KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Tourism industry players, especially hoteliers and homestay operators are urged to apply for funds through the Tourism Infrastructure Scheme to develop and expand their product.
“Officers responsible are currently carrying out assessment on every application to assist the industry players to secure the relevant assistance to revive the tourism industry. Tiong said when the country was faced with the Covid-19 pandemic, hoteliers played an important role by turning their premises into quarentine centres and with the SIP available, the fund can help the owners to upgrade or refurbish their properties according to the current trend, requirements and needs of tourists.
Tiong said the ministry was taking proactive measures following complaints from foreign tourists who claimed that services offered by some tourism facilities providers was not up to the mark or specification expected, including in aspects of preserving the environment.