Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Tourism And Travel Agents Meet For Matta Fair 2012

By Anne Liew


The Matta Fair 2012 is just around the corner. This meeting of the Malaysian Association of Travel and Tourism Agents (MATTA) has grown since its original appearance in 1991. The first meeting drew under ten thousand visitors and featured around eighty booths. Next year's meeting could attract ten times that amount, with over eight hundred booths expected. This is an incredible opportunity to meet other people and to buy products for international vacations.

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.

Tourists should be aware that the city can be wet and hot. Kuala Lumpur receives around 112 inches of rain each year so deluges and street flooding are not uncommon. Nevertheless, the area has many outdoor shops and markets to explore between bouts of rainfall. Rain coats are recommended and it is advisable to book a room that has central air conditioning as evenings can be warm and muggy.

The fair's vendors will include major hotel chains, representatives from amusement parks, credit card agencies and merchandise sellers who sell souvenirs and travel aids. Some other vendors will be selling binoculars, cameras, camcorders, and other products tourists might like to buy.

The event also provides visitors with an opportunity to meet other people in the tourism field. Kuala Lumpur's location in a growing tourist mecca makes it ideally situated for a fair of this variety. Come and mingle with others who share your interests and who have similar experience within the industry.

In addition to enjoying the fair's many events, booths and other attractions, the Matta fair will provide tourists with a chance to purchase discount travel for their next vacation destination. Other participants at the event may help you find lodging, travel tickets or other vacation related items at a fraction of what you might pay if you were not networking with these like-minded people.

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 a great expo for travelers and tourist agencies from around the globe. It has been around since 1991 and keeps growing bigger each year. With over eight hundred vendors attending in 2012, it is the time to come to Kuala Lumpur and share ideas and products related to international travel.




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