LANGKAWI, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) has
won the 37th New Millennium International Award for Tourist, Hotel and
Catering Industry from the Spain''s Trade Leaders Club in Madrid.
The award was presented to Lada chief executive officer Tan Sri Khalid Ramli
in Madrid last Thursday.
Khalid said the award was for excellence in tourism development and
promotion on the resort island for the year 2011.
Langkawi was selected based on its outstanding achievements in enhancing the
island''s social and economic development, especially in tourism industry, he
told reporters here today.
He attributed the success to the cooperation and continued support from the
local community, tour operators and non-governmental organizations in spurring
the implementation of international tourism projects and activities.
-- BERNAMA
ZI SMS MB


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