| 词条 | Lee Ee Hoe |
| 释义 |
| honorific_prefix = Yang Berbahagia Dato' Sri | name = Lee Ee Hoe | honorific_suffix = SSAP DIMP JP PMC | native_name = 李益輝 | native_name_lang = zh-hant | image = Dato'_Sri_Lee_Ee_Hoe.jpg | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1964|7|5|df=yes}} | birth_place = Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia | residence = Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | education = Tokyo International University | occupation = Group Executive Chairman | children = 2 }}Dato' Sri Lee Ee Hoe, JP ({{zh|c=李益輝|p=Lǐ Yìhuī}}; born 5 July 1964), also known as Leesan, is the first recipient in the tourism industry worldwide to be bestowed the Imperial Decoration Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays[1][2][3] by the Emperor of Japan in 2015. This is in recognition of his longstanding contributions in the development and promotion of tourism between Japan and Malaysia, as well as his bold move to lead the first tour to Japan soon after Japan's devastating tsunami and earthquake in 2011.[4][5][6] On 17 July 2015, Lee launched his first book at the Hong Kong Book Fair about his travel experiences and his perspective of the world.[7] As of March 2019, Lee has traveled to 121 countries and is a member of Traveler's Century Club located in California, United States. Early life and educationLee was born in Yong Peng, Johor. His interest in travel and sharing travel information started at a young age. In school, he and his friend and future business partner, planned scouting trips for their school troops. After secondary school, he became a licensed tourist guide in Malaysia. He continued his tertiary education in Japan and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Tokyo International University.[8] After graduating, he returned to Malaysia with experience in the Japanese tour industry and set up a travel agency, Apple Vacations & Conventions in 1996.[8][9] Business careerLee is the co-founder and Group Executive Chairman of Apple Vacations & Conventions, the first overseas travel agency to receive the "Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner’s Commendation Award".[2] Apple Vacations also introduced Malaysia Airlines' first charter flight to Hokkaido in 2010.[10] He is the Lifetime Overseas Advisor of Taiwanese Leisure Farming Development Association[11] since 2009.[12] He is also best known for his work in the tourism industry and is an active columnist for newspapers, magazines and other publications.{{Citation needed|date=March 2019}} Lee is also the executive director for main board-listed company Yong Tai Berhad (7066), which holds the licence to produce and stage Impression Melaka. The Impression Melaka[13] show, scheduled to be launched in February 2018,{{Update inline|date=March 2019}} was expected to attract 1.2 million tourists per year, generating RM179 million of gross national income for Malaysia. It is a tourism project under the National Key Economic Area.[14] In February 2013, a memorandum was signed with China Impression Wonders Art Development Co Ltd.[14][15] The project was endorsed by Malaysian Tourism and Culture[16] Minister Dato' Seri Nazri Aziz and the project launch in May in Beijing was witnessed by former Tourism Minister Tan Sri Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.[15] International business venturesIn 2014, Apple Vacations & Conventions started collaborating with Marriott International to develop the first Courtyard by Marriott in Malacca.[17] It is planned to be in Malacca's central tourism district and to open in 2017.[18] Awards and recognitionHonours of Malaysia
Foreign honours
