MATTA applauds expansion of the autogate facility for international travellers
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MATTA applauds expansion of the autogate facility for international travellers

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Reading Time: 2 minutes The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) applauds the recent announcement by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail regarding the expansion of the autogate facility for immigration clearance to travellers from 36 additional countries. Starting June 1, this initiative aims to enhance the travel experience for a larger…

MATTA: Malaysia to begin cross-border tour bus operations to Thailand
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MATTA: Malaysia to begin cross-border tour bus operations to Thailand

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The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), the leading voice for Malaysia’s travel and tourism industry, is advocating for a more equitable arrangement regarding cross-border tour bus operations between Malaysia and Thailand. Currently, Malaysian tour buses are restricted to operating within a 100-kilometer radius from the Thailand border, while Thailand tour buses enjoy…

Sarawak Tourism Gears Up for Major Economic Boost with ASEAN Tourist Guides Conference
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Sarawak Tourism Gears Up for Major Economic Boost with ASEAN Tourist Guides Conference

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The Sarawak Tourist Guides Association (SKTGA) is excited to host the inaugural ASEAN Tourist Guides Conference from October 24–26, 2024, at the Imperial Hotel in Kuching, Sarawak. This conference, themed “Togetherness in Tour Guiding Excellence,” aims to foster collaboration to enhance travel experiences and strengthen the future of the tour guide community across the Association…

Sarawak Joins Forces with Pacific Asia Travel Association to Boost Tourism Resilience and Sustainable Growth
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Sarawak Joins Forces with Pacific Asia Travel Association to Boost Tourism Resilience and Sustainable Growth

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The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Tourism Destination Resilience (TDR) Programme to Sarawak, Malaysia, enhancing the region’s capacity for greater resilience and sustainable growth. Since its inception in 2021, the TDR Programme has been pivotal in aiding regional destinations recover from the COVID-19 crisis and prepare for…

MATTA fair March 2024 takes initiative to achieve sustainable tourism goals
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MATTA fair March 2024 takes initiative to achieve sustainable tourism goals

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Central to this endeavour is the launch of the Green Circle Initiative, a collaborative effort involving key stakeholders from various sectors including Climate Governance Malaysia, MAG, RHB, MDEC, government agencies at both federal and state levels, MAH, MACEOS, and MATTA members. This initiative aims to empower local tourism stakeholders with the necessary tools and resources…