Langkawi

A natural paradise, Langkawi is perhaps unmatched anywhere else in Southeast Asia. Its beautiful geological heritage of stunning landscapes and unique rock formations earns Langkawi an UNESCO Geopark status. Fine beaches, pure emerald waters and rich marine life offers sun-and-fun-filled holidays.

With access to low-cost air travel, island with the pristine beaches are just part of the reasons why Langkawi has attracted a growing pool of visitors consistently.

Langkawi, ‘The Isle of Legends’ or ‘The Jewel of Kedah’ has always been known as a world-class destination for events, conventions, meetings and exhibitions. Over the past 18 years, Langkawi was host to major international festivals and events such as

• Le Tour De Langkawi,

• Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA),

• Langkawi International Festival of Art (LIFA),

• Langkawi International Mountain Bike Challenge (LIMBC),

• Langkawi Geopark Carnival etc

which boosted the international arrivals resulting a jump on the bandwagon, doubling between 2014 to 2019. Today, with strict interstate travel restrictions in place, the island of Langkawi is akin to an oasis, ready to welcome both domestic and international tourists once travel re-opens.

With tourism numbers growing steadily, Langkawi was on track to becoming one of the most visited islands in Southeast Asia. As such, more airlines are also expected to start direct flights to Langkawi following the successful negotiations carried out by the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA). With various plans for driving tourism to Langkawi, investors are optimistic about the growth potential of properties and the demand for rental. Some believe that this is the reason why the state of Kedah (where Langkawi is located) continued to see an increase in average transaction prices for residential properties throughout 2020 and Q1 2021.