Travel expo returns to Melaka

(From right) Phua, Wong and Melaka Matta Chapter chairman Amanda Yau at the press conference to announce the popular travel fair to be held at MITC.

MELAKA: The popular Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair returns after a year, and will be held at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh here from Aug 18 to 20.

MATTA chief executive officer Phua Tai Neng said the fair would have various offers to meet the travel needs of all Malaysians, including Muslims.

“Some bumiputra travel agents will participate in the upcoming fair for the first time. They will provide tour packages for Muslims, including umrah packages,” he said after the balloting session for exhibitors at the MITC.

He expressed confidence that the fair would be another successful event.

MATTA secretary-general Nigel Wong said a total of 98 booths had been taken up by exhibitors so far.

He said more value-for-money domestic and international tour packages would be offered by licensed travel agents during the three-day travel fair.

“Taiwan Tourism is also promoting tour packages at the fair, including Muslim-friendly packages,” he said.

Wong said the MATTA Fair Melaka 2017 was expected to chalk up sales of about RM18mil.

He said the fair would be held at Hall A, MITC from 10am to 9pm daily. Admission is free.