KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Glamping destinations in Selangor continue to be popular, emerging as a tourism product with strong potential to attract both domestic and international visitors, said Tourism Selangor corporate communications manager Ahmad Nazri Tashriq Rahmat.
He said the industry offers a unique holiday experience that combines the beauty of nature with modern, hotel-standard facilities.
“Some people enjoy camping but prefer to do so in comfort. Glamping offers camping-style accommodation with facilities similar to those found in hotel rooms, such as air conditioning and comfortable beds,” he told Bernama during the “Surprising Selangor: Let’s Glamping — Outdoor Media Gathering” programme at The Nyaman Place in Hulu Langat recently.
He said the strategic location of these destinations near Kuala Lumpur play an important role in making Selangor easily accessible to visitors, especially urbanites.
According to him, the industry has received an encouraging response, especially during weekends and school holidays, with Hulu Langat and Hulu Selangor, particularly Kuala Kubu Bharu and Batang Kali, emerging as glamping hotspots.
Apart from offering visitors a unique experience, he said the development of glamping sites have generated significant economic spillovers for villagers and local communities.
“Typically, a glamping site will offer various activities, such as all-terrain vehicle (ATV) rides, which are managed by villagers in the surrounding areas. Therefore, the economic benefits are not limited to private landowners but extend to the entire community,” he said.
To support the industry, Nazri said Tourism Selangor is working with local authorities to coordinate licensing data and improve compliance with safety guidelines to ensure visitors’ comfort.
He said that given Selangor’s strong tourism performance, with the state topping the national rankings after attracting 36.4 million domestic visitors last year, efforts to strengthen nature-based tourism products are expected to drive the state’s tourism sector to greater heights.
Meanwhile, The Nyaman Place owner Mohamad Syafiq Azim Shaheen said the accommodation was launched a year ago and has consistently received encouraging reception from various visitors, including tourists from Singapore and Thailand.
He said the resort has drawn nearly 25,460 visitors thanks to its distinctive concept, which prioritises guest comfort, including private bathrooms in every room.
He added that besides being a popular choice for family holidays, glamping destinations such as his attract corporate organisations and government agencies for team-building programmes, supported by comfortable multipurpose halls and swimming pools.
Syafiq said visitors can also enjoy recreational activities in the surrounding area, like fishing and jungle trekking.
“The development of nature-inspired luxury homestays also indirectly contributes to the sustainable enhancement of the rural tourism landscape,” he said, expressing hope that closer cooperation among private operators, local authorities and local communities would continue to be strengthened to ensure the industry remains a safe and preferred choice for tourists.
