The Johor state government expects a significant rise in foreign tourist arrivals next year with the opening of new tourist attractions and international flights in and out of Senai airport.State Tourism and Domestic Trade Committee Chairman Hoo Seong Chang expects foreign visitor numbers to double when Legoland, Malasyia’s first international theme park, opens next year. Hoo estimates the park will help draw between one and two million visitors to the state per year, and double the number of visitors arriving from Singapore. The opening of the Johor Premium Outlet in Kulai in November will also draw in more tourists.Senai Airport will also be accepting international flights this year year. Hoo told the New Straits Times; “We, therefore, want airline companies to be prepared for the influx of tourists.”Firefly has already expressed interest in basing its operations from Senai and has tabled plans to launch international flights to China and Thailand next year. The Johor government is also stepping up tourism promotional efforts in these destinations, targeting groups from Indonesia, China and Thailand. It is also organising a fam trip for foreign tour operators and media.
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