Kicking off travel plans for the year

An energetic drum performance marking the launch of MATTA Fair at Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. — Photos: AZMAN GHANI / The Star

AS MANY as 110,000 visitors thronged the 45th edition of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur last weekend.

A total of 1,353 booths – the largest setup in the fair’s 27-year history – were created across seven halls and the exhibitors comprised travel and tour agencies, national and state tourism bodies, hotels and resorts, cruise and theme parks as well as other travel-related services.