It is time to clear your leave and you’re wondering where to go for a holiday? Check out the offers at the Malaysia International Travel Mart 2011 to be held from today to Sunday at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre.
According to organising chairman Jackson Thian, the fair spreads over three halls will have more than 60 exhibitors taking up 300 booths to attract a targeted 70,000 visitors with attractive prices and prizes. The fair organised by Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association (MCTA) also boasts of having more than 30 airlines supporting them. “It is the first time both AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines join hands in the same travel fair,” Thian said at a press conference yesterday.
MCTA president Paul Paw said the fair was supported by the tourism boards of Taiwan, South Korea, Macao, India, Thailand and Sarawak, adding that a total of RM200,000 worth of travel vouchers, lucky draws and gifts would be given away during the fair. MasterCard returns as the official card of the travel fair, treating one lucky winner to two business class return air tickets to Shanghai. Those who buy a Malaysia Airlines’ ticket or promotion will double their winning chances. MasterCard Worldwide Malaysia country manager Jim Cheah added that the first 7,000 MasterCard holders could redeem one Seng Heng voucher worth RM25 with any transaction made during the fair.
Malaysia Airlines (central region) area manager Richard Tang highlighted that attractive fares from as low as RM144 one way would be available from today till Nov 2, not only at the fair but also the online portal as well as all travel agencies nationwide. AirAsia head of financial services and loyalty Johan Aris Ibrahim said visitors purchasing air tickets and travel insurance packages at the fair would be treated to extra perks. He added that the airline’s loyalty card would also be open for public sign-up for the first time at the fair.
Taiwan Tourism has lent huge support to the fair to draw more Malaysian tourists to the island especially during winter and spring. “Taiwan is entering an exciting period of the year when we have colourful activities such as hot spring carnival, cycling festival, New Year countdown, plum blossom and cherry blossom’s seasons just to name a few,” said Taiwan Visitors Association (Kuala Lumpur officer) director Chang Fu-Nan.
The travel fair will be open from 10am to 9pm, entrance fee is RM3 per person.
-thestar online.
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