{"id":681981,"date":"2024-10-29T19:05:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T13:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelandtourworld.com\/?p=681981"},"modified":"2024-10-29T19:05:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T13:35:54","slug":"malaysia-welcomes-lot-polish-airlines-new-direct-gateway-from-warsaw-to-langkawi-strengthening-its-tourism-ties-with-poland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelandtourworld.com\/news\/article\/malaysia-welcomes-lot-polish-airlines-new-direct-gateway-from-warsaw-to-langkawi-strengthening-its-tourism-ties-with-poland\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaysia Welcomes LOT Polish Airlines\u2019 New Direct Gateway from Warsaw to Langkawi, Strengthening Its Tourism Ties with Poland","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
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LOT Polish Airlines <\/strong>has proudly inaugurated its first-ever charter flight connecting Warsaw and Langkawi, a milestone set to deepen tourism ties between Poland and Malaysia. This new route is expected to increase visitor flow between the two regions, offering travelers enhanced convenience and fostering cultural and economic exchanges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inaugural flight landed at Langkawi International Airport (LGK), where it was welcomed with a celebratory event led by Dr. Yasmeen Yasim, Deputy Secretary General (Tourism) of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture. Joining the ceremony were representatives from Tourism Malaysia, the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA), Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), and Nowa Itaka. The aircraft received a ceremonial water salute, marking the strengthening relationship between Poland and Malaysia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scheduled to operate every Sunday until March 2025, this weekly direct flight is anticipated to boost tourism and investment opportunities between the two countries. By September 2024, Malaysia recorded 24,362 Polish visitors, surpassing pre-pandemic numbers and the 21,472 Polish tourists who visited in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To enhance the travel experience for Polish visitors, LADA is arranging various promotional activities, such as guided excursions, cultural showcases, and unique local events, ensuring that tourists from Poland enjoy memorable experiences in Langkawi. LADA aims to increase air arrivals, with a target of reaching 3 million total visitors to Langkawi by year-end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Datuk Haslina Abdul Hamid,<\/strong> Chief Executive Officer of LADA, remarked: \u201cThe arrival of these charter flights from Poland is a remarkable milestone for Langkawi’s tourism industry. We are eager to showcase the island\u2019s natural beauty and warm hospitality to our Polish visitors. This initiative not only boosts our local economy but also strengthens international relations and cultural exchange. Our partnership with ITAKA was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding at ITB Berlin 2024.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This newly launched route offers a promising opportunity to draw more European visitors to Malaysia. In alignment with the goals of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), Tourism Malaysia is committed to building strategic collaborations with international airlines. These partnerships are designed to enhance promotional efforts, stimulate travel interest, and strengthen Malaysia’s standing as a premier destination for travelers worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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