References1. ^{{cite web|title=Conferment Ceremony of 2015 Spring Imperial Decorations|url=http://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/English/Other/Conf_Dato%20Sri%20Ee%20Hoe%20Lee%2026062015.html|website=Embassy of Japan|accessdate=8 June 2015}} 2. ^1 {{cite web|title=Travel company founder receives Japanese honour|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/Metro/Community/2015/06/10/Travel-company-founder-receives-Japanese-honour/|website=The Star Newspaper|accessdate=10 June 2015}} 3. ^{{cite web|title=The Order of the Rising Sun honor|url=http://www.senyumpress.com/english-page/apple-vacations-4/|website=Senyum Japanese Lifestyle Magazine Malaysia |accessdate=8 July 2015}} 4. ^{{cite web|title=Gifu Prefecture Promotional Event|url=http://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/English/Other/E_GIFU2014/E_GIFU2014.html|website=Embassy of Japan|accessdate=3 June 2014}} 5. ^{{cite web|title=Apple Vacations promotes Japan itineraries|url=http://www.ttgasia.com/article.php?article_id=1321|website=TTG Asia|accessdate=14 April 2011}} 6. ^{{cite web|title=Apple's Hokkaido-bound tours prove popular|url=http://www.ttgasia.com/article.php?article_id=1501|website=TTG Asia|accessdate=13 May 2011}} 7. ^{{cite web|title=Travel with your heart|url=http://news.sinchew.com.my/node/435023?tid=1|website=Sin Chew Daily Newspaper|accessdate=23 July 2015}} 8. ^1 {{Cite web|url = http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Community/2014/02/27/The-world-at-their-feet/|title = The world at their feet|date = 27 February 2014|accessdate = 19 October 2015|website = The Star Online|publisher = |last = Lee|first = Joy}} 9. ^{{cite web|title=Travel agency stays at forefront|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2014/09/13/travel-agency-stays-at-forefront-apple-vacations-evolves-with-the-times/?style=biz|website=The Star Newspaper|accessdate=13 September 2014}} 10. ^{{cite web|title = Seamless flight from KL to exotic Hokkaido|url = http://www.thestar.com.my/story/?file=%2F2010%2F7%2F29%2Fnation%2F6751900|accessdate = July 29, 2010}} 11. ^{{cite web|title=Leisure farm owners in town to share experiences|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/Story/?sec=central&file=%2F2010%2F5%2F21%2Fcentral%2F6303716|website=The Star Newspaper|access-date=21 May 2010}} 12. ^{{Cite web|url = http://www.blect.net/client_demo/2013/apple101/?p=51739|title = Double Happiness Knock At Door APPLE Founders Bestowed with Dato’ Sri Title|date = 7 August 2013|access-date = 19 October 2015|website = Apple 101}} 13. ^{{cite web|title = Tour company expands into property development in Malacca|url = http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Community/2014/12/20/Fruitful-diversification-Tour-company-expands-into-property-development-in-Malacca/|website = The Star Newspaper|access-date = 20 December 2014}} 14. ^1 2 3 {{cite web|title=Tourism National Key Economic Area|url=http://etp.pemandu.gov.my/Related_Stories-@-Making_an_Impression_in_Melaka.aspx|website=The Economic Transformation Programme Malaysia|accessdate=3 September 2013}} 15. ^1 {{Cite web|url = http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2013/09/03/Malacca-set-to-make-an-Impression-State-first-city-outside-China-to-stage-acclaimed-Chinese-filmmak/|title = Malacca set to make an Impression|date = 3 September 2013|access-date = 19 October 2015|website = The Star Online|publisher = |last = Wong|first = June}} 16. ^Malaysian Tourism and Culture 17. ^{{cite web|title=Marriott to debut Courtyard in Malaysia|url=http://www.ttgasia.com/article.php?article_id=22909|website=TTG Asia|accessdate=14 April 2014}} 18. ^{{cite web|last1 = Courtyard by Marriott|first1 = Malacca|title = Hospitality tie-up for Malacca|url = http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Community/2014/04/19/Hospitality-tieup-for-Malacca-Collaboration-to-bring-Marriot-brand-to-state/|accessdate = April 19, 2014}} 19. ^{{cite web|title=Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner’s Commendation Award 2013|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/Metro/Metro-Biz/2015/02/14/Tour-de-force-Tour-and-travel-company-Apple-Vacations-says-its-brand-is-its-reputation/|website=The Star Newspaper|accessdate=14 February 2015}} External links{{Commons category}}
5 : 1964 births|Living people|Malaysian businesspeople|People from Johor|Recipients of the Order of the Rising Sun, 5th class |
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