KARAMBUNAI: CHIEF Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman is upbeat on the outcome of the Fourth Tourism Promotion Organisation for Asia Pacific Cities (TPO) General Assembly.
"It is very timely for Sabah to host the TPO General Assembly, especially in promoting tourism sector growth, since it is a network that connects Asia Pacific cities on tourism," he said at the launching of the biennial TPO General Assembly.
"I am positive that this General Assembly, an important event on the TPO calendar of events, will see positive outcomes from brainstorming sessions among its members on various issues regarding operation of the organisation and joint projects in promoting tourism in their respective cities," he said.
It offered an invaluable opportunity to build networking and partnerships among cities and industry players in the Asia Pacific region, he said, adding it was also in line with the State Government's continuing efforts to position Sabah as a premier and world-class tourism destination and a "must-visit" place.
Musa, who is also State Finance Minister, said like many other industries, tourism too is not spared from global challenges such as economic meltdown or local problems such as unrest and political instability.
"I hope delegates will use this platform to share their experiences and find solutions to common problems," he said, adding the General Assembly also provides an opportunity for the State Government to show the TPO delegates what Sabah and Malaysia, in general, have to offer in terms of tourism.
"We in Sabah are very committed to boosting the tourism potential.
Through the State's Development Agenda launched about six years ago, we listed this sector as one of three engines of growth, the other two being agriculture and manufacturing," he said.
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