First Meeting On BIMP-EAGA Tourism In Miri
By Achong Tanjong

Bandar Seri Begawan - The inaugural meeting on BIMP-EAGA Business Council (BEBC) Tourism Cluster will be held in Miri on April 2 to 3 this year.

A total of more than 120 delegates from the four member countries are expected to attend a half-day seminar that covered topic on status, issues and program on tourism.

BIMP-EAGA comprises the East Asean Growth Area made between Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines.

The seminar and inaugural meeting is expected to be launched by Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, the Chief Minister of Sarawak, on April 2, while Federal Tourism

Minister Datuk Dr. Leo Micheal Toyad will be the guest of honour at a welcoming dinner for all delegates on that same evening.

The BIMP-EAGA Business Council Tourism 2005 Golf event will also be held in conjunction with the inaugural meeting.

The meeting is jointly organised by BIMP-EAGA Malaysia Business Council (BEMBC) Sarawak Chapter and the Sarawak Tourism Federation.

The main agenda is to prepare a roadmap for the tourism development for BEBC.

The meeting also provides an opportunity for the local tourism industry to showcase what Sarawak, particularly Miri, has to offer to visitors.

Attended by representatives from member countries as well as local tourism industry players, the meeting would be a prelude to the various celebrations and activities planned for Miri as it moves to become a resort city. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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