Tourism India Alliance (TIA) Concludes Successful Malaysia Mega Destination Showcase

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Tourism India Alliance (TIA) has successfully wrapped up its Malaysia Mega Destination Showcase FAM trip, bringing together a strong delegation of 40 leading travel agents and tour operators from across India.

The FAM cum study tour was organized in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia, Langkawi Development Board, Malaysia Airlines, and the Malaysian Indian Tour and Travel Association (MITTA). The initiative aimed at highlighting Malaysia’s diverse tourism offerings while strengthening bilateral tourism ties between India and Malaysia.

Exploring Malaysia’s Diversity

As part of the showcase, delegates experienced Malaysia’s iconic destinations including Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur, and Genting Highlands, along with emerging tourism hubs. The program highlighted the country’s vibrant cultural heritage, pristine natural beauty, world-class infrastructure, and growing reputation as a preferred destination for both leisure and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) travel.

The itinerary included exclusive property visits, immersive cultural experiences, and B2B networking sessions with Malaysian DMCs, hoteliers, and other tourism stakeholders. These engagements provided Indian travel agents with valuable insights and opportunities to foster stronger collaborations with Malaysian partners.

Industry Voices

Speaking about the showcase, Mukesh Jain, EVP – Tourism India Alliance (TIA), said:

“This Mega Destination Showcase has been an eye-opener for our delegates, many of whom were visiting Malaysia for the first time. The warmth, hospitality, and excellent support extended by Malaysia Tourism, Langkawi Development Board, MITTA, and Tourland DMC made this program truly memorable. We believe this initiative will significantly contribute to enhancing Malaysia’s visibility and appeal among Indian travellers, particularly in the leisure and MICE segments.”

Adding to this, Prashant Kothari, Vice President – Partnerships, TIA, expressed gratitude to Malaysian tourism leadership:

“We are grateful to Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Director General – Tourism Malaysia, Dato Aruldass Arulandu, President – MITTA, and Mr. Amit Mehta, Regional Manager – South Asia, Middle East & Africa at Malaysia Airlines for their generous support that made this Mega Destination Showcase possible.”

Strengthening Tourism Ties

The Malaysia Mega Destination Showcase marks another milestone in TIA’s mission to create value-driven opportunities for the Indian travel trade community. With its focus on knowledge-sharing, destination showcases, and global partnerships, TIA continues to empower its members while promoting tourism growth between India and international destinations. Source: TTJ