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Travel Meet Asia (TMA) 2023 is taking place on 7-8 June 2023, targeting Malaysia as its major focus.

The event in Kuala Lumpur will be held live for the first time since 2019.

The show provides the platform for travel industry players to break into new market, gather industry insights and explore the possibilities that the region has to offer.

This year’s TMA features exhibitors from over 20 different destinations including Maldives, Phuket, Miami, Western Australia, Singapore, Jordan, Iceland, India, Georgia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Indonesia, UAE, Gold Coast, Cambodia and Malaysia, who will be showcasing their products and services to more than 200 attendees in Leisure, MICE, and Corporate travel segments.

TMA boasts a traditionally diverse buyer portfolio, this year’s edition will bring about around 50% of guests from Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries, the rest representing the global clientele.

Intense business matchmaking and networking, sharing and exchanging insights at conference panels, and direct B2B contacts at TMA will contribute to the revitalisation of the region’s travel market in 2023.

The conference program for TMA 2023 features more than 30 world-class industry speakers. During the two days, the conference attendees will exchange expertise and share their industry insights on key topics revolving around the themes of Market Overview and Trends; Travel & Destination Marketing; Hotels & Alternative Accommodations; MICE & Corporate Travel; Travel Technology; Transportation & Logistics.

Cleland Robertson, Country Director, Malaysia & Brunei at Agoda will deliver the keynote speech ‘Redefining Travel in an Ever-Changing World’.

Other conference highlights include Richard Soo, Chief Guru @ Creative Marketing (Managing Director) at MEP Meeting & Exhibition Planners, presenting his vision of ‘MICE Reimagined – The New Growth Indicators and Opportunities Ahead’; Fazal Bahardeen, CEO at CrescentRating & HalalTrip, and his overview of ‘Growing Asia’s Halal Travel Market’; and ‘Hotel Leaders’ Fireside Chat: Building Resilience in the Hospitality Industry’ with Datin Christina Toh, President of Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH), and Yap Lip Seng, CEO at RIYAZ Hotels & Resorts, as leading speakers.

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 TMA boasts a traditionally diverse buyer portfolio, this year’s edition will bring about around 50% of guests from Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries, the rest representing the global clientele.
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The World Tourism Network worldwide conference – TIME 2023 will take place in Bali from September 29 to October 1.

Gearing up for the same, WTN united with Tourism Webinar planner and host of Bali’s ‘The journey of the heart, international symposium with expert panel.’

Dr. Taleb Rifai, WTN vice chair, who was the previous UNWTO Secretary-General, will be there in the panel,
in cooperation with Mr. Tjok Bagus Pemayun, the chief of the Bali Tourism Board, the chief of ASITA Bali, Mr. Putu Winatra and the Chairman of PATA, Mr. Peter Semone. They would be taking part under the
originator and director of tourism webinar, Dr. Reza Soltani.

Dr. Birgit Trauer, tourism social psychologist and a WTN member from Australia, will be controlling the
panel Central European Time on June 2, 08.00 a.m.

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 The World Tourism Network worldwide conference – TIME 2023 will take place in Bali from September 29 to October 1. Gearing up for the same, WTN united with Tourism Webinar planner and host of Bali’s ‘The journey of the heart, international symposium with expert panel.’ Dr. Taleb …
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Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy in Indonesia said that the welcoming game between Indonesia and Argentina at the imminent FIFA Match Day in June this year would be a great attraction for local tourists.

Uno said that they have not estimated it yet, but expect that the flow of domestic tourists will be high
due to the massive curiosity of football enthusiasts concerning this match.

The minister said that the Indonesian government’s aim of 1.4 billion local tourists this year would be
boosted by sports tourism, comprising this important game between the Indonesian and Argentine home
football teams.

Earlier, Erick Thohir, the General Chairman of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) said that
Indonesia would play a welcoming game against Argentina at the FIFA Match Day in the month of June.

Argentina will come to Indonesia for boosting Indonesia’s football expansion, and the match is a type of alliance promotion between the two countries, said Minister Uno.

Indonesia will also contend with the Palestinian team, presently ranking 93rd in the FIFA men’s status, in the course of FIFA Match Day on a different day.

