Slow travel: Malaysians are taking fewer but longer holidays


Tourists will seek more meaningful travel experiences, such as mangrove conservation, in their post-pandemic holidays. — Filepic

Malaysians are taking fewer holidays but will stay longer at a destination now that travel restrictions have been relaxed.

This mirrors the general post-pandemic travel preference of most travellers in the region, says Marriott International chief sales and marketing officer (Asia Pacific) Bart Buiring.

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