Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy officiated the “Hospitality Transformation Conference ” organised by the Malaysia Budget & Business Hotel Association (Mybha) at Hotel NEO+ Penang yesterday.
Some 100 delegates from all over the country attended the gathering.
Also present was Mybha national president Dr Sri Ganesh Michiel, organising chairman, Allen Loh and Penang Mybha chairman Andy Lau among others.
Lending support was the Penang state director for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac), Jonathan Freddy Bagang and the general manager of Hotel NEO+ Penang, Dato Gulab Mahatam Rai.
Yeoh in his address called on Mybha members to evolve and take up new technologies to be relevant in the industry.
“Our industries have been forced to change from traditional ways to modern ways. We are committed to transform state tourism to a new level.
“If we do not follow the new trends surely we will be left behind. As such, we are committed to bring the world to Penang and Penang to the world, ” said Yeoh.
Meanwhile, Ganesh reminded members not to be negative and take up new developments in the industry. He also reminded non-members to register with the association so that they can benefit from the grants and other assistance from the federal government.
The session also saw several speakers enlightening members on new technologies in the market.