Langkawi , Malaysia to host PATA Travel Mart 2018
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Bangkok:Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)Travel Mart 2018 will be held in Langkwai of Malaysia next year. PATA Travel Mart 2018 (PTM 2018) will be hosted by Tourism Malaysia and Langkawi Development Authority.
Tourism Malaysia Director General, Datuk Seri Mirza Mohammad Taiyab said, “Malaysia is proud and honoured to be given the opportunity to host another PATA event again, this time in the beautiful island of Langkawi.”
PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy said, “Tourism Malaysia and Langkawi Development Authority have been a valuable PATA member and partner since 1959 and 2017 respectively and we look forward to the opportunity of showcasing the culture, heritage and beauty of Langkawi. “
Langkawi, described as the ‘Isle of Legends’ and ‘Jewel of Kedah’, is one of the world’s great paradise island getaways. A magnet for international eco-tourism, Langkawi was designated a Global Geopark by UNESCO. It is home to numerous tourist attractions and luxury hotels, yet it also retains its ‘old Malaysia’ charm.
Langkawi is the main island in an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea situated off the coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Part of the Malaysian state of Kedah, it lies south of Thailand and east of Indonesian Sumatra.
PATA Travel Mart is Asia-Pacific’s premier travel trade show featuring unparalleled networking and contracting opportunities to help travel and tourism organisations access decision makers, meet new clients, expand their networks, establish new relationships and consolidate existing business partnerships.
According to Dato’ Haji Azizan Noordin, CEO Langkawi Development Authority, “PTM 2018 will further promote Langkawi as an international resort island destination.”
May 24,2017
