Destination Curious is a KLIA2 shopping contest organized and run by Malaysia Airports, and it was officially launched on the 26th June 2014.
The travel contest was also launched by new Malaysia Airports managing director Datuk Badilshah Ghazali and Puan Faizah Khairuddin, Senior General Manager Commercial Services here at the main departure hall of KLIA2.
After the official launching, members of the media, retail outlet owners, sponsors and officials of Malaysia Airports were taken on a walking tour of KLIA2 where participating retail shops were visited in the main hall and also inside the international departure area.
KLIA2 Shopping Contest
Destination Curious is also the first shopping contest campaign since the opening of KLIA2 in May 2014 and the grand prize in this contest is a 'Wonderful visit to Oz'.
This campaign is targeted to anyone who is traveling in and out of KLIA2 as this is also the largest dedicated low-cost terminal in the world.
This campaign is targeted to anyone who is traveling in and out of KLIA2 as this is also the largest dedicated low-cost terminal in the world.
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| Malaysia Airports managing director Datuk Badilshah Ghazali and Puan Faizah Khairuddin, Senior General Manager Commercial Services launching Destination Curious |
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| Datuk Badilshah Ghazali and Puan Faizah Khairuddin at the Destination Curious Kiosk in KLIA2 |
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| Datuk Badilshah Ghazali, Puan Faizah Khairuddin and Malaysia Airports Staff during the launching |
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| The Destination Curious Kiosk which is found around KLIA2 |
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| Datuk Badilshah Ghazali and Wellness Spa staff during his visit to the outlet in KLIA2 |
Destination Curious Contest
In Destination Curious, travelers simply spend a minimum of RM150 from 26 June to 7 August 2014 at KLIA2 and they may just be on their way to Gold Coast for five days and four nights with three other friends or family members in the “Wonderful Visit to Oz” contest which is part of the main campaign.
The concept of Airport-Within-A-Mall or Gateway@KLIA2 merges the retail experience with air travel and is the perfect platform for Malaysia Airports to execute campaigns for travelers.
The commercial brand identity of KLIA2 is E.L.I.T.E or Experiential, Liberating, Innovative, Thrilling and Ever-Changing, Malaysia Airports strives to evoke the inner explorer in each traveler as it seeks to engage with them with a thematic/destination retail approach. This is something new in Malaysia and possibly in Asia.
The commercial brand identity of KLIA2 is E.L.I.T.E or Experiential, Liberating, Innovative, Thrilling and Ever-Changing, Malaysia Airports strives to evoke the inner explorer in each traveler as it seeks to engage with them with a thematic/destination retail approach. This is something new in Malaysia and possibly in Asia.
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| Datuk Badilshah Ghazali, Puan Faizah Khairuddin with traditional Baba and Nyonya at Bibik Heritage Restaurant in KLIA2 |
Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) was opened since 2 May 2014 and officially opened by the Malaysian Prime Minister on 24 June 2014.
KLIA2 currently services budget airlines such as AirAsia, AirAsia X, Malindo Air, Mandala Air, Zest Airway, Tiger Air, Lion Air and Cebu Pacific.
KLIA2 currently services budget airlines such as AirAsia, AirAsia X, Malindo Air, Mandala Air, Zest Airway, Tiger Air, Lion Air and Cebu Pacific.
The airport also takes up a total space of 257,845 square meters which is five times the size of the former Low-Cost Carrier Terminal or LCCT and 1 1/2 times the size of KLIA terminal which services mainly the full-service airlines from around the world. The airport is also built to accommodate up to 45 million passengers a year.
There are also 2 thematic lounges at level 2 of the international departures satellite building which are the Movie Lounge and Sports Lounge.
Both lounges have their own food and beverage outlets which are Gloria Jeans at the Sports Lounge and Lindt Chocolate Cafe at the Movie Lounge. Guests also have a unique view of the outdoor section of the terminal.
Both lounges have their own food and beverage outlets which are Gloria Jeans at the Sports Lounge and Lindt Chocolate Cafe at the Movie Lounge. Guests also have a unique view of the outdoor section of the terminal.
Tenants of KLIA2
The commercial space at KLIA2 takes up over 35,200 square meters featuring 225 outlets of bars, island cafes, duplex storefronts, duty-free walk through stores and specialty boutiques.
There are currently 118 retail outlets, 81 Food and Beverage outlets and 26 service outlets while the remaining 20% of space is been taken up by new tenants who will be opening very soon.
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| Taste & Delights, a chocolate duty-free shop in KLIA2 |
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| One of the handbags duty-free shops inside KLIA2 |
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| Other Duty-Free Chocolates Shop at Flying Emporium at KLIA2 |
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| One of the duty-free liquor and wines shops in KLIA2 |
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| Branded outlets at KLIA2 |
Hotel in KLIA2
A new 70 room air-side hotel called Sama Sama Express is located at level 3 of KLIA2 in the international departures satellite terminal.
Sama Sama Express is part of the group that also owns the Sama Sama Hotel at KLIA, which is the former Pan Pacific Hotel KLIA.
Wonderful Visit to Oz with Destination Curious
Spend and win a trip for 4 to Australia! A vast array of retail outlets, food & beverage establishments, and service providers.
Discover new and exciting finds spread across over 35,000 square meters of our new airport terminal.
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| Destination Curious |
How To Participate in the KLIA2 Shopping Contest?
Travelers need to spend a minimum of RM150 for a chance to visit the Land Down Under. Purchase up to RM750 for 5 chances!
How to enter:
1. Make a purchase of RM150 (in one receipt or in a total of 3 receipts) at any
retail and/or dining outlet.
2. Take your receipt(s) to any Wonderful Visit to Oz E-Kiosk in klia2.
3. Scan your receipt(s).
4. Enter your details in the Wonderful Visit to Oz E-Kiosk.
5. Be in the running to win a Wonderful Visit to Oz trip for 4 to Australia!
After joining the Wonderful Visit to Oz contest, you may also participate in our 5 Senses game to get Cash Vouchers up to RM25.
The E-Kiosks is located at:
• Departure Public Concourse, Level 3
• Domestic Departure/Arrival, Level 2
• International Departure, Satellite, Level 2
Contest Duration: From 26 June to 7 August 2014
The Grand Prize is a trip for four to Gold Coast, Australia which comprises:
• Four Australian tourist visas
• Four return flight tickets
• Airport transfers to and from hotel
• 5 Days 4 Nights accommodation
• AUD1000 spending money per pax
• The tour guide, transportation, and entrance fees to selected tourist attractions
Final Thoughts on the KLIA2 Shopping Contest
Every year, there is special contest being run by Malaysia Airports for both KLIA and KLIA2, therefore when you are flying in or out, do keep an eye for what contest are being held.
For more information, you can visit the Malaysia Airports information counter or their website to see what is available when you are there.
For those first time travelers visiting this LCCT, you can take a look at some images of the new Malaysian budget airport on my article about KLIA in Photos, where I managed to take some when I was there.