Johor, a popular destination
The Puteri Harbour Theme Park, Legoland Malaysia and the Johor Premium Outlets are tourism magnets for the state
JOHOR'S year-end tourism market is flourishing as a result of regular arrivals from Singapore and the influx of Indonesian visitors following the availability of a direct flight connecting the Senai International Airport and several Indonesian cities.
This despite a sharp drop in Chinese visitors as the newly-introduced no shopping policy in tour packages implemented by China has led to a sharp rise in the price of tour packages, thus making it expensive for them to visit Malaysia.
The arrival of Japanese tourists are also dropping, probably because of the bad economic outlook next year.
Malaysian Tourist Guides Council president Jimmy Leong said the Puteri Harbour Theme Park, Legoland Malaysia and the Johor Premium Outlets remained the biggest tourism magnet in Johor.
"Singaporeans remain our biggest market.
"However, their pattern of travelling has changed recently, probably due to an increase in awareness on logistic availability through travel websites.
"Now, they travel in small groups on their own, and no longer on tour coaches.
"They book their accommodation in advance," he said.
Leong said the convenience and reliability of tourism-related services in Johor had taken a quantum leap over the years, which explained why independent travellers could travel on their own without having to join a tour package.
He said information on travel web sites made it easier for foreigners travelling to Johor.
"Flight connectivity has also brought in tourists. The Senai Airport is now connected to Bandung, Jakarta, Surabaya and Pekan Baru.
"Now, Indonesians do not have to land at Changi or Kuala Lumpur to get to Johor.
"The flight connectivity will also enable Indonesian travel agents to tie up with our travel agencies, hotels and other related sectors.
"The spillover effect is marvellous.
"In fact, I was told that Senai will be linked to more cities in neighbouring countries in future.
"This is good as far as tourism development is concerned, especially for tour guides," he added.
Legoland is a popular attraction with a steady stream of visitors.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
The Puteri Harbour Theme Park, Legoland Malaysia and the Johor Premium Outlets are tourism magnets for the state
JOHOR'S year-end tourism market is flourishing as a result of regular arrivals from Singapore and the influx of Indonesian visitors following the availability of a direct flight connecting the Senai International Airport and several Indonesian cities.
This despite a sharp drop in Chinese visitors as the newly-introduced no shopping policy in tour packages implemented by China has led to a sharp rise in the price of tour packages, thus making it expensive for them to visit Malaysia.
The arrival of Japanese tourists are also dropping, probably because of the bad economic outlook next year.
Malaysian Tourist Guides Council president Jimmy Leong said the Puteri Harbour Theme Park, Legoland Malaysia and the Johor Premium Outlets remained the biggest tourism magnet in Johor.
"Singaporeans remain our biggest market.
"However, their pattern of travelling has changed recently, probably due to an increase in awareness on logistic availability through travel websites.
"Now, they travel in small groups on their own, and no longer on tour coaches.
"They book their accommodation in advance," he said.
Leong said the convenience and reliability of tourism-related services in Johor had taken a quantum leap over the years, which explained why independent travellers could travel on their own without having to join a tour package.
He said information on travel web sites made it easier for foreigners travelling to Johor.
"Flight connectivity has also brought in tourists. The Senai Airport is now connected to Bandung, Jakarta, Surabaya and Pekan Baru.
"Now, Indonesians do not have to land at Changi or Kuala Lumpur to get to Johor.
"The flight connectivity will also enable Indonesian travel agents to tie up with our travel agencies, hotels and other related sectors.
"The spillover effect is marvellous.
"In fact, I was told that Senai will be linked to more cities in neighbouring countries in future.
"This is good as far as tourism development is concerned, especially for tour guides," he added.
Legoland is a popular attraction with a steady stream of visitors.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
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