MATTA Fair 2007 (1)

MATTA Fair 2006 Penang, Malaysia

For those who like to travel a lot out there, you'll be happy to know that there'll be MATTA Fair 2007 (1) that will be held on the 16th to 18th March 2007. The fair will be held at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), KUala Lumpur, like previous years. Visitors can expect attractive bargains and packages on offer, during the three day event.

With enough floorspace for over 880 Booths, the fair will occupy Halls 3, 2 & 1 of PWTC. The organisers are presently taking reservations from operators and exhibitors. Exhibitors will be categorised and organised into the various halls in general, as follows:

Hall 1 and 2
• International packages
• Airlines
• Cruises
• NTOs

Hall 3
• Domestic
• ASEAN
• Travel related products and services
• Special category group

A nominal day entry fee (usually RM3) will be levied on all visitors. There are two entrances to the exhibition halls; Hall 3 from PWTC and Hall 1/2 from Jalan Ipoh (across the river).

Between Air Asia’s 1,000,000 ticket giveaway, the Malaysia Airlines Travel Fair, the launch of Air Asia’s budget long haul flights (FAX), and MATTA Fair 2007 (I), holiday makers are really spoilt for choice. While it is great to have so many available options, decision making becomes more difficult.

Consumers are presented with the question of whether to commit to a package now or hold out for the next fair hoping for a better deal. From experience, there’s no such thing as a ‘best deal’. Prices fluctuate depending on the market and it goes either way.

I personally feel that if you’re seriously planning a vacation, then go for the best possible deal now instead of waiting and hoping. Granted that there is the possibility of it being cheaper a month later, but it is better to confirm things in advance to avoid frustrations or headaches.

When visiting travel fairs, it is best to have an objective in mind. Don’t go in there without first knowing where you want to go. That is an open invitation to get yourself fleeced. Either that or you’ll walk out of the fair feeling frustrated.

The alternative to visiting the fair proper (which might be troublesome due to traffic jams and crowds), you can also give a call or walk into your closest travel agency. They usually have the same bargains on offer at their agency offices as they do within the exhibition itself. That way, you avoid the queues and crowd. The downside to this is that you must have already done your homework in advance and know what the individual agencies are offering in order to make a comparison.

But regardless of whether you’re making an effort to check out the fair or going through a travel agent, take your time, think things through and don’t get pressured into making a purchase from the very convincing sales personnel. As always, I wish you good luck with your travel and vacation plans. - boredworkers

These are MATTA Fair full announcement:

MATTA Fair 2007

Dear All

MATTA FAIR^TM 2007 (16 – 18 MARCH 2007)

MATTA and the Organizing Committee are pleased to inform that the MATTA FAIR^TM 2007 will be held from 16 – 18 March 2007 at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

The MATTA FAIR^TM 2007 will showcase a comprehensive range of travel and holiday products from all over the world in one place. During these three days, visitors can expect to find attractive bargains and great value in all the packages on offer.

MATTA FAIR^TM 2007 will comprise of Halls 3, 2 & 1 with over 880 Booths available. The designation of the Halls are as follows:

HALL 3: DOMESTIC / ASEAN / TRAVEL RELATED PRODUCTS & SERVICES / SPECIAL CATEGORY GROUP.

HALL 2 &1: INTERNATIONAL PACKAGES / AIRLINES/CRUISES / NTOs

Hall 3 will have a direct access. Halls 2 & 1 will also have direct access via Jalan Ipoh as well as excess via Hall 3.

In Halls 2 & 1, we have allocated a total of 6 designated Premium Areas for exhibitors taking a minimum of 30 booths. Please see attached floor plans and the terms and conditions in bidding for these 6 Premium Areas (please refer to clause C 1 of the Rules & Regulations).

Enclosed herewith, pleased find the Participation Kit with detailed information and the Booth Booking Form for your registration. Selection of booths will be on a balloting basis and priority is based on the week Full Payment is received by matta secretariat office in Kuala lumpur (please refer to clause 4.0 (a-i) of Rules & Regulations).

Please note that MATTA Secretariat office in Kuala Lumpur will begin accepting the Booking Form for registration from 10.00 A.M. monday, 8 january 2007. booth selection and briefing will be on FEBRUARY 6, 2007 at dewan tun hussein onn “b”, putra world trade centre. kuala lumpur. (please refer to clause 4.0 (j) of Rules & Regulations).

Members of MATTA who had participated in MATTA Fair September 22-24 2006 and have been issued with credit note letters by MATTA are to bring these letters when making payment. Fax or email bookings with FULL PAYMENT will be processed at the end of the business day. FULL REGISTRATION consists of duly completed Booking Form together with Full Payment of Booth / Space Booked, Registration Fee and the Refundable Security Deposit.

Thank you. See you at MATTA FAIR^TM MARCH 2007!

Yours sincerely,

M A T T A

DATO MOHD KHALID HARUN JP

ORGANISING CHAIRMAN

MATTA FAIR^TM 2007