Thursday December 29, 2011

100,000 EXPECTED AT TRAVEL FAIR

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair March 2012 is expecting 100,000 visitors at the event at Putra World Trade Centre.

Organising ChairmanJohn Tan said all exhibitors' booths were expected to be sold out, especially with the early bird and loyalty discounts.

He said an early bird discount of RM200 per booth would be given while those who had participated continuously in the past three fairs would get RM500 loyalty discount.

“Looking at previous fairs, I can see that MATTA has grown and become the number one consumers' travel fair in the country,” he said.

All geared up: Mohd Khalid (right) delivering his speech during the MATTA Fair 2012 launching at Istana Hotel last night. With him is Tan.

“This year's theme is Get the Best...In Travel! because we want to give visitors the best deal with more choices.

“We always aim to provide a one-stop consumer event with great holiday and travel bargains,” he said, adding that the booths next year would be increased to 984.

He also said those who owned MATTA credit cards would be rewarded.

“They will get two entrance tickets to the fair, two meal vouchers and be entitled to enter the MATTA business lounge,” he said during the launch of MATTA Fair 2012 at Istana Hotel here yesterday.

During the event, MATTA president Datuk Mohd Khalid Harun also announced that they will be organising “World Islamic Tourism Mart” from May 31 to June 2.

“For the event, we will be focusing on business-to-business market,” he said, adding that the launch would be on Jan 5.

Tan also announced that apart from MATTA fair at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), similiar fairs would be held nationwide starting from February until August next year.

Two fairs will be held before the MATTA Fair in March, which is in Selangor from Feb 10 to 12 (Shah Alam Convention Centre) and in Johor from Feb 25 to 27 (Expo Hall, Danga City Mall).

MATTA Fair March 2012 is expected to occupy a total space area of over 20,500 sq m comprising Halls 3, 2, 1, 1M and Linkway at PWTC.

Exhibitors who wish to take part in the fair can download the form at www.mattafair.org.my. Registration will open Jan 9.

Tourism Agents Will Appreciate Matta Fair 2012

Travel agents come together for Matta fair 2012. This annual affair sponsored by the Malaysian Association of Travel and Tourism Agents, draws visitors from all corners of the globe to exchange travel ideas, products and information. The initial gathering attracted fewer than ten thousand participants but that number has expanded exponentially in the past couple decades since the fair began in 1991. Next year’s event is expected to feature over eight hundred vendor booths and several thousand participants. The international community will converge on Kuala Lumpur for this exciting annual event.

The 2012 event will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s bustling primate city that houses the world’s two tallest buildings and is home to millions and millions of people. Kuala Lumpur has become a major international tourist destination, attracting visitors from Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Australia and the rest of Asia. Between stops at the event’s vending booths, the enterprising visitor can choose to explore the many shops, markets, night clubs and restaurants of the vibrant Malaysian city. They can also visit the region’s many religious, historical and cultural sites.

The city can experience heavy monsoon rains so visitors should be prepared for the potential for wet weather and perhaps even flooding. In addition, high humidity and daytime highs in the nineties can make afternoons physically uncomfortable. Tourists should pack rain gear and light weight clothing to prepare for these potential inclement weather conditions.

The trade show will have product displays and sell items related to tourism and traveling. Anticipated products include souvenirs, gifts and audio-visual equipment like cameras and camcorders. Other featured vendors will include credit card companies, theme park representatives, resorts, luxury hotels and tourism management companies.

The fair is an excellent chance to network with other people employed in the travel and tourism industry. The event attracts individuals and vendors from around the world. Malaysia has become a popular international tourist destination and the fair is ideally located to display the country’s hospitality and its cultural vibrancy.

Visitors may also be able to find bargains on travel packages, airline fares and resort stays for cities in Malaysia and across the globe. Those who can make it to the event are likely to find it worthwhile for this reason as well as many other reasons. The event is truly an incredible experience.

