The Sustainable Tourism Industry Champion Workshop, organized by the Tourism Productivity Nexus (TPN) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Malaysia, recently gathered industry leaders to shape the future of sustainable tourism in Malaysia. As the concluding event in a four-part workshop series, it highlighted the crucial role of sustainable practices in balancing environmental conservation with economic progress.
The workshop brought together representatives from tourism associations, experts, and government officials to address key areas such as governance, community-centered tourism, and digital transformation. A notable feature of the workshop was a pitching session where participants showcased their sustainable tourism projects through a pitching session. These projects were assessed by a panel of experts from government agencies, UNDP, and industry specialists, with top proposals will be receiving special recognition. These efforts not only promote sustainability but also boost productivity, aligning with the National Tourism Policy and Malaysia’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
List of Panel Judges:
1. Madam Maulita Sari Hani
UNTourism
2. Puan Rozalinawati binti Che Roslee
Timbalan Pengarah II
Bahagian Industri Perkhidmatan
Ministry of Economy
3. YBrs. Puan Yong Ee Chin
Setiausaha Bahagian
Bahagian Dasar Pelancongan dan Hubungan Antarabangsa
Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC)
4. YBhg. Datuk Musa B. Yusof
Deputy Director General
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB)
Head Office
Tourism Malaysia
5. Puan Najibah binti Ismail
Ketua Penolong Setiausaha
Seksyen Geosains
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability of Malaysia
6. En. Rohizam Md Yusoff
Champion,
Tourism Productivity Nexus (TPN)
7. En. Mohammad Rosly Md. Selamat
Consultancy and Training Services
AOS Consultancy Services & Quantum Atlas Sdn Bhd.
Industry Representative
8. Puan Norhafiza Shafie
UNDP and Chairman of Sustainable Practices Working Group, Tourism Productivity Nexus (TPN)
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