Lending support to the occasion was the Penang director of the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture (MOTAC), Jonathan Freedy Bagang, Tourism Malaysia Northern Region director Ahmad Husni Ahmad Basri along with Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) senior principal assistant manager, Azmil Munif.
Also present was Bayview Hotel Georgetown general manager Lynne Choong and Director of Sales and Marketing, Mark de Sousa.
The casual gathering saw a short speech delivered by Ahmad Husni followed by another welcoming note from Eugene Dass.
“The tourism industry is facing major challenges during these difficult times and we must all come together to persevere and move forward.
“We must also work together and not cry and wallow in self pity. We can look ahead to tie-up with Penang, Kedah and Perlis packages to attract more visitors,” added Dass.
The evening was followed by a mingling session over high-tea and also a lucky draw.
The MAH Kedah/Perlis delegation had also held a similar gathering in Putrajaya last week to promote their destination.