Johor Welcomes Domestic Tourists with 15,000 Vouchers

Opens for application this Friday, the vouchers are redeemable for the public nationwide

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Johor Tourism, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (left) showing the JTI application - image courtesy of Onn Hafiz Facebook page

Johor Tourism, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has announced the state government will be offering 15,000 vouchers worth RM100 each to help boost the state’s domestic tourism.

RM1.5 million was allocated for this purpose and tourists can start claiming the vouchers from the Johor Tourism Interchange (JTI) application this Friday, 5th November 2021.

Datuk Onn Hafiz encourages the public nationwide to grab the chance and also mention the application is available for both Android and iOS users. 

He said that if the public reaction was positive, the state government planned to continue the programme next year.

The JTI app is specifically created to highlight tourism attractions and facilities in the state, including information on tourist spots, navigation, photo galleries of iconic Johor locations, and much more.

Meanwhile, Onn Hafiz added that since the interstate travel restriction was lifted, tourist arrivals in the state has helped to revitalise the tourism industry.

“A large number of people have begun to flock to Johor, particularly to Johor Baru, Iskandar Puteri, Desaru Kota Tinggi, and Muar. The number of people staying in hotels has also grown.