Yeahโผ๏ธ SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป has recently participated as 1๏ธโฃ of the media members ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฌ for the MITA Business Networking 3๏ธโฃD2๏ธโฃN trip with the Langkawi’s Tourism Players ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ซ
Hi ๐๐ป …Hi ๐๐ป …from her arrival at ferry โด terminal โ๏ธ & with the famous landmark ๐~ Langkawi Eagle ๐ฆ Square from far as the backgroundโ๐ป๐คฉ
You may ask what’s MITAโโ๏ธ
It’s Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association ~ A collaborated effort since 2004 of the Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ’s experienced industry players in tourism & hospitality with representation from most states within to promote Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ as an inbound destination of excellence ๐๐ป๐๐ป
MITA also to ensuring that all industry players ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ซ to observe a higher โฌ๏ธ standard of integrity, then offering services of quality & maintaining ethical conducts in line with soaring new height in professional excellence ๐๐ปโ๐ป
Hmm…Why MITA is organising the Business To Business (B2B) events throughout the yearsโโ๏ธ
Some of the objectives to achieve including to,
1) Unlocking New ๐ Destinations & New ๐ Tourism Products
2) Networking among tourism players ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฌ
3) Maximizing the productivity of local tourism asset
4) Providing a Platform to identify issues & challenges in hampering productivity growth ๐
5) Having engagement opportunities on strategic planning, best management practices & collaboration with government agencies, industry & community leaders ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ซ
6) Receiving the latest update on strategies by Local Tourism Authorities e.g. LADA for Langkawi Island etc. ๐๐ป
7) Implementing Tourism Product Audit practices
So, this time the choice of tourist destination๐is Langkawi Island ๐ด๐๐ ~ The Diamond ๐ of Kedah state, Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
Why Langkawi Island ๐ด๐๐โโ๏ธ
“It’s because Langkawi Island ๐ด๐๐ has all the ingredients to be the prime holiday island ๐ด๐๐ destination๐in the world ๐บ๐ (similar to Bali & Lombok Island in Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ / Phuket Island in Thailand ๐น๐ญ ), however the inbound tourism players ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ซ need to be updated on the latest tourism products & trends in Langkawi ๐ด๐๐ Through this B2B event, tourism players & state tourism authorities ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฌ can meet & work together ๐ค to build a sustainable & well managed tourism sectors that also support many local livelihoods” say Mr Uzaidi Udanis ๐จ๐ฝโ๐ผ, the President of MITA at the event
This initiative is further supported by Langkawi Development Authority (LADA), LADA Eco-Tourism Sdn Bhd & Langkawi Tourism Association by introducing some interesting must visit places๐๐within the island๐ด๐๐
Curious ๐ค about where are the tourist destinations๐๐visitedโโ๏ธ
Hmm…Interestedโโ๏ธ
Definitelyโผ๏ธ SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป has visited & explored below ~ A sneak peak ๐1๏ธโฃst… ๐๐
- Ayer Hangat Village ~ She dipped her feet ๐ฃinto the 1๏ธโฃ & only salted water ๐ฆ๐ง hot spring in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
- Kilim Mangrove ๐ Tour, Fish ๐ Farm Tour & Bat Cave ๐ ~ Must visit for green ๐ nature lover ๐ณ๐ณ
- Langkawi Wildlife Park ~ Great educational park for family with kids, awesomeโผ๏ธ๐๐ป
- Umgawa Legendary Eco Adventures (Zipline) ~ She really enjoyed its signature 2๏ธโฃkm zipline
- Paradise 101 ~ A beautiful man made island ๐ด๐๐paradise with water ๐ฆ๐งsport funโผ๏ธ
- Laman Padi ~ Appreciate a rice paddy farmer ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐พ๐จ๐ปโ๐พ life & the beautiful paddy field ๐๐คฉ
She enjoyed her stay with Gold Sands Hotelย ๐ขย (๐ http://www.goldsandslangkawi.com) which located๐at Lot 557 & 559, Bandar Kuah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, West Malaysia๐ฒ๐พ
The impressive beautiful ๐๐คฉview from its rooftop swimming pool not to be missedย ๐๐ปโ๐ป
For local cuisine dining ๐ฝ๐ด, she loves โค๏ธ the signature nasi ๐ kukus with beef & chicken ๐๐ฅ served at Gemalai Restaurant (FKA Seashells Restaurant) ๐Pantai Cenang, Mukim Kedawang, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, West Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
It operates daily from 12pm to 10pm & managed by ๐ http://www.ladaeco.my
She has learnt much more about Langkawi Island๐ด๐๐ do stay tune for her next blogging ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐ as she is gonna sharing her personal discover experiences during this trip ๐๐
The trip started with a night ๐๐ coach ๐๐ of 7๏ธโฃhours journey to Kuala Perlis Ferry โด โ๏ธ Terminal & then approximately 2๏ธโฃhours ferry โด to the island๐ด๐๐
Ferry โด ride is funโผ๏ธHmm…You may opt for a direct flight ๐ซ๐ฉ to Langkawi Island๐ด๐๐๐
Ohh ya…Do check out SiennyLovesDrawing๐ฉ๐ปโs top contributor๐๐ปaccount via๐https://www.tripadvisor.com.my/members/siennylovesdrawingย forย her recent reviews on the Langkawi Island๐ด๐๐โs tourist attractions, food & accommodation stayย ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐
