Langkawi Tourism Operator Faces Challenges Amidst Rising Fuel Costs and Falling Tourist Arrivals
En resumen
- Langkawi tourism operator Mohamad Zaki Najmi is struggling with increased operating costs due to higher fuel prices, linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- He has raised prices for jet ski and boat tours.
- Additionally, Zaki reports a recent decline in tourist arrivals on the Malaysian island.
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Mohamad Zaki Najmi operates Seeman Motorsport on Cenang Beach, offering jet ski and boat tours in Langkawi, Malaysia. This business has been a part of Langkawi's tourism economy for years.
On Cenang Beach, Mohamad Zaki Najmi sells fun and adventure activities that have powered Langkawi’s tourism economy for years – jet ski rides and boat tours on the Malaysian island’s turquoise waters.
Higher fuel prices, triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran, have forced Zaki to increase boat packages – a 30-minute ride now costs US$30, compared with US$25 previously.
“The cost for operating boats and jet skis on the sea is higher than for regular vehicles on the road,” the Langkawi resident said.
Zaki, who has operated Seeman Motorsport on Cenang Beach since 2006, is also experiencing another setback as tourist arrivals in Langkawi appear to have fallen in recent months.
“There aren’t many tourists these days, and we don’t have set targets any more,” Zaki said.
Preguntas abiertas
- What is the specific duration of the decline in tourist arrivals?
- What are the long-term strategies for businesses like Seeman Motorsport to cope with rising costs?
- What measures, if any, are being considered by local authorities to support the tourism sector?
