Malaysians are now well-travelled, and this Matta Travel Fair promotions article is for those planning to travel locally or worldwide. The Matta Fair is also Malaysia’s largest travel fair, held twice a year on a massive scale here at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur.

Matta Travel Fair Promotions and Discounts

So, what are the Matta Travel Fair promotions all about? It is where consumers get the best and cheapest travel packages offered by hundreds of travel agents around Malaysia.

The beauty of the Matta Fair is that you can get incredible bargains almost anywhere in Malaysia or around the world. What is the catch? You need to do a lot of walking around and asking questions during the fair.

Travel agents are giving out Matta promotions.

This is a very Malaysian thing, where consumers are always on the lookout for discounts and promotions for just about anything. Even travelling has entered the game. People flock to the travel fair in KL just to browse and shop for travel packages that are being offered at huge discounts.

Not every destination is cheap, but common tourist destinations are usually on promotions. Over 100,000 people will attend this three-day fair, and at any one time, thousands of people will be walking around and enquiring with travel agents and tourism boards.

This has been a phenomenon for the last decade and has changed how Malaysians travel. Gone are the good old days of walking into a travel agent to book your tours. Nowadays, people book them online or wait for the Matta Fair.

Local travel package deals from the Sabah Tourism Board booth at Matta Fair.

Matta Fair Promotions are usually offered for popular destinations with a high visitor volume. In return, tourism operators can offer better deals on tours, packages, and even hotel accommodations.

This is then translated into travel packages with massive discounts sold during the Matta Fairs. Well, this is just one of the promo factors, and there are many more.

The types of promotions also come in various forms of travel, which are;

1. Full Board Packages – Everything from flight, transport, food, rooms, and attractions are included.
2. Half Board Packages – Almost everything is included.
3. Ground Packages – Only hotel rooms or transfers are provided.
4. Series Group – Fixed scheduled departures. The dates are locked, and you can travel on those dates.
5. Cruise Packages – Local and International Cruise Packages

Cheap Travel Promotions at Matta Fair 2018

Most consumers tend to choose cheap travel packages at Matta Fair 2018, but sometimes, cheap does not mean good quality. Depending on the type of travel a person or family decides, it can range from short vacations to long holidays. However, most consumers would go for the mid-range or three to five days.

While prices can sometimes be unbelievable, you should double-check with the tour agents about what is offered in the package. You should also read this article about Matta Fair Tips and Tricks, as it highlights almost everything you need to know, from the travel codes to what kind of packages are sold.

Matta Fair Hall Layout

So, depending on where you want to visit, there are many options. You just need to know which section of the Matta Fair you need to be at. In total, there are four main halls and one mezzanine floor above hall one, and each of these halls caters to different regions. They are;

The main International Hall at Matta Fair.

Hall One – International Hall (Worldwide)

This is where you will find all the international travel packages and tour agents that sell worldwide tour packages. You will also find the major tourism boards, like Japan Tourism, which will focus heavily on visiting Tokyo.

The Tokyo Booth at Matta Fair will offer much information about one of the most sought-after destinations. So, if you plan to visit Japan, Korea, Europe, or other international destinations, this would be a good place to start.

Hall One – Mezzanine Floor (Upstairs)

Here, you will find the main stage for the Matta Fair 2017, where all the activities and shows occur. The food and beverage area is also located up here. There are toilets, a nursing room, and a surau for prayers. You will also find travel agents selling Muslim Umrah or Haj Packages in one area. You can use the escalator to go up to one end of the hall or the stairs in the food and beverage area.

Hall Two – International Hall (Worldwide and Smaller Hall)

Hall 2 also provides tour agents that sell worldwide tours, but the hall is a little smaller than the main hall. Generally, Hall 2 offers only travel agents. Most of the reputable and larger companies occupy this hall.

Hall Three – ASEAN Hall

This hall provides all the travel agents that sell ASEAN country tours. You will also find the ASEAN Tourism Boards in this hall, and among them are Indonesia Tourism, Nepal, Cambodia and the Philippines. Indonesia Tourism will have the largest booth, with a lot being offered. Other companies, such as Star Cruises and Royal Caribbean, and some local hotel operators, will also be present.

Hall Four – Malaysian Domestic Hall

For any local travel in Malaysia, this is the main hall where you will find all the local travel packages and local tourism boards, such as Sabah Tourism, Sarawak Tourism, Langkawi Tourism, and Terengganu Tourism.

Malaysian theme park operators, such as Legoland Malaysia, Sunway Lost World, Angry Birds Activity Park, and some other hotels, are also found here. Please note that if you visit the Malaysia Hall, you will not be able to buy ASEAN or International travel packages.

The halls are divided into sections, so you need to go to the hall that sells the packages you want. For example, if you want to buy a Tokyo Travel Package at Matta Fair, you need to go to Halls 1 and 2.

Most Popular Tour Packages at Matta Fair 

You may be wondering what are the most popular tour packages at the Matta Fair. Over the years, Malaysians have been travelling all over the world, and a huge thanks goes to the budget airlines that have changed travel.

Players like AirAsia, AirAsia X, Malindo, and FireFly have aggressively promoted cheap airline tickets at the Matta Fair. At Matta Fair, consumers buy flight tickets from the airline and then purchase the ground-only package from the travel agent.

This means that wherever the airline runs a promotion, the consumer will decide on the spot. So, places like Bali, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, Bangkok, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan have been popular destinations.

Matta Fair is held for three days and offers various travel promotions.

Usually, the airlines run special promotions in conjunction with the Matta Fair and offer discounts to various destinations. Japan is one of the top-performing destinations because many Malaysians want to visit this fascinating country.

The most popular Japan travel packages include Tokyo, Osaka, and Hokkaido, as AirAsia X flies to these three destinations. In February, recent news about AirAsia X flights to Hawaii in the USA also gained much interest from many Malaysians, as this would be the cheapest airline to offer flights to the US.

This opens up a whole new destination, as Hawaii has always been one of the top island destinations in the world. From Hawaii, you can easily travel to the West Coast of the USA to places like Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Airline tickets are always on promotion at the Matta Fair.

Conclusion