Travelers to the Matta fair should plan ahead for the best deals on airline tickets and hotel reservations. Many area hotels will provide first rate lodging at reduced prices for event attendees. Call around early for the best rates on rooms with all the best amenities. Kuala Lumpur has many fancy resort hotels including several recognizable international chains.

Matta Fair 2012 is expected to be one of the biggest travel fairs of its kind anywhere, so agents, tourists and merchandise sellers should make it a point to attend this special event. This marks the twenty-first year the fair has been in operation and each year tends to exceed the previous year in terms of turnout and opportunities. Next year’s event is expected to be no exception as many people from around the world are planning to be there.

There are various holiday packages for travellers at Matta Fair. You can read more about Matta Fair 2012 vacation packages and start planning your tours.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The excitement did not end for some lucky visitors who received attractive prizes at the 32nd MATTA Fair.

Among them was housewife Chok Wai Fong, 39, who won the grand prize of RM20,000 worth of travel vouchers under the main draw, courtesy of MATTA. “I’m planning on spending the travel vouchers with my daughter. “We can’t thank MATTA enough,” she said during the prize-giving ceremony at Menara Kuala Lumpur.

Grand prize winner for the domestic draw, Marketing Director Tan Kok Ann, 23, took home RM5,000 worth of travel vouchers, also courtesy of MATTA.

“For the first time, luck was on my side. I’m not sure where I will be spending my holiday but I know it’s going to be a great one,” said Tan.

MATTA president Datuk Mohd Khalid Harun said 80,000 people visited the fair, which was held from Aug 12 to 14 at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Sales of RM80mil was recorded.

“MATTA Fair will be back on March 16 to 18 next year for more great holiday deals,” he added.

Sponsors for the prizes included AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Kuwait Airways, KLM, Cebu Pacific, Macau Government Tourism Office, Indonesia Ministry of Culture and Tourism Ministry, Maxly Landscape, FujiFilm and Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad.

CONGRATULATIONS !

Below are the list of all our lucky winners for the MATTA Fair August 2011.

MATTA Fair 2011, 12 – 14 August

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– July 4, 2011Posted in: HAPPENINGS

Just one question, how do you purchase an experience? Maybe another question to the first, how do you procure an experience that’s not to be forgotten all under one roof? Perhaps the conventional www.airasia.com and flymas.mobi isn’t all that appetizing after all?

Then again, ever thought of visiting MATTA Fair? Or you may have missed the last fair in March and have regretted ever since? I shall now say, fear not! The next MATTA Fair is back! The second MATTA Fair of 2011 will be held on the 12th – 14th August 2011, at the same ole Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur.

As usual, the fair has gotten bigger, with more exhibits and halls, the organizers at MATTA promise an experience not to be missed.

Make sure you travel bugs get your bums over to the fair on August.

Oh, do remember that there will be the ever so exciting MATTA Buyers Contest! So start buying!

KUALA LUMPUR: Special packages await newlyweds at the 36th Malaysian Association of Travel and Tours (MATTA) Fair, with sweet honeymoon deals offered at discounted rates.

A special hall is also dedicated for a bridal exhibition and honeymoon packages at the Mezzanine floor in Hall 1 of the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) from Aug 12 to 14.

Travel showcase: MATTA Fair 2011 organising chairman John Tan (left), Star Publications (M) Bhd chief advertising officer Lim Bee Leng and MATTA president Datuk Mohd Khalid Harun posing at the launch of MATTA Fair 2011 yesterday. — RAYMOND OOI / The Star

The fair themed “Enrich your life, Go Travel” hopes to attract more than 80,000 visitors, said organising chairman John Tan at the official MATTA fair launch reception yesterday.

He also assured consumers that only reliable bridal companies would be selected to take part in the fair.

The fair is open to the public from 10am to 9pm. Fee per entry is RM3 for Hall 1, 2 and 3 at PWTC.

Hall 1 and 2 feature booths for international travel. Hall 3 is for domestic travel.

EON Bank Matta Card holders will enjoy free entrance. The Star, Nanyang Siang Pau and China Press are the official newspapers for the event.

