Malaysian Association Of Tour And Travel Agents (MATTA)

With 2024 coming to an end, let’s embrace the new year with open hearts and boundless wanderlust! The year ahead is a blank map waiting to be filled with unforgettable journeys, shared memories, and the joy of discovering new horizons. Together, let’s continue to inspire travel dreams and make them a reality. From all of us at MATTA, thank you for being part of our incredible journey. May 2025 bring you endless opportunities, exciting destinations, and cherished moments as we look forward to inspiring more travel moments together. Happy New Year! #MATTA #Travel2025 ##ExploretheWorld #InspireJourneys

This Christmas, let’s celebrate the joy of exploration and the gift of unforgettable journeys! As we celebrate the season, let’s also look forward to mapping out new adventures in 2025, creating memories that last a lifetime. We’re grateful to have you as part of MATTA’s journey in inspiring travel dreams and bringing them to life. Wishing you a festive season filled with warmth, joy, and endless travel inspiration. Merry Christmas from all of us at MATTA! #MATTA #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #ExploreMore #TravelTogether

Today, Kota Kinabalu held the grand finale of the MATTA E-Invoicing seminar series, with an astounding turnout of 93 participants prepared to embrace the future of digital compliance! This session delves further into tailored approaches for the travel and hospitality industries, emphasising seamless implementation, managing imported services, and upholding tax compliance. Participants' eager engagement highlighted the industry's commitment to adapting to digital transformation. Thank you to all Penang, KL, Kuching, and Kota Kinabalu participants for making this series successful! Stay tuned for the launch of our comprehensive handbook this January. #MATTA #EInvoicing #DigitalTransformation #LHDN

Yesterday, the MATTA E-Invoicing seminar continued its journey in Kuching, gathering 41 participants eager to transform digitally! This session focused on simplifying the transition to E-Invoicing for the travel and hospitality industry, with insights on managing tax compliance and practical implementation strategies. The interactive discussions and Q&A highlighted the industry's commitment to embracing digital transformation. Final stop: Kota Kinabalu! Don’t forget, our ‘Navigating E-Invoicing Implementation for the Travel & Hospitality Industry’ handbook launches in January 2025. #MATTA #EInvoicing #DigitalEconomy #LHDN

KL wrapped up its E-Invoicing seminar with over 200 participants in today’s session! The strong turnout highlights the industry’s readiness to embrace change. Participants shared valuable feedback, citing the seminar’s relevance, particularly on managing imported services, tax compliance, and real-world applications discussed during the Q&A sessions. Next stops: Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. Plus, our ‘Navigating E-Invoicing Implementation for the Travel & Hospitality Industry’ handbook will be launched in January 2025 to guide businesses every step of the way. #MATTA #EInvoicing #DigitalEconomy #LHDN

The shift to E-Invoicing is a crucial milestone as we set forth to a digital economy. MATTA’s recognises the challenges of this transition and is pleased to be organising an E-Invoicing series of seminar, specifically tailored to the hospitality and travel industry. These seminars aim to guide businesses through this transition, providing clarity on processes and practical implementation strategies. Yesterday, on 16 December 2024, MATTA kicked off its E-Invoicing series of seminar in Penang! MATTA is proud to welcome over 40 enthusiastic participants who are eager to get ahead on digital transformation. Stay tuned as we update you on the seminar session held in KL today! #MATTA #EInvoicing #DigitalTransformation #TravelIndustry #LHDN

MATTA x Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM): Advancing Sustainable Heritage Tourism Yesterday, the Faculty of Hotel & Tourism Management, UiTM hosted its 7th International Hospitality & Tourism Conference at Mecure, Putrajaya. During the event, MATTA and UiTM marked a pivotal milestone by signing an MoU during the conference dinner to strengthen the ties between academia and the tourism industry. Through this partnership, both parties aim to: • Facilitate meaningful exchanges between faculty, students, and industry professionals. • ⁠Organise research symposia, conferences, and specialised courses. • ⁠Share insights on tourism trends and advancements. • ⁠Support joint initiatives and collaborative efforts. Themed “Guardian of Culture: Commitment to Heritage Sustainability in Hospitality & Tourism,” this collaboration highlights our shared commitment to preserving cultural heritage while addressing the evolving needs of the tourism sector. Together, we build our efforts towards a sustainable future! #SustainableTourism #HeritageTourism #MATTA #UiTM

Nigel Wong, President of MATTA had participated in the 5th World Association Presidents Conference (WAPC) today. The event organised by the Malaysian Chinese Association, featured an impressive line up of industry players who delved into the future of Malaysia-China relations in Tourism, Arts, and Culture. Nigel highlighted efforts in stimulating meaningful partnership through trade missions, business matching sessions, and joint ventures that drive growth in tourism and cultural exchange. The closed-door roundtable emphasised strengthening bilateral ties through creative collaborations, sustainable tourism, and cultural exchanges, paving the way for deeper connections and mutual progress in these vital sectors. #MATTA #WAPC2024 #TourismCollaboration #CulturalExchange

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Yesterday, MATTA had the pleasure of participating in Helolokal's inaugural industry event, bringing together key players from the Hospitality, Tourism, and Travel Tech sectors. Our President, Nigel Wong, joined the insightful discussions, highlighting MATTA’s commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the tourism industry. A big congratulations to the Helolokal team for a fruitful and engaging session! It’s inspiring to see such strong support from industry leaders, and we’re excited for what’s to come. Let’s continue building a vibrant and sustainable future for tourism together. 📷 Credits to Helolokal #MATTA #Helolokal #TourismInnovation #TravelTech #TourismMalaysia #CollaborationForGrowth