Beginning next January, Johor will introduce a travel charge under its new Hotel Enactment 2025. State official Mohd Jafni Md Shukor announced that the levy would support public facility upgrades and tourism infrastructure, particularly for the upcoming Visit Johor Year. Revenue will be managed through a dedicated trust account.
The updated enactment grants authorities greater power to investigate, inspect, and shutter unlicensed hotels. It also mandates that establishments adhere to strict safety and operational standards. Officials believe the regulatory framework will enhance industry professionalism and tourist safety.
This initiative follows similar tourism levies already established in several other Malaysian states. Johor's hospitality sector is experiencing significant growth, with over ten million hotel guests recorded recently, underscoring the need for modernized regulations.
The updated enactment grants authorities greater power to investigate, inspect, and shutter unlicensed hotels. It also mandates that establishments adhere to strict safety and operational standards. Officials believe the regulatory framework will enhance industry professionalism and tourist safety.
This initiative follows similar tourism levies already established in several other Malaysian states. Johor's hospitality sector is experiencing significant growth, with over ten million hotel guests recorded recently, underscoring the need for modernized regulations.
