The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) will host its inaugural domestic tourism fair to mark its 50th Anniversary this year.
This two-day consumer event will take place at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, starting on July 6.
Khoo Boo Lim, organising chairperson and vice president of MAH, revealed that the fair would showcase various state tourism pavilions, including Negri Sembilan, Pahang, and Melaka alongside presence by Tourism Malaysia.
Khoo emphasised that the fair would stand out from others in the marketplace with its exclusive focus on the inbound sector.
MAH envisions turning this fair into an annual event and expanding its reach beyond Kuala Lumpur, pending support from its members.
The event is expected to feature over 200 exhibitors from across the hospitality spectrum and attract over 10,000 visitors.
Khoo encouraged members to take the opportunity to promote their properties, especially in areas that are off the beaten track, as well as provide consumers with competitive rates.
More than 2,500 room vouchers will be distributed to visitors with any purchases made at the event.
Christina Toh, MAH president, highlighted at a press conference that participating hotels would present attractive value propositions tailored for Malaysians. These may include room-and-breakfast packages and discounted rates for second room purchases.
India’s hospitality industry has taken what it calls a major step forward in its journey towards achieving net positive hospitality, as the Federation of Hotels and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) joins forces with Sustainable Hospitality Alliance.
The alliance, which represents over 50,000 hotels and seven million rooms globally, will collaborate with the FHRAI, acting as a champion for innovation and climate action in the industry. Both organisations plan to work on joint projects and share knowledge, leveraging each other’s tools and programmes to promote best practices within India’s hospitality sector.
The FHRAI provides a crucial link between the hospitality industry, political leadership, academics and international associations, creating a platform for dialogue and thought leadership within the industry.
Glenn Mandziuk, CEO of Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, is enthusiastic about the possibilities this partnership brings. “This is a milestone for the alliance, and will undoubtedly support India’s climate action and bring its vast hotel and restaurant sector towards net positive,” he remarked.
Pradeep Shetty, FHRAI president, said: “We are starting an exciting journey together to reshape the hospitality industry in India. This collaboration demonstrates our strong commitment to reducing our environmental impact while optimising our beneficial influence on the communities we serve”.