Saturday April 16, 2011

FAIR VISITORS WALK AWAY WITH PRIZES

IT ALL came down to luck for the selected contestants at the prize presentation ceremony of the Malaysian Association of Travel and Tours (MATTA) Fair buyers contest in Putra World Trade Centre recently.

Out of the 15,000 contest entries submitted during MATTA Fair last month, about 40 contestants were selected to attend the prize presentation ceremony.

A variety of prizes was offered to the visitors at the fair, including travel vouchers and tour packages to both domestic and international destinations.

The contestants determined their own fate by drawing lots from a box.

As luck would have it, the domestic draw grand prize of RM5,000 worth of travel vouchers went to homemaker Joanne Marie, who was left in a whirl of disbelief when her piece of paper read “Thank you for participating”.

MATTA Fair 2010 organising chairman John Tan played along, telling Joanne that all the prizes had already been given out.

When the mock cheque was finally handed to her, she said: “I thought I drove all the way through the traffic jam for nothing!”

Other lucky domestic draw winners walked away with travel vouchers and return airline tickets to various local destinations.

For the international draw, retired school teacher Jeamjothi Chelliah was ecstatic when she drew the grand prize of RM20,000 worth of travel vouchers.

She bought tickets to London and filled up 14 forms for the buyers contest at the fair.

The other international draw winners received tour packages and airline tickets to Bangkok, Bali, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Melbourne, London and South Korea.

Another MATTA Fair will be held from Aug 12-14 in conjunction with the Hari Raya season.

By MABEL YAN
metro@thestar.com.my

12-14 AUGUST 2011                                             
Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC)
41 Jalan Tun Ismail
50480 Kuala Lumpur

If you see some very colourful taxis on the road today, you’d find that these rainbow infused cabs are MATTA Fair sponsored taxis. The bombardment of colours would brighten up anyone’s day. Speaking of which, MATTA Fair recently held their 2011 Official Launch Reception. The event shrugged away the usual ‘Malaysian timing’ misconception by starting on time, much to everyone’s relief.

I must say, the choice for the venue was a good one as the atmosphere and ambience of Hakka Republic at Menara Hap Seng was perfect for a mingling session with the different representatives of various travel agencies, airlines and National Tourism Boards from various countries. And who can say no to the free flow of drinks and delicious finger food?

Clockwise from left: Chef Adi and guests enjoying good food and drinks.

After the initial mingling session, MATTA’s Deputy President and MATTA Fair Organizing Chairman, John Tan, gave a short speech explaining about the March 2011 MATTA Fair. The fair will be held from the 11to 13 March 2011 at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur. This year it’s going to be the 31^st Travel Fair organized by MATTA and like in the previous years, you can expect some sweet deals and discounts there. Members of MATTA can enjoy a discount of RM500 per booth as exhibitors if they register early (Early Bird Discount which runs for 2 weeks from the first day of registration). If you’ve been a loyal member of MATTA and have participated in the last 3 MATTA Fairs consecutively, you get a further discount of RM500 per booth! (Loyalty Incentive Discount)

Travel Rush Hour crew and friends.

Deputy President and Organising Chairman, John Tan, mingling with Committee Member, Ali and guest.

President of MATTA, Dato’ Mohd Khalid Harun mingling with The Star staff.

Tan then introduced the team behind MATTA Fair 2011 and as they came on stage, he explained that this year, MATTA Fair has a colourful theme. What’s the reason behind this rainbow message? Tan said that people should travel in order to colour their lives. And so because of this theme, MATTA also got new business cards that were colour-coded for each Organising Committee Member. Tan also informed the crowd that the MATTA headquarters had relocated to the Fraser Business Park effective 3^rd January 2011.

Enjoying the food, drink and ambience at MATTA Fair Official Launch Reception.

With that being said, watch out for the MATTA Fair taxis with the ever so colourful MATTA Fair rainbow!

Thumbs up to MATTA Fair!