Arab investors to build ‘Arab cities’ in Malaysia.
Malacca chief minister Mohamad Ali Rustam reportedly said the project, due for completion by 2012, will attract more Middle Eastern tourists and give locals a chance to experience Arabic culture.
Arab tourists spend on average 10 times more than other tourists, according to recent reports on Malaysian tourism that showed an increasing number of Muslim Middle Eastern tourists are seeking “halal tourism” in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei while avoiding the U.S. and Europe because of post Sept. 11, 2001 stereotyping and racial profiling.
Sabir 1:54 pm on April 29, 2009 Permalink |
I thought that the whole point of tourism is to explore other cultures, not re-create your own culture in a foreign locale.
Alphonso 7:50 pm on April 29, 2009 Permalink |
can get cheaper arab goods now huh? (kopiah, carpets, perfumes) oh wait, most goods in arab are made in indonesia…