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PDC’s objectives in tourism promotion, marketing and product development are to enhance the growth of the tourism industry by continuously creating and promoting new as well as existing tourism related products. |
| PDC’S ROLE IN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT |
| 1. DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF PDC’S NEW TOURISM PRODUCTS |
| To analyse the potential in developing new tourism products mainly in PDC’s development areas. |
| 2. PROMOTION AND MARKETING |
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To study existing tourism products and its potential to be promoted both in the regional and international markets.
To undertake the responsibility of promoting the state tourism industry effective 1st of November 2007.
To promote Penang as one of Malaysia’s famous tourist destination by increasing the number of foreign and domestic tourists. This is done by creating awareness towards the richness and diversity of its fascinating cultures, wonders and attractions by actively:-
Planning and executing marketing and promotional programmes for domestic & international markets
Publishing tourism collaterals
Organising hospitality programmes
Promoting niche markets (i.e. MICE, health tourism)
Participating in tourism promotions locally as well as abroad
Undertaking research and statistical studies
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| 3. TOURISM NETWORKING |
To remain committed to the tourism industry by maintaining its membership to several State and Federal Committees.
PDC is of the view that its efforts in the tourism industry will assist the State Government in developing new tourism products as well as improving the tourism industry. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 01 February 2010 02:42 |
