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MATATO To Host A Stand At WTM Connect Asia 2017

WTM connect logo with the name used in 2017 fair

MATATO invites its members and industry partners, to participate in WTM Connect Asia 2017 which will be held from the 17th to 19th of May 2017 in Penang, Malaysia. This is the second edition of WTM Connect Asia and the one stop shop for you to target the most valuable travel buyers.

MATATO, in partnership with WTM brings the opportunity for MATATO members and local travel companies to exhibit at WTM connect – an exclusive and tailor-made event to host Asia leading travel business at reduced rates for exhibition.

World Travel Market Connect Asia was launched in May 2016. The inaugural event was a success with more 1700 prescheduled meetings set at the event and more than 90% exhibitors gratified. Value of business onsite amounted up to more than USD10.5 million.

Feedback on the show has proved it great with exhibitors valuing the high quality hosted buyers, easy and hassle free set up from both the pre scheduled meetings and pre-build pod format, networking opportunities and content. The format focusses on pre-scheduled meeting sessions, additional appointments opportunities, networking sessions, seminars and pre-build stand/pod set up.

The aim is to maximize networking points with the elite, high quality buyers and creating visibility for these markets in order to create lasting personal and business relationships. The show format was also structured to assist clients in both saving time and cost to maximize their Return on Investment (ROI).

World Travel Market Connect Asia 2017 brings together leading hosted buyers from South East Asia, China and international markets to connect and conduct valuable business meetings with global suppliers in an exclusive, focused and calm setting. This is a predominantly a South East Asia and China show.

Through partnership between MATATO and WTM, MATATO will be hosting a destination pod/pavilion at WTM connect Asia with limited number of 6 co-exhibitors. MATATO invites interested parties to apply, registration deadline is 30th January 2017.

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