By V. Sivaji
Tour and travel experts, My Passion Travel Sdn Bhd celebrated its 10th anniversary in grand style at the G Hotel last night.
More than 350 guests from Taiwan, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Malacca and Johor Bahru gathered at the hotel’s ballroom dressed in their very best for the fine evening.
A cocktail and photography session saw guests mingle and get to know each other better
Guest-of-honour was State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai who was accompanied by Tourism Malaysia Northern Region Director, Shahrul Aman, Penang Global Tourism chief executive officer, Ooi Chok Yan among others.
Lending support was Penang State Legislative Assembly Speaker, Dato Seri Law Choo Kiang and YB Joseph Ng, state assemblyman for Air Itam.
There was also a host of dignitaries from Taiwan attending the dinner. Welcoming them was the Chief Executive Officer of My Passion Travel Sdn Bhd, Andy Liao and his management team.
Wong in his address congratulated My Passion Travel on their 10th anniversary.
“They play an important role in promoting tourism especially in the Taiwanese market. I also wish to thank the tourism players from the airlines, tourist attractions, hospitality and related sectors for the impressive growth in our tourism sector “, added Wong
In his speech the managing director, Liao shared that they had a difficult journey in the tourism industry in the early days.
“But over the years with support and cooperation of the tourism players in Penang, we have managed to reach an encouraging level of business.
“For this to happen, I wish to thank our partners in Taiwan for their continuous support and encouragement”, said Liao.
VIP guests joined hands to perform the cake cutting ceremony followed by the live band entertainment session.
Lending support was several hotel general managers, namely, Michael Hanratty (G Hotel), Adrian Chua (Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah), Jasmine Keh (M Social Hotel), Ben Ho (Lexis Suites Penang), Kevin Cheah (Iconic Hotel), Tammy Khoo (JEN Hotel), Jonathan Freddy Bagang, Ms Carolyn Leong (MATTA Penang), Doris Hor (Amari SPICE Penang) Jessica Chan (Light Hotel Penang) among others.
