Hotel construction to boost tourism in KK

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government welcomes construction of hotels to complement the current state’s economic growth, part of which depends on the tourism and service sectors, Chief Minister Tan Sri Musa Aman said on Monday.

He said in the service sectors, hotels were crucial to complement the current economic growth in the state, apart from infrastructure development provided by the government.

“Efforts to promote Sabah is very dependent on cooperation with the right partners from the private sector and tour associations.

“Therefore, construction of the Kota Kinabalu Mercure Hotel is very much welcome and I can assure that the decision to invest here is very apt,” he said when opening the hotel here on Monday.

“The tourism sector will continue to help develop the state’s economy,” he said, adding that Sabah had various products to attract tourists, including places of attraction, food and culture.

He said measures had been taken by the state government to ensure the sustainability of tourism products in Sabah.

Musa, who is also state Finance Minister, hoped more investors, local and foreign, would help develop and promote the state’s tourism and service sectors.

Source : The Star