In The News 2013

Langkawi Hosts Aeromeet 2013

The eight-day event is a travel trade meet organised for the Americas, Europe and Oceania (AERO) markets to introduce Malaysia’s tourism products and attractions. It aims to reinforce Malaysia’s tourism promotions in these markets, besides establishing a stronger tie with its foreign travel trade partners.

Wake on the wild side

‘‘Welcome to the jungle, miss! It’s a gecko.’’ As the massage continues and the sun sets, a bird starts up – one of the island’s many, I learn. It’s a cacophony of wildlife tunes with a background beat of breaking waves. It’s brilliant. Suddenly I understand why people stay at The Andaman on Malaysia’s Langkawi, rather than the slicker, five-star establishments dotting the island.