Hotel Fees: A Boost For Penang Tourism

By Kevin Vimal

September 2024 FEATURE
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ONE OF PENANG’S crucial industries is tourism. The state has continuously drawn visitors from near and far, and efforts have been needed to generate income for the upkeep of the state’s many assets.Introduced in 2014 under the former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, the hotel fee collection imposed on all hotels has undoubtedly contributed to the growth of the tourism sector in Penang, specifically setting high standards in the hotel industry. This fee, priced at RM3 per room per...

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