MATTA expects increased demand next year

Preparing for MATTA Fair: Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) chief executive officer Phua Tau Neng (second from left) posing with exhibitors after the balloting ceremony to determine the exhibitors booths for the upcoming MATTA Fair in March 2017, at MATTA headquarters in Pudu on Dec 22, 2016. RAYMOND OOI/ The Star Reporter HANIS ZAINAL

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite the challenging global economic climate and perceived security concerns, many Malaysians are still choosing to travel, says Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) chief executive officer Phua Tai Neng.

“I think people need a break, and you also have those who need to travel for business,” he said in an interview after the balloting ceremony for exhibitors for the upcoming 2017 MATTA Fair at its headquarters here yesterday.