KLTA Tourism Symponium Melaka

Kuala Lumpur Tourism Association is organising an interesting symposium with the theme "Beyond 2007" . It is a gathering of industry players from all sectors -Government , Tourism Malaysia , Tourism Action Council , NGOs , Airlines , Hoteliers , Travel Agents, Tour Operators, Product and Service Providers.
"It provides an appropriate platform to touchbase and network as we
exchange ideas effectively. "

Speakers:

• Y. Bhg Datuk Dr Victor Wee- Sec Gen Ministry of Tourism , Malaysia
• Bert Van Walbeek- Well Known Hotelier
• Y.Bhg dato Sero Bashir Bin Majid - MD Malaysia Airports Berhad
• Imtiaz Muqbil- Travel Writer
• Tan Sri Dato Dr Elyas Omar - Sports Commisioner Malaysia
• Melaka State Tourism

Date : 4th-6th May 2007
Place : City Bayview Hotel Melaka
Registration Fee : Rm 100 per person

Program :

4th May 2007- Welcome Reception
5th May 2007 - Symposium 7.30am - 4.45pm , Official Dinner - 7.30pm
6th May 2007- Optional Tours

Special Hotel rates -

The City Bayview Hotel Melaka- Rm 130 nett inclusive breakfast

Special Airfares- MAS is offering 75% discount Y class from any domestic destinations.

For further info : Please contact MITA office or KLTA office at 22871830

http://www.klta.org.my

Post by Uzaidi Udanis Tel 012 297 4094

Great Marketing Tool for members

Ministry of Tourism has prepared a list of presentation in power point that you can apply in marketing your services.

Take a look at it http://trade.tourism.gov.my/tradeToolbox/DownloadPowerPointShow.cfm

Have a productive Visit Malaysia Year 2007

Malaysia My Second Home Programme

Encourage your overseas clients to retire in Malaysia

Malaysia My Second Home Programme is promoted by the Government of Malaysia to allow people from all over the world who fulfil certain criteria, to stay in Malaysia as long as possible on a social visit pass with a multiple entry visa. The Social Visit Pass is initially for a period of ten (10) years (depending on the validity of the applicants’ passport) and is renewable.

Eligibility

It is open to all citizens of countries recognized by Malaysia regardless of race, religion, gender or age. Applicants are allowed to bring along their spouse and children (below 18 years old who is not married).

Mita will hopefully organise a talk for members who wants to apply to be an authorize agents /consultant for this program.

Firefly Airlines plans to offer online tour packages

The newly-launched Firefly airline aims to offer online tour packages by the end of next month, said FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd managing director Eddy Leong.

He said the company would work with hoteliers and travel agents to sell inbound and outbound packages on the global market through the airline’s website http://www.fireflyz.com.my/.
He said he would meet hoteliers and agents in Kota Baru, Kuala Terengganu and Kuantan within two weeks.

He also said discussions with hoteliers and agents in Thailand where the airline opened its routes to Phuket and Koh Samui on April 13 and 15 respectively were positive.

He encouraged the agents to market their packages through the airline’s website, saying that they could be assured seats and fixed airfares and that credit card payment by customers would be guaranteed.
“After three weeks into our operations, and from discussions, I am certain we can break even in 2007. Our Thai routes are very popular. There is a large number of expatriates in Phuket and they make short trips to other areas. Suddenly, Penang has become a part of their community,” he said.

MITA Agents, Please comments and give suggestions.Thank you