KUALA LUMPUR, 27 AUGUST 2024 – The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) is pleased to announce its continued partnership with RHB Banking Group (RHB) as the Exclusive Platinum Sponsor of the MATTA Fair, 6-8 September 2024 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur (MITEC).
RHB’s role as an Exclusive Platinum Sponsor reinforces its commitment in supporting Malaysia’s tourism industry and offering a variety of exclusive promotions, discounts, and travel-related deals during the Fair. Visitors are invited to explore these offerings at the RHB booths located at Level 1, booth number 1E13, and Level 2, booth number 2H01 of MITEC.
Nigel Wong, President of MATTA, expressed his delight by stating, “We are happy to continue our partnership with RHB Banking Group as our Exclusive Platinum Sponsor for this September’s MATTA Fair. Our partnership underscores a mutual commitment and dedication towards advancing Malaysia’s travel and tourism businesses, providing exceptional value and experiences to travelers and holiday seekers travelling domestically and internationally. Together, we look forward to creating exciting and great experiences with good memories in their travel and holidays for everyone.”
At this September’s MATTA Fair, RHB is rolling out more special deals for customers who use their RHB Visa Credit Card/-i or RHB Visa Debit Card/-i. As part of the RHB Travel Bonanza Campaign, customers can walk away with RM30,000 worth of rewards, including a luxurious German-branded cabin-size luggage worth over RM3,000 each. Customers can also enjoy up to 60% off when they purchase flights and accommodation with CIT Travel Agency, while those who spend RM500 or more in a single receipt using digital wallets will receive a Visa Olympics travel bag. If you are planning to buy an Umrah or Muslim package, enjoy a RM500 rebate when you book with our dedicated travel operator partners – Juara Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd and Mitra Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd.
Jeffrey Ng Eow Oo, Managing Director of Group Community Banking, RHB Banking Group, added, “We are thrilled to be part of MATTA Fair again, supporting Malaysians’ love for travel with even better details and promotions this year. Our RHB Multi Currency Visa Debit Card/-i, is the perfect travel companion, allowing you to make secure and seamless digital payments in 33 foreign currencies with zero conversion fees. Furthermore, customers also can use digital wallet i.e. Apple Pay and Google Pay to make faster and more convenient purchases, transact just like the local regardless where you are globally. It is secure and easy to use.
The RHB Multi Currency Visa Debit Card/-i has seen impressive growth and gained significant popularity, with a 51% year-on-year (“YOY”) in user base and a 36% increase in spending rising by July 2024. This travel card designed to give you peace of mind while travelling, making it easy to manage your spending in your preferred currencies, without worrying about extra fees. Apply for a RHB Multi Currency Visa Card/-i today with us at the coming Matta Fair if you do not have one.
The partnership between MATTA and RHB highlights a shared commitment to delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions, ensuring that travelers can enjoy both convenience and value. This partnership offers mutual benefits—MATTA gains good support to further elevate the MATTA Fair, while RHB enjoys enhanced brand visibility and engagement with consumers in the travel and tourism business marketplace.
As the 55th edition, since its start in 1991, the MATTA Fair continues to be Malaysia’s premier and largest consumers’ travel fair, drawing over 180,000 visitors in the MATTA Fair March 2024. The MATTA Fair remains the most anticipated travel and holidays Fair for consumers, and a high-demand platform for industry players to showcase and market their packages and offerings.
The MATTA Fair offers free admission and is open from 10 am to 9 pm for the three days, from Friday, 6 September 2024 to Sunday, 8 September 2024. MATTA provides free shuttle services to MITEC from KL Sentral and Sunway Putra Mall, and back.
Visitors are encouraged to use these free shuttle services to the MATTA Fair venue. Additionally, there will be attractive prizes to be won when you use the shuttle service, making your journey to the MATTA Fair even more rewarding.
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