A DEVOTED “domestic section” will definitely be offered for the very first time at Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair Penang, highlighting Malaysia’s considerable and different vacationer choices.
MATTA nationwide head of state Nigel Wong claimed the brand-new space will surely spotlight experiences corresponding to eco-adventures in Sarawak, cooking journeys in Johor, relations holidays in Terengganu and heritage routes in Penang.
“The initiative underscores MATTA’s robust dedication to revitalising native tourism and inspiring exploration of lesser-known locations throughout Malaysia.
“As a strategic companion to the upcoming Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) marketing campaign, MATTA continues to play an important position in realising Malaysia’s tourism objectives.
Left: Penang International Airport has grow to be the second busiest airport in Malaysia in 2024, rating simply behind Kuala Lumpur International Airport, in line with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia. — Filepic
“Through our nationwide member network, collaborative state partnerships and public events like MATTA Fair Penang, we are laying the groundwork to welcome the world to our shores,” claimed Nigel.
MATTA Fair Penang 2025 will definitely occur on May 24 and 25 at Setia SEASONING Arena in Bayan Lepas from 10am to 9pm. Admission is completely free.
Nigel was estimated by state writer Buletin Mutiara as claiming that this 12 months’s touring honest was anticipated to draw round 45,000 web site guests and create RM78mil in gross sales over 2 days.
“The honest can be a celebration of experiences, the place journey goals take flight, bookings flip into journeys and significant partnerships are fashioned.
“From native households and solo adventurers to company patrons and worldwide travellers, all are invited to participate on this dynamic occasion.
“There will be incredible offers and one can find inspiration for their next journey locally and abroad,” claimed Nigel all through an interview in George Town, Penang.
Also present had been Penang vacationer and modern financial local weather board chairman Wong Hon Wai, MATTA Penang section chairman Carolyn Leong and MATTA Fair Penang arranging chairman Datuk Hamzah Rahmat.
Hon Wai claimed Penang’s vacationer market had really gone past pre-Covid -19 pandemic effectivity, noting an incredible landmark within the state’s recuperation and growth.
Penang International Airport (PIA) at the moment takes care of 320 international journeys weekly, he claimed, going past the 284 tape-recorded in February 2019, proper earlier than the start of the pandemic.
“If we glance additional again to February 2016, there have been solely 208 worldwide flights per week.
“The development is an astounding 54%, a testomony to Penang’s rising connectivity and worldwide enchantment.
“According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, PIA has grow to be the second busiest airport in Malaysia in 2024, rating simply behind Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
“This milestone speaks volumes about Penang’s resilience, strategic planning and growing significance within the nationwide tourism panorama.
“Our nationwide aviation champion, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) – which operates Malaysia Airlines, Firefly and Amal by Malaysia Airlines – can be on board in a significant means.
“I look forward to MAG consolidating and affirming PIA as Malaysia’s second gateway,” Hon Wai included.
In a web site step, MATTA is moreover getting within the sporting actions vacationer trade with the launch of MATTA Malaysia Pickleball Grand Slam 2025.
The inaugural occasion will definitely be held from Oct 9 to 19 in Kuching, Sarawak, putting Malaysia as an increasing location for international sporting actions events.
