LITE 2026 connects international travel buyers to Langkawi’s evolving bespoke market
LANGKAWI, 23 September 2026: The annual Langkawi International Tourism Engagement (LITE) 2026 is currently taking place from September 21 to 25, 2026, inviting the global travel trade to see the island differently through a renewed focus on the future of bespoke travel.
Hosted by the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) and supported by Tourism Malaysia, LITE 2026 welcomes 31 hosted buyers and travel trade representatives 27 companies across 14 key global markets, including Algeria, Russia, Belgium, France, Turkiye, Singapore, Pakistan, Italy, Cambodia, Spain, Lao PDR, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
At the heart of this year’s programme are four ideas: Feel Wonder. Feel Indulgence. Feel Connection. Feel Possibility. Together, they offer a different way of looking at Langkawi — beyond its iconic beaches and postcard views, towards an island where ancient landscapes, exceptional hospitality, local character and distinctive experiences can come together to create highly personal journeys.
“LITE was created with a simple ambition: to establish a platform that connects Langkawi’s tourism industry directly with international buyers and travel partners. For today's discerning traveller, bespoke travel is increasingly about discovering experiences that feel personal and meaningful, and LITE provides an opportunity to explore how Langkawi can meet that evolving desire," said Datuk Seri Haji Iskandar Datuk Haji Mohd Kaus, Chief Executive Officer of the Langkawi Development Authority.
The programme moves between Langkawi’s natural and luxurious sides, from the heights of Langkawi SkyCab and the mangrove waterways of Kilim Karst Geoforest to a slower-paced exploration on horseback with Island Horses Langkawi, complemented by stays, inspections and dining at leading resorts including The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, The Danna Langkawi, The St. Regis Langkawi and Berjaya Resort Langkawi.
As LITE 2026 unfolds, Langkawi invites global trade partners to co-create the next era of bespoke travel.
