PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 19, 2011 – According to our report “Malaysian Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012”, tourism has emerged as the second largest revenue earner in the country after manufacturing industry, despite the global economic slowdown and recession. It is the backbone of a large number of businesses and creates employment opportunities for thousands of Malaysians. Moreover, with peaceful environment, stable economic conditions, and supportive government policies, international tourist arrivals in Malaysia will reach nearly 32 Million, growing at a CAGR of nearly 8% during the forecasted period (2011-2013).


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Cathay Pacific Maintains Fares

Posted by Borneo Responsible Tourism on Monday, October 17, 2011
GEORGE TOWN: Cathay Pacific has no plans to raise its fares although the Hong Kong government has reviewed and raised slightly the fuel surcharges.
Its country manager (Malaysia & Brunei) Mandy Wu told a press conference that there was no greenlight for Cathay Pacific to increase its fare.
 
”On fare hikes, we do not call the shots, as only the Hong Kong government and the civil aviation department have a say in such matters. When it is justifiable to raise the fare, we will get the instructions,” Wu said, adding that fuel surcharges were reviewed on a monthly basis.
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