Tourism Groups Respond To Deputy Tourism Minister's Plan For Langkawi With Disappointment

news Tourism Groups Respond To Deputy Tourism Minister's Plan For Langkawi With Disappointment More than six industry players and politicians have publicly opposed the government's plan to promote Langkawi exclusively to Muslim tourists. Cover image via Bernama via theSundaily & Forever Break Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news.

"We see a significant potential to attract travellers from the Middle East following the commencement of Flydubai's direct flight to Langkawi in February this year. Instead, he said the government should facilitate better management and maintenance, ensuring a consistent water supply as water shortages had severely impacted the travellers' experience on the island.Image via New Straits Times Kedah Tourist Guide Association president Mohd Firdaus Abu Bakar also said that Langkawi should not be promoted to only Muslim travellers

He added that whether a traveller is Muslim or not does not make a difference for Langkawi, saying that promoting the island to both Muslim and European countries is welcome. "Redefining it for Muslim tourism could diminish its allure and lead to financial losses," the Tanjung Piai lawmaker said, reported FMT.Image via Bernama via FMT Meanwhile, hotelier Datuk Alexander Issac stated that marketing Langkawi as a Muslim-preferred destination will not impact other types of tourists

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