Berita Harian Malaysia

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  • Making a Grand Return with Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE) 2023

    7 November 2023 Penang, Malaysia: The Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE), an event organized by Ace Conferences and supported by Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), is set to return with more grandeur as it embarks on its sixth edition, scheduled to run from 7th to 9th November 2023. This remarkable travel trade event promises to enchance Penang’s status as the premier Business Events and Travel Destination in the Asia Pacific region.

    PITE 2023 is gearing up to be an unforgettable experience, gathering over 80 distinguished international buyers from across the globe, including Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Germany, Latvia, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. Alongside them, 42 top-notch exhibitors from Malaysia will showcase their latest offerings, fostering fruitful collaborations and showcasing the best the region has to offer.

    Launched in 2018, Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE) has consistently strived to enhance Penang’s position on the global stage. It serves as a homegrown platform for travel trade professionals to forge valuable connections and explore the unique allure of Penang as a thriving Business Events and Travel Destination.

    PITE 2023 boasts an impressive itinerary that includes dynamic B2B sessions, enlightening site inspections, educational workshops, and engaging networking events. What sets this edition apart is the introduction of an exciting ‘expedition’ experience, designed to offer a fresh perspective on exploring the exquisite city of Penang.

    Attendees will have the opportunity to embark on familiarization trips to Penang’s latest attractions, ensuring a comprehensive and immersive experience of everything this vibrant destination has to offer. From its rich cultural heritage to its culinary delights and scenic beauty, Penang has something for every traveler.

    Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE) 2023 is the ultimate platform for sourcing the latest products and services through robust business networking and appointments.

     

  • Celebrating Excellence: Honouring Pioneers of the Islamic Travel Industry at the 1st World Islamic Tourism Award (WITA) 2023

    KUALA LUMPUR , 15 SEPT 2023 : The debut of the World Islamic Tourism Award (WITA) 2023, held in conjunction with the Asia Hajj, Umrah & Islamic Tourism Conference and Exhibition (AITEX 2023), marks a momentous occasion in the Islamic Tourism arena. This coveted award seeks to shine a spotlight on outstanding products and services within the Islamic Tourism sector, spanning all facets of the travel and tourism hospitality industry.

    Dato’ Noor Zaleha Baharudin, the Organising Chairman of WITA, underscores that this award ceremony also serves as a distinguished platform for honoring the individuals and entities that have made significant contributions to the prosperity of the Islamic Travel Industry. It stands as a symbol of gratitude and recognition for their invaluable efforts.

    “The recipients of this award have been carefully selected by adhering to standard compliance set by the WITA selecting panel who themselves each have more then 30 years experienced in tourism industry,” said Dato’ Noor Zaleha Baharudin.

    The significant of WITA held in Malaysia is in the relation to this country which was awarded as “Top Spot As The Preferred Halal Tourist Destination” by Master Card-Cresent Rating Global Muslim Index (GMTI) 2022.

    This first WITA will definately inspires global Islamic tourism players to work harder for their effort will be highly recognise in the next year WITA and years onwards.

    “Lastly as the Head of WITA organizing committee once again I congratulate those Islamic Tourism Heroes who been honored in receiving this most prestigious award,” said Dato’ Noor Zaleha Baharudin.