(Singapore, 1 March 2024) NATAS Travel Fair kicked off its 59th edition Friday morning at Singapore EXPO Halls 4 & 5A. Running from Friday to Sunday, admission is free.
The Guest-of-Honour gracing the opening ceremony of Travel 2024 is Ms Melissa Ow, Chief Executive of Singapore Tourism Board (STB). As the statutory board that champions the development of Singapore's tourism sector, NATAS and STB have worked collaboratively over the years, capitalizing on each other’s strength and resources to increase tourism activities.
Travel 2024 features over 60 exhibitors, indicating an increase of over 20% in the number of exhibitors compared to Travel 2023 held in February last year. Visitors can anticipate travel agents, airlines, cruise operators, travel-related exhibitors, as well as six National Tourist Organisations.
The trends of continuous growth in the travel industry over the past year reflects the resurgence of travel and the passion of travellers embarking on their adventures. Visitors attending Travel 2024 can uncover the wonders of the best destinations by exploring the array of exciting travel itineraries, packages and deals curated by the travel agents! Visitors are also able to seek the help of industry experts to answer travel related questions.
The six National Tourist Organizations joining participating in this fair include Central Japan, Hokkaido Tourism Organisation, Sarawak Trade And Tourism Office – Singapore (STATOS), Taiwan Tourism Administration, Tourism Authority of Thailand and Wonderful Indonesia.
“NATAS is excited to welcome visitors who are eager to travel to the NATAS Travel Fair, a one-stop platform that aims to meet every traveller’s need. As the organisation representing travel agents in Singapore, we are pleased to be able to give travel agents and industry-related organisations a platform to showcase the different destinations, packages and deals they have to offer” commented Mr Steven Ler, President of NATAS.
This year, NATAS Travel 2024 is proudly supporting Extra•Ordinary People (EPL) - a non-profit charity with Institute of Public Character (IPC) in Singapore. EPL empowers children and youths with special needs, fostering their development of essential independent living skills that pave the way to increased employability. In partnership with Extra•Ordinary People, NATAS aims to raise awareness about the importance of inclusivity in contributing to a harmonious and diverse society. During the 3-day fair, EPL’s beneficiaries will take centre stage, showcasing their talents through heartfelt performances. Fair attendees will get to witness firsthand the resilience and abilities of these extraordinary individuals.
Etiqa Insurance Singapore, is the official travel insurer for NATAS Travel 2024. To find out more, fair attendees can explore the offerings at the Etiqa Insurance Singapore booth located at 4H35. “Etiqa Insurance Singapore is proud to be returning as the official travel insurer for NATAS Travel 2024,” said Raymond Ong, CEO of Etiqa Insurance Singapore. Our comprehensive travel insurance plans are designed to safeguard Singaporeans’ holidays, ensuring travellers can explore the wonders of the world with assurance. With Etiqa, Singaporeans can embark on a seamless travel experience, enjoying peace of mind throughout their journey.”
Check out https://www.natastravelfair.travel/ for more information about the travel fair. NATAS Travel 2024 is open from 10:00am to 9:30pm March 1 to 3 March 2024.