According to Tourism Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ , in 2017, there were approximately 2.9millions total hotel guests ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ i.e. a 9๏ธโฃ% increase ๐ as compared to 2016. MITA wishes to have 3๏ธโฃmillions total hotel guests ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฌ in 2018. Yeahโผ๏ธ
Most of the visitors ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ to Langkawi Island ๐ด๐๐are from Mainland China ๐จ๐ณ , Arab Saudi & UK ๐ฌ๐ง
Ohh…Guess whatโโ๏ธ
Langkawi Island ๐ด๐๐ is now a popular Indians wedding ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐คต๐ฟdestination ๐too. Wowโผ๏ธ๐๐ป
MITA believes the tourism growth in Langkawi ๐ด๐๐can lead to economic prosperity, employment opportunities & resources to fund the environmental protection cum cultural preservation, of course the local community development & progress tooโ๐ป๐๐ป
In conjunction with this trip, MITA also brought the inbound tourism players ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ซ to visit & discover Yan of Kedah state with the aims to find solution on how Langkawi๐ด๐๐’s popularity can help to enhance the mainland tourism sectors of kedah state too๐ค๐ช๐ป
Interested tooโโ๏ธ
Do exploring ๐www.mitaevent.com or ๐https://www.facebook.com/MITAMsia/ to register for upcoming MITA events ๐ค
Yeahโผ The certificate of participation for SiennyLovesDrawingย ๐ฉ๐ปย from this B2B trip๐๐ป
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As a travel professional, I loved going on trips like. Events like this can broaden one’s knowledge and network which may be beneficial in the future. One can also gain new friends! And just so you know, this place is now added on my long list of must visit in Malaysia.
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Yeah! Absolutely agree with you, whenever you visit Malaysia, do let me know, we can meet up to catch up ya ๐
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It has been a long time when I last visited your blog. I like how you write like a third party than writing like the common ways on how we wrote our blogs. Love the emojis too! With your post, I can say that you had a great time with the promotion. Love your Langkawi Island, hoping to visit Malaysia soon, too!
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Thanks so much Kris for your kind words & support to my blogging passion, do drop by more often ya ๐
Come come visit me in Malaysia & plan a trip to Langkawi Island ๐
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Congratulations on being part of this initiative. I also want to join a tour organized by the government or a travel agency in the future as a blogger. All of my trips are family trips, personal trips or business trips so far. I think I will enjoy meeting new people that way, too. =)
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Am sure you will have the opportunities soon too ๐โบ๏ธ Letโs continue to deliver our best in our blogging passion ya ๐ค๐
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Woah, what an adventure. So happy that the government is really involved! Langkawi looks so niceeee. Can’t believe it’s my first time hearing about it! Hehe.
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Yeahโผ๏ธ Langkawi really a beautiful island ๐๐ Do plan a trip to then drop by Kuala Lumpur to pay me a visit & catch up ya ๐ค๐
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I think every developing country should have its own inbound tourist association. Presenting our own natural beauties and tourist destinations is of utmost importance. If all of us would first meet our homeland and then go to other countries, every country in the world would be successful and well-developed.
I love the story you shared. Not only does it show how beautiful your country is, but it is also very inspirational and a kind of a guide to other bloggers and why not governments. ๐
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Yeah!! Absolutely agreeable to your comments shared here ๐
Thanks for your compliments to my blogging passion, will continue to deliver my best & I love travelling within my country & around the world too ๐
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It’s always a nice thing to know that the government is taking initiative in improving the tourism of the place. The place looks a great destination for locals and travellers alike who are looking into exploring other places. Similarly, I’m reminded by the other islands here in my home country just by looking at Langkawi island.
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Absolutely Maria, am proud that my home country is making great efforts in promoting our tourist destinationsss ๐
Do come visiting me in Malaysia ya ๐
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It’s great that your government find ways to further other areas in your country for tourism. If there is one industry that constantly change and needs to adapt to changes it would be tourism. Langkawi Island looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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Yeahโผ๏ธ Am really proud about my home country initiatives for local tourism โ๐ป๐๐ป
Welcome to visit Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ ya ๐๐
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