From 5 to 6 May 2025, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), through the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC), took part in the 5th D-8 Senior Officials Meeting on Tourism Cooperation and the 4th D-8 Ministerial Meeting on Tourism Cooperation held in Cairo, Egypt.
During the Senior Officials Meeting, member states explored strategies to strengthen tourism across the D-8 group. Malaysia emphasised its rich heritage and vibrant culture, particularly highlighting its comprehensive Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality (MFTH) ecosystem as a key driver of national economic growth.
The discussions also covered adopting a declaration to enhance tourism cooperation and mutual support among the D-8 members to boost economic benefits.
At the Ministerial Meeting, Malaysia was represented by His Excellency Dato’ Mohd Tarid Sufian, Ambassador to Egypt. The meeting endorsed the earlier declaration and launched the inaugural D-8 Tourism City of the Year Award, with Antalya, Türkiye, receiving the first recognition.
Member states exchanged insights on their tourism initiatives, showing a shared commitment to grow the sector through investment and new technologies like Artificial Intelligence.
