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Tourism Malaysia Boosts Connectivity and Tourism with Loong Air’s Xi’an to Penang Flights
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Tourism Malaysia celebrated the launch of Loong Air’s new route connecting Xi’an, China, to Penang, Malaysia, with a particular welcome ceremony at Penang Worldwide Airport. The service, operated by an Airbus A320 with 168 seats, is scheduled to run twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays.
The inaugural flight was warmly welcomed by YBhg. Dato’ Yeoh Quickly Hin, Deputy Chairman of Tourism Malaysia, YBhg. Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Director Basic of Tourism Malaysia, and Madam Ding Qiao, Vice Consul Basic of the Folks’s Republic of China in Penang. The occasion additionally introduced collectively representatives from Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad, Loong Air officers, Floor Crew Crimson Sdn Bhd (GTR)—Loong Air’s unique floor dealing with accomplice—Penang state officers, members of the media, and different key stakeholders.
“This new route is part of Loong Air’s strategy to expand its international reach, a result of YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture’s efforts during his official working visit to China. This expansion is also a testament to Malaysia as a preferred destination for Chinese tourists, especially from northern China,” mentioned YBhg. Dato’ Yeoh Quickly Hin, Deputy Chairman of Tourism Malaysia.
The launch of this route helps the targets of Go to Malaysia Yr 2026. Malaysia has witnessed a big surge in vacationer arrivals from China in latest months, recording 3,038,314 guests in 2024—a exceptional enhance of 132.7% in comparison with the earlier yr. The extension of the visa-free coverage till December 2026, coupled with the increasing connectivity between Malaysia and China, is anticipated to additional drive these numbers and strengthen cultural ties between the 2 nations.
