KUCHING, March 16: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is targeting 10,000 visitors at the three-day Kuala Lumpur Matta (Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents) Fair.
STB in a statement today said the three-day fair, which will be held from March 17 to 19 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) Kuala Lumpur, will offer a variety of tour packages from 13 participating partners at Sarawak Pavilion on the Ground Floor 1H01 to 1H16.
“The Pavilion will showcase various aspects of Sarawak including Culture, Adventure, Nature, Food and Festivals, with a number of attractive tour packages from as low as RM250 for a 3-day, 2-night stay.
“We are confident that we will be able to attract up to 10,000 visitors from the targeted 250,000 MATTA visitors over the 3 days,” it said.
STB added green travel enthusiasts will have many options to explore Sarawak’s eco-tourism products which includes the iconic UNESCO world heritage site, Gunong Mulu National Park, authentic village homestay and Damai Beach Resort.
It said visitors to Sarawak Pavilion can get their hands on authentic handmade crafts and be treated to a taste of Sarawak’s unique plethora of Culture, Adventure, Nature, Food and Festivals.
“The Pavilion will also showcase various aspects of Sarawak’s multi-ethnic communities and natural ecosystems as well as diverse flora and fauna to ensure continuous ‘Discovery of Sarawak’.
“Other attractions include a sape performance and kek lapis to taste,” it said.
On the same note, STB said this year’s Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) will be held from June 23 to 25 at Sarawak Cultural Village.
It also said Sarawak had taken bold steps over the years towards creating and implementing a sustainable, eco-friendly festival for the RWMF and its other key events and festivals.
For more information on Sarawak Tourism Board and its participation in MATTA Fair 2023, please visit the official Sarawak Tourism Board website at www.sarawaktourism.com. — DayakDaily
