As Tourists Stream to Malaysia, Malaysia-HotelResorts.com Leads the Charge

PR Log (Press Release) – Oct 31, 2007 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Malaysia's tourism figures continue to skyrocket and online accommodation bookings are helping to lead the way.

Tourist arrivals have increased nearly 25% in the Southeast Asian nation in the first six months of 2007, and part of the success can be attributed to the ease and selection of hotels, resorts, and spas via the World Wide Web.

http://www.Malaysia-HotelResorts.com offers dozens of accommodations online from around the country that can be quickly found and booked based on instant verification and confirmation.

The Malaysian government recently announced that tourist arrivals increased by 24.8 per cent to 10,690,426 people in the first six months of this year, compared with 8,564,221 over the corresponding period in 2006. The increase was largely from aggressive promotions inside and outside the country.

With the tourism drive, average room rates for 5-star hotels have moved up by at least 20% over the past two years, while other categories of hotels have recorded increases of between 5-10%. Hotel occupancy rates in the Klang Valley have jumped from 60% two years ago to about 70% now.

Many of the tourists are coming to Malaysia from the Gulf region. The Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board said it expects to attract 300,000 visitors from the Middle East in 2007.

Whether it's a 5-Star resort with the ultimate in comfort and service, or basic accommodations for those on a tight budget, Malaysia-HotelResorts.com's easy-to-navigate website lists the most respected hotels throughout the country.

Malaysia-HotelResorts.com breaks down the region of travel, making it quick and easy to locate destinations and the appropriate hotel or resort. Detailed descriptions of the available accommodations, including room styles and sizes, accessories, and prices are covered. The site also shows attractive photographs of the hotel rooms, outside facilities, and tourist attractions.

The website lists parks and the best shopping places and restaurants in the geographical area. The smallest of details are covered by Malaysia-HotelResorts.com, including the fine print such as whether breakfast is included or the cost of an extra bed. Maps of Malaysian cities and towns are available, as is a convenient currency converter.

Tourism is Malaysia's second highest foreign exchange earner after manufacturing. The government recorded a total of 17.55 million tourist arrivals in 2006, generating more than 36 billion in revenue.