Lee Ee Hoe
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Dato' Sri Lee Ee Hoe, JP (Chinese: 李益輝; pinyin: 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]
Lee Ee Hoe | |
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李益輝 | |
Born | (1964-07-05) 5 July 1964 (age 59) |
Education | Tokyo International University |
Occupation | Group Executive Chairman |
Children | 2 |
On 28 Dec 2020, Lee was awarded the Miri Mayor Special Award in recognition for his contributions and support towards Sarawak’s tourism during the Covid-19 pandemic.[7][8]
On 17 July 2015, he launched his first book at the Hong Kong Book Fair about his travel experiences and his perspective of the world.[9]
On 12 July 2021, he launched his second travel book in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[10]
As of May 2024, Lee has traveled to 139 countries and is a member of Traveler's Century Club located in California, United States.