MAH Tourism Fair Press Release (Pre-event)

PRESS RELEASE

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:

MAH LAUNCHES THE FIRST-EVER DOMESTIC TOURISM FAIR

“Percutian Mewah Dengan Harga Rahmah”

Kuala Lumpur, 11 March 2024 – Commemorating its 50th Anniversary, The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) proudly unveils its inaugural Tourism Fair dedicated to promoting the nation’s domestic tourism. This groundbreaking event serves as a pivotal platform, fostering direct engagement between businesses and the public.

Event Details:

Dates : July 6th & 7th, Saturday & Sunday

Time : 10 AM - 9 PM

Location : Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Entry : Free & Open to the public

In a grand showcase of hospitality, over 2,500 room vouchers will be distributed to visitors with any purchases made at the event.

Speaking on its focus for domestic tourism, Dato’ Khoo Boo Lim, the Vice President of MAH and the Organising Chairman MAH Tourism Fair said: “Recently due to circumstances beyond our control, Malaysia’s hotels have been perceived as expensive for locals. With this initiative, we aimed to make luxury stays more accessible and encourage the public to discover worthwhile destinations right here in our home, Malaysia.”

MAH Tourism Fair is co-organised by TIN Media, Malaysia’s Independent Travel Trade Media. The fair will feature an array of exhibitors and participants from across the hospitality industry spectrum, offering everything from enticing hotel stays and sumptuous buffets to captivating travel packages, rejuvenating wellness and spa experiences, and enchanting wedding deals. Attendees can anticipate an immersive exploration of unparalleled travel opportunities to enrich their travel itineraries. For more information about this event please visit www.mahfair.my

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About the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH)

Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) is the umbrella body for hotels in Malaysia formed in 1974 and initially established by a group of concerned and dedicated hoteliers to bring about a more dynamic hospitality industry aimed at building a workforce of highly skilled, innovative and disciplined individuals. Its long-term goal was to enhance the efficiency of the hospitality industry, thus, bringing about a more dynamic Malaysian hospitality industry. MAH, as the official national network for the hotel industry, represents more than 900 hotels throughout Malaysia supplying a total of 155,287 rooms which is about 65% of the total number of hotel rooms available as guest accommodation in this country. With 13 chapters across the nation, MAH acts as a voice of the industry, working as one body to promote, protect, represent and advance the interests of its members.

About MAHTEC

MAHTEC Sdn Bhd commenced its fiscal year in 1998 to profile MAH as a human resource development provider and to upgrade the skills and knowledge of staff-in-service in the industry. MAHTEC is the training arm of the Association specializing in developing quality human resources in the hospitality industry. Highly specialized in the areas of Hospitality Skills Training and Managerial Development Training, all programs are facilitated by experienced and qualified Trainers through workshops and practical session.