The Indonesian team play against Argentina on June 19 at Gelora Bung Karno, said the minister. He added that it is indeed a great moment for football of Indonesia for maintaining its energy of progression.

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 Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy in Indonesia said that the welcoming game between Indonesia and Argentina at the imminent FIFA Match Day in June this year would be a great attraction for local tourists. Uno …
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Taking a reminder from the Prime Minister’s ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ inventiveness for boosting domestic
tourism compared to worldwide travel, a maiden flight with high-ranking representatives from the Goa
tourism department and tourism stakeholders departed from Goa’s Manohar International Airport to Dehradun in Uttarakhand on 23rd May. This marks the onset of non-stop air link between the two finest tourist spots of the country.

At this time, these two places, which are a foremost attraction for national and global travelers, do not have straight air connection. Hence, this flight will make Goa the entryway increasing tourism for both places.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning this measure was inked between the highest
representatives of the Goa tourism department and Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board with the
attendance of the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami and the Tourism Minister of Goa,
Rohan Khaunte. This agreement makes way for a unique and first-time affiliation between these two
states for sharing their experiences and know-how in upholding tourism in their individual areas apart from encouraging traditional interactions between Goa and Uttarakhand.

Rohan Khaunte stated that both Goa and Dehradun are places that lure a large number of local and global tourists during peak seasons. This new air strip will link the two tourism attractions in India, thereby providing a boost to the tourism and connected activities in the particular regions.

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 Taking a reminder from the Prime Minister’s ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ inventiveness for boosting domestictourism compared to worldwide travel, a maiden flight with high-ranking representatives from the Goatourism department and tourism stakeholders departed from Goa’s Manohar International Airport to Dehradun in …
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The Punjab government, headed by Bhagwant Mann, the state’s Chief Minister, is unceasingly endeavoring to encourage tourism in Punjab and deliver concentrated work prospects for the youth in the state. To attain this goal and to support BnB farmstay and homestay as tourism choices, a conference led by Anmol Gagan Mann, Punjab’s tourism minister was held in Chandigarh along with various stakeholders related with tourism.

Anmol Gagan Maan said that with the purpose of attracting more tourists in Punjab, a meeting was held
with several tourism financiers for upholding homestay and farmstay choices obtainable in the state.

The minister accepted the threats encountered by tourism professionals, along with homestay and
farmstay workers and officials of numerous tourism organizations. She stressed the fact that these worries
would be considered earnestly by the state government. The minister guaranteed that all
imaginable resolutions to the challenges confronted by the tourism stakeholders would be dealt and decided at the earliest.

During this occasion, Gurkirat Kirpal Singh, the Secretary of tourism and cultural affairs department
and Sheetal Behl, the manager statistics along with tourism-related stakeholders were in attendance.

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Himachal Pradesh, known for its charming sceneries, is adopting important measures to tie the unexplored tourism potential of the Pong Dam reservoir together, which is alternatively referred to as Maharana Pratap Sagar. Situated in the middle of the charming Shivalik hills based in the Kangra district, this artificial reservoir is famous as a sanctuary, mainly attracting migratory birds, like the Siberian cranes and various other Russian and trans-Antarctic species. Identifying its importance, the reservoir at Pong Dam has been chosen as a Wetland of national significance and a Ramsar site as well.

With the main target to unchain Pong Dam reservoir comprehensive tourism potential, the government is designing an ambitious course. Plans are in progress under the guidance of Chief Minister Sukhu, to make a wide selection of facilities related to water sports and add to the current infrastructure in the region of the reservoir. The government is eager to kick off traditional boats, Shikharas in the backwaters of the lake. This will offer the visitors tranquil rides in the middle of the calmness of the lake.

Furthermore, on the horizon, a floating hotel is to be set to give exceptional good lodging facilities that balance the scenic beauty of the reservoir. Moreover, adventure aficionados will almost immediately have the chance to fly high in hot air balloons, adding an exciting aspect to this place.

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 Himachal Pradesh, known for its charming sceneries, is adopting important measures to tie the unexplored tourism potential of the Pong Dam reservoir together, which is alternatively referred to as Maharana Pratap Sagar. Situated in the middle of the charming Shivalik …
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