For the fifth consecutive time Tourism Malaysia joins the Gulf Travel Show 5.0, this time as Platinum partner. The event is set to kick off on 28th and 29th September 2022 under the theme of sustainable tourism. Gulf Travel Show (GTS) is the only event which was built in with a purpose. When it first started out just after the pandemic whilst most borders were still closed, it gave the travel, tourism and hospitality fraternity an opportunity to ensure that confidence is restored in the minds of the people passionate about the industry. It was also a tool which connected online GCC buyers with exhibitors from across the globe. The fifth edition or GTS 5.0 demonstrates its commitment to uphold its social responsibility to ensure less carbon emissions yet bring all players to the table and learn and study the stakes, the many opportunities to make things right after a bout of almost two and a half years of pandemic era.

Mirza Ghalib – Deputy Director, Tourism Malaysia – Dubai, “Malaysia is thrilled to welcome back Middle East tourists to visit and experience our country again. It is a timely opportunity for us to network with travel agents and tour operator partners from the Gulf region. As the platinum partner of GTS 5.0, Tourism Malaysia is having its own virtual pavilion with 15 booths of Malaysian delegates consisting of tour operator partners, hotels, and product owners.”

Some of the partners from Tourism Malaysia expressed their comments as well. Sam Poh Choo, Director of Business Development & Marketing, The Taaras Beach Resort & Spa and Berjaya Tioman Resort

“We look forward to creating awareness in the Middle East market for The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort, being the only luxury resort on Redang Island, as well as Berjaya Tioman Resort in Pahang. In addition, Malaysia is a Muslim-friendly halal paradise, making it extremely convenient for Arab tourists to find halal food or buy halal products. Prayer rooms or mosques are everywhere in the country too. In terms of expenditure, tourists from Middle East are among the highest spenders in Malaysia. They prefer long stay and like to shop here. We’re expecting to meet the top market players to further promote and update about our resorts. Through Gulf Travel Show, we hope we’d be able to convert these leads into sales. Apart from networking and broadening our customer base, the Gulf Travel Show is also a great opportunity for us to discover the latest tourism trends and ongoing developments in the industry.”

Eve Kerk, Sales Manager – Tour & Travel – LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort

“Gulf Travel Show is a well established interactive platform for us to connect with tourism partners in the Middle East. We aim to re-build our network after the pandemic and re-engage with key tourism partners in GTS 5.0. Our key objective is to introduce Johor as an upcoming international tourist destination in Malaysia as well as LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort as a core tourist. We offer exclusive deals to Middle East Travel partners. Please look us up at the GTS 5.0 for more details.”

Ahmad Faizal Iskandar – Director of Sales – Sunway City Kuala Lumpur Hotel

“This is going to be the 5th participation in Gulf travel Show since 2020, and it is a potent and important channel and platform to promote Sunway as a preferred and highly sought holiday destination in Malaysia. SUNWAY CITY KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA; In a bold drive to seal its position as Asia’s leading fully-integrated premier hospitality and entertainment destination, Sunway Resort located in the amazing Sunway City Kuala Lumpur unveils phase one of its once-in-a-generation transformation. Sunway City Kuala Lumpur’s transformation of its flagship property, Sunway Resort, began early 2020 – the most extensive renovation in its 25-year history. Phase one of our US$60 million project is now complete, and guests are welcome to experience eight (8) brand new rooms and suites.  We need to make this participation with this edition of Gulf Travel Show to make the most exposure and awareness of our latest transformation of the integrated resort as preferred and highly sought family destinations in Malaysia.”

Dr Adel Tajasom – Chief Executive Officer – Pearl Island Holiday Travel Agency

“Keeping our vision, “value for money & customer satisfaction” Pearl Island Holiday has positioned itself today as one of the leading Main Travel Agency among Middle East Market who is specialized in the Malaysian Islands. Being in the last 8 years of ATM brought us an idea to always be connected and update to our main market buyers who are from Middle East. Further, covid taught us the new way of business platforms which is virtual connection with customers. We will update our new packages and luxury services for Islands in Malaysia rather than focusing on cities only.”