Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has opened registration for 3 international travel trade fairs, which are scheduled to take place in the first quarter of this year.
MATATO opened registration for South Asian Travel and Trade Exhibition (SATTE) to be held in Indian capital New Delhi from January 31 to February 2, Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) to be held in Ha Noi from March 29 to April 1, and Azerbaijan International Travel and Tourism Fair (AITF) to be held in Baku from April 5 to 7. MATATO revealed that interested parties can submit to participate in SATTE before January 15 while applications for AITF and VITM are open till January 30.
A registration fee of USD 1500 has to be paid from resorts, hotels and airlines, while a fee of USD 1000 has to be paid from travel agents and guesthouses, according to MATATO. They revealed that the registration fee covers two entry badges per company and exhibition space.
The three fairs will see the participation of renowned international companies. In the recent years, as part of the destination marketing efforts by MATATO, it has increased the number of travel trade events that it participates.
Last year, MATATO along with tourism industry representatives showcased the Maldives at 15 international travel shows and exhibitions.