Tourism Malaysia is preparing the reopening to international travellers, which has recently been confirmed by the country’s Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, on 1st of April 2022.

Tourism Malaysia participates in this month’s ITB Digital Business Day on March 17, 2022 discussed these exciting news and other interesting updates. Travel professionals also met Malaysian experts and learn more about the latest entry requirements, tourism updates, new activities and hotels, and the future of tourism in Malaysia.

Malaysia‘s borders for Langkawi Island had already reopened to international tourists last November. Fully vaccinated travellers from a number of countries, including Germany, Austria and Switzerland could enter the country via the Langkawi International Travel Bubble. After a seven-day stay on the archipelago, they were free to explore the rest of the country without further restrictions.

The reopening of all Malaysia ‘s borders to international travellers by April 1st is possible thanks to the Southeast Asian country’s high vaccination rate.

In Malaysia, 97.9% of people over the age of 18 have already been vaccinated, and the rate for 12–17 year-olds is close to 90%.

With Malaysia set to reopen its borders on April 1st, Langkawi has already been welcoming international tourists since the creation of a travel bubble last November.

And the island destination is putting forward some exciting novelties…

Thanks to its excellent infrastructure and its international airport, Langkawi has offered the ideal conditions for a safe and controlled relaunch of tourism in Malaysia.

The paradise island of powder white sandy beaches, secluded bays and a colourful underwater world unveils new attractions and infrastructures.

Starting with new hotels, Langkawi welcomes two first-class properties this year: The Mercure Langkawi Pantai Cenang opens its doors in April with 164 rooms, a bar, a restaurant, indoor playground for children and meeting rooms. The property is only about 200 meters from the beach and next to a shopping mall. In May, the 310-room Park Royal Langkawi follows. The property offers suites with private pools, as well as beach bars, themed restaurants, cascade pools, a childcare facility and an exclusive spa.

Sports enthusiasts can now explore the island by bike along seven new routes of the “LangkawiCyclotourism Trail”. Another community-based tourism project for bikers – the “Ridescape”, a 2.4-km bike path in Kuala Sungai Melaka – will soon be launched.

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In 2007, Langkawi was granted UNESCO Global Geopark status. A new kayak tour through Langkawi’s mangrove forests gives visitors the opportunity to dive into the beauty of the geopark and learn about the complex ecosystem, discover rare birds and wildlife as well as experiencing impressive limestone caves and rock formations.

Last, the Maha Tower in Kuah offers spectacular 360° view from its 102-meter-high observation deck.

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