The tourism industry in Johor has been booming in recent years, and its scale has continued to grow both in terms of income and number. With the opening of many new shopping malls and entertainment venues in Johor Bahru, direct flights from Shinai Airport have gradually increased. We believe that in the next 10 to 20 years, the tourism industry in Johor will surely have better prospects for growth and provide people with better growth prospects. More job opportunities.
In 2017, Johor became the nation’s second-largest shopping and tourism destination, contributing 3.7707 billion ringgit to our country’s economic resources, accounting for 14.4% of national revenue. Singapore is the main market for tourism in the state of Johor (the number of tourists is nearly 12.08 million, a total of 76%); followed by Indonesia, the number of visitors is nearly 1.3 million.
1. Advanced Integrated Resort · Desaru Coast is expected to open in 2018!
Located at the Desaru Coast Integrated Leisure Resort, Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark will feature the traditional Malay fishing village with a variety of original water rides and the largest wave pool in Southeast Asia. It is expected to open in June this year! By then, the park will have the largest wave pool in Southeast Asia, and it will also be equipped with various kinds of original water rides such as water roller coasters, which are believed to attract a large number of tourists to visit.
Click here to read: Desaru Coast – The Largest Waterpark and Resort to Open in Malaysia in 2018
2. LEGO theme park will open the world’s largest aquarium brand by the end of 2018 · SEA LIFE
Legoland Malaysia provides visitors new experiences every year since it has opened in 2012, including the Water Theme Park, Lego Hotel, Cyclone Ninja and the latest Star Wars paradise. At the end of this year, Legoland will also launch the world’s largest aquarium brand – SEA. LIFE Ocean Discovery Center. There will be more than 25 water tanks and 11 themed exhibition areas at the Malaysian SEA LIFE. Its exhibition areas will be integrated into local ecological environment and will also enhance people’s recognition of the marine world through various wonderful stories and close interactions. Here, you will be able to learn and raise awareness about marine conservation.
3. The First Themed Shopping Mall in Malaysia · Capital 21
Click to read: Malaysia’s First Themed Shopping Mall – Capital 21 top Open in August 2018
Located at Jalan Tampoi, Capital 21 World Plaza is set to open on August 8, 2018 (Wednesday). Capital 21 is designed with 21 cities in 5 major states, and the design plan also includes the top US hotel buildings, cinemas, children’s theme parks and world museums. With the completion of this brand-new shopping mall, Capital 21 will also be the first theme shopping mall in Malaysia. It will surely be a paradise for shoppers in the region!
4. Johor Market Collection · One stop tourist attraction
The Johor Government spent RM 80.47 million to build the original site into the “B5 Johor Street Market”. It is expected that it will be fully completed in the second quarter of 2019. It is bound to become the center of the business and cultural and artistic performances of the Jooju Tourism Center! The market will be divided into 5 sections, including the retail market, container mall, dining area, mobile dining area, and cultural and artistic performance and exhibition space. Through the combination of these five elements, it is believed that local tourism companies, artists, youth and food entrepreneurs can be attracted to participate in this project.
