Sombre situation as tourism and travel industry players grit teeth
KUCHING: It seems that the world is struck by one thing after another — like a domino effect — and price hike is the latest issue. Price hikes affecting goods and also the tourism and travel industry. “Price hike is a global issue. You and I are facing the same issue,” said Malaysian Association of […]
Travel fair to help Matta members get back on track
KUCHING: Some members of Malaysia Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta), Sarawak Chapter have yet to renew their memberships and licences since the Covid-19 pandemic struck. “There are currently 10 per cent fewer members. Instead of closing shop, they have not renewed their memberships,” chairman Oscar Choo shared. “Moving forward, this is why we […]
S’wak now seen as ideal place for international meetings
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: The Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) and the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) have succeeded in educating and raising awareness about Sarawak’s destination readiness for national and international corporate meetings and corporate incentives. BESarawak chief executive officer Amelia Roziman said 50 international destination management companies from MATTA participated […]
Lower air fares into Sarawak
KUCHING: The federal government has been urged to revise airfare price of flights coming into Sarawak including flight frequencies from peninsular Malaysia and Sabah. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said by having more flights at lower prices, it would help to encourage more international tourists to come to Sarawak as the […]
Travel industry welcomes new Umrah SOPs
KUCHING: Travel agents have rallied behind the government’s new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Umrah trips which will take effect next Monday (Feb 14). In giving its backing Malaysian Association of Travel and Tourism Agents (MATTA) Umrah & Hajj Vice President, Mohd Azri Abd Razak said it was very pleased that returning pilgrims from Mecca […]
Vital to reopen borders soonest, say travel and tour agents
KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sarawak Chapter says it is vital to reopen the country’s borders as soon as possible. Agreeing with the National Recovery Council’s (NRC) suggestion to reopen borders in stages, Sarawak Matta chairman Oscar Choo said setting up a definite timeline would give business owners something to […]
enterSarawak: Move may affect state’s tourism sector
KUCHING: Although the move to require individuals who wish to enter Sarawak to apply for permission on the enterSarawak website is a good standard operating procedure (SOP) to practise, it may hinder the number of visitors coming into Sarawak. This was said by Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sarawak Chapter chairperson Lina […]
Clear SOPs for tourism needed
KUCHING: The reopening of the tourism industry including tours should be done in stages with clear standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place, said Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sarawak Chapter chairperson Lina Tsen. She said this in agreement with Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah’s recent statement that […]
Yes for interstate travel with strict SOPs
KUCHING: Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sarawak Chapter chairperson Lina Tsen is of the opinion that allowing interstate travel for those who have completed their vaccine doses will help to support the tourism industry. She said however travellers must still adhere to the entry standard operating procedures (SOPs) that have been laid […]
Fast track vaccinations and extend moratoriums
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) gave the thumbs-up to several of the Pemerkasa Plus assistance initiatives announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday (May 31) for tourism players to stay afloat during the Covid-19 pandemic. Association president Datuk Tan Kok Liang singled out the push for […]
