The Penang based media members had a beautiful opportunity to meet with Tamil Nadu’s Minister of Tourism, Mr. R. Rajendran, at his office in Chennai, India, during a familiarisation trip, held from March 3 to 5.
Organised by the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), the trip was led by PCEB Chief Executive Officer Ashwin Gunasekeran and his team. Also present was Pengkalan Kota assemblyman Wong Yuee Harng, who also serves as PCEB’s director.
“There has been a long standing understanding and relationship between Tamil Nadu with Penang and Malaysia.
“We also have many Indians who have migrated to Malaysia for better opportunities, ” Penang Hyperlocal quoted Rajendran as saying.
In turn, Wong said that the Penang state government is serious about promoting tourism in both ways.
“We have brought media friends from the English, Malay, Chinese and Tamil media to share the information and opportunities in Tamil Nadu, ” said Wong.
Moreover, Ashwin said that Penang is where many Indians landed and set up bases and that PCEB has always promoted Tamil Nadu and other locations in India via various trade shows and promotions.
“We are also marketing both ways for the benefit of Penang and Tamil Nadu for business and leisure tourism too.
“In June or July we will also bring media members from Tamil Nadu to Penang,” he added.
Also present were Madam Shilpa Prabhakar Satish, Commissioner of Tourism & Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation or TTDC.
“We are also popular for medical tourism, UNESCO Heritage Sites and other scenic attractions in Tamil Nadu.
“We hope all of you had a good and memorable stay while here,” she said and in turn invited participants from Penang for their medical conferences and other up-coming gatherings.
