National Craft Day is now held at Craft Complex, Jalan Conlay; the exbihition will be ended on March 7. visitors can feast their eyes on rare heritage crafts. Its open from 10am to 10pm. You can try to check out Royal Terengganu Songket's award-winning Baroque sampin (Asean Silk Fabric and Fashion Competition) at its booth.
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