MATATO participates in International Russian Travel Market fair

Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has participated in the International Russian Travel Market, OTDYKH 2014.

Secretary General of MATATO Ibrahim Munaz told Sun Online that eight parties, including resorts and local travel agencies, will be co-exhibiting with MATATO at OTDYKH, organised by Euroexpo.

He said that the main purpose of participating in this fair is to seek opportunities for the local tourism sector and travel entrepreneurs.

MATATO said on its website that according to an independent survey, OTDYKH Leisure is the number one platform in Russia to conclude business in the travel and tourism sector, and four days at OTDYKH Leisure will allow the participants to access one of the fastest-growing tourism markets in the world with over 19 million outbound travellers per year, and use the professional atmosphere to meet decision-makers and establish face-to-face contacts and business relations with local partners from all over Russia and the CIS.

MATATO said that the exhibitors will benefit from extensive PR and marketing campaign on major Russian TV, radio and in print media.

The fair will take place in Moscow from 16 to 19 September.