Launching of MATTA Fair September 2022

Attended by:

President, Madam Christina Toh

Honorary Secretary General, Dato' Megat Shahrul Azman Abas

Date: Saturday, 3^rd September 2022

As a sign of support to the event organizer, MATTA that are in the same industry MAH had attended the launch of Malaysia’s Biggest Travel Fair, the MATTA FAIR®.

As the 51st edition of MATTA FAIR®, it ran for three days starting from the 2nd until the 4th of September 2022. The event was held at the World Trade Centre (WTC) Kuala Lumpur and was spread across three event halls and five foyers of the venue. A total of 536 booths were set up throughout the event.

The opening ceremony was officiated by the Chief Minister of Kedah, YAB Dato' Seri Haji Muhammad Sanusi Bin Md Nor. MAH was represented in the event by our President Madam Christina Toh and Hon. Sec. Gen. Dato’ Megat Shahrul Azman Abas.

Twelve state tourism are present at the fair including Perlis, Kedah, Langkawi, Perak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Melaka, Pahang, Terengganu, Sarawak and Sabah.

The tourism departments of Turkey, India, Philippines, Taiwan, Korea and Japan (Taipe, Tohoku & Tokyo prefectures) are also present at the fair.

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.