Thursday, February 29, 2024
Tourism Malaysia welcomed international guests from over 60 countries to the Networking Evening of Routes Asia 2024 at Resorts World Langkawi, showcasing the finest aspects of Malaysian gastronomy and culture.
Langkawi, a legendary paradise, plays host to more than 800 delegates for the 20th Routes Asia event from February 27th to 29th, 2024. In a joint effort with Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), Tourism Malaysia co-hosts this three-day gathering, uniting the top airlines, airports, and industry figures from the Asia Pacific region.
Marking a significant achievement for the MICE sector, Routes Asia 2024 not only highlights Malaysia’s role in the industry but also paves the way for the country’s preparation to host the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in 2025 and the Visit Malaysia Year in 2026. These events are expected to boost tourist numbers in the future years. To support this objective, Tourism Malaysia has launched a matching grant program to encourage the development of new direct and charter flight routes to the country.
“Tourism Malaysia is eager to collaborate with international airlines and tourism agencies to enhance air accessibility, frequency, and seat capacity to Malaysia via the International and Charter Flight Matching Grant (GSPC). We truly look forward to having more carriers designate Malaysia as their preferred destination,” said Mr Manoharan Periasamy, the Director General of Tourism Malaysia.
In 2023, Malaysia welcomed 20.1 million visitors from abroad, generating RM71.3 billion in revenue from tourism. For this year, the country has set targets to attract 27.3 million international tourists and achieve RM102.7 billion in tourism income.
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