BY: NAZLI IBRAHIM
PETALING JAYA, AUG 5: The 2016 MATTA Selangor Islamic Travel Fair (MASITF 2016) to be held from August 26 to 28 at the Encorp Strand Mall, Kota Damansara is expected to boost Selangor as the first Islamic holiday destination in Malaysia.
The Selangor Malaysian Association of Travel and Trade Association (MATTA) Chairman Mohd Akil Mohd Yusof said MASITF will provide many Islamic holiday packages around the world compared to traditional packages that are more focused on Umrah packages.
He said the event is an effective platform for small and medium tour operators and agencies to promote their holiday packages, especially packages focusing on Islamic destinations worldwide.
“It will not only promote – but will also sell – packages at special prices; ultimately exposing these agencies to competition in a healthy manner, and achieve international standards by remaining relevant,” he said.
He was speaking at the 2016 MASITF media conference at the Royale Bintang Hotel, The Curve, on August 4.
Mohd Akil said there will be more than 50 licensed tour agencies and companies, government promotional agencies as well as financial companies, all with various and attractive offers.
He added that these agencies will also have the opportunity to hold discussions with other agencies like banks, insurance companies and particularly companies operating in Selangor.
“Unlike the previous event, which was attended by approximately 23,000 visitors, MASITF 2016 is expected to attract 50,000 visitors with transactions amounting to RM10 million,” he said.
Licensed tour operators who are interested to participate in MASITF 2016 can contact the MATTA Selangor secretariat for more information at 03-5511 1370, or email their application to [email protected].
MASITF 2016: Selangor as an Islamic holiday destination
